Good morning, Valparaiso.

The City of Valparaiso will host its second Community Conference on Thursday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Harre Union (Valparaiso University), featuring speakers like Mitch Isaacs and interactive workshops to help residents connect.

NIPSCO plans to host Community Customer Care Centers across Northwest Indiana this winter to answer questions about energy costs and available financial assistance + residents can check details for upcoming sessions at their local centers.

Lyric Green teaches second grade at Union Center Elementary and grew up here, sparking her passion for soccer and reading in her classroom.

Her Winter Olympics theme connects current events with real-life lessons for her students.

Ivy Tech Community College will host a free financial aid workshop on Feb.

22 from 2 to 4 p.m. CT at its Valparaiso campus to help students file the FAFSA & enter a drawing for one of five $1,000 scholarships; participants must bring required tax documents.

Purdue Federal will host three financial wellness sessions at Purdue University Northwest throughout February, March and April, offering practical guidance on money management to students, faculty and staff.

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.

Paint Your Pet Painting Event

12-2 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — No experience needed — Unleash your creativity while painting a portrait of your furry friend.

Something Rotten Musical

2 PM — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Seniors/Students/Military — Experience a hysterical journey of two playwrights competing to outshine Shakespeare with zany antics and catchy tunes.

Sewing Class: Machine Set Up and a Small Project

5-7 p.m. — Valpo Creates Center — $40.00 — Discover the fundamentals of sewing in this hands-on beginner course with provided supplies.