Banta Neighborhood Association

10/28/2026

What an incredible piece of art from a wonderful artist!

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐬... 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 "𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨." Copeland is a Valparaiso sculptor and fabricator who works primarily in steel. "Astro" is part of a series that explores the hopes and dreams and values of a society and draws inspiration from characters from "The Jetsons."
Introduced in 2011, the Valparaiso Art Walk celebrates public art through a rotating exhibit of outdoor sculptures that can be enjoyed free of charge year-round. The exhibit is made possible through the support of the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission, Urschel Development Corporation and private donors. The 2026-2027 Valparaiso Art Walk brings a fresh collection of sculptures for residents and visitors to explore. Featuring 20 works by 14 local, regional and nationally recognized artists, this year's exhibit is also on the free Otocast app where you can hear from each of the artists.
Congratulations to Chad Copeland and all of the artists whose work enhances Valparaiso!

10/21/2026

🏡 The City of Valparaiso is inviting neighborhoods to apply for the 2027 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, which helps neighbors bring their ideas to life through projects that enhance their neighborhoods and strengthen community connections.
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 (𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 $𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝) 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕. Since the program began in 2018, the City has funded 159 projects in more than 47 neighborhoods, resulting in more than $2.2 million in neighborhood improvements. Grant-funded projects have included neighborhood signage,
playground equipment, gathering spaces, tree plantings and pollinator gardens. Pictured is a game-table and gathering spot recently created by the 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝, with support from a Neighborhood Improvement
Grant. Read the full release at https://ci.valparaiso.in.us/DocumentCenter/View/12206/Press-Release-Valpo-Invites-Neighborhoods-to-Apply-for-2027-Improvement-Grants

10/20/2026

We have sadly decided to cancel this year's chili cook-off due to a lack of entrants.

10/11/2026

Regular Monthly Meeting - TOMRROW, SPECIAL DATE: Monday, October 12, 5:30 PM @ Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street

As always, dinner and dessert will be provided.

We will be discussing our Chili Cook-off, upcoming Community Grant proposals, and updates around the town and region.

The entrance is located on the West side of the building (the side with the large parking lot, NOT the playground.) Please feel free to come on in no matter what time you arrive.

All our neighbors (residents, not just homeowners) and the general public are welcome to attend.

Dinner, refreshments and desserts will be served first before the meeting. There will always be a vegetarian option. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM and we usually catch up with our neighbors and eat for the first 20-30 minutes.

It is okay if you come mid meeting or have children with you. We are happy to have all our neighbors attend and would prefer that you attend rather than not attend, even if you are late.

If you know someone new who has moved into the neighborhood or you have a neighbor who has never been to one of our meetings or events, please invite them and get the word out about our association. You do not have to be a homeowner to attend; we are open to the public.

See you there!

09/10/2026

The Banta Playground is now better than ever! We received our 2026 community improvement grant installation. Now we have a games table, a games library box, and another ADA compliant picnic table. Our community library has also been returned to us!

Expect to see some game pieces in the games library soon.

Thank you Valpo Parks !

09/08/2026

Regular Monthly Meeting - TODAY, Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 PM @ Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street

Come get some more Valpo Velvet Ice Cream!

We will be discussing everything we were supposed to talk about last month like Data Centers, E-Bike Ordinances, and other updates in our neighborhood and city, as well as past events, future events, among other events affecting our neighborhood and the city.

Dinner plans are still being finalized but dessert is definitely a whole bunch of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream left over from the Block Party : )

Speaking of the Block Party, if you see any remaining flyers posted around the neighborhood, please tear them down!

The entrance is located on the West side of the building (the side with the large parking lot, NOT the playground.) Please feel free to come on in no matter what time you arrive.

All our neighbors (residents, not just homeowners) and the general public are welcome to attend.

Dinner, refreshments and desserts will be served first before the meeting. There will always be a vegetarian option. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM and we usually catch up with our neighbors and eat for the first 20-30 minutes.

It is okay if you come mid meeting or have children with you. We are happy to have all our neighbors attend and would prefer that you attend rather than not attend, even if you are late.

If you know someone new who has moved into the neighborhood or you have a neighbor who has never been to one of our meetings or events, please invite them and get the word out about our association. You do not have to be a homeowner to attend; we are open to the public.

09/07/2026

Regular Monthly Meeting - Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 PM @ Banta Activity Center, 605 Beech Street

We will be discussing everything we were supposed to talk about last month like Data Centers, E-Bike Ordinances, and other updates in our neighborhood and city, as well as past events, future events, among other events affecting our neighborhood and the city.

Dinner plans are still being finalized but dessert is definitely a whole bunch of Valpo Velvet Ice Cream left over from the Block Party : )

Speaking of the Block Party, if you see any remaining flyers posted around the neighborhood, please tear them down!

The entrance is located on the West side of the building (the side with the large parking lot, NOT the playground.) Please feel free to come on in no matter what time you arrive.

All our neighbors (residents, not just homeowners) and the general public are welcome to attend.

Dinner, refreshments and desserts will be served first before the meeting. There will always be a vegetarian option. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM and we usually catch up with our neighbors and eat for the first 20-30 minutes.

It is okay if you come mid meeting or have children with you. We are happy to have all our neighbors attend and would prefer that you attend rather than not attend, even if you are late.

If you know someone new who has moved into the neighborhood or you have a neighbor who has never been to one of our meetings or events, please invite them and get the word out about our association. You do not have to be a homeowner to attend; we are open to the public.

09/01/2026