Good morning, Valparaiso.

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has published the 2025-2026 South Shore Area Guide that lists places to visit and events in Northwest Indiana.

The first 50 people who get the guide at the Indiana Welcome Center at 7770 Corinne Drive in Hammond will receive a free swag bag and be entered to win a VIP package for the Gary Air Show on August 9-10—with overnight stays, VIP parking, food vouchers, air show t-shirts and local gifts.

Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso is hiring for positions across restaurants, production, events and sales.

The distillery—located at 258 S Campbell St—seeks team members who value quality craft and community and invites interested applicants to apply soon.

ArcelorMittal, BP Whiting Refinery, Cargill and NIPSCO won Owner Excellence in Leadership awards at the NWIBRT and CAF event held at Avalon Manor in Hobart earlier this month—over 600 construction professionals gathered to honor safety and project excellence in our region.

A developer from Overland Park plans to invest $2 billion in a new data center at the 800-acre Johnson Farm site in Union Township near Wheeler High School.

The project is expected to create 125 to 175 permanent jobs and generate $10 million a year in tax revenue, but local residents oppose its location due to concerns over industrial impact—officials will review rezoning and utility upgrades before construction can begin.

Lake County nonprofits could now apply for a grant as the Legacy Foundation launched its Lake County Resilience Grant on May 15 — the program will provide $600,000 over the next two years to cover up to 25 percent of documented losses with awards up to $40,000 per organization and aims to bolster training in financial planning and leadership to help sustain services amid reduced government funding.

Starting Monday, State Road 49 will have alternating lane closures between I-94 and U.S. 20 for bridge deck overlay and painting work over the Amtrak tracks, with the left northbound lane and shoulder closed until late May and work continuing through mid-October.

The ramp from eastbound I-80/94 to northbound Indianapolis Boulevard will close Monday night at 9:00 p.m. and reopen Tuesday at 5:00 a.m.—weather permitting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vacation Bible School

2-5 p.m. — Liberty Bible Church — Free — Explore the bigness of God through games, crafts, and lessons at this fun-filled week for kids.

Serenity-Lily of the Valley Painting Event

2-4 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — No cost mentioned — Unleash your creativity in a serene setting while enjoying wine and painting.

Open Mic Night

6-9 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — Free entry — Showcase your talents, from music to poetry, in a warm community atmosphere.

Experience a Day at Camp Butternut Springs

10 AM – 4 PM — Camp Butternut Springs — Lunch provided — Kickoff your summer with fun camp activities led by skilled staff.

Red Revolution - Taylor Swift Tribute

2-6 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — No Refunds — Spend the afternoon enjoying a tribute to pop's iconic female artist with live music and fun activities.