Good morning, Valparaiso.

The Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale is set for Apr.

11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso; it spans three buildings with 200 booths, with early bird tickets at $5 (7:30-8:30 a.m.), $2 admission after, and free entry for kids under 12.

Grit and Glow Cleaning Co. held its ribbon cutting and grand opening on Thursday, Mar.

5 at Tippy’s Pizza in Pulaski County at 3:30 p.m. Central / 4:30 p.m. Eastern; the locally owned company offers deep cleans and move in services for homes + businesses across northwest Indiana.

New job postings are now available for Northwest Indiana job seekers.

The online listings offer a range of opportunities for those looking to advance their careers.

Boys & Girls Clubs is breaking its after-school mold by partnering with First Things First Porter County to launch a morning hub at the renovated Portage Club; the space will offer prenatal support, cooking classes, and senior mentoring and complete renovations this spring (supporting family care for infants and toddlers).

PNW invites entrepreneurs to submit a two-minute video pitch for its 2026 Big Sell competition — offered by the College of Business.

Pitches are accepted through March 22 at noon CST, with up to 10 finalists set to present live on May 2 at the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.

UnitedHealthcare volunteers assembled hospital kits (and fleece blankets) through the Grins to Go initiative to support pediatric care and deliver medical grants; 2,100 employees volunteered 38,000 hours and directed over $365,000 to local families in 2025.

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.

Annual Ringing in Spring 5K

Time TBA — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Cost not specified — Kick off the running season with NWI's largest springtime 5K run/walk.

The American Revolution

Showing of clips of Ken Burns' The American Revolution with a panel of distinguished facilitators guiding discussion. This will be held at the VU Harre Union, Ballrooms A-C from 3-5p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited - reserve to [email protected].