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Valpo
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chesterton-based Urschel Laboratories donated $1 million to the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus, which will boost local health and fitness programs. NWI Times
- ➤ Save the Dunes is bringing back its Dunes Dash 5K race at Indiana Dunes National Park this month, inviting residents to join a local outdoor run. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 49er Drive-In Theatre in Valparaiso kicks off its 70th season and continues a 70-year tradition for local families. Enjoy classic drive-in fun as it welcomes moviegoers this season. NWI Times
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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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