Commission promotes Juneteenth, Juneberry Festival, mentorship and neighborhood events
June 13, 2026 | Kingsford Heights, LaPorte County, Indiana
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At the June 10 meeting the commission devoted substantial time to upcoming community events and recruitment of volunteers and mentors.
Commissioners confirmed the Juneteenth celebration for June 19 at Washington Park from noon to 8 p.m., noting live entertainment, food trucks, a kids
rea and a vendor market. The event theme is "1 city, 1 community, 1 freedom," and commissioners discussed staffing a commission table and arranging banner and tent materials.
Members also announced the Eastwood Neighborhood
t Walker Park Community Garden will hold a Juneberry Festival on June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Commissioners encouraged attendance and noted family-friendly activities.
Commissioner Corley announced a "Walk a Mile in Our Shoes" event organized by 25 Black Men of Michigan City starting at Westcott Park at 1 p.m., followed by a men's circle led by Pastors Ronnie Gaston.
A speaker representing Family Advocates urged recruitment of male mentors for school-year mentoring of youth and provided contact information for Amanda Lower ((219) 324-3385). Commissioners reiterated the commission's interest in supporting community events and youth engagement.
No formal votes accompanied the event announcements; logistics and volunteer sign-ups were left to members and staff to coordinate.
Commissioners confirmed the Juneteenth celebration for June 19 at Washington Park from noon to 8 p.m., noting live entertainment, food trucks, a kids
rea and a vendor market. The event theme is "1 city, 1 community, 1 freedom," and commissioners discussed staffing a commission table and arranging banner and tent materials.
Members also announced the Eastwood Neighborhood
t Walker Park Community Garden will hold a Juneberry Festival on June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Commissioners encouraged attendance and noted family-friendly activities.
Commissioner Corley announced a "Walk a Mile in Our Shoes" event organized by 25 Black Men of Michigan City starting at Westcott Park at 1 p.m., followed by a men's circle led by Pastors Ronnie Gaston.
A speaker representing Family Advocates urged recruitment of male mentors for school-year mentoring of youth and provided contact information for Amanda Lower ((219) 324-3385). Commissioners reiterated the commission's interest in supporting community events and youth engagement.
No formal votes accompanied the event announcements; logistics and volunteer sign-ups were left to members and staff to coordinate.
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