Buena Vista

Friday’s in the Park feat. Vinyl Nation
2021-05-28 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for our FIRST Fridays in the Park of 2021, featuring Vinyl Nation (formerly 7 Mile Ford)!
Admission is $5 – concessions and beverages available for sale. Cash only!

Camping 101 at Glen Maury Park
2021-05-21 17:30 - 19:00
Join us on Friday, May 21st at the Glen Maury Park skate rink for demonstrations on how to set up and take down tents, build/start a fire, tie knots, wilderness first aid, and more!!
FREE to participate and open to boys and girls of all ages!
BSA Scouts Troop 29 and Troop 92 will also be recruiting boys and girls, 5th grade and older, to join their troop! Join us to learn more!
Each demonstration will be done at a separate station, allowing for social distancing and smaller groups. All in attendance MUST wear a mask and gloves are encouraged! Hand sanitizer will be made readily available throughout the event.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-05-19 18:30
There will be a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 PM at the pavilion below the Glen Maury Park office.

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2021-05-17 16:00 - 18:00
There will be a meeting of the Buena Vista Economic Development Authority on Monday, May 17th at 4 pm for the purpose of electing officers. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, see meeting information below. Find the agenda here: EDA Organizational Meeting Agenda – May 17th 2021
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Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-05-17 14:00 - 18:00
There will be a Public Works/Public Safety meeting on Monday, May 17th at 2 PM at the Pavilion below the Glen Maury Park office.

Special Called Council Meeting for Budget Public Hearings
2021-05-13 18:00
There will be a Special Called Council Meeting for budget Public Hearings on Thursday, May 13, 2021 held virtually via Zoom.
Find the Agenda here: Council Agenda – Special Meeting, Budget Public Hearings – May 13th 2021
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Trail Run & Family Fun Run
2021-05-07 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for a Trail Run & Family Fun Run and live music by Light Year!
On May 7th, we will be hosting both a 5k Trail Run and a 1.5 mile Fun Run (walk or run) to as part of the Glen Maury Outdoor Series beginning and ending at the Double Decker pavilion.
The runs will feature staggered start times to prevent the large gathering of people at the beginning and end, as well as requiring masks to be worn when not running.
Open to runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. Be advised that the trail run will have a higher difficulty level.
The runs will be FREE to all participants and will have a free concert at the end!
Register today at www.buenavistava.org/gmp-run-registration/. Registrations will also be accepted in person the day of the event.
Event planned and hosted with volunteers from W&L and SVU.

Public Works/Public Safety Meeting
2021-03-23 14:00 - 15:00
There will be a Public Works/Public Safety meeting on March 23, 2021 starting at 2:00 p.m. at the McCauley Pavilion at Vista Links.
Contact Dawn Wheeler, dwheeler@bvcity.org, with any questions.

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-03-16 18:30 - 19:30
There will be a Parks

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2021-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
We will have an Economic Development Authority meeting on March 11th 2021 at 4 pm via Zoom to discuss a Façade Improvement Grant application for LKH Enterprises at 227 W. 21st Street. See meeting packet attached.
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Finance Committee Meeting
2021-03-09 17:30 - 18:30
There will be a Finance Committee Meeting on March 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers
Contact Dawn Wheeler, dwheeler@bvcity.org, with any questions.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
2021-01-13 18:30 - 19:30
There will be a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers.

Special Called Council Meeting & Executive Session
2021-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
There will be a special called City Council meeting and Executive Session on January 12th 2020 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Meeting information and agenda below.
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New Years’ Holiday – Offices CLOSED
2020-12-31 - 2021-01-01
All City offices will be closed in celebration of the New Year on December 31st and January 1st.
There will be no Friday trash collection. Usually Friday collection will be done on Saturday, January 2nd.
Happy New Year!!

Christmas Holiday – Offices CLOSED
2020-12-23 - 2020-12-25
All City offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 23rd at 12:30 PM and will reopen Monday, December 28th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
There will be no Friday trash collection. All regularly scheduled Friday collection will be done on Saturday, December 26th.
Have a safe and happy holiday!!

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
2020-12-15 18:30
There will be a meeting of the Parks/Rec Committee on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Council chambers.

Special Called Council Meeting
2020-12-14 18:00
There will be a special called City Council meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 6 pm via zoom. For more information, visit https://www.buenavistava.org/city-services/government/city-council/council-agenda-minutes/

Christmas at the Park
2020-12-12 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for our second annual Christmas at the Park event!
Drive-thru Christmas lights and Santa at the end with a treat!
All in attendance MUST remain in their vehicles.
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“A Hometown Christmas” Reverse Parade
2020-12-03 19:00
Due to rising COVID-19 concerns, we are pleased to announce that the annual Christmas Parade will proceed in a reverse format with the theme “Hometown Christmas” to take on the added meaning in 2020 when many people will decide to avoid travel at Christmastime AND take on the Buena Vista spirit of resiliency!
Parade floats and vehicles will be parked along Magnolia Avenue beginning at 7 PM, while cars drive past to view them. Float and vehicle line-up will begin at 6 PM.
Floats and vehicles will be lined up on Magnolia Avenue along the right hand side. Spectator cars will drive down the left hand side to view entries, so only one side of your float will be seen; decorate accordingly! LIGHTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED.
Everyone in attendance will be required to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19, including gathering limits within entries. No candy will be thrown from parade participants.
Parade entries will be accepted through Tuesday, December 1st. If you wish to have an entry in the parade you may be stationed along Magnolia for several hours, so please plan accordingly! Please contact the park office at (540) 261-7321 to submit an entry OR click here to submit an entry online: https://www.buenavistava.org/parade/

Public Service Authority Meeting
2020-11-30 18:00 - 19:00
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Thanksgiving Holiday – Offices CLOSED
2020-11-25 12:00 - 2020-11-27 23:55
City offices will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, November 25th at 12 PM and will reopen on Monday, November 30th.
There will be no Thursday trash collection. All regularly scheduled Thursday collection will be done on Friday, November 27th.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

City Offices Closed for Veteran’s Day
2020-11-11
City offices will be closed today, November 11th in honor of our nation’s heroes. Offices will reopen as usual on November 12th.

November General Election
2020-11-03 06:00 - 19:00
The November General Election Day occurs on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The polls are open from 6:00am – 7:00pm.
Polling Place: 2039 Sycamore Avenue, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Curbside Voting is available at all voting precincts on Election Day.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
The Voter Registration Deadline: October 13, 2020
At Registrar’s Office – 5:00pm *Check operating hours for DMV or other state designated voter registration agencies authorized to receive voter registration applications.
By mail – Postmarked by October 13, 2020.
Online Registration via Virginia Department of Elections website – 11:59pm *Applications that are required to be printed and delivered to the registrar should be treated as regular mailed in applications (postmarked by October 13, 2020). The October 13, 5:00pm deadline would apply if they are submitted in-person at the Registrar’s Office.
In Person Absentee Voting Starts: September 18, 2020
Last Day to Submit an Absentee Ballot Application by Mail, Fax or E-mail: October 23, 2020
Last Day to Vote Absentee in Person: October 31, 2020
In Person Absentee Voting will be available Monday thru Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm, closed 12:30pm – 1:00 pm and will additionally be available Saturday, October 24, and Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Last Day for Absentee Ballots to be Returned by Mail: Postmarked by November 3, 2020
*The Ballot can also be returned in person at the Registrar’s office but only by the voter.
**Ballots must be returned to the locality from which they were mailed out.

Finance Committee Meeting
2020-10-21 18:00 - 19:00
There will be a virtual Finance Committee meeting held on October 21st 2020 at 6 PM. See below for meeting information
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Mountain Day
2020-10-10 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for our annual downtown street festival focused on lost arts, crafts, and music! 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Magnolia Avenue between 20th St & 22nd St.
Follow the event on Facebook for updates and additional information and visit www.mountainday.org for vendor applications and more!
Craft Demonstrations| Live Music & Dance | Local History | Fine Art | Local Foods | Community Organizations | Children’s Activities | Food Vendors | And More!

Trail Run/Family Fun Run – GMP Outdoors
2020-10-02 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for a Trail Run & Family Fun Run!
On October 2nd, we will be hosting both a Trail Run and a Fun Run (walk or run) to kick off our Glen Maury Outdoor Series to bring awareness to the opportunities available for the whole community to participate in! So come out and get your exercise in while exploring Glen Maury, but don’t worry, we will be taking additional measures to ensure your safety during the pandemic.
The runs will feature staggered start times to prevent the large gathering of people at the beginning and end, as well as requiring masks to be worn when not running.
Open to runners/walkers of all ages and abilities. Be advised that the trail run will have a higher difficulty level.
The runs will be FREE to all participants and will have food available for purchase at the end!
Register today at www.buenavistava.org/gmp-run-registration/
Stay tuned for additional updates and announcements!

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-09-30 17:00 - 18:00
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City Offices Closed
2020-09-07
City offices will be closed September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day Fireworks
2020-09-05 21:00 - 2020-09-07 21:30
Join us in Buena Vista for a fantastic fireworks display to kick off the election season! Fireworks can be seen from just about anywhere in town, but if you want to best view park at Camden Field, Vista Links Golf Course, or Food Lion! Stay tuned as we scope out new locations to view from!

Economic Development Authority Meeting
2020-09-02 17:00 - 18:00
There will be a virtual Economic Development Authority meeting held on September 2, 2020 at 5 PM. See below for meeting information
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