In observance of the holiday, most City offices will be closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

Enjoy this early edition of our weekly newsletter. We wish you a very happy Thanksgiving.



Santa will be cruising through your La Vista neighborhood on Sunday, November 27.

Save these maps so you can find Santa and his entourage. Santa will start on the west side of 84th Street at 3 p.m. and progressively work east.

La Vista's elves will be tweeting during the sleigh ride to keep everyone updated on Santa's whereabouts. Follow @CityofLaVista on Twitter for updates.

Find more info at CityofLaVista.org/SleighRide.

Don't miss your chance to visit with Santa and see Elvis perform at La Vista's tree lighting celebration and soup supper on Monday, November 28, 5:45-7:30 p.m.

Join us at the City Hall Campus/Santa’s Workshop for an evening of free entertainment, food and fun. If you can't make it to the event, it will be live broadcast on the City's YouTube channel and Facebook.

Thanks to Mayor Doug Kindig, the La Vista City Council and Hy-Vee (Stony Brook) for sponsoring the soup supper.

Whether naughty or nice, all dogs are invited to Santa Paws on Saturday, December 3, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Bring your dog(s) to Santa’s Workshop (8305 Park View Blvd) to get a free dog treat and pet photo with Santa. Please consider bringing a donation (pet food or people food) for the Tri-City Food Pantry. 

Free, family-friendly holiday events are scheduled in La Vista throughout November and December. Check out the 'Twas the Lights calendar and make plans to join us.

You're invited to support the Tri-City Food Pantry with donations of Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper and Tuna Helper during the City of La Vista's food drive. Drop off donations now through December at these locations: 

• La Vista City Hall/Community Center (8116 Park View Blvd.)
• La Vista Public Library (9110 Giles Rd.)
• La Vista Police Department (7701 S. 96th St.) 
• La Vista Public Works (9900 Portal Rd.)
• Vivere Leasing Office (8216 City Centre Dr.)

More information about the food drive is available at CityofLaVista/HelpingHands.

The City is replacing its mobile app with technology that will benefit more users. Residents should watch for new website features coming in 2023 that will offer an enhanced user experience.

The City of La Vista's mobile app is no longer available in the App Store. If you currently have the app installed, we recommend deleting it from your phone since the functionality is being disabled.

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.

• Afternoon Storytime - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, November 22 at 4 p.m.
• Game Night - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, November 22 at 4:30 p.m.
• Nerf Target Practice - Meet at the Library - Wednesday, November 23, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closed - Thursday, November 24
• Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closed - Friday, November 25
• TeenCafé Craft Night - Meet at the Library - Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m.
• Virtual Scavenger Hunt - Zoom - Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m.
• Countdown to Christmas Craft - Meet at the Library - Thursday, December 1, anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Storytime with Santa - Meet at the Library - Wednesday, December 7, 10-11 a.m.
• Teen Winter Ball - Meet at the Library - Friday, December 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m.



Time is running out to register for our youth basketball leagues. The deadline was extended, but don't delay! Registration for boys and girls in grades 3-8 runs through December 5. Practices and games begin in January.

Volunteer coaches are needed! Sign up today.

Teams participate with the Sarpy Community YMCA and games are typically played on Saturdays/Sundays at several locations in the La Vista/Papillion area. 

Register online or call 402.331.3455.

Registration is open for the coed youth basketball clinic for 1st and 2nd grade boys and girls.

The basketball clinic is comprised of five one-hour sessions to be held on Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Clinics tentatively start on January 14.

Register online or call 402.331.3455.

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:

• Red Light Green Light - December 8, 10 a.m.
• Duck, Duck, Goose - January 12, 10 a.m.
• Freeze Tag - February 9, 10 a.m.

The La Vista Senior Center is offering two nights of holiday lights tours.

• Wednesday, December 7, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 8, 5:30 p.m.

Space is limited and RSVP required. Registration begins December 1 at 8 a.m.

The La Vista Senior Center will host a Christmas Potluck with Mayor Kindig on Tuesday, December 20, at 11:30 a.m.

You must register in advance to attend this popular event. Registration begins December 1 at 8 a.m. Deadline to sign up is December 13. Space is limited.

The main dish will be provided. Please bring something to share. Attendees whose last name starts with A-O are encouraged to bring a side, while those whose name starts with P-Z are asked to bring a dessert.

For more information, call 402.331.3455.