Your Danville Live Locally Update for April

Town of Danville, California sent this bulletin at 03/29/2024 12:09 PM PDT

Town Kicks Off Downtown Construction

Project will begin with safety improvements at Church Street and Hartz Avenue; scheduled to begin first week of April

The Town of Danville held a kick-off event March 26 for the Downtown Master Plan Catalyst Project. Mayor Karen Stepper provided information on the purpose of the project, as well as the history of the event location, Prospect Park Plaza. Stepper also announced that the project would begin at the intersection of Church Street and Hartz Avenue before proceeding to 4 other intersections and two plazas. The $4.9 million project will bring pedestrian safety enhancements and community gathering spaces to the Downtown area to attract visitors and support economic vitality.

The event took place at what will become Prospect Park Plaza, a property at Hartz Avenue and Prospect Avenue owned by the Town. As part of the Catalyst Project, the space will be renovated with enhanced lighting, permanent seating areas, and a small stage. These improvements will come later in the project timeline, which is expected to begin the first week of April and conclude in late fall. The first phase of the project will be adding enhanced pedestrian crossings and pedestrian-friendly “bulb-out” extensions to corners of the intersections. These enhancements will slow traffic and increase visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. • READ MORE

Town Talks with the Mayor Live April 26

Be part of the discussion during the next Town Talks with the Mayor. Topics will include new business tools and Downtown construction. Watch on YouTube or Facebook as Mayor Karen Stepper discusses the latest Town news. • MORE INFO

RecycleSmart Survey Open Now

RecycleSmart, the Solid Waste Authority for the County, will soon open bids for their garbage, recycling, and organics service contracts. They would like feedback from Danville residents through a short survey available now. • MORE INFO

Volunteers Can Register for Lend a Hand Day

Help seniors in our community with basic yardwork projects during the annual Lend a Hand Day. On April 27, sign up either on your own or with a group, and then visit a home to help do some outdoor spring cleaning! • MORE INFO

Businesses and Teens Can Participate in two Job Fairs, April 17 & 25

Are you a local businesses looking for teen talent? Or a teen in search of a summer job (or more)? The Town of Danville is organizing job fairs for teens age 15 and older at San Ramon Valley High School April 17 and Monte Vista High School April 25. Email recreation@danville.ca.gov for more information or visit the link. • MORE INFO

New Gallery Exhibition Opens April 20

The Village Theatre Art Gallery welcomes the California Watercolor Association (CWA) with its next exhibition, California, Places & People. The exhibition opens Saturday, April 20 with a public reception from 10 a.m. to noon, and runs through June 21. CWA artists have created works depicting California in in keeping with their mission to "create, foster, and sustain artistic growth and interest in water media." • MORE INFO

Call for Artists: Community Pianos

The Town is seeking experienced middle school and high school art students from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to submit original designs for the annual Danville Community Pianos project. Two artists will be selected to re-paint the community pianos with their own design. for the summer of 2024. Artists who wish to participate can submit a sketch April 16 through May 24. • MORE INFO

Explore San Francisco with Craig Smith

Join expert tour guide Craig Smith on a tour of San Francisco sights during "Follow That Seagull" April 24. Adults age 55 and older are welcome to learn move about the "City by the Bay" during a daylong ride through the city's famous neighborhoods. Charter bus transportation and lunch is included with the tour fee. Pre-registration is required and available online. • MORE INFO

Did You Know: Street Sweeping Map Online

Curious about street sweeping in Danville? You can find out when certain streets are scheduled for sweeping using a convenient online map. The Town Maintenance Services team has created an interactive map with locations and schedules for monthly residential street sweeping. To find the day your neighborhood is scheduled and to clear the way for the equipment, visit the link. • MORE INFO

Adults and Seniors:

Monday Movies
Every Monday at 1pm

Senior Buzz Sessions
Every Tuesday at 10am

April 2 | 1-3:30pm
Afternoon Tea Dance Party

April 8 | 10am-Noon
Senior Bingo

April 9 | 1-3:30pm
Afternoon Tea Dance Party

April 24 | 9am-5:30pm
Senior Trip: Follow that Seagull with Craig Smith

April 27 | 8am-1pm
Volunteer for Lend-A-Hand Day

April 30 | 9-10:30am
Morning Mingle

Youth and Teens:

Hiring Now:
Summer Day Camp Staff
Summer Aquatics Staff

Open Now: Winter & Spring
Teen Center Registration

April 1-5
Camp Danville (11-14Y)

April 13 | 12-2pm
Love for Lit

April 26 | 3:45-5pm
Young @ Art: Wild About Watercolor

Cultural Arts:

Ongoing
Sidewalk Stroll: A Rainworks Project

Through May 3
Call For Artists: Botanica: 14th Annual Juried Exhibition

April 6 | 8-9:30pm
Concert: Tom Rigley and Flambeau

April 20 | 10am-Noon
California, Places and People Opening Reception

April 20-June 21
California, Places and People Exhibition

April 26 | 3:45-5pm
Young @ Art: Wild About Watercolor

Community Events

April 5 | 7:30pm
Michael Connelly in Conversation with Rick Jackson (SOLD OUT)

April 14 | 1-3pm
Gadgets Galore! Free Seniors Tour of the Museum of San Ramon Valley Exhibit

April 18 | 11:30am
Untold Stories of San Francisco’s Turbulent Past Virtual Program

April 20 | 10am
Alamo Cemetery Tour

April 21 | 12:30-4:30pm
InterFaith EarthFest: See Hope, Seed Change

April 26 | 10am
Town Talks with the Mayor

Sports and Fitness:

Facilities Office Hours
Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-2pm
Fri.: By appointment only

Public Meetings:

Town Council: April 2 & 16, 5pm
Town Council Special
Meeting: April 4, 6:30pm
Town Council Study Session:
April 9, 8:30am
Town Council Finance
Committee: April 16, 4:35pm
Town Council Legislative
Committee: April 23, 8am
Town Council and SRVUSD Liaison
Committee: April 25, 8:30am
Heritage Resource
Commission: April 8, 5pm
Planning Commission:
April 23, 5pm
Design Review Board:
April 11 & 25, 5pm
Parks, Recreation and Arts
Commission: April 10, 6:30pm
Senior Advisory Commission:
April 24, 4pm
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