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
We had a great time partying with everyone on Friday, June 7, 2024. Click below for a full photo album of the evening!
Block Party in the Park has something for everyone. Whether you're the life of the party or a wallflower, you won't want to miss this new variation of your favorite Valpo Parks fundraiser. Kick back and relax with a cold beverage, chat with your friends and neighbors, play yard games, dance to the music, or keep to yourself and just take it all in!
2024 Sponsors: GOLD LEVEL: M&S Collision Center; UFS Corporation; SILVER LEVEL: Bodensteiner Family; Lakeshore Landscaping, Inc; BRONZE LEVEL: OZINGA; Sulcer Family; Task Force Tips; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Executive Group
CREEKSIDE CLASSIC
Creekside Classic gives kids an opportunity to play in a real shotgun start, best ball outing! The annual event benefits the Valpo Parks Foundation in its mission to continue the quality of the community parks system. This fun-filled day of golf includes food, awards, and a Creekside Classic hat for all participants.
Thank you for joining us on Thursday, July 18, 2024 for this one-of-a-kind golf outing!
NEW THIS YEAR: 2 flight options for faster play! Each flight involves a 12-hole best ball scramble with a shotgun start, and a skills competition for kids age 12 and under.
AM Flight: Check-in starts at 7:30am, shotgun start at 8:30am. Lunch and awards takes place at 11:30am.
PM Flight: Check-in and lunch starts at 12:00pm, shotgun start at 1:00pm. Awards take place at 4:00pm.
Foursomes consist of 2 adults and 2 juniors. Register as a team, or as an individual (we'll help fill your foursome)!
2024 Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: John W. Anderson Foundation; SILVER LEVEL: CSI; Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc.; Schillings; Value Flooring
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 2024 Friends & Legends reception was held on Thursday, October 3rd and honored Nancy Bender, Matt Vessely, and Byron Smith III.
2024 Event Sponsors: SILVER LEVEL: Hightower Great Lakes; Indiana Beverage; IN-KIND: Aberdeen Manor; Adams Radio Group; Coastal Valley Water Company; Madewell Media; Spare Room Studios.
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 200 per session 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.
Be the FIRST ON THE ICE in 2024! Saturday, November 16, 2024. NEW this year: First Skate is split up into two sessions! Join us at Session 1 for Family Fun Night, or join Session 2 for a more fast-paced Rock’n Skate. Skate Aids are available during the first session ONLY.
**All attendees must have a ticket to enter. All ages are welcome (children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent). All guests will be cleared from the venue at the end of Session 1. Guests may purchase tickets to both sessions, but will have to exit and re-enter for Session 2.
2024 Event Sponsors: SILVER LEVEL: Buffalo Wild Wings of Valparaiso; Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc; Powers Health.
PARTY IN THE PARK
We had a great time partying with everyone on Friday, June 7, 2024. Click below for a full photo album of the evening!
Block Party in the Park has something for everyone. Whether you're the life of the party or a wallflower, you won't want to miss this new variation of your favorite Valpo Parks fundraiser. Kick back and relax with a cold beverage, chat with your friends and neighbors, play yard games, dance to the music, or keep to yourself and just take it all in!
2024 Sponsors: GOLD LEVEL: M&S Collision Center; UFS Corporation; SILVER LEVEL: Bodensteiner Family; Lakeshore Landscaping, Inc; BRONZE LEVEL: OZINGA; Sulcer Family; Task Force Tips; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Executive Group
CREEKSIDE CLASSIC
Creekside Classic gives kids an opportunity to play in a real shotgun start, best ball outing! The annual event benefits the Valpo Parks Foundation in its mission to continue the quality of the community parks system. This fun-filled day of golf includes food, awards, and a Creekside Classic hat for all participants.
Thank you for joining us on Thursday, July 18, 2024 for this one-of-a-kind golf outing!
NEW THIS YEAR: 2 flight options for faster play! Each flight involves a 12-hole best ball scramble with a shotgun start, and a skills competition for kids age 12 and under.
AM Flight: Check-in starts at 7:30am, shotgun start at 8:30am. Lunch and awards takes place at 11:30am.
PM Flight: Check-in and lunch starts at 12:00pm, shotgun start at 1:00pm. Awards take place at 4:00pm.
Foursomes consist of 2 adults and 2 juniors. Register as a team, or as an individual (we'll help fill your foursome)!
2024 Sponsors: LEGACY LEVEL: John W. Anderson Foundation; SILVER LEVEL: CSI; Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc.; Schillings; Value Flooring
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 2024 Friends & Legends reception was held on Thursday, October 3rd and honored Nancy Bender, Matt Vessely, and Byron Smith III.
2024 Event Sponsors: SILVER LEVEL: Hightower Great Lakes; Indiana Beverage; IN-KIND: Aberdeen Manor; Adams Radio Group; Coastal Valley Water Company; Madewell Media; Spare Room Studios.
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 200 per session 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.
Be the FIRST ON THE ICE in 2024! Saturday, November 16, 2024. NEW this year: First Skate is split up into two sessions! Join us at Session 1 for Family Fun Night, or join Session 2 for a more fast-paced Rock’n Skate. Skate Aids are available during the first session ONLY.
**All attendees must have a ticket to enter. All ages are welcome (children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent). All guests will be cleared from the venue at the end of Session 1. Guests may purchase tickets to both sessions, but will have to exit and re-enter for Session 2.
2024 Event Sponsors: SILVER LEVEL: Buffalo Wild Wings of Valparaiso; Grieger’s Motor Sales, Inc; Powers Health.
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 219-614-7277.