Buena Vista

Planning Commission Meeting
2022-01-11 19:00 (America/New_York)
Members of the Buena Vista Planning Commission meet in Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise announced.
Visit https://www.buenavistava.org/business/planning-zoning/ for meeting packets and information.

Finance Committee Meeting
2022-01-11 17:30 - 18:00
Members of the Buena Vista Finance Committee meet in Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise announced.
For questions, please call 540-261-8601

There is no Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 14, 2022.
The December Finance Committee meeting on December 13th has been canceled.

City Council Meeting
2022-01-06 18:00 - 19:00
FEBRUARY 17TH MEETING CANCELLED. SEE CITY NEWS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
DECEMBER MEETINGS CANCELLED
Members of the Buena Vista City Council meet in Council Chambers, 2039 Sycamore Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month, unless otherwise announced.
Visit the Council Agenda & Minutes page for more information.
Find the full meeting schedule here: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 2022

Canceled – Public Safety Meeting
2022-01-06 15:00 - 18:00
CANCELED – THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING ON JANUARY 6, 2022, AT 3P.M. AT THE 911 BUILDING. THIS WILL BE TO DISCUSS BUENA VISTA RESCUE SQUAD WITH ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY.

New Years Holiday – City Offices Closed
2021-12-30 - 2021-12-31
City of Buena Vista offices will be closed Thursday, December 30, 2021 and Friday, December 31, 2021 in observance of New Years.

Due to office closures, December water bills are now due on January 3, 2022.

Scholarship Blood Drive for Parry McCluer High School
2021-12-29 09:30 - 14:00
American Legion Post 126 in Buena Vista is hosting a scholarship blood drive on behalf of Parry McCluer High School on Wednesday, December 29 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. To make an appointment, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Christmas Holiday – City Offices Closed
2021-12-23 - 2021-12-24
City of Buena Vista offices will be closed Thursday, December 23, 2021 – Friday, December 24, 2021 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Christmas at the Park
2021-12-05 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for our annual Christmas at the Park event for caroling, cookies, hot cocoa, trolley rides through the lights in the park, and a special visit from Santa!
The event will take place in the historic Paxton House and throughout the park, beginning at 5 pm on December 5th!

2021 Christmas Parade: A Family Christmas
2021-12-02 19:00
🚨 Join us in Downtown BV for our annual Christmas Parade
🎄The parade starts at 23rd Street of Magnolia at 7:00PM.
🎅 The parade ends at 17th Street of Magnolia.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This year’s theme is “A Family Christmas”
🚗🚶‍Interested in being in the parade? Fill out the form here: www.buenavistava.org/parade OR call the park office 5402617321!

Please note – this is a normal moving parade, not a stationary or “reverse” parade.

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-26
City offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, November 29th.

Thursday refuse collection will be made on Friday. Business collection will be as usual.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

City Offices Closed – Veteran’s Day
2021-11-11
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Regular Thursday residential refuse collection will be delayed by one day.
To our nation’s heroes: We are forever grateful for your courage and dedication in protecting our nation.

Downtown Spooktacular
2021-10-29 15:30 - 17:00
Join us Downtown Buena Vista for Spooktacular – a fun and safe atmosphere for children and families of Buena Vista.
Spooktacular will include trick-or-treating, games, a costume contest, and more!
Attendees are encouraged to wear masks to protect the safety of all in attendance.
If you are a business or organization that would like to participate in handing out candy, please email business@bvcity.org

City Offices Closed for Election Day
2021-10-27
Buena Vista City Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 2nd for Election Day. City Hall will remain open for polling.
The polls are open from 6:00am – 7:00pm on Election Day.
Polling Place: 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
For more election information, visit www.buenavistava.org/residents/voter-registration/

BVFD Annual Harvest Dinner
2021-10-23 16:30 - 19:00
Join the Buena Vista Fire Department on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM for their annual Harvest Dinner and Gun Raffle. Event will be held at the Fire Department, 2010 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
The dinner is eat in or carry out. See below for menu and price.
Menu:
Ham and/or Turkey
Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Green Beans
Brown Beans
Cole Slaw
Cranberry Sauce
Baked Apples
Homemade Desserts
Drinks
Price ($1 off adult meal with purchase of gun raffle ticket):
1 Meat – $11.00
2 Meats – $13.00
Childs Plate – $6.00 (10 and under)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-10-20 18:30
The Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on October 20, 2021, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the McCauley Pavilion at Vista Links. (see photo for reference)

Facade Improvement Program Information Session
2021-10-20 09:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-18 17:30 - 18:00
Do you own property in the downtown district?! You may be eligible for the CBDG Façade Improvement program!

This summer, Buena Vista was awarded a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization aimed at blight elimination and enhancing community development. This grant will fund three project activities: 21st street streetscape improvements, wayfinding signage, and a façade improvement program.

The façade improvement program will be a one-time partnership between the City and building owners to improve exteriors of their buildings in the downtown area with the goals to eliminate blight, stimulate investment, and beautify downtown. The application period will close this fall. Once closed, CBDG funds will no longer be available for façade work. You will not want to miss this opportunity!!

All eligible properties have received or will receive a letter by mail this week. However, I have also attached a map of the eligible downtown district. If the property falls within the red line, it is eligible to apply.

We strongly encourage you to attend one of the information sessions below to learn more about the program and application process.

· Monday, October 18th at 5:30 PM – Ramsey Center, 2040 Magnolia Avenue
· Wednesday, October 20th at 9:00 AM– Zoom:
Dial (646) 558 8656 – Meeting ID: 892 8921 4121
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89289214121

If you have questions about the information sessions or are unable to attend and would like to learn more about the program, please respond to this email or call 540-261-8607.

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-10-19 14:00 - 18:00
The Public Works/Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on October 19th 2021, beginning at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the shelter just below the park office at Glen Maury Park (see photo for reference)

City Council Work Session
2021-10-13 18:00
City Council will hold a work session on October 13, 2021, beginning at 6 PM in Council Chambers to discuss the allocation of American Rescue funds.

Public Recreational Facilities Authority
2021-10-13 05:15 - 18:00
The Public Recreation Authority will hold a meeting October 13, 2021, beginning at 5:15 in Council Chambers.

Agenda Public Rec. Facility Authority – October 13th 2021

City Offices Closed
2021-10-11
City offices will be closed on Monday, October 11, 2021 in observance of state holidays, Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.
Residential refuse collection will be delayed by one day.

Mountain Day 2021
2021-10-09 10:00 - 16:00
Our annual downtown street festival focused on lost arts, crafts, and music! 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Magnolia Avenue between 20th St & 22nd St.
Craft Demonstrations| Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations | Food Vendors | And More!
Visit www.mountainday.org or Facebook Event Page for more information.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-09-22 18:30
The Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on September 22, 2021, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the shelter just below the park office at Glen Maury Park (see photo for reference)

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-09-21 14:00 - 18:00
The Public Works/Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on September 21, 2021, beginning at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the shelter just below the park office at Glen Maury Park (see photo for reference)

Multi-Jurisdictional REDI Meeting
2021-09-20 17:30 - 18:00
In 2019, Rockbridge County, in conjunction with the Economic Development Committee for the Chamber of Commerce, applied for and received one of forty-eight USDA Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) grants issued to rural communities that are collaborating for economic growth in their regions.
The Committee then began work with Leslie Schaller, ACE Network’s consultant, to determine a strategic roadmap for economic prosperity in the region. This multijurisdictional meeting aims to present the Rockbridge Strategic Roadmap and the Rockbridge Outdoor strategic plan update. The Roadmap outlines recommendations for economic growth and quality of life improvements to advance economic opportunity for Rockbridge County, Lexington, and Buena Vista citizens. The Rockbridge Outdoor strategic plan update exemplifies our regional cooperation and ties into our Strategic Roadmap.
This meeting will be held in partnership with Lexington City Council and IDA, as well as Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors and EDA>

The meeting will be held at the Virginia Horse Center on September 20th at 5:30 PM.

9/11 Memorial Event
2021-09-11 08:00 - 18:00
Join us as we remember the heroes who lost their lives in the 9-11 attacks at a patriotic event and art installation.
The event will be held at Glen Maury Park adjacent to the Double Decker pavilion at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 11th.
The program will include local veterans, politicians, and others sharing their perspectives on the 20th anniversary of the attacks, as well as patriotic music and a seven-gun military salute.
The event will be centered around the recreation of Mark Cline’s 2006 memorial sculpture of the Twin Towers from two metal storage containers, each 40 feet tall.
The event is outdoors, open to the public, and all are welcome. Attendees are asked to follow all current CDC guidelines. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs to guarantee seating. There will be guides present directing traffic, as well as golf cart shuttles from the parking areas to the event location.

New School Construction Committee Meeting
2021-09-09 18:30
There will be a meeting of the newly formed New School Construction Committee on September 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM at the Ramsey Center. Find the agenda here: AG09.21 NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE

Public Meeting for Lower Scenic Maury River
2021-09-07 18:00
A Community Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Oyler Pavilion, located near the entrant to Glen Maury Park off 10th Street in Buena Vista. The meeting will be held in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), to discuss the possibility of designating the remaining 23 miles of the Maury River from the Furrs Mill Road bridge at Beans Bottom to its confluence with the James River in Glasgow as a Virginia Scenic River.
The upper Maury River from its origin in Goshen Pass downstream to the Furrs Mill Road bridge was designated as a Virginia Scenic River in 2020. DCR staff will provide an overview of the Virginia Scenic River program and answer questions from the public.
More information on scenic river designations may be found at www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/srmain and at the County Office of Community Development, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, Virginia, or at (540) 464-9662.

Find full announcement here:

50th Annual Labor Day Festival
2021-09-06
Join us Monday, September 6th for our 50th Labor Day Festival to kick off the 2021 election season in Buena Vista!
The day is packed full of festivities including:
5K road race & family fun run
The annual parade to meet politicians & local groups
Speeches from politicians
Live music and performances
Fun-filled family activities
Fireworks!
Register to enter the parade at: https://www.buenavistava.org/labor-day-parade/
To take part in political speeches, call the park office at 540-261-7321
See the full schedule of events below

Labor Day Kick-off Concert
2021-09-04 18:30 - 21:00
Join us Saturday, September 4th to kick-off Labor Day weekend with a concert in the park!
