Buena Vista

City Offices Closed – Christmas Holiday
2023-12-22
City offices are closed beginning on Friday, December 22nd in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, December 27th at 8:30 AM.
Refuse collection will operate on its normal schedule on Friday. However, refuse collection for the week of December 25th will be delayed by one day.

Special City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
2023-12-14 18:00 (America/New_York)
Members of the Buena Vista City Council will meet for a special-called public hearing in Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Visit the Council Agenda & Minutes page for more information.

Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
2023-12-07 18:30
🎅 Get into the festive spirit and join us for the 2023 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Downtown BV on December 7th!
🎅 Starting at 7:00 PM, the parade will make its way from the 23rd Street of Magnolia to the 17th Street of Magnolia. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the dazzling floats, marching bands, and performers. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Toyland,” so expect to see some creative and fun displays!
🚶‍🚗 Interested in participating in the parade? We welcome all individuals, groups, and organizations to join in on the fun. Fill out the registration form at https://www.buenavistava.org/2023-christmas-parade-registration/ or call the park office at (540) 261-7321 to sign up.
🎄 And last but not least, the community tree lighting will take place at 6:30 PM in the town square across from the library. So come early and get ready to kick off the holiday season with us!
❄️ Keep an eye out for updates and more information in the discussion tab. We can’t wait to see you there!

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2023-11-16 17:00 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Economic Development Authority will meet on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 2039 Sycamore Avenue.
Find the meeting agenda here: EDA Meeting Agenda – November 16th 2023

City Offices Closed – Veteran’s Day
2023-11-10
City offices are closed on Friday, November 10th in honor of our nation’s heroes.

City offices closed for Election Day
2023-11-07

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
2023-10-25 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers – 2039 Sycamore Ave.
Find the meeting agenda here: Parks & Rec Meeting Agenda 10.25.2023

Public Works & Public Safety Committee Meeting
2023-10-24 13:00 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Public Works/Public Safety Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Buena Vista Police Department conference room.
Find the meeting agenda here: Public Works & Public Safety Agenda 10.24.2023

BVFD Harvest Dinner
2023-10-22 16:30 - 19:00
On Saturday, October 22, 2022 the Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual Harvest Dinner in conjunction with the Gun Raffle drawing. The dinner will start at 4:30 pm and end around 7:00 pm.
The dinner will consist of Ham and/or Turkey, Dressing & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Apples, Green Beans, Brown Beans, Slaw, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Desserts and Drinks.
The cost of the meal will be $12.00 for one meat or $14.00 for two meats. You can receive $1.00 off the meal with the purchase of a gun raffle ticket. (Must bring raffle ticket to receive discount). Carry out meals are also available.
The Harvest Dinner committee is asking for some help to make this dinner a success. They are asking each business or citizen to make a small $25.00 donation to offset the cost of the food items and aid in fundraising efforts.
The Buena Vista Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1905 and been serving Buena Vista and Rockbridge County ever since. Please help us to be able to better serve you and our community.

BVFD – Harvest Dinner Poster

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2023-10-17 17:30 - 18:00
Members of the budget and finance committee will meet on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave).
Find the meeting agenda here: Budget & Finance Agenda 10.17.2023

Mountain Day
2023-10-14 10:00 - 19:00
Buena Vista’s annual downtown festival brings thousands of people to enjoy. RAIN OR SHINE
Craft Demonstrations | Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations | Food Vendors | And More!
The Mountain Day 2023 vendor fair is Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Buena Vista on Magnolia Avenue between 20th and 22nd Streets.
Presented by the Buena Vista Arts Council, Main Street Buena Vista, and the City of Buena Vista. Information & vendor application: https://www.mountainday.org/.

City Offices Closed – Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
2023-10-09
City offices are closed on Monday, September 9, 2023 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Residential refuse collection will operate on its normal schedule, there will be no holiday delay.

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2023-09-12 05:30 - 19:00
Members of the budget and finance committee meeting will meet on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave).
Find the meeting agenda here: Budget & Finance Agenda 9.12.2023

City Offices Closed – Labor Day
2023-09-04
City offices are closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day. Please join us in downtown at 9 am for the annual parade and in Glen Maury Park after for a full day of festivities!
Residential refuse collection will operate on its normal schedule, there will be no holiday delay.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2023-07-19 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at Glen Maury Park Shelter #4 (near Golf Course) at 6:00 p.m. on July 19, 2023.
Find the meeting agenda here: Parks & Rec Agenda 7.19.2023

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2023-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
Members of the Buena Vista Public Works/Public Safety Committee will meet at the Glen Maury Park upper shelter (behind the pool) at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Find the meeting agenda here: Public Works & Public Safety Agenda 7.18.2023

Swearing in Ceremony for Police Chief
2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00
The City of Buena Vista would like to invite everyone to the swearing in ceremony for our new Chief of Police, Wayne Handley, next Wednesday, July 5th at 10:00 am. The ceremony will take place in the General District Court Room at City Hall. We hope to see you there to welcome Chief Handley to our City.

City Offices Closed – Independence Day
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04
City offices are closed on Monday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day.
Residential refuse collection will be unchanged, following the regular weekly schedule.

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2023-06-20 14:00 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Public Works/Public Safety Committee will meet at Glen Maury Park Shelter #4 (near Golf Course) at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Find the meeting agenda here: Public Works & Public Safety Agenda 6.20.2023

City Offices Closed – Juneteenth
2023-06-19
City offices are closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Refuse collection will remain on its normal schedule. There will be no holiday delay.

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2023-06-13 17:30 - 18:00
Members of the budget and finance committee meeting will meet on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave).
Find the meeting agenda here: Budget & Finance Agenda 6.13.2023

City Offices Closed – Memorial Day
2023-05-29
City of Buena Vista offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day.
Residential refuse collection will be delayed by one day (i.e. Monday collection will take place on Tuesday, etc.). Business Refuse Collection will be unchanged.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2023-05-25 18:00
LOCATION CHANGE – Pavilion adjacent to park office (beside Holy Cow)
Members of the Buena Vista Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at the Glen Maury Park Oyler Pavilion on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM.

Find the agenda here: PR Committee Agenda – May 25th 2023

Public Works/Public Safety Committee Meeting
2023-05-24 14:00 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Public Works/Public Safety Committee will meet at the Glen Maury Park Oyler Pavilion at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Find the meeting agenda here: PWPS Committee Agenda – May 24th 2023

Artapalooza
2023-05-20 10:00 - 15:00
Hands on Art Festival for all Ages and Abilities!
Vendors, Food, Entertainment, and Free Art Activities for all!

Public Recreation Authority Meeting
2023-05-11 10:00 - 18:00
Members of the Public Recreation Authority will meet on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave.).
Find the meeting agenda here:AG PUBLIC REC. FACILITY AUTHORITY May 11 2023

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2023-05-10 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Economic Development Authority will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave.).
Find the meeting agenda here: EDA Meeting Agenda – 2023 Annual Meeting – May 10th 2023

Budget/Finance Commitee Meeting
2023-05-09 17:30 - 18:00
Members of the budget and finance committee meeting will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers (2039 Sycamore Ave).
Find the meeting agenda here:BFADG0509.23

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2023-04-26 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at Glen Maury Park (Pavilion behind Paxton House) on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 PM.

Find the agenda here: P&R Meeting Agenda – April 26th 2023

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
2023-04-18 17:30 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Finance Committee will meet in Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Find the meeting agenda here: BF Meeting Agenda – April 18th 2023.
