Valparaiso Community Conference

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

Harre Union | Valparaiso

City of Valparaiso
Publisher/HostCity of Valparaiso
Valparaiso Community Conference
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Join us for a Community Conference to spark connections, enhance local knowledge and explore opportunities to get involved in Valpo.
About this Event

The City of Valparaiso invites the community to attend the second-ever Valparaiso Community Conference. This year, the Conference is focused on sharing practical tools and ideas that participants can use to make a meaningful impact in their neighborhoods and across the community. The event is open to all ages and backgrounds.


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome
Host: Mayor Jon Costas
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Reading the Room: Building Meaningful Connections (Keynote Workshop)
Host: Mitch Isaacs, Shafer Leadership Academy

Info: Making meaningful connections doesnโ€™t require being the loudest person in the roomโ€”it requires awareness. This interactive session helps participants learn how to read the nonverbal cues that shape every interaction, from who feels open to conversation to when itโ€™s time to move on. Using real-life examples, humor and audience participation, attendees will leave with practical tools to engage more confidently, connect more intentionally and participate more fully in their communities.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Sparking Connections Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Smarter Services for a Stronger Valpo
Host: Steve Poulos, City of Valparaiso

Info: Discover how Valpo is modernizing city services to make everyday interactions faster, clearer and more accessible for residents.


๐Ÿ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Native Plants at Home
Host: Steve Martinson, Valpo Parks Horticulture

Info: Learn simple native planting tips from the Valpo Parks horticulture team and discover how green choices at home can make a positive environmental impact.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Safe & Connected: How Police and Fire Partner with the Community
Host: Fire Chief Chad Dutz

Info: Hear from Valpo Police and Fire on how to build strong partnerships that enhance safety, trust and quality of life in every neighborhood.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
It Starts in Your Neighborhood
Host: Maggie Clifton, City of Valparaiso

Info: Explore the grants and resources available to neighborhood groupsโ€”and why organizing your block can spark real, positive change right where you live.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Harre Union, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso, United States

Tickets

USD 25.00

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