Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Beverage donated $10,000 to United Way Northwest Indiana, underscoring a decades-long partnership focused on community support. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ A new South Shore Line train schedule has been implemented to reflect changes based on passenger feedback and service analysis, affecting all train times and numbers as of February 18, 2025. Z107.1
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 71st annual Calumet Region Sportsmanship Dinner brought together high school basketball teams to celebrate sportsmanship and awarded scholarships, with MLB veteran LaTroy Hawkins speaking on character and success. NWI.LIFE
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Rural 1st Home Building Workshop in Valparaiso
The Rural 1st Construction Workshop offers attendees expert guidance on navigating the homebuilding process, from planning to finishing touches, in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Singin' in the Rain at Memorial Opera House
Singin' in the Rain, the beloved musical adapted from the classic film, will be staged at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso, featuring iconic songs and dance scenes, showcasing the trials of silent film stars transitioning to talkies.
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Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
A challenging 5K trail run featuring rolling hills and a scenic wooded course at Sunset Hill Farm County Park.
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Late Winter Swap Meet
The Late Winter Swap Meet features over 50 vendors in two heated indoor buildings at the Porter County Fairgrounds, with free parking and a chance to win in a 50/50 drawing.
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History on Tap: Rise and Fall of the Interurban
Local history enthusiasts can enjoy a drink while listening to a talk about the V&N Electric Rail Line exhibit presented by Porter County Historian Kevin Matthew Pazour.
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Valparaiso Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
The Valparaiso Kiwanis Club hosts an annual pancake breakfast, with all proceeds benefiting local organizations and individuals in need.
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event in Valparaiso
This event offers community members valuable information on colorectal cancer, along with games and refreshments.
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Shipshewana on the Road – Gift, Food, and Craft Show
This event features a weekend of shopping with a variety of unique gifts, food items, and handcrafted products at Porter County Fairgrounds.
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Light & Fight Live Fire Training
This training session focuses on essential firefighting skills, including hoseline deployment and live fire attack techniques for fire service instructors.
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Shemekia Copeland Live
7:30 PM — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience the powerful voice of one of today's greatest female blues vocalists live on stage.
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