Building Bridges
Registration: www.valpovic.org/buildingbridges2012 
We welcome you to “Building Bridges 2012.” April 14th and 15th 2012. Come and listen to presentations by faculty, clergy, and other professionals from various faiths and traditions from all around the world. While “Building Bridges” is free, Registration is required. Please visit www.valpovic.org/buildingbridges2012 or call 219-464-1122 for detailed program information and to register for the series. More information coming soon!
Chinese Language Classes
"Introduction to Chinese" is an Ideal course for adults and teenagers. No prior knowledge of or background in the Chinese Language is necessary. In this one hour, once a week program, you will learn: The Basic Mandarin Phonetic System (Pinyin). You will practice commonly used Chinese Expressions as well as every-day words.
Speaking and listening skills will be emphasized and the basic Chinese grammar and character writing system will also be introduced.
Please Contact the Valparaiso International Center if you have interest in Chinese Classes. Please contact the VIC to register prior to attending.
Citizenship Classes
This program helps individuals on their path toward U.S. citizenship. We will cover all the tested topics and cover the citizenship requirements. Dates and time of the classes will be coming shortly.
- Learn about the process of becoming a citizen
- Prepare for your citizenship interview
- Study United States history and government for the examination
This program is currently in development and will be rolled out soon! Contact us for more detailed information, if you are interested in joining a class, or want to volunteer!
Drum Circle
Hand drumming is an ancient art that has been used in many cultures and finds 
expression today through an ancient vehicle called a ‘drum circle’. A drum circle is created when a group of people, with or without musical experience, sit together in a circle, each with a drum or percussion instrument, and join their own personal rhythms together into a chorus of rhythm and sound. Group drumming unites our individual efforts into an integrated expression.
ESL (English Second Language) Classes
English as a Second Language classes are an important part of what we do at the Valparaiso International Center. Our goal is to provide the high quality ESL classes at an affordable level.
Esl Classes are starting again on Feb 28th.
Classes will be held every Tues and Thurs at 6-8pm at the Valparaiso
International Center at 309 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso In 46383.
Please Call 219-464-1122 to register for the classes.
For more information on English as a Second Language, Contact us today to register! Classes are being offered weekly!
Fair Trade Fairs
The Valparaiso International Center has run a variety of annual or semi-annual Fair Trade fairs that educate people about Fair Trade and way it transforms lives abroad. Fair Trade is an important movement all across the world and we seek to both raise awareness and offer some great international products to our community. Proceeds go to our programs here at the Valparaiso International Center. For more information about Fair Trade check out the link to the Fair Trade Federation at www.fairtradefederation.org.
We no longer host fair trade fairs, but instead have opened up a permanent fair trade store! You can find more information here!
Fourth Friday Series
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New ESL Program Starting Feb 28th Esl Classes are starting again on Feb 28th.Classes will be held every Tues and Thurs at 6-8pm at the Valparaiso International Center at 309 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso In ...
Posted Feb 11, 2012 2:59 PM by Andrew Jones
Every Fourth Friday of the Month, the Valparaiso International Center hosts presentations and discussions about
different cultures. Below are a couple of examples of the types of events we have sponsored. Check back often to see what we will focus on next!
International Film Festivals
More information coming soon! Contact Us if you would like us to help plan this event!
International Sporting Events
We hold celebrations for international sporting events like the 2010 World Cup final match. The World Cup final was July 11, 2010 at Cornucopia Coffee Company. The day was filled with free food, music, and of course the World Cup on a HDTV flat screen!
Stay in touch for our next event!
World Cultural Festival
Our World Cultural Festival is our annual celebration of various cultures from around the world. We offer
a variety of performances, great foods, and awesome music. Bring your entire family and explore different cultures. Last year we had Justin Vining complete a mural on our outside wall! We will have activities for kids and families.
a variety of performances, great foods, and awesome music. Bring your entire family and explore different cultures. Last year we had Justin Vining complete a mural on our outside wall! We will have activities for kids and families.
