Good morning, Valparaiso.

Belvedere Senior Housing hosted its third annual Soul Food Night on Feb.

26 for Black History Month. Residents, families and community partners enjoyed live music from The Fabulous Kings Band + a meal featuring fried chicken, fish, yams and more, highlighting active senior living and family connection.

Resmed — a company from San Diego that supplies digital health tech — plans a 446,000 sqft distribution center in Greenwood.

The facility will open in 2027 with a $30 million investment and create over 100 local jobs.

Ivy Tech Community College is hosting its 22nd annual campus Spring Fundraiser on March 13 at Aberdeen Manor (Valparaiso), featuring a 1940s mystery theme by the Northwest Indiana Mystery Players; tickets priced at $100 with $50 tax-deductible are available until March 3 to aid students.

Earlier this month, Wheeler schools celebrated Space Week with fun science+art events that included an inflatable planetarium to excite students.

Wheeler academic teams will compete in the Academic Super Bowl on March 4 at Purdue University Northwest, focusing on the American Revolution.

The Indiana BMV has introduced the new Amateur Radio License Plate that shows an operator’s callsign to honor volunteer emergency service.

Applicants must visit a BMV branch with proper documentation to join public safety efforts.

Indiana BMV now offers a new Amateur Radio License Plate (featuring each operator’s unique callsign) that honors volunteer service during emergencies.

Operators must visit a BMV branch with proper license documentation to apply.

Meridian Road between U.S. 6 and County Road 900 North in Porter County will close for five months starting Monday, Mar.

2 to allow small structure replacement; drivers should follow detour routes and expect delays until work completes on Aug. 1.

Northwest Health – Porter completed its first combined minimally invasive procedure for non-valvular atrial fibrillation today in Valparaiso, using pulse field ablation to fix abnormal heart rhythm and implanting a left atrial appendage closure device to reduce stroke risk.

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.

ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference

7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Valparaiso University — Free entry — Connect with engineering educators to share ideas and best practices.

The Wizard of Oz - Ruby Cast

2 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticket information available — Experience the magical journey of Dorothy and friends in this faithful stage adaptation of the classic film.

Porter County Trading Card Show

9 AM – 3 PM — Porter County Fairgrounds — Entry details not specified — A collection-filled day for trading card enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade their favorite cards.