La Vista Police Department Recruiting Open House this Saturday

Show off your trivia knowledge

Find your smartest friends and make plans to join us on August 9 at 6 p.m. for Trivia Night at Kros Strain Brewing. (10411 Portal Rd.) We hope to see you there!

Supply drive runs through August 10

The first day of school for Papillion-La Vista students is August 11 and to ensure La Vista students are prepared for the school year, the City of La Vista is holding a school supply drive. Donations will be delivered to La Vista West on Wednesday, August 10.

Have supplies to donate? Drop them off at any City facility, La Vista Chiropractic (7202 Giles Rd.) or Kellogg Federal Credit Union (9618 Brentwood Dr.).

A list of supplies requested by the school can be found on our website.

Click here for the list of requested supplies

Learn about career opportunities with the La Vista Police Department

The La Vista Police Department will host a recruitment open house on Saturday, August 6, 1-3 p.m. at the police station, 7701 S. 96th St.

Those attending this open house will get an up close look at vehicles and equipment, visit with officers from all divisions, and be able to ask questions of current employees and Command Staff.

This event is open to all eligible candidates.

For more information, contact the Police Department, 402.331.1582.

Labor Day is the last day to swim this summer

Please note our pool hours for August and September:

August 1 through August 7

Open Monday through Sunday 1-9 p.m.

August 8 through September 5

Closed Monday through Friday

Open Saturday & Sunday 1-8 p.m.

Labor Day (Last Day)

Open Monday, September 5, 1-8 p.m.

City of La Vista hiring for multiple full

and part-time positions

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.

Click here for more info.

LAST CHANCE: The final day to register for fall soccer is August 8.

We still have a few openings in all of our flag football divisions! Please call the Community Center, 402.331.3455, for more information and to register.

Kids and adults are invited to show off their skills at our annual Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Divisions for boys, girls, men and women. Youth division winners qualify for the state competition in Lincoln.

Registration is 5:30-6 p.m. on the day of the event. For more information, call 402.331.3455.

Click here for more info on our youth sports programs

Preschool Playtime is back!

Preschool Playtime is back at the La Vista Community Center!

Please join us Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.

La Vista Community Center Gym, 8116 Park View Blvd.

Cost: FREE

Zip around the gym, kick balls, jump and play with others! We have more info. on our website.

Click here for more info.

Upcoming Events

Fly-Tying with the Nebraska Cornhusker Fly Fishers - Meet at the Library - Thursday, August 4 - 6-8 p.m.

Hodge Podge Craft Day - Meet at the Library - Friday, August 5 at 2 p.m.

Coffee, Coloring & Crosswords - Meet at the Library - Saturday, August 6 at 10 a.m.

Chalk Art with Teens - Meet at Southwind Park - Saturday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Tips & Tricks for Watercolor - Meet at the Library - Saturday, August 6 at 1 p.m.

Button Making & Tinkering - Meet at the Library - Monday, August 8 at 10:30 a.m. OR 2 p.m.

Monday Book Club - Meet at the Library - Monday, August 8 at 7 p.m.

Thursday Adult Crafts - Meet at the Library - Thursday, August 11 at 6 p.m.

Author Visit: Debra Kleve White - Meet at the Library - Saturday, August 13 - 10:30 a.m.

Tips & Tricks for Watercolor - Meet at the Library - Saturday, August 13 at 1 p.m.

History Book Club - Meet at the Library - Saturday, August 13 at 2 p.m.

Click here to view the Library's calendar

Computer classes for seniors!

Laptops also available at the Community Center!

It's never too late to learn! The La Vista Senior Center is teaching computer classes, laptops provided or bring your own. One-on-one attention is available.

All computer classes are based on what you would like to learn, so contact Kaily Stanley at 402.331.3455 or via e-mail at KStanley@CityofLaVista.org with your suggestions.

The senior center also has five laptops available to be used by seniors at any time during Community Center hours. The laptops must be used within the Community Center. Black and white printing (up to 10 pages) is also available to our seniors.