You are invited to participate in "From the Heart" and tie blankets for adoptable dogs and cats living in shelters and foster homes!

Volunteer events are planned at the La Vista Public Library on February 8, 15 and 22, 6-8 p.m.

All items will be provided and volunteers will tie the blankets, which will be donated to local animal rescues and shelters, who will also be onsite to provide education about adoptions. Adoptable dogs and cats will be available at the Library on select dates.

Advance registration is required to participate. Sign up today!

The La Vista Public Library will grant amnesty for overdue fees to participants at the From the Heart events.

Participants are also encouraged to bring donations of pet food and towels, which will be given to the local animal organizations.

Mark your calendar, March Madness is returning to La Vista!

The exciting "March Madness" youth basketball skills competition for boys and girls in grades 3-8 will be held on March 4 and March 5 at the La Vista Community Center.

Due to it's popularity, this event is being split into two nights.

March 4: Grades 3-4

March 5: Grades 5-8

The competition begins at 6 p.m. Registration is 5:30-6 p.m. on the day of the event.

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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.

A few openings remain for girls and boys in these divisions of the basketball league:

• Girls - grades 5/6
• Boys - grades 7/8

Call the Recreation Department at 402.334.3455 to sign up your player today.

The La Vista Recreation Department offers coed spring flag football for PreK through 6th grade. (Minimum age is 4.)

Early-Bird Registration (January 2-February 19): Residents $33, Non-residents $53

Final Registration (February 20-March 4): Residents $43, Non-residents $63

Practices will tentatively begin the week of April 1, with games scheduled April 20 - June 15.

The La Vista Recreation Department offers three spring youth soccer programs:

• League (Ages 6-7)
• Academy (Ages 4-5)
• Tot soccer clinic (Age 3)

League and Academy

The League and Academy meet twice a week for five weeks at the La Vista Sports Complex. Session begins April 9.

Early-bird registration (January 2 - March 4): Residents $33, Non-residents $53

Final registration (March 5 - March 25): Residents $43, Non-residents $63

Clinic for 3-year-olds

The soccer clinic is comprised of five, one-hour sessions to be held on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. at the La Vista Community Center. Session begins April 6.

Early-bird registration (January 2 - March 4): Residents $17, Non-residents $22

Final registration (March 5 - March 25): Residents $27, Non-residents $32

The La Vista Recreation Department offers three youth programs for spring/summer ball:

• Baseball (Ages 7-14)
• Softball (Ages 7-18)
• T-ball (Ages 5-6)

Join us for Preschool Playtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

La Vista Community Center Gym, 8116 Park View Blvd.

Playtime is FREE!

Zip around the gym, play and get your zoomies out! Play equipment provided.

Special Activities:

March 7 at 10 a.m. – Follow the Leader

April 4 at 10 a.m. – Duck, Duck, Goose

May 2 at 10 a.m. – Simon Says

Want to learn about the programs offered by the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging (ENOA)?

ENOA offers a variety of services for adults 60 and older. Visit the La Vista Community Center on Tuesday, January 30 at 1 p.m. for a presentation on these and other ENOA services:

· Nutrition Programs

· Tai Chi Programs

· Caregiver Support

· In-Home Services

· Homemaker Services

There is no cost or registration required to attend this informational presentation.

Stop by to see how you or a family member might benefit from ENOA’s programs. 

Registration is open for the 55+ Valentine's Day party that will be held Friday, February 9 at Papillion Landing.

Papillion Recreation and La Vista Recreation are co-hosting this event. Sign up at either the La Vista Senior Center or at the Papillion Landing front desk by January 30.

Cost: $8

• Homeschool Program: Egyptian Art Projects - At the Library - Thursday, January 25 at 2 p.m.
• Watercolor Tips and Tricks - At the Library - Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m.
• Family Book Club - At the Library - Monday, January 29 at 4 p.m.
• Library Storytime - At the Library - Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m.
• Teen Craft Night - At the Library - Tuesday, January 30, 6-7 p.m.

National Library Shelfie Day is January 25. Stop into the Library soon to take a shelfie with your favorite book. Then, post your picture to Instagram on Shelfie Day and tag @lavistalibraryyouth.

Are you following the Library on Instagram? This is a great way to find information about upcoming Library programs. Follow along @lavistalibraryyouth.