City News Updates

July is Parks & Rec Month

It's Parks & Rec Month, and we're inviting you to celebrate with us by getting some sun at a local park or trail, catching some waves at the Wave Waterpark, or celebrating theatrical art at a showing of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" at the Moonlight Amphitheatre!

Recreation & Community Services oversees a wide variety of services and opportunities, such as adult and youth sports, early childhood education programs, senior services, rental facilities, public art, and so much more.

There's something for everyone in Vista, and our Recreation & Community Services Department looks forward to recognizing this month with you!

Escape the Heat: Cool Zones

Does your family have a plan to escape the summer sun and heat? With temperatures rising, so is the need for accessible cool zones to cool down. In Vista, there are two official locations you can visit to escape the heat and take a break:

Gloria McClellan Senior Center

1400 Vale Terrace Dr.

(760) 643-5288

Vista Library

700 Eucalyptus Ave.

(760) 643-5113

People in San Diego County unable to get to a Cool Zone location without transportation assistance, such as older adults, people with disabilities, or people who are homebound, can call 2-1-1 to be connected to a transportation or rideshare service at no cost.

Senior Center: Stay Fit, Stay Connected

Stay flexible, get stronger/healthier, and revamp your energy with Chair Yoga Wednesdays. Hosted by Melissa at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center every Wednesday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Azalea Room, yoga classes are the perfect way for you and your friends to get connected and relax. The July session is 5 classes for $73.75, and the August session is 4 classes for $59.00. Please call (760) 643-5288 with any questions.

Recreation Vehicle (RV)

User Know Before You Go...

Your summer RV adventure starts with clean waterways! You can help keep pollutants, like bacteria, out of our waterways by using RV dump stations.

Tips for proper disposal:

• Secure both ends of the hose before opening the tank valve.
• Do not leave the hose unattended while dumping.
• Tightly close valves when dumping is complete.
• Only rinse spills toward the dump station inlet pipe.
• Have dry clean-up materials on hand for spills.

Help protect the environment you love and enjoy by using official RV dump stations to keep pollutants out of our local waterways. To find dump stations or more resources, check out San Diego County's RV Dump Stations page: RV Resources

Mulch/Compost Giveaway is Back

Yep, that's right! The giveaway is back on for the first and third weekends of the month. Stop by the vacant lot off Vale Terrace Dr. and Williamston St., from dawn to dusk, to pick up free mulch/compost.

• Self-serve event; bring your own containers, gloves & shovels
• No commercial vehicles allowed
• Open-bed trucks must be covered with a tarp
• WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Mulch helps retain moisture and fight weeds, while compost boosts overall soil health. Have any questions? Call Public Works on weekdays at (760) 639-6177.

City of Vista Events

Moonlight Amphitheatre: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"

🗓️ Date: July 8-25

⌚ Time: 8 p.m.

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission: Click to purchase tickets

Skate Vista Exhibition

🗓️ Date: Reception is July 10, gallery open June 29-July 30

⌚ Time: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Mon-Thur, alternating Fri closes at 4:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center Public Art Gallery, 200 Civic Center Dr., 2nd floor

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: "Goat"

🗓️ Date: July 11

⌚ Time: Dusk

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Blood Drive

🗓️ Date: July 29

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center parking lot, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Sunday Fundays

🗓️ Date: July 5, 19, 26, and August 2, 9

⌚ Time: 10 a.m.-Dusk

📍 Location: Vista Magnet Middle School Field, 151 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

National Night Out (NNO)

🗓️ Date: August 4

⌚ Time: 5-7 p.m.

📍 Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

E-Bike Training Class

🗓️ Date: August 8

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Public Tree Master Plan Community Workshop

🗓️ Date: August 12

⌚ Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

📍 Location: Morris B. Vance Community Room, Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Free Mulch & Compost

Self-serve event (bring your own containers, gloves, shovels)

No commercial vehicles allowed

Open-bed trucks must be covered with a tarp

🗓️ 1st and 3rd weekends every month (not open first week of July)

⌚ Time: Dawn to dusk

📍 Location: Vacant lot at Vale Terrace Dr. & Williamston St.

💲 Admission: FREE

Community Events

Conéctate: Mixer de Negocios Latinos (Latino Business Mixer)

🗓️ Date: July 23

⌚ Time: 4-6 p.m.

📍 Location: Cocina Del Carmen, 1350 E. Vista Way, Unit 8

💲 Admission: Vista Chamber of Commerce Members: $10, Others: $20

Palomar Cactus & Succulent Society Presentation: Nan Sterman

"California Dreamin': Gardening in California's Mediterranean Climate"

🗓️ Date: July 25

⌚ Time: 12 p.m. (doors open 11:30 a.m.)

📍 Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way (next to Sprouts)

💲 Admission: Suggested donation of $5 for non-members

Vista Farmers Market

🗓️ Date: Every Saturday

⌚ Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Vista Courthouse Parking Lot, 345 S. Melrose Dr.

Vista Makers Market

🗓️ Date: First Sunday of every month

⌚ Time: 1-5 p.m.

📍 Location: The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.

Popular Services

• Parks & Facilities Rentals
• Access Vista Mobile App (report issues and access City information and resources).
• Report a Problem
• McClellan Senior Center
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
• Youth Recreation Programs
• Adult Recreation Programs
• Code Enforcement
• Housing & Homeless Services
• City of Vista Calendar

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