La Vista’s Park Superintendent, Jason Allen, offers fall tree maintenance tips and suggestions.

Attention homeowners planning fall tree care: La Vista and Papillion will co-host Fall Cleanup Days for residents October 17-23. Tree limbs, yard waste and other items will be accepted. Details at CityofLaVista.org/CleanUpDays.

La Vista residents are invited to an open house celebrating Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, October 9, at Station 4, (8110 Park View Blvd.) from 9 to 11 a.m.

La Vista's Fall Kite Festival is Sunday, October 9. Bring your family to the La Vista Sports Complex soccer fields between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a day of kite-flying fun. You’ll see some of the world’s largest and most creative kites.

Don't forget too bring your own kite to fly and a bag for the kite candy drops, which will take place throughout the event! 

Stack your morning with good eats and great conversations! Pancakes in the Park at Central Park on October 1 is designed to give residents in La Vista's Ward 2 an opportunity to meet and talk with their elected officials. This community outreach event will run from 8-10 a.m. and feature free pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice from The Pancake Man to anyone in attendance. Similar events are planned in each ward throughout the fall.

PANCAKES IN THE PARK LOCATIONS AND DATES:

• WARD II | Central Park  (8305 Park View Blvd.), October 1, 8-10 a.m.
• WARD III | Southwind Park (8120 S. 92nd Ave.), October 8, 8-10 a.m.
• WARD IV | Val Verde Park (9600 Centennial Rd.), October 15, 8-10 a.m.

Mark your calendar for the date in your council ward and join us for delicious pancakes and great conversations with Mayor Kindig and City Council members. Find your ward here.

Did you know that on average, 90% of the business transactions in La Vista involve visitors from outside the City limits? This is based on a study the City commissioned earlier this year comparing transactions from 2019 and 2021 in five business sectors of the community.

You can look at the study, as well as more information on the ballot referendums on our website at CityofLaVista.org/Referendums.

From now through October 31, we will be accepting donations of new or gently used winter coats, hats and mittens for distribution to local families through a partnership with the Papillion La Vista Community Closet.

Drop off your donations at any of the following locations:

• Gateway Auto (10939 Harrison St.)

• Kellogg Credit Union (9618 Brentwood Dr.)

• La Vista Chiropractic (7202 Giles Rd.)

• La Vista City Hall/Community Center

• La Vista Public Library

• La Vista Police Department

• La Vista Public Works

Info at CityofLaVista.org/SpreadtheWarmth.

Look, we have fun in La Vista. We owe a lot of it to our City employees. 

Our unique viewpoints and values are the catalyst for the thriving, tight-knit community we’ve built. 

By blending big ideas with small gestures, we’re creating new perspectives on work, family, and fun. 

If you’re ready to experience our booming city from our point of view, apply today.

Click here for a list of our current openings.

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays,10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

La Vista Community Center Gym, 8116 Park View Blvd.

Playtime is FREE!

Zip around the gym, jump and play with others! Play equipment provided.

On the second Thursday of each month, special activities and a short storytime will take place during the first hour of preschool playtime. Upcoming activities include:

• Parachute Play - October 13, 10-11 a.m.
• Simon Says - November 10, 10-11 a.m.
• Red Light Green Light - December 8, 10-11 a.m.

We have more info. on our website.

Enjoy a fun day of games and prizes. The La Vista Senior Center and Papillion Landing 55+ Club are hosting a Senior Carnival on Wednesday, October 19 at the La Vista Senior Center. We’ll have spin art, balloon animals and more.

Sign up at the La Vista Community Center or Papillion Landing by October 12.

Cost: $10 (includes lunch)

• Teen Game Night + Teen Advisory Board - Meet at the Library - Thursday, September 29, 5-7 p.m.
• Coffee, Coloring & Crosswords - Meet at the Library - Saturday, October 1 at 10 a.m.
• Virtual Lego Club - Zoom - Monday, October 3 at 4 p.m.
• Touch-A-Truck - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, October 4 at 10 a.m.
• STEAM Club - Meet in Southwind Park - Wednesday October 5 at 4 p.m.
• Virtual Storytime - Zoom - Thursday, October 6 at 10 a.m.
• Homeschool Program - Meet at the La Vista Community Center Gym - Thursday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
• Fly-Tying with the Nebraska Cornhusker Fly Fishers - Meet at the Library - Thursday, October 6, 6-8 p.m.
• Family "Wizard" Movie - Meet at the Library - Friday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.
• Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Meet at the Library - Saturday, October 8, 1-3 p.m.
• History Book Club - Meet at the Library - Saturday, October 8 at 2 p.m.
• Tips & Tricks for Watercolor - Meet at the Library - Saturday, October 8, 1 p.m.
• Library Closed for Columbus Day - Monday, October 10, All Day