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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of birders are expected to attend the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival later this year in Northwest Indiana to spot a variety of songbirds. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ivy Tech Community College celebrated its Spring Commencement on May 8 with more than 1,000 students earning degrees & other honors, while campus leaders and keynote speaker Lisa Daugherty recognized the academic achievements and workforce readiness of the Class of 2026. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary Medical Center earned an A this spring from Leapfrog Group, which rates hospitals on over 30 safety measures. CEO Janice Ryba said the grade shows the team's commitment to quality care for the community. NWI.LIFE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Don Quijote Restaurant is hosting an elaborate Mother's Day Dinner on Sunday, May 10 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. where moms get half off (limit 2 moms per table). PanoramaNOW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Valpo Creates Camp at YMCA
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Free entry — Engage kids in creative arts with themed activities each Friday throughout June.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Art Theater — Reserved seating available — Experience the uproarious comedy of Jeff Dye, known for his sharp wit and outrageous performances.
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