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Valpo
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Board & Brush partnered with El Salto and Valpo Pop Warner on Thursday, April 2 to host the Hoops, Crafts, and Community fundraiser in Valparaiso, supporting the Pop Warner Scholarship for local kids with basketball-inspired DIY projects, a taco bar + drink package. NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Polish Eats opens in Valparaiso offering old-world imported Eastern European cuisine. The restaurant invites locals to sample its authentic menu + traditional flavors. NWI Times
- ➤ NIPSCO locked out 1,600 union members after contract talks failed to yield a new deal by the extended deadline— the company had offered raises and a bonus while the union raised concerns over increased contractor use and mandatory overtime. Lakeshore Public Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NIPSCO announced an extension for disconnections until May 15, giving customers extra time to set up payment plans or apply for assistance programs. Customers should contact NIPSCO promptly to arrange payments before the new deadline takes effect. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College Valparaiso Campus added more than $84.8 million in income to the local area through its students, alumni & operations in the 2024-2025 school year, a Lightcast report said. The statewide impact reached over $4.8 billion and supported about 63,000 jobs. XROCK 103.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Township High School hosts a busy spring season with prom at Duneland Falls on April 18 (Grand March at 4:30 p.m.), an Academic Super Bowl meet at Wheeler on April 21, and a Drama Club red carpet ceremony in the cafeteria on April 24. Valpo Life
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said 10 new miles of the Marquette Greenway will be built this year, adding to a planned 40 or more miles of completed trail by year's end. The project, largely complete from New Buffalo to Michiana Shores, will eventually link local open spaces (with further extensions toward South Haven underway). Lakeshore Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Celina Weatherwax was named Executive Director of the Methodist Hospitals Foundation and will lead efforts to boost fundraising and community health. She is preparing for the annual Fundraising Gala (June 13) and Golf Outing (Sept. 28) to support hospital programs in the region. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Franciscan Health will present the next Fan Out Diabetes workshops — free two-day programs that provide diabetes education and screenings — at Michigan City's Salvation Army venue; the sessions will occur at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 and Sunday, May 31 and participants need not be congregation members. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valpo Athletics announced a matching gift challenge for the Women’s Basketball Excellence Fund on Valpo Day, Wednesday, April 8 — all gifts made will be matched up to $20,000 to support recruiting and program needs. Valpo Life
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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].
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Valparaiso Community Conference
10 AM – 3 PM — Harre Union — Free entry — Enhance local knowledge and explore opportunities to engage with the Valparaiso community.
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Divine Vines Comedy Night
7-9 p.m. — Anderson's Winery and Vineyard — $10 Presale, $15 Day of Show — Enjoy a night of laughter with top-tier comedy in a scenic winery setting.
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Harlem Wizards Game
Evening — Valparaiso High School — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a night filled with tricks and hoops from the World-Famous Harlem Wizards.
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Glass Flower Cocktails & Canvas
12-2 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — Priced per participant — Unleash your creativity while sipping cocktails and painting a vibrant 'Glass Flower'.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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