September 3, 2024 | Week 36 | |
Vista City Council Candidate Forum | |
Meet and greet the candidates running for Vista City Council in Districts 2 and 3
When: Monday, September 23 | 6:00 - 7:30pm
Where: City of Vista Community Room | 200 Civic Center Drive
This is a free event, open to the public. Submit your questions using the link below.
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Join us for the inaugural Vista's Fiestas Patrias, a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture in Vista! This lively event will feature an array of vendors, live performances, and cultural activities that honor the rich traditions and contributions of the Hispanic community.
When: Sunday, September 15 | 12:00 - 4:00pm
Where: North Santa Fe Village | 1234 N Santa Fe Ave.
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¡Acompáñenos para el primer evento de Fiestas Patrias de Vista, una vibrante celebración de la herencia y la cultura hispana en Vista! Este animado evento contará con una variedad de vendedores, presentaciones en vivo y actividades culturales que honran las ricas tradiciones y contribuciones de la comunidad hispana.
Cuándo: Domingo, 15 de septiembre | 12:00 - 4:00pm
Dónde: North Santa Fe Village | 1234 N Santa Fe Ave.
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Welcome New Vista Chamber Members: August | Interested in joining the chamber? Learn more about us here. | |
Vista Chamber at Frontwave Arena! | |
This arena will be the house of the San Diego Clippers and the San Diego Sockers. The 7,500-capacity arena will also showcase the best and brightest names in music of all genres, headline comedy, family shows, and community events.
The first event at the arena will be the Gold Over America Tour with Simone Biles this coming September 16. See more information on the arena and upcoming events on their website frontwavearena.com.
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Strategic Career Planning | |
This program is designed for early to mid-career business professionals from a variety of industries looking to develop professionally and personally. Participants must commit to attending all four sessions of the SCP program. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Sessions:
Session 1: September 14
Session 2: September 28
Session 3: October 12
Session 4: November 2
Find more information and register on our website here.
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Velocity Internship Program Ends on a High Note | |
The Velocity Summer Internship Program had 75 students and 30 businesses participate this Summer. From healthcare to engineering to childcare, students got to explore careers in their fields of interest.
Read testimonials from these students in the Fall issue of Vista Magazine.
Read now here.
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Business Bites at Frida's Taqueria | |
We hosted our monthly Business Bites at Frida's Taqueria last week.
Thank you to everyone that joined us and to the whole team at Frida's for welcoming us.
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We Want to Hear From You! | |
It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.
Please take a minute to leave us a review here.
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Government Affairs Meeting - September 5 | |
This month we'll hear a presentation by County Supervisor Jim Desmond regarding Prop G, the 1/2 cent sales tax for transportation.
We receive updates each month from our representatives from Federal, State, County and City government.
Optional lunch is $10. RSVP here.
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Business Mixer at the American Legion Post 365 - September 11 | |
Join us for our September Business Mixer at the American Legion Post 365!
Catch up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet professionals from all over North County to make new connections.
Members: $10
Future Members: $20
Register here.
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Coffee & Conversation - September 18 | |
Do you prefer making connections in a more relaxed and intimate environment? Join Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld for a morning coffee at Cat & Craft Cafe!
Enjoy the coffee and pastries while netweaving and making relationship-based referrals with fellow Chamber members.
RSVP here.
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Business Bites -
September 25
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Don't pack your lunch today, join us at Doghaus Biergarten for Business Bites!
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!
RSVP here to help the restaurant prepare for us.
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Jack Larimer, Vista Historical Museum Director to Retire After 22 Years | Jack Larimer, Director of the Vista Historical Museum at Rancho Minerva has announced his retirement as of January 3, 2025. Larimer, a Vista native, has been director of the museum since June of 2002. During this time, he managed both museum locations and the change of the museum from next to Wildwood Park to its current location at Rancho Minerva on old Foothill Drive in 2009. During his tenure with the museum, he and his wife Sharon were awarded the Ben Dixon Award for excellence in history and their contribution to the preservation of the history of Vista by the Congress of History of San Diego and Imperial Counties in March 2019. He was also awarded the 2024 lifetime achievement award by the Vista Chamber of Commerce at the Heroes of Vista celebration. Read more about Jack here and watch his Heroes of Vista video here. | | |
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Small Business Saver Program | |
The Small Business Saver Program supports SDG&E® eligible micro- and small-business customers with activities, information, and no-cost solutions that may provide immediate savings on your SDG&E energy bill. Program benefits include:
- Educational information about best practices that could save you money and improve the comfort of your space,
- A site-specific assessment and report, and
- Installation of no-cost projects by a qualified contractor.
Learn more about this program and check your eligibility here.
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Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA Inaugural Cornhole Tournament | |
Savor delicious, award-winning food and drinks from Señor Grubby’s, enjoy music and take part in a silent auction—all while competing in this great game! Everyone is welcome—YMCA members and nonmembers alike. By participating, you’ll support our mission to send military children to camp and provide essential services and programs to military families in our community. Please note, this event is 21 & up. Registration is now available here.
When: Saturday, October 19 | 11:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA | 4701 Mesa Dr.
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Taco Tuesday at The Vistonian | |
When: Every Tuesday | 4:00 - 8:00pm
Where: The Vistonian | 306 S Santa Fe Ave.
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Misadventure End of Prohibition Party | |
When: Thursday, September 5 | 7:00pm
Where: Misadventure & Co. | 2420 Grand Ave.
Join us as we end Prohibition and re-open our bar for Liquor sales! There will be for specials and drink specials!
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When: Every Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Vista Courthouse Parking Lot | 345 S Melrose Drive
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6-acre Regenerative Farm Tour | |
When: Saturday, August 24 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Sand n Straw Community Farm | 629 Mar Vista Drive
Register here.
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37th Annual Old Fashioned BBQ | |
When: Saturday, September 7 | 3:00 - 7:00pm
Where: Vista Historical Museum | 2317 Old Foothill Dr.
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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Alta Vista Botanical Gardens 25th Anniversary Gala | |
When: Saturday, September 7 | 5:00 - 10:00pm
Where: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens | 1270 Vale Terrace Drive
Find more information about the event here.
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Tootsie: The Comedy Musical | |
When: Wednesday, September 11 | 7:30pm
Where: Moonlight Amphitheatre | 1250 Vale Terrace Drive
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
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Boys & Girls Club of Vista Golf Tournament | |
When: Friday, September 13 | 8:30am
Where: The Links at Lakehouse | 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
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6th Annual Community Peace Vigil | |
When: Sunday, September 15 | 4:00 - 6:00pm
Where: United Methodist Church of Vista | 490 S Melrose Drive
The United Methodist Church of Vista will have its sixth annual community Peace Vigil at 4pm on Sunday, September 15. We invite anyone who wants to celebrate peaceful interaction, and different communities participate in music, dance, and speaker. Open to the public.
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When: Monday, September 16 | 9:00am
Where: The Links at Lakehouse | 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
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22nd Annual Viking Festival | |
When: Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22 | 10:00am - 8:00pm
Where: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum | 2040 N Santa Fe Ave.
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
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San Diego North County 9th Annual Business Expo and Mega Mixer | |
When: Wednesday, September 25 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
Where: California Center for the Arts | 340 N Escondido Blvd.
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
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