Pride Month Proclamation -At its meeting on May 23, the full City Council proclaimed the month of June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month” in the City of Vista. The Council approved the Pride Progressive Flag to fly at the Civic Center in June.
The purpose of Pride Month is to celebrate the LGBTQ community and honor its impact on history. Each June, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is observed nationwide to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, which are seen as the start of the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States.
The display of the Progressive Pride Flag throughout the month is a recognition of the diverse community of Vista and the City’s commitment to inclusivity.
On June 3, the City participated in Pride by the Beach in downtown Oceanside. City employees volunteered their time to represent the City and provide information on its many programs and events. Pictured, left to right, are Cipriano Vargas, Community Safety Commission Commissioner and Vista Unified School District Board President, City Council Member Katie Melendez, Deputy Mayor Corinna Contreras, and City employees Erica Smith and Dolores Gascon.
Free Pet Waste Supplies Distributed on June 8 to Promote Responsible Dog Waste Disposal
Join the Movement for a Cleaner Community. The City’s Stormwater Division will hand out supplies on June 8 to help you safely dispose of dog waste. Stop by our booth, meet our team, and pick up some free supplies.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, June 8 Time: 9 am-11 am Location: South Buena Vista Park, 1602 Mountain Pass Circle
Free Paper Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event on June 10
The City of Vista and EDCO will hold its annual FREE shredding event for residents of Vista on June 10. Limit two banker boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household. A certified shredding truck will be present during the event, and all items will be shredded onsite.
Unwanted electronics will also be collected, including TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, etc.
Also available will be free mulch for Vista residents (while supplies last). This is a self-serve, self-loading, and self-haul service, so please bring your own cans/bags, gloves, and shovel. Limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, please bring a tarp to cover your material.
Household hazardous waste material will not be accepted.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 10 Time: 9 am-noon Location: Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive
Splash Into the Weekend on Friday The Wave Waterpark hosts its first Friday Night Splash event of the season on June 9, 4 pm-8 pm. Admission is $12.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, June 9 Time: 4 pm-8 pm Location: Wave Waterpark, 101 Wave Drive
Graduation Season is Here The City of Vista extends its congratulations and best wishes to this year’s graduating seniors! Be extra mindful of safety when driving near Vista schools this week, as graduation ceremonies will impact traffic.
2023 Graduation Schedule
Tuesday, June 6, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm: Guajome Park Academy Graduation, 2000 N. Santa Fe Avenue
Tuesday, June 6, 3 pm-4:30 pm: Vista Visions Academy High School, 1575 Bonair Road
Tuesday, June 6, 6 pm-7:30 pm: Alta Vista High School, 1575 Bonair Road
Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 am: Major General Murray High School, 215 N. Melrose Drive
Wednesday, June 7, 4:30 pm: Mission Vista High School, 1306 Melrose Drive
Wednesday, June 7, 5 pm: Rancho Buena Vista High School, 1601 Longhorn Drive
Wednesday, June 7, 6 pm: Vista High School, 1 Panther Way
Kids in the Garden Class on Saturday -Alta Vista Gardens, located within Brengle Terrace Park, hosts its monthly Kids in the Garden class on Saturday, June 10. This month’s class is Recycled Art, and kids will create projects using “saved” trash.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 10 Time: 10am-noon Location: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive GET MORE DETAILS
A Reminder About Rail Safety from NCTD -With summer events kicking off, North County Transit District reminds everyone to be extra cautious around train tracks. If you see tracks, always assume a train is coming. Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings, look both ways and listen for any sounds of an approaching train before crossing.
San Diego County Fair Admission and Transportation for One Low Cost -The North County Transit District, Metropolitan Transit System and the San Diego County Fair are teaming up to help make a day at the Fair even more affordable. A discounted Fair Tripper package is being offered this year. The Fair Tripper provides:
- Admission to the Fair
- Round-trip ride on NCTD COASTER, SPRINTER, and BREEZE and MTS Trolley and Bus
- A shuttle ride to and from the Del Mar Fairgrounds from the Solana Beach COASTER Station
- Fair tripper tickets are priced between $15 and $20
The Fair opens Wednesday, June 7 at 11 a.m. and runs through July 4. It will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in June.
Fair Tripper tickets are available for day-of-use sale only and can be conveniently purchased through the PRONTO mobile app and at any NCTD or MTS ticket vending machine found at COASTER, SPRINTER and Trolley stations.
The San Diego County Fair will be providing a shuttle ride to/from the Solana Beach COASTER Station to the Del Mar Fairgrounds every 30 minutes. GET MORE DETAILS
City Waives Permit Fees to Attract Restaurants – To attract more sit-down restaurants to Vista, the City is waiving permit fees for these types of restaurants. Utilizing Federal economic recovery funds, the City will waive up to $5,000 in permit review fees to help reduce the financial costs of opening new restaurants in Vista. If you have a favorite restaurant elsewhere in North County, please consider sharing this link with them: RESTAURANT FEE WAIVER
Opening Wednesday: “The Wedding Singer” Moonlight Amphitheatre’s second show of its 42nd summer season is the musical comedy “The Wedding Singer.” This recent Broadway hit is based on the Adam Sandler comedy film. GET MORE DETAILS
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