Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Department has installed an electronic class schedule and marquee for Community Center visitors to view upcoming events, information and class locations for the day. The marquee is located directly above the registration counter in the lobby.  Guests have provided positive feedback regarding this new feature and the department looks forward to using this great resource.  

Spring is in the air and the parks are in bloom!   

It feels like picnic season, Orinda Oaks Park and Wilder Park are open to reserve for barbeques and parties. The Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting picnic rentals at the Orinda Community Center Park Gazebo picnic area. Make reservations now for your next event!

From the Desk of Police Chief Nagel 

As you may be aware, many cities in the Bay Area have been victimized by burglars posing as utility workers in order to gain access to their homes. Nefarious individuals will attempt the same ruse in this community, and I want Orinda to be well advised and prepared.

The most recent cases have multiple men and women approaching a residence holding clipboards, wearing reflective vests, driving official looking vehicles with tool attachments in order to catch people off guard. One individual will approach the front door while partners in crime will walk to the back. While speaking to (distracting) the homeowner at the front door, entry is made at the back of the house and items are stolen. Or, the fake utility worker will make up a story insisting the homeowner leave the premises for some "emergency" such as broken water pipes, gas leaks, or a neighbor's house is flooding.

If you have not been advised by a utility company in advance of a visit, or you are asked to leave your home unsecured while they conduct an inspection, please deny access to your house and call the police department. There is nothing wrong with closing and locking the front door while you verify with the utility company of any home inspection.  Be Smart, Be Safe! 

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Nixle Comes to Orinda!

Nixle is a free, opt-in communication service providing notifications using the subscribers location-based information to send relevant notifications involving: 

• Alerts on emergencies/breaking news                                    
• Advisories on road closures, accidents, and construction activity that may impact traffic  

Nixle is currently used by many of our neighboring Police Departments including Moraga and Lafayette.

The notifications subscribers receive are Customizable; you decide what information you want and how it is received, including:

1. SMS/text message (standard text messaging rates apply)
2. Email
3. Nixle website, subscribers Nixle homepage (once a login is established)

The sign up process is quick and easy.  On your computer or from your smart phone, go to www.nixle.com or, Click Here and enter information such as your name, cell phone number and the geographical areas whose notifications you would like to receive.  A confirmation text will be sent to your cell phone. Simply reply to the text and you will be registered.

Would YOU Make a Good Grand Juror? 

      

The Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury Service for the Fiscal year 2013-2014 term.  Contra Costa County's Grand Jury consists of 19 citizens. A new Grand Jury is impaneled each year. Grand Jurors are officers of the court, and function as an independent body under the guidance of a Superior Court judge. 

The application deadline is Friday, April 12, 2014. 

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