Events

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ANNUAL FOUNDATION EVENTS

 

The Valpo Parks Foundation hosts four events annually to recognize and celebrate community leaders: Friends & Legends, Party in the Park, Creekside Classic and First Skate.

 
 

PARTY IN THE PARK

Thank you everyone for getting ON BOARD with Valpo Parks Foundation. We loved to see people dressed in gnarly skater attire Friday, June 9 for a casual evening of Wireman’s BBQ dinner, Drinks, Music, and Trivia. All proceeds benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation and Valpo Parks.

Join us in 2024 on June 7 to celebrate even more!

2023 Sponsors: GOLD LEVEL: M&S Collision Center; UFS Corporation; Purdue University Northwest; SILVER LEVEL: Bodensteiner Family; Burke, Costanza & Carberry; BRONZE LEVEL: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Sulcer Family; Task Force Tips


CREEKSIDE CLASSIC

This one-of-a-kind golf outing gives kids an opportunity to play in a real shotgun start, best ball outing! The Creekside Classic benefits the Valpo Parks Foundation in its mission to continue the quality of the community parks system. This fun-filled day of golf includes a Classic t-shirt, food, awards, and swag for all participants.

The 2023 Creekside Classic on Thursday, July 20 was a huge success thanks to our sponsors, partners, players, volunteers and staff!

We look forward to seeing you on the course next year on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

2023 Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: John W. Anderson Foundation; SILVER LEVEL: Currie Motors Ford of Valpo, Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc., Value Flooring.

Contributing Sponsors: AM Stabilizers, Rodenbarger Family Foundation, Jim Cunningham, Kusbel Family, Mitch Peters Attorney at Law, Valpo Velvet, Coastal Water Valley Company, and Hole Sponsors


FRIENDS & LEGENDS

"Celebrating Friends & Legends" reception is held each year to honor those who lend support and volunteer to aid in the mission of the Foundation. The "Art & Irene Malasto Legends Award" is presented to give recognition and appreciation to a person or business that has supported the Valpo Parks in a significant way through volunteer service, leadership, and/or gifts of financial support. The "Community Champion" Award serves to honor someone who demonstrates leadership and stewardship in the community.

The 2023 Friends & Legends reception was held on Thursday, October 5th and honored John Seibert, Tim Warner, and Matt Evans.

We look forward to celebrating our 2024 honorees on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

2023 Event Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: Tonn and Blank; SILVER LEVEL: Indiana Beverage; Lake Cable, LLC.; Madewell Media; BRONZE LEVEL: Spare Room Studios; Coastal Valley Water.


FIRST SKATE

Be the first on the ice and help benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation with First Skate. This family friendly, first skate event takes place before the skating season begins, with tickets limited to 300 for the exclusive bragging rights to being first on the ice! Each attendee receives admission, skate rental (or bring your own), food, hot cocoa and dessert, all with a DJ playing music to rock to.

The 2023 First Skate was held on Saturday, November 11. Thanks to everyone for coming out!

Be the FIRST ON THE ICE in 2024! Saturday, November 16, 2024.

2023 Event Sponsors: BRONZE LEVEL: Extra Mile Fitness.

 
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PARTY IN THE PARK

Thank you everyone for getting ON BOARD with Valpo Parks Foundation. We loved to see people dressed in gnarly skater attire Friday, June 9 for a casual evening of Wireman’s BBQ dinner, Drinks, Music, and Trivia. All proceeds benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation and Valpo Parks.

Join us in 2024 on June 7 to celebrate even more!

2023 Sponsors: GOLD LEVEL: M&S Collision Center; UFS Corporation; Purdue University Northwest; SILVER LEVEL: Bodensteiner Family; Burke, Costanza & Carberry; BRONZE LEVEL: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services; Sulcer Family; Task Force Tips


CREEKSIDE CLASSIC

This one-of-a-kind golf outing gives kids an opportunity to play in a real shotgun start, best ball outing! The Creekside Classic benefits the Valpo Parks Foundation in its mission to continue the quality of the community parks system. This fun-filled day of golf includes a Classic t-shirt, food, awards, and swag for all participants.

The 2023 Creekside Classic on Thursday, July 20 was a huge success thanks to our sponsors, partners, players, volunteers and staff!

We look forward to seeing you on the course next year on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Be sure to click the HOLE SPONSOR FORM LINK below to sponsor a hole during the outing.

2023 Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: John W. Anderson Foundation; SILVER LEVEL: Currie Motors Ford of Valpo; Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc; Value Flooring.

Contributing Sponsors: AM Stabilizers; Rodenbarger Family Foundation; Jim Cunningham; Kusbel Family; Mitch Peters Attorney at Law; Valpo Velvet; Coastal Water Valley Company; and Hole Sponsors


FRIENDS & LEGENDS

"Celebrating Friends & Legends" reception is held each year to honor those who lend support and volunteer to aid in the mission of the Foundation. The "Art & Irene Malasto Legends Award" is presented to give recognition and appreciation to a person or business that has supported the Valpo Parks in a significant way through volunteer service, leadership, and/or gifts of financial support. The "Community Champion" Award serves to honor someone who demonstrates leadership and stewardship in the community.

The 2023 Friends & Legends reception was held on Thursday, October 5th and honored John Seibert, Tim Warner, and Matt Evans.

We look forward to celebrating our 2024 honorees on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

2023 Event Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: Tonn and Blank; SILVER LEVEL: Indiana Beverage; Lake Cable, LLC.; Madewell Media; BRONZE LEVEL: Spare Room Studios; Coastal Valley Water.


FIRST SKATE

Be the first on the ice and help benefit the Valpo Parks Foundation with First Skate. This family friendly, first skate event takes place before the skating season begins, with tickets limited to 300 for the exclusive bragging rights to being first on the ice! Each attendee receives admission, skate rental (or bring your own), food, hot cocoa and dessert, all with a DJ playing music to rock to.

The 2023 First Skate was held on Saturday, November 11. Thanks to everyone for coming out!

Be the FIRST ON THE ICE in 2024! Saturday, November 16, 2024.

2023 Event Sponsors: BRONZE LEVEL: Extra Mile Fitness.

 
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BECOME A SPONSOR

Connecting to the community! Valpo Parks has a variety of customizable partnership and sponsorship opportunities that can help you and your business connect with the community.

For more information, please contact Lisa Kusbel at lkusbel@valpo.us or call 219-462-5144.