Good morning, Valparaiso.

Currie Motors Ford of Valpo now offers a mobile service that brings expert maintenance right to customers' driveways.

Customers may schedule an appointment by phone, in person, or through the FordPass app (earning rewards) for oil and filter changes, battery work, tire rotations, and more, easing service during snowy conditions.

Buddy Mondlock performs live at WVLP Radio’s concert on Saturday, Feb.

7 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 103.1 FM (tickets are available via PayPal, credit card, or Venmo).

Team Hammond 71 Robotics kicked off the season on Jan.

10 with a FIRST Competition game reveal at Hammond Central and Morton High, and the community is invited to see the workshop on March 1 at Lew Wallace Elementary — the open house will let locals meet student engineers and view early prototypes.

Today, United Way Northwest Indiana announced free tax filing via My Free Taxes for residents earning under $89K to complete federal and state returns online in less than one hour.

The service offers IRS-trained phone support until April 15 and limited help until Oct. 15.

Northwest Health invites women to a free heart health event at Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton on Tuesday, Feb.

17 where guests sign in from 5 to 6 p.m. and listen to a panel of cardiologists from 6 to 7 p.m. (donations for The Caring Place earn raffle entries).

NIPSCO has shared winter safety tips as severe weather sets in this weekend by urging residents to clear vents from snow to avoid carbon monoxide buildup, keep meters visible for maintenance, and use space heaters on hard surfaces (with proper clearance from flammable items) to stay safe.

Art: Paint and Pour

5-7 p.m. — Valparaiso Public Library — Registration required — Create a funky painting while enjoying your favorite beverage in a relaxed atmosphere.

PCMGA Gardening Show

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $10 entry, children under 12 free — Celebrate your love for gardening with door prizes and community spirit.

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics Course

6-10 p.m., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Registration required — Enhance your firefighting leadership skills with essential strategies and tactics.

Galentine’s Day Party

7-11 p.m. — Social Goat — Exciting event — Celebrate friendship with a fun Galentine’s Day party featuring a western twist.