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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A new restaurant & store have opened at Southlake Mall, Indiana's second-largest enclosed shopping mall. The venue now offers more dining and retail choices for shoppers.  NWI Times
  • The Bob Evans restaurant (a local favorite) in NW Indiana closed its doors after over 40 years in business, ending a long-standing dining tradition in the area.  NWI Times

CULTURE NEWS

  • Michael, a film about a local musician, shattered Hollywood box office records this past weekend as audiences filled AMC Schererville 12 and 16 — a proud nod to the region's talent and a new milestone for biopics.  NWI Times

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Wheeler High School hosted the Academic Super Bowl (April 21) where Math, English, and Science teams earned first place. Prom week starts soon with spirit days and prom royalty nominees, with winners announced in the WHS Auditorium (5 p.m. May 1).  Valpo Life

FINANCE NEWS

  • Purdue Federal Credit Union is spotlighting VP duo Karin DeVries and Kathy Ireland as they expand commercial banking in Northwest Indiana, offering flexible loans and local decision-making to support entrepreneurs and nonprofits with decades of expertise—helping the region grow.  NWI.LIFE

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Harlem Wizards Game

    Evening — Valparaiso High School — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a night filled with tricks and hoops from the World-Famous Harlem Wizards.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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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'.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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  • A Little Night Music

    8-11 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 • Loge, $30 • Adults, $27 • Senior/Student/Military — Experience a romantic musical journey through love, longing, and regret with Sondheim's enchanting score.

    Fri, 5/15/26

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  • Early Summer Car, Truck & Bike Show

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $5 vehicle registration, $5 general admission — Celebrate local automotive culture with displays and swap meet opportunities.

    Sun, 5/17/26

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  • Sewing Class: Make a Tote Bag

    5-7 p.m. — Valpo Creates Center — $40 — Create a spacious tote bag while learning the basics of sewing and quilting.

    Thu, 5/21/26

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  • A Little Night Music

    8-11 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Seniors/Students/Military — Experience the enchanting musical journey of love and regret with Sondheim's iconic score.

    Fri, 5/22/26

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  • A Little Night Music

    2-5 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $60 Loge, $30 Adults, $27 Senior/Student/Military — Experience a moonlit journey through love and longing with Sondheim's enchanting musical masterpiece.

    Sun, 5/24/26

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  • Annual Memorial Day Service May 25 at 11 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery

    Graceland Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Valor Hill, honoring all who have served with a special tribute to veterans laid to rest at Graceland over the past year. Conducted by American Legion Post 94, the free public ceremony will include the reading of each veteran’s name and will move indoors to the mausoleum in the event of rain.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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