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CIVIC CENTER LIGHTS
Energy efficient LED lighting will again light up Chula Vista's Civic Center complex over the holidays at no cost to the City. The display featuring more than 250 light strands on buildings and palm trees is part of an effort to encourage residents and businesses to make the switch to the newer and safer energy saving technology. By exchanging their traditional incandescent holiday lights for LED (Light Emitting Dioxide) lighting strands, homeowners can reduce energy costs by up to 90 percent. Also, LEDs last more than 10 times longer than conventional lights, produce a brighter light, and have cooler operating temperatures-making them safe to touch and less likely to cause fire.
Chula Vista holiday lights and installation are fully funded through the City's Local Government Partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric and the California Public Utilities Commission. The partnership has allowed the City to upgrade its facilities with more energy-efficient lighting, heating, and air conditioning and provide no-cost energy services to the community. Need more help conserving over the holidays? Schedule a free Home Energy and Water Check-Up by calling (619) 409-3893 or EMAIL. |
WE LOVE A PARADE! AND SNOW!
The historic Starlight Parade is coming to Chula Vista on Saturday, December 6, and is expected to draw thousands of people to Third Avenue. Can you believe that snow is forecast for Chula Vista that day? Or, a snow hill to be exact! Kids of all ages can slide down the snow hill in Memorial Park between 1 and 6 p.m. at no cost, thanks to sponsor SDG&E.
Prior to the parade, Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) is hosting the Holiday in the Village festival from noon to 5 p.m. in Memorial Park and at participating merchants along Third Avenue. Then pick your spot along Third Avenue between H and E Streets for the Starlight Parade which begins at 6 p.m. Some highlights of the day include:
* Have fun sliding down the snow hill
* Hear your favorite holiday music
* See the Grinch, reindeer, carolers, and Santa
* Check out holiday discounts and promotions at participating Third Avenue merchants
* Marvel at the festive floats, school bands, dance performers, and more in the Starlight Parade
Volunteers are still needed to help make the parade a success. CLICK HERE for more information or to sign up to volunteer. |
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HOLIDAY RECYCLING
Don't let your good recycling efforts take a holiday! While shopping, use reusable or cloth bags; make your own cards using recycled paper or send eCards; give rechargeable batteries and a battery charger with those gifts requiring batteries.
Remember that wrapping paper from all those beautifully wrapped gifts can be recycled  in the blue bin. Also for the blue recycle bin is food and beverage cartons. Throw in that milk, orange juice or creamer carton as well as children's juice boxes, soup broth, soy milk, or protein drink cartons. Clean, empty cartons can be recycled into new paper towels, napkins and even building materials. Frying your turkey this year? Cooking oil can be recycled too! Put used cooking oil in a bottle or container with a watertight lid. Call Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 one day before your regular collection day, then put your oil at the curb on your day. Or you can also take oil to the Household Hazard Waste Facility located at 1800 Maxwell Road on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why should you recycle oil? Clean-burning biodiesel is made from fats and oils collected locally and recycled by New Leaf into diesel used by 125 City heavy-duty vehicles including fire engines, dump trucks, excavators and sewer maintenance trucks.
Finally, single family households with curbside service can recycle live trees by placing them at the curb on collection day. Remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and stand, and cut the tree into four-foot sections if possible. Plastic trees are not recyclable and must be disposed of as trash. If you live in an apartment or condo, please contact your property management for collection dates at your complex. |
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CVPD, OTS, DUI, AND YOU!
If the title above is too many acronyms for you, then just remember this: be a responsible, non-distracted driver and don't drink and drive. The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness. Activities from the grant wil l allow CVPD to conduct several events including educational presentations, distracted driving enforcement, seat belt and child safety seat enforcement, speed, red light and stop sign enforcement, motorcycle safety enforcement, and DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols.
CVPD is committed to keeping our roadways safe but you can help too. With the upcoming holidays, often comes celebrating with alcohol. Remember to always have a designated driver who agrees to not drink alcohol, or call a taxi. You can help make it a safe holiday season for all. |
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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
After the big holiday meals, there are decisions to be made besides which sofa to nap on! What will you do with the leftovers - throw them out or save them for lunch the next day? Do you put them in the compost bin? Since we spend a lot of time, energy and money putting food on the table, food should be considered a resource and there are ways to effectively handle food waste. The Environmental Services section is here to help you with ideas to reduce, reuse and recycle food.
Start with reducing. You can do this by planning your menus, creating a shopping list, not shopping while hungry, and preparing smaller portions. Then reuse your food by freezing leftovers, use them in lunch the following day, mix up leftovers into soups, or add other ingredients creating a whole new meal.
Finally, recycle your food by composting. Chula Vista has a residential backyard composting program that includes composting workshops, Master Composter training courses, and reduced cost compost bins to Chula Vista residents. Compost provides soil fertility for stronger, healthier plants, organic matter with many nutrients and helps control plant pests and diseases. Compost workshops are held on Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Living Coast Discovery Center. The next Master Composter training course begins on March 11, 2015. To sign up or for more information, call (619) 476-2409.
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DID YOU KNOW...
...you can wipe away any overdue fines at the Chula Vista Public Library while helping  those in need during its Food for Fines campaign. Bring non-perishable food items to any library branch until December 24 and overdue fines will be waived at the rate of $1 per item. Those who do not owe fines are also encouraged to donate. Suggested items include canned vegetables, canned meats and dried pasta. A maximum of $10 in library fines per library card will be waived. All donations will benefit South Bay Community Services for local families.
...AARP is seeking volunteer tax preparers for training set for January 12-23. Some knowledge of tax law and tax preparation, and moderate computer skills are needed to help prepare free tax returns for seniors and moderate to low income residents at Chula Vista libraries in 2015. EMAIL Donley Cates to sign up and for more information. Mileage will be reimbursed for those who volunteer a minimum of 40 hours (4 hours per week for 10 weeks).
...Chula Vista, National City, and Coronado have been selected as Host Towns for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games set for July 2015 in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting opportunity for our city.
...you can make saving energy fun and rewarding by signing up for SDG&E's Manage-Act-Save (M-A-S) program. By providing easy to understand and engaging information on your personal energy use, the program helps you to MANAGE your consumption, encourages you to ACT and receive prizes and rewards based on your actions, and ultimately enables you to SAVE. For more information or to sign up, CLICK HERE. ...our Chula Vista Public Library proudly introduces " Pronunciator," a free, fun and easy way to learn any of 80 languages. It also includes ESL (English as a Second Language) for speakers of 50 non-English languages. Simply go to the library's website, CLICK HERE, and register with your library card. Start learning at your own pace. You will need a web browser with JavaScript enabled, and Flash version 10.0 or higher; or an iPad or iPhone/iPod with iOS 5.0 or higher; or an Android tablet or phone with Android 3.0 and up.  ...Adopt a Tiny Elf is in effect through December at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (ACF). Adopt a Chihuahua this month and receive two tickets to SeaWorld San Diego and a tote full of goodies for your new family member! Plus the adoption fee is only $25 (regularly $75). Visit the ACF at 130 Beyer Way Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...looking for a fun and educational adventure during the school holiday break? Our Library and the Living Coast Discovery Center have partnered to offer free " Family Passes." These seven-day passes to Chula Vista's beautiful wetlands nature center are available at all three library branches for 2 adults and 2 kids. Simply go to the Library's Catalog, CLICK HERE, and under "keyword" type in: Living Coast Discovery Center to reserve your pass. Then simply check it out with your library card! ...Aquatics is offering two American Red Cross courses during winter break for ages 16 and over at Loma Verde Aquatic Center, 1420 Loma Lane. Lifeguard Training class is  offered for $120 and Water Safety Instructor course is $145 with classes beginning on December 13. Sign up for one or both classes. For more information, please call (619) 409-1987. Registration is now open at either City pool (Parkway at 385 Park Way, or Loma Verde) or online, CLICK HERE. |
BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY
Help support the Chula Vista Friends of the Library at its December Book Sale scheduled at the Civic Center Library, 365 F Street. The sale will be held Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. Check out the large variety of used items including children's books, paperbacks, and hardcovers ranging from ten cents to $1. Also for sale are videos, LP Records and more.
SONG, SNOW AND STARLIGHT
Bring the entire family to the Holiday in the Village featuring stage performances, live  reindeer and more in Memorial Park on Saturday, December 6, from 12 to 5 p.m. Visit the snow hill in the park, and hear readings by the Grinch and Ana from Frozen. Strolling carolers will add to the festive fun as you shop along Third Avenue prior to the Starlight Parade which begins at 6 p.m.! CLICK HERE for more information on the festival.
FREE MOVIE AT LIBRARY
The Civic Center Branch Library will show a free screening of "Rafea: Solar Mamas (Are Women Better at Getting Out of Poverty Than Men?)", on Saturday, December 6, at 3 p.m. From the Peabody Award-winning series "Why Poverty?" a Bedouin woman works to overcome difficulties and challenges to become a solar engineer, bring sustainable energy to her village and inspirie others.
CONTROLLING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Did you know that you can have high blood pressure yet feel just fine? High blood pressure is a major health concern that if not treated and controlled, can lead to a stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and other health challenges. Come learn how to read your blood pressure, what the numbers mean and ways to prevent and control blood pressure on Monday, December 8. The talk, sponsored by Scripps Health, will be held at the Norman Park Center, 270 F Street, at 10 a.m. Call (619) 409-1930 to reserve your seat.
SINGING SENIORS
 You are invited to watch the singing seniors perform a medley of holiday songs at Norman Park Center on Tuesday, December 9. Enjoy the free show from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and receive free hot chocolate! Call (619) 409-1930 for more information.
CHRISTMAS CIRCLE
It's that time of year....when the circle of Whitney and Mankato streets in Chula Vista transforms to a magical place of beautiful holiday decorations and music. Walk or drive through the circle located between First and Second avenues, south of H Street. The free display is open 5-10 p.m. nightly from December 13 through 26.
HOLIDAY BRUNCH AT NORMAN PARK
The Norman Park Center will have its annual holiday brunch on Friday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m. Featuring special music, opportunity drawings and delicious food, the event sells out early so get your ticket now! Tickets are only $5 per person ($6 for non-resident). Call (619) 409-1930 for more information.
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
Not only is Santa Claus coming to town soon, he is also coming to the Loma Verde  Recreation Center! Bring the kids on Friday, December 19, from 3 to 4 p.m. to 1420 Loma Lane and don't forget your camera!
HOLIDAY TRASH SCHEDULE
Trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day during the weeks of Christmas and New Year. For those who normally have pick up on Thursday, pick up will be Friday (December 26 and January 2), and Friday pick up will be Saturday (December 27 and January 3). In addition, all City offices and facilities will be closed December 25 and January 1.
JANUARY HERITAGE HAPPENINGS
Get ready for the new year with some great events at Heritage Recreation Center, 1381 East Palomar Street. Zumba Fit Camp is set for January 5-8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Fee is $20 for resident/$31 for non-resident. Art Camp - Drawing with Markers is scheduled January 6-9, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and costs $56 for resident and $68 for non-resident. Pee-Wee Winter Camp, held January 5-9, from 9 to 11:50 a.m., costs $60 for resident and $75 for non-resident. Call (619) 421-7032 for more details.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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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
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Human Resources
Main Line: 691-5096
Job Hotline: 691-5095
Volunteering: 691-5000
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