Good morning, Valparaiso.

Community members are invited to help shape plans for Valpo REC, a project to transform the last empty industrial site into a year-round, multi-purpose facility.

Public ideas will guide design decisions and future plans.

Several new eateries including a sushi place, Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin', and Tsunami Express are set to open soon in Valparaiso—a move that will offer residents more local dining choices.

Purdue University Northwest announced its 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee and award winners, honoring former students who lead in their fields (recognizing strong community ties).

Eric Johnson, a longtime Valparaiso resident, was named VEDC treasurer while he continues as provost at Valparaiso University.

He works to boost local growth & talent recruitment through engineering and community planning & creative council roles.

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.