Free Live & Local concert in Central Park tomorrow night (7/28)

Local students participate in La Vista Youth Police Academy

Local students learn about law enforcement

The La Vista Police Department hosted its annual Youth Police Academy this month.

As you can see, we packed a lot of fun into the three-day program!

We want to thank our local middle school students who joined in our activities and were so eager to learn about law enforcement.

8 days left to donate

Thank you to those who have already donated to the La Vista GIves school supply drive. If you want to donate but haven't had a chance yet, there's still time.

Donating is easy. Shop using the Amazon Wishlist and your donation can be shipped directly to City Hall for distribution to the schools.

See the wishlist: CityofLaVista.org/Schools.

You can also purchase supplies and drop them off at any of these locations:

Kellogg Credit Union, 9618 Brentwood Dr.
La Vista Chiropractic, 7202 Giles Rd.
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.
ViewPointe Vision, 9412 Giles Rd.

More information and a list of requested items is available at CityofLaVista.org/BacktoSchool.

Donations accepted through August 4. (Amazon wishlist will close after August 4.)

Local country/rock concert tomorrow

The next Live & Local summer concert is tomorrow, Friday, July 28. This free show will showcase country and rock sounds from two local bands.

Friday, July 28 at La Vista's Central Park (8305 Park View Blvd.)

7 p.m. - Tyler Anthony Band

6 p.m. - Johnny Rod Acoustic

5 p.m. - Hawk's Pizza food truck

Bring your chairs and blankets and join us for a fun evening of music.

A toy takeover at the Community Center

Midwest Collectible Toy Show

Saturday, July 29

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

La Vista Community Center

Stop by the Community Center this weekend to browse the collections of toys and memorabilia at the free toy show. Buy, sell and trade toys.

Bigger and better - National Night Out is August 1

National Night Out in La Vista is Tuesday, August 1, 6-8:30 p.m.

We have some fun things planned for this year's National Night Out.

Join us on August 1 in Central Park (8305 Park View Blvd.) for games, activities and friendly conversations with community safety partners.

There will be equipment displays and information from safety partners from across the metro area, as well as face painting, balloon artists and free treats from Kona Ice, Starbucks and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Mayor Kindig will make a special proclamation at 8 p.m. before the community safety walk around the lake.

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.

Out and about with the Senior Center

The La Vista Senior Center has several outings planned in August. Take a look at the list below and find an outing to join. Please note: RSVP is required for these events and space is limited.

Winchester's lunch outing - Thursday, August 3, 12:30 p.m.
Parkder's Smokehouse lunch outing - Thursday, August 10, 12 p.m.
Boat cruise picnic & fishing - Thursday, August 17, 10:15 a.m.
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church lunch outing with entertainment and tour - Thursday, August 24, 12:30 p.m.

To sign up for an outing, call the Senior Center at 402.331.3455 beginning at 2 p.m. on the first business day of the month. Due to receiving so many phone calls, the line may go to voicemail. Please do not leave a voice message but instead call back.

Check the Senior Newsletter for more information about July outings and activities.