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July 29, 2024

Registration Open for Fall Leadership Academy

The Vista Leadership Academy is a free eight-week program held twice a year. The group meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., except for one daytime citywide bus tour. The academy gives residents an up-close look at how the city functions. Enrollment is limited to 20 Vista residents or business owners aged 18 years or older on a first-come, first-served basis.

Participants Will

Learn how decisions are made, how city funds are allocated, and how departments operate.
Meet your elected officials, city manager, and department directors.
Tour city facilities, the Vista Business Park, and the downtown area.
Discuss important issues, i.e., planning and growth, traffic, infrastructure, city finances, and more.

Registration for the Fall session is now OPEN.

The Fall 2024 Vista Leadership Academy will run from August 28 through October 16. A graduation ceremony will take place on October 22.

To register, please complete the Fall 2024 Application Form and return it to Kathy Valdez at kvaldez@cityofvista.com or to the City Clerk's office (200 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92084).

Update on Green Oak Ranch

Solutions for Change, the Vista-based non-profit organization, announced on July 18 that it had signed a contract for the purchase of the 110-acre Green Oak Ranch property located adjacent to Vista's Shadowridge area. Read more in the press release below.

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Vista Bucks Promotion

Earn a FREE Vista Bucks Gift Card with every card you buy!

What an easy and economical way to support dozens of our local Vista restaurants, breweries, shops, and services!

Gift cards are available in $20, $50, and $100 amounts. You’ll receive an additional “bonus” card free that is valued at 50% of your original purchase. Buy a $20 card and get an additional $10 free! A $50 card earns a free $25 bonus. A $100 card earns a free $50 bonus.

There is a limit of $100 per purchaser or two bonus gifts per person.

Plus, there are NO service fees for purchasing Vista Bucks. Participating merchants receive 100 percent of the gift card amount redeemed (less the typical 2-3% credit card processing fee the merchant charges).

The City of Vista sponsors Vista Bucks in support of our business community. A limited number of bonus cards are available, so hurry and purchase your cards today while supplies last.

Click below to make a purchase and see a list of participating businesses.

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Ignite Your Potential: Young Women's Empowerment Summit (Registration Closes August 1)

The purpose of the Ignite Your Potential program is to introduce young women to various aspects of the fire service while developing important character traits. The program prepares participants for the competitive path to a career in the fire service or whatever career they may pursue. All genders are welcome to join us. Registration closes August 1.

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Registration Now Open for the 2024/25 School Year!

Unlock a world of wonder and learning with the City of Vista's Early Childhood Education program! Our programs are designed to nurture young minds, fostering creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning. We offer a variety of engaging classes for children aged 12 months and up, including the Smart Start and Ready Set Learn programs. These curriculum-based programs integrate fun with foundational skills, ensuring children develop social, cognitive, and motor skills in a supportive environment. Our experienced educators are committed to providing personalized attention to help each child thrive. Enroll today and give your child the best start on their educational journey with the City of Vista!

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Upcoming City Events

Friday Splash at the Wave Waterpark

🗓️ Date: August 2

⌚ Time: 4 pm-8 pm

📍 Location: 101 Wave Drive, Vista

💲 Admission: $12

An Evening with Jose Feliciano with Tito Puente Jr. and His Orchestra

🗓️ Date: August 1

⌚ Time: 7:30 pm

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive

💲 Admission: $45-$78

Yesterday & Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

🗓️ Date: August 2

⌚ Time: 7:30 pm

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive

💲 Admission: $22-$45

90s House Party: Kid 'N Play, Tone Loc, Young MC, & Rob Base

🗓️ Date: August 3

⌚ Time: 7:30 pm

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive

💲 Admission: $52-$95

National Night Out

in partnership with the Vista Sheriff's Office

🗓️ Date: August 6

⌚ Time: 5 pm- 7 pm

📍 Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: "Barbie"

🗓️ Date: August 10

⌚ Time: 8 pm

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive

💲 Admission: FREE

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"

🗓️ Date: August 14-31

⌚ Time: 8 pm

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive

💲 Admission: $15-$60

August at the McClellan Senior Center

Discover what's happening at the McClellan Senior Center this August! Our latest newsletter, packed with exciting events, activities, and valuable services, is now online. Dive in to explore everything we have to offer and make the most of your month!

Upcoming events at the McClellan Senior Center, located at 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, include:

July 30: Dance With Me (9:30 am-10:30 am); Danzercise (10:45 am-11:45 am); Mahjong Club (1 pm-3 pm).
August 1: Mahjong Tournament (1 pm-3:30 pm).
August 5: Free Movie Monday, "The Man with the Golden Gun" (1 pm).
August 6: Bingo (11 am-12 pm).
August 7: The Center will hold its first free bi-monthly Computer Corner from 2 pm-3 pm. Participants will learn how to use their computers, and they can also BYOD (Bring Your Own Device—cellphone, tablet, or laptop); a financial planning seminar offered by the Heritage Financial Group will be held at 1:30 pm. RSVP by August 5 by email.
August 8: Live Music by Lou Rosgen (11 am-12 pm).

For more information, call 760.643.5288.

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Be Healthy. Be Active. Exercise Classes are Back!

Exercise classes have returned to the McClellan Senior Center with free and paid options for you to be healthy and active. Offerings include:

Paid classes: Movement with Music, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Fusion (Mindful Meditation with music, Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates), Zumba Gold.
Free classes: Vista Danzercise-Absolute Beginner, Vista Danzercise-Beginner/Improver.

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Postcards Go Out to Registered Voters in Advance of November's Election

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters office has sent over 1.9 million postcards to the County’s registered voters in advance of November's election.

The “VOTE! MORE DAYS. MORE WAYS” postcards are sent nearly 100 days before the election to remind voters of their voting options for the November Presidential General Election.

Every active registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and will have three options for returning that ballot: by mail, to one of the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes, or at any vote center. Voters can expect to receive their ballot the week of Oct. 6, giving them nearly a month to mark and return it by the final day of voting on Nov. 5.

Elections are no longer a one-day event; you do not need to wait until the final day to vote.

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