May 22, 2023 | Week 21

Vista Chamber Updates

12th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival 🍓 this Weekend!

The 12th Annual Vista Strawberry Festival, presented by Tri-City Medical Center, is back this weekend in Historic Downtown Vista. Join us from 8am - 6pm to celebrate everything strawberry!

The fun starts on Saturday when the Children's Paradise Kids Zone opens in the Vista Magnet Middle School field. Start the festival day off right with a 5K and Kids runs. Visit the many stages with entertainment playing all day or participate in one of our many contests, including the crowd favorite Strawberry Pie Eating Contest!

Support local non-profits by visiting Strawberry Alley and enjoying the many strawberry treats available. Cool down with some beer at our Beer Garden (21+) filled with local brewers or visit The Film Hub to watch our participants for the Strawberry Film Festival.

Not sure where to park? Use the J&R Auto Body and Paint Shuttle Buses at the Vista Courthouse or Vista High School.

However you decide to spend your day, we hope to create some berry 🍓 happy memories with our community!

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Strawberry Festival

The Vista Chamber team works ardently to bring the Vista Strawberry Festival to the community. This week we might be slower in returning emails/calls, so we ask for your patience!

Thank you!

Vista Chamber Events

Lunch Mob - May 24

Don't pack your lunch today, join us at Water Shack for Lunch Mob!

Enjoy their delicious food while you catch up with other professionals in the community and make new connections. Don't forget to bring your business cards!

Business & Community Resources

One-Time $4,000 Grant Program for Low-Income Families Hurt By COVID-19

The Recovery Action Fund for Tomorrow will provide one-time cash distributions in the amount of $4,000 to families with children under 18 years of age and seniors, prioritizing those at risk of homelessness. This fund addresses the growing need for flexible funds, will connect recipients to resources that help them maximize the receipt of these funds, and will support them in planning for their future. The program will serve San Diego County, prioritizing the 39 Health Equity Zip Codes, and will focus on households earning 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Find more information here.

Resources to Help Manage Your Summer Bill

The Neighbor-to-Neighbor program provides eligible customers up to $600 to offset their outstanding bills. SDG&E customers may apply if they are experiencing serious illness, temporary unemployment, disability or unusual hardship. Learn more here.

City of Vista Scholarship Program

The main purpose of this scholarship program is to enable youth (under 25 years of age) living in the City of Vista to participate in positive activities by providing funds to help offset the cost of such activities for those that cannot afford it. Learn more and apply here.