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Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 116th Cobe Cup cruise will roll through South Lake County today to honor the historic road race precursor that led to the Indianapolis 500. NWI Times
- ➤ Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy Number 4014 will stop in Argos at 2:15 p.m. on June 5 for a 30-minute display (a whistle stop) as part of its coast-to-coast tour for America's 250th anniversary; the historic locomotive will also stop in Knox on July 16. XROCK 103.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Urban League of Northwest Indiana held its annual Leadership Symposium on Tuesday, May 19 at Purdue University Northwest for over 300 high school students and community leaders who took part in interactive workshops on leadership and mentorship. NWI.LIFE
- ➤ Governor Mike Braun visited Ivy Tech on Wednesday, May 20 to tour career training labs featuring programs in Nursing, HVAC, and Welding and Energy Technology, emphasizing improvements that support workforce needs in the Valparaiso area. Indiana 105
- ➤ On May 21, ACC hosted its annual bring your kid to work day — kids experienced class activities — and held a May 13 award ceremony honoring student achievements. End-of-year events continue as classes hold celebrations while seniors prepare for a Skills USA competition from June 1–5 in Atlanta. NWI.LIFE
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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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~ Unknown
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