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City of Valparaiso

1 Story
Posted on: July 19, 2011

Visual Valpo

The city of Valparaiso is introducing a new program designed to help the city present its best face. “Visual Valpo” gives members of the community three convenient ways to contact the city to report things that compromise... Read on...


Parks & Recreation

5 Stories
Posted on: May 15, 2012

Bike to Work with the Mayor

This Thursday, May 17th, interested bicyclers should meet at the Valparaiso YMCA pavilion on Cumberland Drive, ready to ride at 7:30 AM. Participants will pedal leisurely downtown with Mayor Jon Costas, ending at Central... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Breakfast Talk with Philip B. Stafford

Monday, June 4 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast Talk with Philip B. Stafford. Enjoy breakfast and hear expert Philip B. Stafford discuss the challenges and opportunities of designing communities that work well for older adults.... Read on...

Pines Village Retirement Communities events
Posted on: April 13, 2012

Summer Programs at Discovery Cottage

Do it all at the Cottage this summer! Check out the fun in store for your 3 to 12 year olds...

Summer time happenings at Discovery Cottage!
Posted on: April 28, 2012

Community Garden Gardeners Info

The opening date for the Fit City Community Garden has been moved up to Saturday, May 5th. Below is a link to a map of the plots, along with the resource guide.

Community Garden Page
Posted on: April 13, 2012

DC12 is ready for you!

It's not too early to think about what to do this summer! Kids will stay active in Discovery Camps (DC12) at Rogers-Lakewood Park. Every week is filled with an always changing variety of activities. Check it out!

DC12 Activity Guide

Public Works News

3 Stories
Posted on: May 14, 2012

One Stop Drop this Saturday!

Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District is sponsoring a "One Stop Drop" collection event for household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances and tires this Saturday, May 19, 9 AM - 2 PM the Porter Co. Expo Center/Fair Grounds.

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Posted on: May 14, 2012

Mulch Returns May 21!

Mulch grinding will take place the week of May 14 and we will have more mulch for area gardeners soon. We also have a limited supply of compost available now. Feel free to call us at 462-4612 to check availability of either product.

Mulch and Compost
Posted on: April 9, 2012

Mulch & Compost Loading

The City of Valparaiso Department of Public Works currently has mulch and compost available for Porter County residents. Public Works will resume Saturday hours on April 14 for mulch and compost loading, and the Valparaiso... Read on...


Redevelopment Commission

3 Stories
Posted on: May 10, 2012

Redevelopment Commission June 13th Meeting Location Change

The Redevelopment Commission's June 13, 2012 meeting will be held at the Valparaiso Family YMCA, Community Room, 1201 Cumberland Crossing Dr.

Posted on: February 10, 2012

Accepting donations for the Orville Redenbacher Sculpture

The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission’s Arts Advisory Committee is currently accepting private donations to help create a public art sculpture honoring the legacy of Orville Redenbacher. The Orville Redenbacher sculpture... Read on...

Valpo Parks Foundation
Posted on: February 9, 2012

East Lincolnway Area Facade Improvement Program

The Redevelopment Commission currently accepting applications for the East Lincolnway Area Facade Improvement Program. The program is designed to promote the continued use and maintenance of commercial buildings in the East... Read on...

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Utilities

1 Story
Posted on: July 11, 2011

VCU Strategic Plan is now available online!

The Valparaiso City Utilities Department has completed its Strategic Plan, which is a "road map" to major activities, programs, and projects over the next five years. The plan covers distribution main replacement,... Read on....

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