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Monday, May 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Major Steven Green, a Purdue alum with a 40-year service in both the Army and local JROTC programs, is enjoying retirement with his family today in Northwest Indiana after a lifetime of leadership and public service.  NWI.LIFE

EVENTS

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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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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

All progress depends on the unreasonable person.

~ George Bernard Shaw

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