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Name: Mayor's Farewell Celebration
Start: 2019-8-17T17-17-00-00
End: 2019-8-17T20-20-00-00
Location: Central Park Plaza

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17aug8:00 AM2:00 PMFeaturedValparaiso MarketEvery Tuesday and Saturday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza

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Come to the Valparaiso Market weekly to shop for fresh local produce, handmade products, and beautiful plants and flowers. The fresh produce will liven up even your favorite recipes or grab lunch on the go from one of the wonderful food vendors. Beautiful plants and flowers make great gifts for friends or just to enjoy at home! The Valparaiso Market is located at the William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza, 63 Lafayette Street in Valparaiso. Visit with local growers and craftsmen to buy plants in early summer and the freshest vegetables from summer through fall.

Check out who is going to be at the market in August here!

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2019 Workshop Schedule

Each workshop will be held in the Indiana Beverage Activity Center from 10 am-11 am. Each is free to attend and reservations will be taken as each date nears.

Saturday, June 1: Well Dressed Kitchen – Meal Prep: Starting Your Meal Prep Journey and Staying Consistent

Tuesday, June 4: Chef George from Main & Lincoln – Early Summer Suppers: Letting the Market– and What’s in Season– Decide What’s for Dinner

Tuesday, July 2: Well Dressed Kitchen – Knife Skills: Prepping All that Produce

Saturday, July 6: Kajers Greens – Microgreens 101: What Are They and How to Use Them

Tuesday, September 3: Well Dressed Kitchen – Seasonal Smoothies: Prep and Build Your Perfect Smoothie

Saturday, September 14: Harvest Circle – Food and Fun: Dessert Decorating

Tuesday, October 1: Kinfolk Herbs – Tuesday Tea-Making: Fresh Herbs and Spices Make the Best Beverage

Saturday, October 5: Well Dressed Kitchen – Fall Finds: Benefits of Buying Local and Seasonal Foods All Year Long

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(Saturday) 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST

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William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza

68 Lafayette Street

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17aug5:00 PM8:00 PMFeaturedMayor's Farewell Celebration5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST Central Park Plaza

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After serving as Valparaiso’s mayor since 2004, Mayor Jon Costas is moving on in 2020.Â Under his leadership, Valparaiso has shined.Â To celebrate Mayor Jon Costas, Valparaiso Events is hosting a number of special events in 2019, including:

June 1: Opening Day of the Valparaiso Market, 11am to 1pm

Celebrate the season with Mayor Jon Costas as he presents a live performance of some of his favorite musical selections.Â Â

June 11: Cook Out with Mayor Costas, 6:30 to 8pm

Kick off the Summer Movie series with Mayor Costas, complete with free hot dogs, cooked up by some of Valparaiso’s favorite First Responders.Â Â

July 18: Guest Performance at Summer Concert Series, 7 to 8:30pm

Enjoy an evening of music with Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio with a special song or two with Mayor Costas.

August 17: Farewell Celebration, 5 to 8pm

On August 17 we’re celebrating Valpo’s success with Mayor Costas, complete with carnival rides and bounce house for the kids.Â Local restaurants will be selling your favorites, plus there will be free dessert for all – to celebrate 16 years years of success under the leadership of Mayor Jon Costas.Â Live entertainment by The Mega Beatles featuring members of The Crawpuppies and Chris and Lou.Â And you won’t want to miss a special performance by Valparaiso’s favorite musical mayor!

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(Saturday) 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

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Central Park Plaza

70 Lafayette St

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Valparaiso Events4 hours ago

Due to the weather reports, we will hold tonight's Celebration for Mayor Jon Costas under roof at the William E. Urschel Pavilion at Central Park Plaza. Please share with others who may be attending!

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Valparaiso Events9 hours ago

TONIGHT! The FREE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY Mayor Costas Farewell Celebration is tonight, 5-8 pm at Central Park Plaza. Free amusement rides, Free performances by Mayor Costas's Conservadellics Band AND the MegaBeatles, Free dessert. Coolers are welcome. Food for purchase. Come out and celebrate our mayor and our city.

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The Valparaiso Market is different every single week! Come out and see what's fresh -- produce, artisans, food trucks, live music (11-1) and more! Tuesdays and Saturdays 8-2.

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