Good morning, Valparaiso.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, downtown shops will host Galentine’s Shop Around from 4:00 to 7:00 to offer early Valentine’s shopping and fun (with special offers and promotions available) for friends in the community.

The annual Gun and Knife Show is scheduled for Feb.

21 at Porter County Expo Center (Fairgrounds); food is available but no alcohol is served, admission is $6 and children under 16 must be with an adult.

Miller natives Brian and Bonnie Luick are opening Driftwood Grill in the old Beach Pharmacy on Shelby Street.

The restaurant will serve steaks, seafood, pasta and pizza while paying tribute to the duo's childhood visits.

Purdue Federal Credit Union urges local residents to reset their finances after holiday spending by evaluating successes and setbacks to create a flexible spending plan.

Financial experts advise using income gains to reduce debt and boost savings — tailored tips are available online.

IU Northwest will host its Give Kids a Smile event at the Dental Clinic in the Dunes Medical Building on Feb.

14 and Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon, offering dental exams, cleanings, xrays, fluoride treatments and hygiene tips for children ages 5-12. Call 219-980-6772 to book an appointment.

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute now offers a new robotic knee replacement surgery that uses advanced robotic technology to boost surgical precision and patient recovery.

The service is available immediately for those seeking innovative treatment.

Northwest Health has scheduled a ladies' night out for a woman-to-woman conversation on heart health in the near future.

The event is set to provide important information and support to local women.

Downtown Valparaiso completed The Linc mixed-use development at 215 E.

Lincolnway, the Lincoln Highway Garage with free three-hour parking, and utility upgrades that modernized infrastructure — boosting housing, retail, and community vitality. Officials say the partnership will support continued growth.

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.

Rural 1st Construction Workshop

5:30-8 p.m. — The Pennsy Depot Banquet Room — Free entry — Connect with home building experts to create your personalized roadmap to a dream home.

Chanticleer in Concert

The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will be in concert at the Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University on Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM. Chanticleer has been hailed by the Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style.” Information and tickets at https://www.valpo.edu/about/bach-institute/performances/

Something Rotten

8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $30-$60 — Experience a madcap musical journey where two playwrights attempt to outshine Shakespeare with a wild idea.