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Valpo
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Kankakee Valley REMC Junior Board invites community members to a Day of Community Giving on Saturday, May 30 at Porter County Fairgrounds. The free event features a car show (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and a cornhole tournament (11 a.m.) to support the Play for Jake Foundation. Valpo Life
- ➤ Holly Wells has built a creative life by serving patients at Valparaiso Family Dentistry and writing books (she published All My Exes) that share her journey. She is working on a new psychological thriller and planning her wedding in June while enjoying camping, fishing, and hiking trips. Valpo Life
- ➤ The Regional Streeters Car Club will host the annual Cobe Cup Car Cruise on Saturday, May 23. Registration runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point and the car cruise begins at noon along a route through Crown Point, Lowell and Cedar Lake that echoes the historic 1909 race. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ The Combat #1 Flying Contest & RC Airplane Swap Meet occurs Memorial Weekend at Rainford Field (south of Highway 130 in Wheeler) with RC combat competitions, a swap meet for planes and parts, trainer flights at 11:30 AM, and onsite food; pilots pay $15 while spectators enjoy free admission. PanoramaNOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will host free concerts in six communities starting in July, including a show in Valparaiso on Wed, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Porter Health Amphitheater in Central Park Plaza (rain location: Valparaiso High School). PanoramaNOW
- ➤ The Porter County Museum now displays an exhibit highlighting the history of the Porter County Fair. The exhibit is open today for visitors to explore local heritage and fair traditions. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids College, a free summer program for eligible middle grade students, runs June 8-12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at IU Northwest. Students choose from workshops in medicine, social media, performing arts & law, with limited spots and registration closing May 25. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Lake Central students picked up their colorful 300-page yearbooks on May 14 in the Mainstreet hallway + seniors will celebrate graduation on June 3 with planned activities including breakfast, class photos and ceremony practice. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Purdue University Northwest awarded seed funding at its annual Big Sell held at the CMEC today. Winners GlucoCare, Low Angle, and The ANT Tool earned $10,000, $3,000, and $1,000 respectively, showcasing community entrepreneurs & connecting student teams with local startup support. NWI.LIFE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tri-Township School Corporation has named Chris Conrad as the new head coach for its boys varsity basketball program. Conrad, who spent seven years at La Lumiere School (he also coached at Benet Academy), will focus on player development and team growth for upcoming seasons. Valpo Life
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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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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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Freaky Friday Musical
Various times — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices apply — Experience the magic of body-swapping between a mother and daughter in this delightful musical adaptation.
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