Hydrant Party at City Hall on Thursday, July 12
On Thursday, July 12, 3-4 p.m., at City Hall escape the boredom of summer by joining us for some wet and wild fun at our annual hydrant party!

Bring your squirt guns and super soakers and take aim at our Super Soaker staff.

Kids of all ages and parents are welcome.

Warning...You will get wet!

For more info, call the La Vista Recreation Department at 402-331-3455.
Library
Summer Reading Mini Camps
There are still spaces available in our one remaining summer reading mini camp! 

Library card not required. Space is limited! Fee is non-refundable.

All camps take place at the La Vista Public Library, 9110 Giles Rd.

$10 per camp per child

Geology
July 12, 1-4 p.m., Ages 8-12
Learn and explore more about rocks, geodes and excavation in this hands-on summer camp. It'll be mountains of fun!

For more information, contact the Library, 402-537-3900. 
Upcoming Programs
The La Vista Public Library has lots planned for you and your family in the month of June!

July 3 - DIY Star Spangled Slime, 2 p.m.
July 5 - Tinker Box Challenge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED July 6 - Tween/Teen Henna Body Art, noon-2 p.m.
July 7 - Nerf Gun Target Practice, 10:30 a.m.
July 9 - Movers & Shakers, 10 a.m.
July 9 - Adult Book Club, 7 p.m.
July 10 - Think, Make, Create at Library Card Day at the Pool, 2-4 p.m.
July 11 - Little Genius, 10 a.m.
July 12 - Hydrant Party, City Hall Parking Lot, 3-4 p.m.
July 13 - Science Spectacular, 10 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED July 14 - Life-Size Clue, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-4 p.m.
July 16 - Music Maker Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.
July 17 - Color-Full Musical Chairs, 2 p.m.
July 18 - Little Genius, 10 a.m.
July 19 - Pet Rock Adoption, 2 p.m.
July 19 - Free concert with Rebekah Rolland, 5:30 p.m.
July 19 - Genealogy Gophers, 6:30 p.m.
July 20 - Coaster Construction, 1-2 p.m.
July 23 - Movers & Shakers, 10 a.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED July 24 - Tween/Teen Breakout Boxes; 1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 5-6 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.
July 25 - Little Genius, 10 a.m.
July 26 - Wildlife Encounters, 10:30 a.m.
July 27 - Fantasia Painting, 2 p.m.
July 28 - Think, Make, Create at Taste of La Vista, 5-8 p.m.
July 30 - Music Maker Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.
July 31 - Board Games Rock, 2-4 p.m.
August 1 - Nursery Rhyme Storytime, 10 a.m.
August 2 - Open Crafting, 2-4 p.m.
August 3 - All summer reading bookmarks must be turned in by 4 p.m.
Summer Reading Calendars Now Available!
The Library will be a rockin' place this summer! 

The Summer Reading Program calendars are now available at the Library and on our website! 
Recreation
Registration now open for fall youth sports
Registration is now open for our fall sports programs, including: 
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer Clinic 
  • Soccer Academy & League 
  • Adult Softball
Register by June 4 for the 
Urban Scramble Adventure Race and Save 50%!
The City of La Vista and City of Papillion have teamed up once again for the 9th Annual Urban Scramble Adventure Race, which will take place on  Saturday, August 4. 

The Urban Scramble is a unique combination of running, biking and navigating, offered to all racers no matter gender or ability. Grab a friend, family member or significant other and prepare for an exhilarating experience! 

Racers will compete together as a 2-person team running, biking and navigating their way through La Vista and Papillion while searching for checkpoints and completing challenges and mystery events!

Register by June 4 and use code  M7DJ5bBvm= to receive 50% off your team registration fee.
Registration Now Open for the 3rd Annual Edge Body Pump & Run!
Edge Body Boot Camp and the City of La Vista have teamed up once again for the 3rd annual Edge Body Pump & Run and 5k. The Pump and Run is a unique combination of weight lifting and running, offered to all racers no matter gender or ability. Pump and Run participants will compete in a bench press competition as well as a 5k run.

Don't lift weights? Don't worry runners, we have you covered too! We will also be offering the 5k as a separate event to those who just want to run and not participate in the bench press competition.

When: Friday, October 5, 2018 (Pump Only) & Saturday, October 6, 2018 (Run and 5k)

Start time: Friday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM

Where: Friday, Edge Body Boot Camp, 10926 Emiline St., La Vista
            Saturday, Infusion Brewing Company Tap Room, 6271 S. 118th St., Omaha

Fees: Register by September 7, $30; after September 7, $35

Registration Deadline: October 4 by Noon (if you register after October 1, you will not receive a t-shirt).

Racers will receive a custom designed dri-fit shirt, 1 free Infusion beer (for those 21 & over), pizza, soda & water, and a post-race party. 
Preschool Playtime at the Community Center
Did you know the La Vista Community Center hosts a preschool playtime twice a week?
 
Each Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon the Community Center gym is an open playground for those kiddos who are preschool age and younger.
 
Parents, grandparents or caregivers are welcome to join us for this indoor playtime. We recently expanded these hours as well!