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HARBORFEST, AUGUST 16
Be sure to mark your calendars to attend Chula Vista's HarborFest on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free, family festival will be held in Bayside Park (foot of J Street) and features something for everyone! Check out the live music, engaging educational and interactive exhibits, exciting harbor activities, fishing, unique automobiles and wooden boats, beautiful art displays, a SeafoodFest, and a Beer, and Baja Wine & Spirits Garden!
Tour historic seafaring vessels and view the exotic car and art displays. Try paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, or ride the Amphibious Seal bus and see the bay.
Along with a variety of food vendors, a SeafoodFest and Beer, Baja Wine & Spirits garden will surely satisfy your hunger and thirst. Sample unique and flavorful wines or one-of-a-kind craft spirit. Tickets for the Baja Wine & Craft Spirit tasting are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Seafood lovers can sample succulent morsels of lobster, shrimp, crab and more as well as watch cooking demonstrations from popular chefs, including SeafoodFest Chair Flor Franco. Tickets for the SeafoodFest are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Head on over to one of the entertainment stages and hear some of San Diego's favorite bands including Agua Dulce, Sure Fire Soul Ensemble, Calphonics, and Todo Mundo, or watch community acts including a variety of dancers on the community stage. Kids will enjoy the Youth Zone, sponsored by SeaWorld Aquatica, with its inflatable zone, arts and crafts, BMX riders and music. They can also learn about exotic reptiles and different sea creatures at the exhibit sponsored by the Living Coast Discovery Center.
Don't miss this opportunity for a great family day on the beautiful bay! For more information, or to purchase your advanced tickets to the SeafoodFest or Beer, Baja Wine & Craft Spirit garden, CLICK HERE. |
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Children in Chula Vista have returned to the classroom with another year of homework, friends, and learning experiences. But what about the little ones who haven't yet started school? The Chula Vista Public Library has some wonderful programs to help them get ready for that big day in the future.
Ready to Read takes place at all three library branches. Bringing your child to a weekly story time reinforces the importance of reading, develops listening skills, and gives them the opportunity to socialize with other children their own age. Held at the Civic Center on Thursday at 11 a.m.; South branch on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. and Otay Ranch on Thursday at 11:15 a.m.
PJ Story Time is a fun program - and yes, anyone can wear their PJ's! It can reinforce the good habit of winding down at the end of a long day with a book, and that reading can take place anywhere - not just in the classroom. Held at the Civic Center on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Otay Ranch on Tuesday at 5 p.m. 
The library also offers a Baby PJ Story Time and a Baby Story Time at the Otay Ranch library. It's never too early to start with the reading habit! Monday at 5 p.m. for Baby PJ Story Time and Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. for Baby Story Time.
On weekends, the Rolling Readers provide a story time at the Civic Center (Sunday at 2 p.m.) and South (Saturday at 2 p.m.) This is a great opportunity to make reading a family activity. School success depends on everyone in the family taking an interest.
A " Kindergarten Checklist for Success" is available on the library web site, CLICK HERE. It lists 17 important skills your child should know before he/she starts kindergarten. Learning these skills will help your preschooler succeed. Consider sharing this list with babysitters, day care providers, and grandparents and encourage them to help your youngster practice with crayons, pencils, counting, letters and colors. Also, look out for the library's " Kindergarten Bootcamp" program - a week-long immersion experience for 3-5 year olds to help them acclimate to the world of kindergarten. It takes place in the late spring and fall, and space is limited.
Reading is critical for school success so this year let the library help you and your preschooler get ready for kindergarten.
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CITIZEN'S POLICE ACADEMY
If you've ever wanted to know how your Chula Vista Police Department operates, now is the time to learn! Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. August 18 for the annual Chula Vista Citizen's Police Academy. Registration is taken on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to a maximum of 40 participants.
The Citizen's Academy is a program designed by the Chula Vista Police Department to bridge the gap between the police department and its community. During the Citizen's Police Academy, you will receive presentations from various units, such as Narcotics, Family Protection Unit, Crimes of Violence, and others. The Academy will be held every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., August 27 to November 5, in the Police Department Community Room, 315 Fourth Avenue. The free program is open to adult residents of Chula Vista. For further details and to download an application, please, CLICK HERE. |
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ACT CHULA VISTA LAUNCHED
As you're driving through your neighborhood, you spot an ugly pothole. Wouldn't you love to be able to take a picture of it and report it as soon as you see it? Now, in the City of Chula Vista, you can do just that! This new application, called Alert, Connect, Track (ACT) Chula Vista, allows residents to submit requests for non-emergency service via their Smartphones. The phone application is free and works with iPhone and Android devices. (Search for ACT Chula Vista on Google Play Store or iTunes). Issues can also be reported using a widget on the City website (CLICK HERE), or on the City Facebook page (ChulaVistaCity). ACT Chula Vista replaces the former SeeClickFix reporting system.
 Just a few examples of issues that can be reported using ACT Chula Vista include graffiti, potholes, dead animals, malfunctioning traffic signals, and abandoned vehicles. Requests reported through ACT Chula Vista can provide location, description and photographic information regarding the issue. The service is available in different languages and requests can be submitted anonymously.
ACT Chula Vista allows citizens to not only report the non-emergency issues, but to monitor them as well. Once the issue is documented with ACT Chula Vista, the reporting citizen will receive a notification and tracking number. The request is then automatically forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Once the issue is addressed, the status will be updated and posted on ACT Chula Vista. City staff will monitor ACT Chula Vista during normal business hours.
The system eliminates the same request being submitted multiple times and allows staff to work more efficiently by filtering requests regarding type, status or department assigned. ACT Chula Vista also has a Q&A button that addresses common questions about Chula Vista. ACT Chula Vista is strictly for non-emergency services and any emergency should still be reported to 911.
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DID YOU KNOW...
... the parking structure located in the middle of the historic Third Avenue Village  (behind Marie Callender's), is now home to Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The new chargers are located on the first level and include a DC Fast Charger which has the capability of providing compatible EV's a full charge in less than 30 minutes. To initiate and pay for the charging session, EV drivers can easily request a Blink InCard, CLICK HERE. The EV charging stations also accept direct payment via credit card. ... Chula Vista Police Department K-9 handlers are often asked how residents can help their unit. New protective vests are currently needed for the six police service dogs whose vests are outdated and worn out. If you are interested in helping to provide funds for the new replacement vests, which cost $700 each, please send your tax deductible donation CLICK HERE (via credit card or PayPal), or by mail to the Chula Vista Police Foundation, 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Please write "K-9 vest" in the memo section of your check. Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated. ... from September 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015, the City will be performing brush clearance behind homes around Rice Canyon. Thanks to a grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the work will help create defensible space behind the homes. Learn how to be prepared for the next wildfire by checking out the city's Ready, Set, Go wildfire action plan, CLICK HERE.  ... new Zumba classes are back at the Otay Recreation Center! Set for Monday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the classes are offered by a certified instructor. Fees, $24 for residents and $30 non-residents, can be paid on a monthly basis or there is a $5 drop-in fee for those not able to attend the weekly classes.
... our city is competing in the Cool California Challenge but we need your participation! The Challenge awards points to residents for saving energy and reducing vehicle emissions. CLICK HERE to register online, input your energy and vehicle use data, track your savings and win prizes. Currently we are #5; let's make Chula Vista really cool and go for #1! The top 25 households will receive an energy savings kit valued at $50 and the grand prize winner will receive a Home Energy Rating System (up to $300) that provides homeowners a detailed analysis of your home's energy performance. ... you can check out the 2014 "One Book, One San Diego" book from the Chula Vista Public Library and read it prior to this year's community-wide reading program in October. This year's selection is Monstress by San Diego native Lysley Tenorio. The program aims to bring San Diego County residents closer together through reading and discussing the same book. Events and discussions are scheduled throughout the fall including a celebration of Filipino American History Month in October to be held at the Chula Vista Library. For more information, please call the library at (619) 691-5069 or CLICK HERE.  ... with mandatory water restrictions about to hit Southern California, maybe you need an idea for that pretty fountain in your yard. We like this one...make it a planter with succulents that are drought resistant! ... bilingual painting classes are offered Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Norman Park Center. The free class is for all levels of artists; please bring your own supplies. Call (619) 691-5086 for more information.
... the City's Geographic Information Systems and Long Range Planning groups won a local competition's Best Digital Display award at the San Diego Geography Showcase recently. This award was presented for the story map named "Chula Vista Greenbelt Tour," which provides a virtual tour of the Chula Vista Greenbelt Trail and its amenities. To check out the Greenbelt Story Map and our other Chula Vista interactive maps, CLICK HERE. ... fall registration for swimming lessons begins August 11, at 8 a.m. online ( CLICK HERE), or August 18, at 3 p.m. for walk-in registration at either pool: Loma Verde Aquatic Center, 1420 Loma Lane, or Parkway Aquatic Center, 385 Park Way. Classes begin August 25.
 ... back by popular demand is the Police Department's Inside CSI Class! Set for September 2 through November 4 on Tuesday evenings, the program will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Police headquarters. Registration is $250 per person with a discount of $225 each for two or more persons registering together. Student rate is $185 and those ages 13-17 must attend with an adult (no fee is charged for the accompanying adult). For more information and to register, EMAIL, or call (619) 691-5249. |
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Chula Vista Powwow
 If you've ever been curious about what an actual Native American Indian Powwow is all about, now's the time to find out! The third annual South Bayfront Powwow brings a rich diversity of native American music, dance, arts and crafts and food to Chula Vista. The powwow is a traditional gathering with dance and ceremony, set for Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 3, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Marina View Park at the foot of J Street. Open to the public, the powwow is a free educational and cultural event. Padres vs Braves
Get your Padres floppy hat on Saturday, August 2, and help support your Chula Vista community as well as save $10 per ticket! The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation is offering the discounted tickets with proceeds benefitting our City. Buy your tickets at Padres.com/ChulaVista (use code CV2014). Game time is 5:40 p.m.
Annual Lemon Festival
Did you know that Chula Vista was once called "the Lemon Capital of the World?"  To celebrate, the 18th annual Lemon Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event is a fun, family-oriented festival of lemons along Third Avenue between E and G Streets and attracts over 30,000 people. The event features live entertainment, arts and crafts displays, children's activities, world-famous lemon pie eating contest and much more. For more information, CLICK HERE.
National Night Out
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual National Night Out hosted by the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) on Tuesday, August 5, from 4-8 p.m. Held at the CVPD headquarters at 315 Fourth Avenue, the event is a way to meet your neighbors and the officers who serve our community. Watch the Jaws of Life in action, meet a police K-9, receive free ID kits for kids, see a mobile field force demonstration, participate in guided facility tours, receive crime prevention information, meet local U.S. Olympic athletes and much more.
Kids Night Out
Children ages 6-12 can enjoy an evening of games, crafts, dinner and fun on Friday, August 8, from 6-9 p.m. Held at Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way, the fee is $12 for residents and $15 non-residents. Call (619) 691-5083 for more details.
Therapeutic Recreation Classes
A variety of Therapeutic Recreation activities are scheduled in August. For more information please call (619) 421-7032. Basketball for ages 5 and up is set for Friday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 4-4:50 p.m. at Heritage Community Center, 1381 E. Palomar Street. Fee is $27 for resident and $33 non-resident.  Lego Class for ages 5 and up is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 3:30-4:20 p.m. at Heritage Community Center. Fees are $27 for resident and $33 non-resident. August 4, 11, 18 and 25, are also the dates for a Fitness and Exercise Class held at Norman Park Center, 270 F Street, from 3:30-5 p.m. This class is for ages 15 and up and cost $27 for resident; $33 non-resident. Zumba for those 5 and over is set for Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 5-5:50 p.m. Held at the Norman Park Center, classes are $27 for resident and $33 non-resident. Learn to Swim classes for those 12 and over will be held Wednesday, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Parkway Pool, 385 Park Way. Fees are $27 for resident and $33 non-resident. A Summer Luau is offered Saturday, August 16, from 4-6 p.m. The event for those with special needs, featuring hula dancing, limbo, crafts, food and fun, will be held at the Heritage Community Center. Fees are $6 for resident and $10 non-resident.
Movie in the Park
Come enjoy a free movie at Heritage Park, 1381 E. Palomar Street, on Saturday, August 9, at dusk. The feature to be shown on our giant blow up screen is "Rio 2," rated G. Bring a chair or blanket and don't forget the popcorn!
Chula Vista Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon
Chula Vista's fourth annual Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon returns on Sunday, August 10, with the swim portion starting at Bayside Park, the bicycle route covering Chula Vista from west to east, and the running portion ending at Salt Creek Park. There's still time to register, CLICK HERE.
Caregiver Support
Southern Caregivers will be presenting at the Norman Park Center on Tuesday, August 12, from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on caregiving options and resources. This free event is perfect for people who are currently providing or receiving care and are curious about the different types of support available for caregivers. Topics include counseling, respite, support groups, legal consultation and more. Call (619) 691-5086 for more details.
Cool Zone Movie Marathon
Beat the heat at Norman Park Center on Thursday, August 14, for a movie marathon and ice cream social! The first movie begins at 11 a.m. and the second one at 1:30 p.m.; stay for both or just one. Free ice cream will be provided between movies for those who register early. Call (619) 409-1930 to reserve your seat.
Water Safety Event
Parkway Aquatic Center will host a "Save a Life Summer Water Safety" event on Saturday, August 16, from 12-3 p.m. Learn how to keep children safe around swimming pools. There will be free swim lessons for ages 6 months to 16 years, water safety materials, CPR demonstrations, and a free BBQ from the Chula Vista Firefighters Foundation. Pre-register, CLICK HERE, with the participants name and age, or show up the day of the event. Classes will be held at 12, 12:35, 1:10, 1:45 and 2:20 p.m.
Furry Friends and Family Fiesta
 Bring the entire family - yes, even the furry ones - to the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility's Furry Friends and Family Fiesta on Saturday, August 23! From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., there will be lots of fun games, activities and a special adoption rate. Adopt a pet for only $50 and receive two free tickets to Sea World with each adoption! In addition, there will be a pet identification microchip clinic, dog license clinic, and rabies vaccine clinic. The ACF is located at 130 Beyer Way. Call (619) 691-5123 for more information.
Train Festival
Bring the family to a free Train Festival hosted by the Chula Vista Live Steamers on Saturday, August 30. The event, featuring free train rides, entertainment and food, will be held in Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call (619) 409-3823 for more information.
Discounted LED Lights for Sale
Stop by the Chula Vista SDG&E bill payment center at 436 H Street, from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, to pick up some discounted energy saving LED lights. You can purchase a three-pack of 60-watt LED replacement bulbs for only $10! SDG&E staff will also be on site to help answer any other questions about how to save energy in your home or business.
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Contacts
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SERVICES
Environment
CLEAN Business Program:
409-1975
Energy & Water Conservation:
409-3893
Storm Water Hotline: 397-6000
Environmental Services,
Household Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Solid Waste:
691-5122
Community
Graffiti Hotline: 691-5198
Graffiti IN PROGRESS: 911
Park Reservations Online
Library
Civic Branch: 691-5069
South Branch: 585-5755
Otay Ranch Branch: 397-5740
Library Online
Recreation
Administration: 409-5979
Recreation Online
CV Woman's Club: 409-1980
Heritage Center: 421-7032
Loma Verde Center: 409-1939
Loma Verde Pool: 409-1987
Montevalle Center: 691-5269
Norman Park Center: 409-1930
Otay Center: 409-1999
Parkway Center: 409-1980
Parkway Pool: 409-1985
Parkway Gym: 409-1990
Salt Creek Center: 585-5739
Veterans Center: 691-5260
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DEVELOPMENT
Land Development: 691-5024
Building: 691-5272
Planning: 691-5101
Code Enforcement: 691-5280
Redevelopment & Housing:
691-5047
Development Services Online
Economic Development:
409-5870
Small Businesses: 691-5248
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency: 911
Fire
Main Line: 691-5055
Prevention Division: 691-5029
Prevention Online
Police
Report Crime/Dispatch:
691-5151
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor & Council: 691-5044
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ADMINISTRATION
City Attorney: 691-5037
City Clerk: 691-5041
City Manager: 691-5031
Communications
Media Relations &
Special Events: 691-5296
Finance
Main Line: 691-5250
Purchasing: 691-5141
Business Licenses Online
Human Resources
Main Line: 691-5096
Job Hotline: 691-5095
Volunteering: 691-5000
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