Good morning, Valparaiso.

Oak Partners hosted its annual ice skating event at Bulldog Park Ice Rink on Monday, Feb.

9, where clients, family and friends enjoyed skating and treats (hot cocoa and cookies) while connecting with advisors in a relaxed setting. The event built personal ties that ease future investment talks.

Don Quijote Restaurant hosts a Valentine’s dinner and concert by Danae Franco on Feb.

15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at its location (119 Lincolnway) in Valparaiso; reservations are suggested.

The VUCA lobby will host a free Valentine's Choral Concert featuring the Valparaiso University Chorale, Kantorei, University Singers, and Chamber Choir on Friday, Feb.

13 (7:30 p.m.). Enjoy heartwarming love songs at the Center for the Arts, Guild Lobby Commons.

Crown Point Records will move to a new location in Valparaiso & continue spinning records for local music fans.

Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso will host The Half-Life of Marie Curie from Feb.

13-14, Feb. 20-22, Feb. 26-28 and Mar. 1 — directed by Allison Granat and Theresa Haus, the event celebrates scientific discovery and the power of female friendship.

Valparaiso High School had a busy January with the Speech & Debate team competing at State and students earning gold awards at ISSMA; Winter Formal is set for Feb.

21 and Drama Club will perform Mocha Madness on Feb. 26 to 28 at the Memorial Opera House.

Local nonprofits are invited to apply for the 2026 Environmental Action Grant—a program by NIPSCO with support from the NiSource Charitable Foundation offering grants of $500—$5,000 for environmental education and restoration projects; applications close April 3 with recipients announced the week of Earth Day.

Powers Health's acute rehabilitation units earned a three-year reaccreditation from CARF on February 10, validating high-quality patient care at East Chicago, Hobart (St. Mary Medical Center) and Crown Point.

The review confirmed the facilities' rigorous rehabilitation standards.

Community Hospital was honored yesterday when Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana awarded it the Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery designation, recognizing its high-quality care, low complication rates, and cost savings on procedures while meeting strict standards for patient safety and improved outcomes.

Methodist Hospitals received nearly $350,000 in second-year funding from the Roots & Wings grant to expand its Our Mothers, Our Babies program to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Northwest Indiana.

The initiative has lowered neonatal deaths and preterm births and will offer developmental screenings at its Neonatal Development Clinic.

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.

Pat Tomasulo Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — Tickets start at $5 — Enjoy an evening with Chicago's top comedian and WGN Morning News host Pat Tomasulo.

Bubbles & Bites

11 AM - 4 PM — Valparaiso Events — $35 — Enjoy a food and drink crawl featuring sparkling mimosas and delectable bites in Downtown Valparaiso.