La Vista's Fall Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 9. Plan to bring your whole 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! 

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.

Tour the station, climb on the equipment, meet your firefighters and enjoy some snacks. 

Our annual coat drive is underway and you're invited to help us "Spread the Warmth" in La Vista. From now through October 31, we will be accepting donations of new or gently used 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.

The La Vista Community Center is hosting the Midwest Collectible Toy Show this weekend. The fun, free event will take place Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The three tennis courts in Central Park East were recently transformed into multipurpose courts that can be used for playing both tennis and pickleball. Colored lines were added to the tennis courts to mark the pickleball courts, and the existing tennis nets work for playing either sport.

Stack your morning with good eats and great conversations! Pancakes in the Park at Central Park Lakes 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.

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.

The final deadline to register for coed youth volleyball is Monday, September 26. Registration can be completed online, at the Community Center or by calling the Recreation Department at 402.331.3455.

Coed volleyball is for youth in grades 3-8. Practices begin in early October and the season begins in November.

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.

• Creative Hands - Meet at Southwind Park - Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m.
• Tips & Tricks for Watercolor - Meet at the Library - Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m.
• Library Storytime - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, September 27 at 10 a.m.
• Teen Game Night + Teen Advisory Board - Meet at the Library - Thursday, September 29, 5-7 p.m.
• Touch-A-Truck - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, October 4 at 10 a.m.
• Family "Wizard" Movie - Meet at the Library - Friday, October 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Local crafters and small business owners are invited to participate in a craft fair at the Library on Saturday, November 12. Table space is free. Handcrafted and direct sales companies are welcome.

Contact Jodi Norton at 402.537.3900 or JNorton@CityofLaVista.org for more information.

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)