Let’s Tell Our Community’s Stories Together
Is your neighborhood association interested in contributing to or collaborating with Explore PBS Michiana? We welcome opportunities to share neighborhood histories, photographs, stories, community projects, and the people and places that make Michiana unique.
Whether you have an existing collection to share, an idea for a feature, or simply want to start a conversation, we invite you to connect with us.
CONTACT EXPLORE ↗Neighborhood Meetings & Connections
Connect with resident-led neighborhood groups throughout the PBS Michiana viewing area. Find community meetings, explore neighborhood associations, and discover ways to participate.
Upcoming Meetings
October 28, 2026 – April 28, 2027
November 2026
South Bend Neighborhoods Consortium
6:30 p.m.
Technology Resource Center, 1165 S. Franklin Street, Suite 100
Published event — confirm before attendingBanta Neighborhood Association
5:30–7 p.m.
Confirm location with the association
Announced schedule exception — reconfirmWoodlawn Neighborhood Association
5:30 p.m.
Location varies — check Facebook
Reported meeting — confirm detailsNeighborhood Organizations
Resident-led neighborhood groups and associations across the PBS Michiana region. Some older directory listings require confirmation of current activity.
South Bend
Woodlawn Neighborhood Association
Reported meeting: November 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.; location varies.
Woodlawn Facebook Page ↗River Park Neighborhood Association
Meetings: Second Thursday, 7–8 p.m.
Location: River Park Branch Library, 2022 Mishawaka Avenue
Association website ↗Near West Side Neighborhood Organization
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., except August; location varies.
nwsnorg@gmail.com · 574-404-3155
Association website ↗Near Northwest Neighborhood
Howard Park Neighborhood Association
Older publicly listed contact: howardparkneighborhoodassoc@gmail.com. Please verify.
Other South Bend neighborhood groups
Chapin Park, Kennedy Park, LaSalle Park, McKinley Terrace, Northeast Neighborhood Council, North Shore Triangle, Monroe Park, Rum Village, Southeast Organized Area Residents (SOAR), Sunnymede, Miami Village, Far Northwest Side, and Lincoln-Bendix Park.
Some names come from older listings; current resident-led activity is not confirmed for every group.
South Bend neighborhood toolkit ↗Elkhart
Resident neighborhood groups
Pierre Moran, Ground Keepers, South Shore–Bridge Street, Compton Block, and Strong Avenue appear in neighborhood association listings. Current activity and contact information should be confirmed.
Elkhart neighborhood directory ↗Mishawaka
Resident-led associations are being researched. Have a neighborhood group to recommend? Contact Explore ↗
Goshen
Neighborhood associations and historic groups
Historic Southside, East Goshen, Chamberlain, Parkside, and Northside appear in earlier neighborhood resources. Current resident-led activity requires confirmation.
Goshen neighborhood resource ↗Michigan City
Eastport Neighborhood Group
Published schedule: Second Thursday, 6–7 p.m.
Location: Michigan City Fire Department Training Center, 2510 E. Michigan Boulevard. Confirm upcoming meetings.
Meeting information ↗Elston Grove and Westside neighborhood groups
These groups have been referenced in local neighborhood organizing coverage. Current status and contacts require confirmation.
Valparaiso
Banta Neighborhood Association
Volunteer-run resident association open to renters and homeowners; not an HOA.
Usual meetings: Second Tuesday, 5:30–7 p.m. November 2026 exception: Monday, November 9.
bantaneighborhoodassociation@gmail.com
Association website ↗Kalamazoo
Neighborhood organizations
Eastside, Edison, Milwood, Northside, Oakland Drive/Winchell, Oakwood, Stuart, Vine, West Douglas, West Main Hill, Westnedge Hill, and Westwood are included in city neighborhood resources. Verify each group’s current resident-led association before outreach.
Kalamazoo neighborhood directory ↗Compiled October 2026. This developing directory does not yet cover every community in PBS Michiana’s viewing area. Please verify meetings before attending.