The Vista Chamber Team Wishes You Happy Holidays! | | |
As we wrap up another incredible year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our members, partners, volunteers, and the entire Vista community. Your support, collaboration, and commitment to local business are what make our city thrive.
We’re proud of all we accomplished together this year and are energized for what’s ahead. Here’s to continued growth, connection, and opportunity in the new year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead!
— The Vista Chamber team
| | The Vista Chamber office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd, 2026. | | 2025 Vista Christmas Parade | |
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 Vista Christmas Parade!
Relive all the magic from that day!
📸Maria Bowman Photography
| | 2026 State of the Community Luncheon | |
Save the date and purchase your tickets now for the 2026 State of the Community Luncheon.
When: Monday, January 26 | 11:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Morris B. Vance Community Room | 200 Civic Center Dr.
This annual event that brings together local leaders, business professionals, and community members to celebrate Vista’s achievements and discuss its future. Purchase your tickets and see sponsorship opportunities here.
| | | | | Experience a Bit of Britain Right Here in Vista | |
This Winter season, Oscar's Meat Pie Shack is the perfect place to find unique comfort food. They offer a collection of traditional meat pies, pot pies, and scotch eggs, served hot and frozen for take away.
Learn more about them in the Winter issue of Vista Magazine. Read now here.
| | Civics Bee Regional Vista Competition | |
This annual initiative – now expanding to all 50 states in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – invites middle school students to showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and build trust in others and institutions through a nonpartisan, multi-round competition.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! Learn more and start the application process here.
| | | | | We Want to Hear From You! | |
It's extremely important for us to hear from our members and from the community on what we're doing right.
Please take a minute to leave us a review here.
| | | | Business Mixer - January 14 | |
Start the new year by catching up with fellow Vista Chamber Members and meet professionals from all over North County to make new connections. We will be presenting the winners of the Vista Christmas Parade!
When: Wednesday, January 14 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Where: Lamppost Pizza | 15 Main St. #100
Register here.
| | | | Rising Star of the Month Fundraiser - January 20 | |
Join us at Chick-fil-A to support our Rising Star of the Month Program. A percentage of proceeds goes to our Rising Star students.
When: Tuesday, January 20 | 5:00 - 8:00pm
Where: Chick-fil-A | 475 Hacienda Dr.
Mention the fundraiser and show the flyer when paying.
| | | | Vista Young Professionals: Vision Boards! - January 21 | |
Join our Vista Young Professionals group for a networking morning at Cat & Craft Cafe! Start the year right by planning ahead with a vision board activity, plan out all your goals for this year!
When: Wednesday, January 21 | 8:30 - 9:30am
Where: Cat & Craft Cafe | 3211 Business Park Dr. #3b
Register here.
| | | | Business Bites - January 28 | |
Don't pack your lunch today, join us at Francisco's Deli for Business Bites! Enjoy their delicious food while you catch up with other professionals in the community and make new connections. Don't forget to bring your business cards!
When: Wednesday, January 28 | 12:00 - 1:00pm
Where: Francisco's Deli | 821 N Santa Fe Ave.
Register here.
| | | | Love Your Heart: Host a Blood Pressure Screening Site | |
Love Your Heart brings together community partners across the U.S. and Mexico to prevent heart disease and stroke by empowering the public to take control of their heart health, know their blood pressure numbers, and know what they mean. Organizations from every sector – business, healthcare, education, non-profit, faith-based – are needed to host screening sites and help promote Love Your Heart. Deadline to complete the Screening Site Application form is
January 16, 2026. Screening sites must provide their own medical staff and general volunteers. Learn more here.
| | | | Vista Community Clinic: Free Application Assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and Cal-Fresh Enrollment | |
Their counselors can help fill out an application for health insurance assistance programs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Services are available to the community – even if you are not a patient.
Call to schedule an appointment 760-631-5000 Ext. 7190 or Text 760-492-6669. Learn more about free application assistance for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, and CalFresh enrollment here.
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When: Wednesday, December 24 | 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Where: United Methodist Church of Vista | 490 S Melrose Dr.
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When: Every Saturday | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: San Diego County Courthouse | 345 S Melrose Dr.
Learn more here.
| | | | New Year's Eve Party at Weir Beer | |
When: Wednesday, December 31 | 3:00 - 10:30pm
Where: Weir Beer | 1250 Keystone Way
Dress in your favorite throw back attire, and join us for the 9pm east coast ball drop! Hayden’s making champagne seltzer, and Kyndall’s decking the halls.
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