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live locally TOWN OF DANVILLE Q U A RT E R LY N E W S L E T T E R
Message from the Town Council Happy fall! In this latest edition of the Live Locally newsletter you can learn all about a major project happening in our downtown, as we create an additional 130 parking spaces near our popular Village Theatre & Art Gallery. See page 8. We update you on several other projects as well, including improvements at Bret Harte Park, installation of LED lighted street signs, and the Front Street Creek Bank Stabilization Project. The fall season also means we head into the holidays, and in Danville we have many things for our younger residents to enjoy. Dress up your family in their best Halloween finery and come on down to the Danville Community Center for our fun Spooktacular event. Or in December, have the kids do hand-made crafts for the holidays as part of our Homemade Holidays or Elf Workshop. Want to know more about the Town of Danville, and what we do? Check out the center spread of the Live Locally newsletter for a look at Danville ‘By the Numbers.’ Or check out our article on Danville’s population growth over the years. Learn about what businesses are coming into Danville, and how you can help support our downtown business community on our Economic Development page. See page 11.
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Danville Annual Report
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In the area of public safety, the Danville Police Department provides us with tons of great tips, from how to prevent package thefts, to how to report crimes and tips via text message using Nixle. All this and more inside, it’s why we encourage our community to Live Locally.
SB 1 Provides Over $800,000 in Transportation Funding TO DANVILLE ROADS EACH YEAR
In April 2017, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1)– the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 is a statewide transportation infrastructure investment package that will generate $54 billion over the next decade to repair and maintain California’s aging transportation infrastructure including roads, freeways, bridges, and transit, which in turn helps relieve traffic congestion. The revenues are generated through a combination of sources such as gas tax and vehicle fees. Of the $54 billion, half of the new revenue goes directly to local agencies. Danville is currently receiving $800,000 annually and funds will be invested exclusively in pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. In November 2018, California voters will consider Proposition 6, which would eliminate more than $5 billion annually in existing transportation funds, including over $800,000 in annual transportation funding in Danville. Should Proposition 6 pass, the Town of Danville would need to reduce its roadway maintenance budget by $800,000, greatly impacting the Town’s ability to maintain its healthy pavement management and roadway infrastructure program.
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM For the upcoming 2017/18 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, 6.2 MILES of streets will receive new pavement. For the last summer pavement projects:
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2017/18 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT:
Slurry sealed
87 STREETS 27 MILES
(262,215 sq. yd.)
2016/17 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT: Resurfaced
Total of
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Total of
COST:
$7,086,521
Construction Underway for Front Street Creek Bank Stabilization Project Motorists may see construction activity this fall along Front Street with the launch of the Creek Bank Stabilization Project. Located downstream from the Diablo Road Bridge, the project will repair a creek bank failure caused by heavy rains that occurred in 2014. The project includes the construction of a retaining wall designed to shore up the creek bank, prevent further landslides, and protect the roadway. Once the retaining wall has been completed, large boulders and native plants will be installed to further stabilize the bank. A traffic control plan has been implemented to provide convenient vehicle and pedestrian access to each nearby property while assuring a safe work area for the construction crew. The northbound lane on Front Street will be closed for the duration of the project, and all curb parking has been temporarily eliminated to provide one southbound travel lane. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the beginning of 2019. For more information about this project, visit www.danville.ca.gov/projects
Danville Maintains Slow Growth Despite Regional Trends Recent data from the State of California shows that the Town’s population increased from 41,715 residents in 2000 to 43,355 in 2017, an increase of only 3.9%. Data shows that the region’s growth is occurring in neighboring communities. Population increases in other communities during the same period include: 98.8% in Dublin, 80.1% in San Ramon and 20.9% on average countywide. Among the 22 cities in the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa County, Danville ranks 19th in population growth.
Town historians often share that one of the primary reasons Danville residents voted for the Town to incorporate in 1982 was to carefully manage growth in the community. The Town has successfully maintained its unique small-town character and scenic beauty through adoption of general plans, development standards, design guidelines and review processes that encourage public input. The Town also works to manage development, while meeting the State’s minimum guidelines on housing and zoning. One of the Town’s hallmarks is its ability to retain 40% of its 18.1 square miles as open space, parks and agriculture.
To learn more about how the Town retains its character in light of continued growth and change in the Tri-Valley and greater Bay Area, visit www.danville.ca.gov/generalplan
POPULATION AND GROWTH RATE Dublin
98.80%
30,023
San Ramon
80.11%
44,722
Livermore
22.03%
73,464
Pleasanton
19.26%
63,654
Unincorporated
14.45%
151,557
Walnut Creek
10.39%
64,296
3.93%
41,715
Contra Costa County
Danville
Contra Costa County, Total:
Contra Costa & Tri-Valley 2000–2017
59,686
+29,663
+35,828
80,550
Source: California Dept. of Finance
+16,184 89,648 +12,262 75,916 +21,897 173,454 +6,678 70,974 +1,640 43,355
20.93% 948,816
2000
1,147,439
2017 Increase
BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM A common complaint among downtown merchants and patrons is the lack of available parking. Yet, it was found as part of the Town’s latest downtown parking study that prime parking spaces are at times occupied by employees who should be parking in designated parking spaces. The Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program offers allday parking privileges to merchants and their employees. The program helps businesses and their clients alike by freeing up high-demand parking spaces on streets and parking lots for customers. Employees shouldn’t have to play “musical chairs” with parking. Business owners and their managers are also encouraged to communicate the benefits of the program to their employees. As a thank you
gesture for participating, Zone 1 permits are free for 2018 and will continue to be free in 2019!
ORDERING A PERMIT 2018 Permits are now available for purchase at www.danville.ca.gov/employeeparking and are valid through the end of the calendar year. 2019 Permits will become available for purchase beginning December 1, 2018. Participants will need to verify their place of employment by submitting a recent pay stub or business card that includes their name, business name, and business address. Verification documents may be submitted online or in person. For more information, visit www.danville.ca.gov/downtownparking
COUNTY TO CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE TASSAJARA VALLEY The Town of Danville is monitoring a 125-unit development proposal that will soon be considered by Contra Costa County in the Tassajara Valley. The proposed ‘Tassajara Parks’ subdivision is located in unincorporated Contra Costa County, just east of Tassajara Hills Elementary School. The land is currently designated for Agricultural uses in the County’s General Plan and is also zoned A-80 (80-acre minimum parcels). The project, introduced in 2014, had been stalled while the applicants grappled with environmental issues, including the project’s location outside the countywide voterapproved Urban Limit Line (ULL). The Town of Danville is opposed to development outside the ULL as it sets an undesirable precedent for other properties in the Tassajara Valley, generating traffic and other service impacts to the Town. The development application is expected to go before the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors before the end of the year. For more information on the project, go to the Contra Costa County website: www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/ 4552/Tassajara-Parks
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SUBMIT ANONYMOUS TIPS TO DANVILLE PD USING NIXLE The partnership shared between the Danville Police Department and our community is a huge asset when it comes to searching for suspects or gathering information. Law enforcement often relies on the eyes and ears of their residents when a crime or emergency occurs. However, citizens are sometimes hesitant to report crimes because they are worried about their own safety or do not want to be involved. Anonymous tips help alleviate that worry by giving residents a safe way to share information. The Danville Police Department wants to encourage residents to submit tips via Nixle by sending a text to 888-777. The body of the text should start with the words Danville PD, followed by the tip information. This system ensures that the tip will be relayed directly to law enforcement but does not provide the contact information of the reporting party, in order to protect their anonymity. It should be noted that this system should not be used to report emergencies. The best way to report an emergency is by dialing 9-1-1.
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Live Locally is More Than a Brand, It’s a Lifestyle Danville’s new unified Live Locally branding is popping up all over... in our kiosks, newsletters, shopping and dining guide, shopping bags, Town website and most recently on our street light banners. The background art was created using images that represent the essence of our community, transferred through a Cyanotype/Sun Print process. As the community continues to discover Danville’s new branding, it will be a colorful reminder of why we love this community and how all of us contribute to making this town so special.
Whether it is choosing to shop locally, enjoying interactions with local businesses, sharing a meal with friends, enjoying team sports at a local park, or taking in a show at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, when we live locally, we engage with and strengthen our community, and celebrate civic pride. To see how we live locally, follow the Town on Instagram at @livelocallydanville, @townofdanvilleca, and @danvilleparksca for the latest in Town happenings. Be sure to tag us to share how you #supportdanville #livelocallydanville.
BICYCLE-FRIENDLY TRAFFIC SIGNALS Project is focused on the safety of bicyclists in local intersections. Phase I (2018) to include installation of video camera technology at ten locations at signalized intersections throughout Town, with Phase II to include additional locations in 2019.
New video camera technology detects and identifies bicycles, providing more “green time” to get bikes safely through intersections.
Provides better detection than current ‘induction loop’ technology, which does not recognize all bicycle frame types.
DRIVING IN WET WEATHER Prepare your vehicle for wet weather: replace wiper blades, check tires for wear and tread depth.
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Drive for conditions and not speed limit. Slow down and maintain a safe speed.
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Turn your headlights on in a light rain and in gloomy, foggy, or overcast conditions.
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Use caution during first rains of the season, as that is when the road will often be slickest. Remain vigilant for standing pools of water, as those can cause hydroplaning.
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Carry an emergency kit in your car with first aid supplies, food, water, flares, tools, dry clothes. If you have a problem or emergency pull your vehicle out of traffic if you can and contact the appropriate authorities.
Sandbag Station Set Up to Assist in Flood Prevention As we enter the rainy season in Northern California, the Town of Danville sets up a sandbag station each winter to help residents prevent flooding on their properties. The station, located at the Town’s Service Center at 1000 Sherburne Hills Road, provides sand, sandbags and a shovel in a do-it-yourself setting where residents can fill sandbags for personal use. There is a limit of 20 bags per household to ensure that there is an adequate supply for the rainy season. This sandbag station will be in place until the spring when the threat of rain has abated. For further information regarding the sandbag station, contact Maintenance Services at (925) 314-3450 or visit www.danville.ca.gov/maintenance
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Town of Danville Winter Weather Prep Every fall the Town of Danville takes on the monumental task of cleaning and clearing miles of roadside ditches, culverts, creeks, and storm drain inlets. The work is done to help ensure that the waterways and drainage locations are clear once the winter rains begin.
There are approximately 4,700 storm drain inlets in Danville. The current 5-year maintenance program is to inspect and maintain 500 of these drain inlets on an annual basis, however last year over 1,100 were cleaned. The Town is asking residents to help keep storm drains and culverts clean by making sure yard waste is safely disposed of in green bins instead of left on the street or in ditches. Debris in the roadway can cause a number of problems which include: • Clogging or damage to storm drains • Potential traffic hazards • Increased rodent activity • Increased costs to the Town for disposal For more information on storm preparation, contact Town of Danville Maintenance Services at (925) 314-3450 or visit www.danville.ca.gov/stormprep
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2017–2018 Danville Annual Report The Town of Danville provides services to the community in a myriad of ways. This ‘Annual Report’ snapshot gives residents a quick overview of the various service areas and types of work that occur during the year.
Budget At-a-Glance O P E R AT I N G B U D G E T BY F U N CT I O N
O P E R AT I N G R E V E N U E S O U R C ES
TOTAL: $32,945,781
TOTAL: $37,847,199 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $4,309,391
POLICE SERVICES $9,965,204
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES $4,691,813
GENERAL GOVERNMENT $1,799,546
MAINTENANCE SERVICES $7,811,342
RECREATION, ARTS & COMMUNITY SERVICES $4,368,485
38% decrease in violent
crimes over 10 year period
315 total accidents in 2017.
Slight decrease over 2016
526 cases handled by investigations with a
41% CLOSURE RATE
LIGHTING & LANDSCAPE $3,120,682 PLANNING & BUILDING $2,529,200
RECREATION, ARTS & COMMUNITY SERVICES $2,675,110 SALES TAX $5,522,000
MEASURE J & GAS TAX $2,583,287 PROPERTY TAX $13,642,000 OTHER $5,475,190
Public Safety 37% decrease in property 24,425 calls for service
crimes over 10 years
FRANCHISE FEES $2,299,730
1,998
number of alarm calls responded to by police
9,341 hours of service
donated by Volunteer In Police
1,303 hours of service
donated by Reserve Officers
Recreation, Arts & Community Services 2,735 classes offered 6 art exhibitions held at the Village Theatre & Art 19,189 total participants Gallery
in classes and programs
1,285
families took part in Town of Danville programs
839 people
volunteered to work on Recreation programs
2017–2018
Transportation 1,600 hours of traffic
signal maintenance logged
new radar display signs installed
2
400 downtown employee
4 traffic signal controllers
60 net new Downtown
1,151 students (Danville
and cabinets replaced
137 illuminated street
name sign panels replaced
46 illuminated street name
sign lamps upgraded to LED
17 traffic signals retimed and optimized
parking spaces added (new 78-space Rose Street Lot) Traffic counts and analysis of 30 intersections and 31 street segments
110 transportation-related customer service requests closed
Maintenance Services 1,064 total service 84 potholes filled
requests completed
16,357 bags of litter removed
320
sidewalk repairs performed
318 traffic and street name
signs installed or replaced
744 drain inlets inspected
and cleaned
21,046 linear feet of pavement markings
222 trees pruned for sign
visibility
78,202 linear feet of
103 street light repairs
curbs repainted
1,464 irrigation repairs
5,454 street sweeping curb miles swept
permit parking permits issued
schools) served by TRAFFIX (reducing 207,180 vehicle trips and 601,973 vehicle miles traveled annually)
Street Smarts events (San Ramon Valley)—14 Elementary School Assemblies and 12 Bike Rodeos, 5 Middle School Assemblies and 15 High School “Start Smart” Assemblies
Information Technology 5 free public WiFi facilities
upgraded
979 support tickets completed
Economic Development $58,000 in business
promotion grants awarded
25,000 Live Locally
guides delivered, featuring downtown businesses, walking maps and historic sites
Community Events 100,000+ spectators to downtown events
13 successful large scale
community events held
Finance 16 consecutive years that
the Town has received a Certificate in Outstanding Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA)
Human Resources 13 full-time staff
12 hours of budget hearings
101 summer camp and
Library 24 additional seats at the
on the 2018/19 Operating Budget
onboarded
temporary staff hired for the 2018 season
new Teen Zone
324,391
books and other materials checked out by library patrons
Preventing Package Theft As we head into the Holiday season please beware that porch pirates are upon us. We have created a list of tips to keep your packages safe during the holidays. • Signing up for “UPS MY CHOICE” allows you to request your packages be held at a UPS location for later pickup • Have your packages delivered somewhere else such as a neighbor’s house who you know will be home or workplace
• Leave special instructions such as, “Leave at the back door” • Ship to store • Track deliveries online and confirm delivery has occurred • Insure valuable items
• Requesting a signature for delivery
• Use technology like doorbell cameras, home security systems and devices like Package Guard to protect deliveries
• If ordering through Amazon you can designate delivery to their storage lockers
• See something, say something. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, contact 911 immediately.
Village Theatre Parking Improvements Underway Construction has begun for the much anticipated $9.2 million Village Theatre Parking Improvements project. When completed, the parking lot will provide new public parking spaces to serve the downtown. The Town purchased the property at 279 Front Street, which was combined with the existing lot at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, 233 Front Street. The larger space is being configured to create one lot, increasing the number of public parking spaces from 69 to 200. $2.4 million of the project includes construction, landscaping, and installation of a prefabricated footbridge to provide pedestrian access from the southwest corner of the new parking lot to the Front Street Park. The new Village Theatre Parking Lot is expected to open in early 2019. For more information on the Village Theatre Parking Improvements project, contact City Engineer Steven Jones at (925) 314-3339 or visit www.danville.ca.gov/projects
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Veterans at the Center of New Art Gallery Exhibition This year, in time for Veterans Day, the Village Theatre Art Gallery will be showcasing photographs, sketches and sculptures by Vietnam veterans. The art and photography exhibition, Conflict and Compassion: Veterans Remember The Vietnam War, is set to open on November 1, 2018. The main exhibition, consisting of photographs documenting Vietnam from 1968–70, is curated by Vietnam Veteran and photographer Tim Dallas and will feature original photographs taken during the war, alongside the artwork of two other Vietnam Veterans, Steven Burchik and Jim Hardy. In addition to the photographs, sketches, and wood carvings that will be on view, there will also be a handful of painted self-portraits created in conjunction with a program called ABOUTFACE. ABOUTFACE is the California Arts Council’s Veteran’s Initiative in the Arts. Locally, the program is facilitated by the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County An Opening Reception is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on November 1, 2018. Residents can come, meet the artists and see their work. For more information on the upcoming exhibition, contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mbleier@danville.ca.gov.
Holiday Events for Youth and Tweens! The holiday season is right around the corner and the Town of Danville has great ways for youth and tweens in the community to celebrate. Don’t forget your cameras as these are great events to make memories!
On December 6, 2018, tweens are invited to enjoy the Homemade Holiday. This workshop is for 8–12 year-olds to build their holiday spirit as they create homemade gifts. Homemade Holiday runs from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Danville Community Center. Register online at www.danville.ca.gov/ recguide (Activity #16254). Cost is $10/resident, $12/non-resident.
A Spooktacular Celebration You know it’s fall in Danville when the Spooktacular Celebration comes to Town! This year the event is set for October 25, 2018 at the Danville Community Center. Parents and children alike can participate in arts and crafts themed after the popular Pixar film Coco, featuring face painting, games, trick-ortreating, snacks and much more. Make sure to wear a costume and bring a treat bag. As in the film Coco, the activities will be inspired by the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos.
On December 7 and 8, 2018, the little ones will have a chance to make crafts and get a photo with Santa at the annual Elf Workshop. The Friday session will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Activity #16215) and the Saturday sessions are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Activity #16213) and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Activity #16214). Cost is $8/resident, $10/non-resident. Both events are very popular and require pre-registration. Register online at www.danville.ca.gov/recguide and enter the activity number. For more information, please contact the Danville Community Center at (925) 314-3400. Santa has a mailbox at the Danville Community Center! Children can bring their letters to Santa between November 26 and December 7.
APP LETS RESIDENTS CONNECT AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON Want to report an issue or get in touch with your town? The Danville Connect app is the perfect way to do just that. Since its debut in July 2013, the app has been used for nearly 8,000 inquiries. The app allows residents to accomplish a wide variety of tasks, from reporting a pothole to requesting facility rental information with ease. The app uses the phone’s GPS, so that when a resident reports an issue like a flashing street light, the exact location is sent to the appropriate Town staff. You can even attach a photo of the concern to the report. Features such as this allow Danville staff to more efficiently serve members of the public. Danville Connect features an FAQ system with extensive information, direct email access to the Town Council and links to the Danville website, publications, and social media. The app is free—find it in the Google Play and the Apple App Store by searching for “Danville Connect.”
Because of the popularity of this event, no walk-ins are allowed. Pre-registration is required. Participants will need to enroll in one of two time slots, either 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Activity# 16243) or 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Activity# 16244). Registration is online only at www.danville.ca.gov/recguide. This event fills up fast, so reserve your spot today! The cost is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents.
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Considering Launching a Business in Danville? LET US HELP.
Every business is different, and we know the initial process of launching, expanding or relocating a business can be daunting, even for the experienced. To assist in this task, the Town created a Business Permitting Toolkit to guide entrepreneurs through the development review process.
BRET HARTE PARK PROJECT COMPLETED In July, crews put the finishing touches on longawaited improvements to Bret Harte Park, the “pocket park” located on Vista Grande Street adjacent to the Camino Tassajara/ Diablo Road intersection. The main component of the project was the construction of a new, 300-foot long sidewalk path providing a safe connection between Camino Tassajara and Vista Grande Elementary School. For many years the park served as an informal pick-up/drop-off area for students, as well as significant pedestrian and bicycle traffic. In addition to the sidewalk, the project replaced paths within the park, improved the parking area, installed signage and extended the guardrail along Diablo Road. The project was primarily funded through a Safe Routes to School grant as part of the OneBayArea Grant Program. For more information on the project, contact Transportation Manager Andrew Dillard at (925) 314-3384 or adillard@danville.ca.gov.
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The Toolkit provides business owners with a step-by-step checklist and an explanation of the most common applicable regulations and necessary permits. Further, the Town’s expanded Business Concierge program allows business owners to connect with designated team members at any step of the process to help them remain on track, save time and open their business sooner. To learn more, download the Toolkit at www.danville.ca.gov/doingbusiness or contact Jill Bergman, Economic Development Manager, at (925) 314-3369.
Plaques Honor Danville’s History The Town of Danville is blessed with numerous well-maintained historic buildings, especially in the downtown area. To ensure the preservation of Danville’s historic resources, the Town adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Guidelines for Historic Resources. The Town’s Heritage Resource Commission (HRC) is charged with overseeing these preservation efforts. The Town’s Survey of Historic Resources currently includes 21 designated heritage resources, including 20 structures and one tree. There are an additional seven properties on the survey that have not yet received a designation, and another 21 properties that have been identified as potential heritage resources. Residents can see which buildings are heritage resources, as they all have an oval bronze plaque identifying their historical significance. To better identify the Town’s designated heritage resources, and to educate the public regarding the Town’s history, the HRC instituted a historic plaque program. The 14”x14” bronze plaques provide a brief narrative describing important and interesting facts regarding the history of the designated building. To date, seven informative plaques have been installed. Each installation is accompanied by an “unveiling”
ceremony, including the Mayor and Town Council members, Heritage Resource Commissioners, property and business owners, and interested members of the public. For more information about the Town’s historic preservation efforts, contact David Crompton, Principal Planner, at (925) 314-3349 or visit www.danville.ca.gov/heritageresources
Historic plaque honoring The McCauley House on Hartz Avenue.
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Handmade gifts can be the best way to celebrate someone you love. Unleash your creative side in Danville this upcoming holiday season. Check out AR Workshop, Pinot’s Palette, Gingerlily, Art on the Lane, Color Bundles, Cottage Jewel, and Kathlyn Stone Jewelry for creative one-of-a-kind gift giving. Our small independent businesses are ready to help you create the perfect customized gifts. From personalized wood signs and home décor to art masterpieces and diverse jewelry creations. Visit Danville’s DIY shops to preview class schedules and make gift giving more personal, from the heart and most importantly from your local community.
Business Spotlight S I P A N D S AV O R The Coffee Shop Specialty Coffees, Smoothies and more
100 RAILROAD AVE 854-2857
Nanking Bistro All Your Favorite Chinese Dishes
Noah’s Bagels New York Style Bagel Shop
150 HARTZ AVE 820-6088 415 RAILROAD AVE 575-9025
Sig’s Little Kitchen 480 SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD Flavorful Filipino Food 718-5770
GIFTS, HOME & ACTIVE Bay Area Tile & Hardwood Supply Wide Selection of Tile & Hardwood for your Remodel Projects
177 HARTZ AVE 425-0022
SASSY STYLE Blue Mercury Skincare, etc. for Men and Women
401 HARTZ AVE Opening Soon
Club Pilates 3418 CAMINO TASSAJARA RD Full Body Workouts with Specialized Equipment 854-5500
Great Clips 3478 CAMINO TASSAJARA RD Hairstyles for the Whole Family 718-7118
Gingerlily Home Accessories and DIY Workshop
Pigtails and Crewcuts Fun Styles for the Little Ones
120 W. LINDA MESA 854-2784
Salon 77 West Chic and Trendy Stylings
A P PA R E L The House of Couture Custom Bridal Gowns and Suits
130 E. PROSPECT AVE 943-1505
Locker Room Samurai Sportswear and Rugby Gear
124 E. PROSPECT AVE 718-5315
3408 CAMINO TASSAJARA RD 718-8944 301 HARTZ AVE, #101 820-6044
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS STAY CONNECTED VISIT US
R U N FO R E D U CAT I O N , 1 0 K STA RTS I N DA N V I L L E Sunday, October 14, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Charlotte Wood Middle School, Danville
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A family event for all runners and walking enthusiasts at this 5k/10k, is all for a good cause, local education. The event is staged in San Ramon, with the 10K beginning in Danville. Runners will be shuttled from Iron Horse Middle School to Danville that morning. Register at www.srvef.org.
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Saturday & Sunday, October 20 and 21 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Historic Downtown
Fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family. More than 200 artists featuring a wide variety of artistic media. While at the event, check out Danville’s wonderful selection of eateries and shops. Visit danvilleareachamber.com
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V E T E R A N S DAY MEMORIAL CEREMONY Saturday, November 10–12 (various times) Veterans Memorial Building The Veterans Memorial Building of San Ramon Valley will be host to a Veterans Day weekend open house for the entire community. The primary focus of the exhibits will be the Centennial of World War I with additional exhibits focusing on the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive, as well as Peace Support Operations. There will be educational displays honoring our Veterans and our nation’s military history. Visit vnvdv.org for more details.
L I G H T I N G O F T H E O L D OA K T R E E Friday, November 23, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Historic Downtown
Enjoy this Town tradition as we light Danville’s iconic Oak Tree for the holidays with businesses ready to assist shoppers with their holiday list. Visit danvilleareachamber.com
SA N TA’ S M A I L B OX Monday, November 26–Friday, December 7 Community Center
Children can write a letter to Santa that will be mailed north to reach the jolly old elf himself.
M AYO R ’ S I N STA L L AT I O N A N D C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E AWA R D S Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Village Theatre
Gather with the community to honor individuals and organizations who have made a difference in the Town of Danville.
Thursday, October 25 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Danville Community Center
H O M E M A D E H O L I DAY
Join us for a ghoulish evening filled with arts and crafts, carnival-style games, face painting, trickor-treating, and more. Pre-registration is required, costumes encouraged.
Tweens (8–12 years) can enjoy a fun afternoon creating crafts, hanging out with friends and enjoying great snacks. Registration is required.
T R I C K O R T R E AT I N G AT T H E S E N I O R C E N T E R
December 7, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. December 8, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Danville Community Center
Wednesday, October 31, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Danville Senior Center
Enjoy dressing up in costume and visiting with seniors in our community.
A RT I STS ’ O P E N I N G R EC E PT I O N : Conflict and Compassion: Veterans Remember the Vietnam War Thursday, November 1, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Village Theatre
Celebrate and honor veterans from the Vietnam War. Come experience the beauty of Vietnam and the daily life of a soldier during the war, as depicted in these awe-inspiring photographs and sketches. Appropriate for all ages.
Thursday, December 6, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Danville Community Center
E L F WO R KS H O P
Get your little elves into the holiday spirit through hands-on holiday crafts, face-painting, and photos with Santa. Registration required.
DA N V I L L E FA R M E R S ’ M A R K E T Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot
Buy, Eat and Live Locally with fresh produce, breads and specialty items.