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Monday, March 23rd, 2026

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Indiana Dunes Visitors Center is now officially named the Dorothy Buell Memorial Welcome Center — a change made to honor the famed dunes heroine. All promotional materials and signage will update to reflect the new name.  NWI Times

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Local business activity is on the move today—Lobster Dawg, Domino’s, Crown Point Records, Fluid Coffeebar and Back 9 Social open as Mr. Goody’s closes its doors in Valparaiso.  NWI Times

EVENTS

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  • 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.

    Sun, 3/29/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 4/4/26

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  • Debutants Performance

    8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting debut of a duo turned lively performance group.

    Fri, 4/10/26

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  • Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS)

    Join us on Friday, April 17 for the Moellering Academic Panel on Spatial Sciences (MAPS), hosted by the Department of Geography, Meteorology, and Environmental Science and the Christopher Center Library at Valparaiso University. Geospatial technology powers everyday tools like weather forecasts, navigation, and deliveries, while also driving disaster response, disease tracking, deforestation monitoring, and urban planning. A panel of experts including Michael Goodchild, Marianne Cardwell, Stephen Aldrich, Ashley Poling, and Gang Shao will explore the real-world impact, ethics, and future of this rapidly evolving field.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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  • Echoes of Pompeii: A Pink Floyd Experience

    8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Immerse yourself in an authentic performance of Pink Floyd's legendary music with stunning visuals and an expansive ensemble.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • 2026 Valparaiso University Jazz Fest

    The Valparaiso University Department of Music presents the 2026 Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, with four days of events that take place Wednesday, April 22, to Saturday, April 25, in the University Theatre, located in the Center For The Arts, 1709 Chapel Drive. Each day will include workshop presentations by professional jazz artists, performances by area high school jazz ensembles, and nightly featured concerts.

    Wed, 4/22/26

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  • 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].

    Wed, 4/22/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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