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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell has opened its Tulip Tyme Festival, featuring over 300,000 tulips arranged in a hummingbird shape plus rides, a petting zoo, tricycle rides, and goat feeding for families. Tickets cost $14.95 on weekdays and $16.95 on weekends with children aged 2 and under admitted free, and the festival runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Mother’s Day weekend. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Fresh Start Enterprises debuted on April 26 as a food truck offering job training and employment for individuals reentering society led by Sam Burgett and the Community Change Center. The truck received funding from Porter County opioid settlement dollars and a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority— and it operates near law enforcement agencies and courthouses to rebuild community trust. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Harvest Tyme Family Farm in Lowell has launched its Tulip Tyme Festival — featuring over 300,000 tulips and family-friendly attractions such as rides, a petting zoo and games. The festival runs daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Mother's Day weekend — with tickets costing $14.95 on weekdays and $16.95 on weekends and free entry for children 2 and under. Valpo Life
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters advised residents to monitor outdoor fires after an unattended burn pile sparked a brush fire that burned 23 acres near West 875 North—fire departments from South Haven, Chesterton, Porter, and Burns Harbor helped control the blaze and urged everyone to fully extinguish fires before leaving. Lakeshore Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Indiana high schools have advanced robotics programs that gave students a chance to win awards and learn teamwork. Teams from Valparaiso, Crown Point, La Porte, Portage, John Adams and Penn competed in state and national events and earned recognition for their skills — a boost for the region’s future in innovation. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Clerk Wendy Piunti explained that the Porter County Clerk’s Office organizes court records, marriage licenses and historical archives—making documents easy to access online and by mail for local and out-of-state residents. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
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Tri Kappa Iota Bingo Night Fundraiser
10:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. — 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, IN — Ticket required — Enjoy Bingo games with cash prizes and support local charity while indulging in a variety of appetizers.
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VNA Stroll for Hospice
12-4 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a family-friendly stroll to support hospice care with food, music, and activities.
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Forever Plaid Musical
8 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic musical filled with classic barbershop harmonies and delightful 1950s pop hits.
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Mother's Day Brunch
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Journeyman at American Factory — Cost varies — Indulge in a delightful brunch buffet featuring sweet and savory dishes along with craft cocktails.
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Mayor's Youth Council Color Fun Run
6-8 p.m. — Rogers Lakewood Park — Registration required — Enjoy a colorful 1.5-mile run with family-friendly activities and obstacles.
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Arbor Lake Estates Neighborhood Garage Sale
1-7 p.m. — ValPLAYso — Free entry — Explore treasures in a family-friendly neighborhood garage sale with local charm.
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The Early Summer Car, Truck & Bike Show
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — $5 admission, $20 swap meet space — Experience an exciting day filled with vehicles, vendors, and a beer garden before Memorial Day.
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Suicide Prevention 5K Walk/Run
— 8 a.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused 5K to support suicide prevention efforts.
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Beach Clean Up at Indiana Dunes State Park
Event Time — Indiana Dunes State Park — Free entry — Help keep our beautiful beaches clean while enjoying the summer sun.
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Hometown Jams: Ian Munsick
5-6:30 p.m. — Northwest Health Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of live music with Ian Munsick hosted by Hometown Jams.
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