Good morning, Valparaiso.

Valpo Parks & Friends of Fishing will host a fishing event on June 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rogers-Lakewood Park Program Center where kids can join casting games and win prizes for longest catches at $5 per vehicle with loaner rods given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Centier Bank won the Indiana Bankers Association Commitment to Community Award for its work to improve local neighborhoods in Northern Indiana last year.

The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra announced the 2026 Hoosier Star Grand Finale Finalists who will sing with the LCSO as celebrity judges and the audience decide winners; Adult and Youth winners will receive $1,000 and $500 prizes while tickets are on sale.

Teacher Rachel Bontrager teaches first grade at Porter Lakes Elementary (using American Sign Language to help students communicate) and focuses on building self-motivation and lasting relationships by sharing lessons from her own journey in education.

Indiana University Northwest’s CURE is enrolling for free noncredit courses in business, finances, gardening, health, and technology for seniors and adults.

Sessions take place across the region in June and July (registration deadlines range from June 4 to July 21) while offering in-person and online learning options.

Amazon has received permits for its data center project to modify wetlands near Deep River and will offset the impact by purchasing credits through the IN SWMP.

The initiative supports state-required mitigation for the hyperscale facility's construction in Hobart.

Kevin Hineman is NorthShore Health Center’s first physician assistant who splits his work between the Hammond, Gary, and Portage locations, providing pediatric care and using his Spanish skills to help families and kids understand treatments+ build strong connections.

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.

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.

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.

Big Love: Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7-10 p.m. — Live at the Lakefront — General admission — Enjoy a night of classic Fleetwood Mac tunes by Big Love under the stars.

Father's Day Golf Tournament

6 AM - 1 PM — Forest Park Golf Course Welter Room — $25/team plus cart & green fees — Celebrate Father's Day with a fun 18-hole scramble for father/child duos.

K-POP Dance Camp

10 AM – 12 PM — Mirror Image Dance Academy of Valparaiso — RSVP required — Get ready to groove with K-POP dance lessons over three exciting days.

SAND + STEEL Art Fest 2026

7 p.m. - 4 p.m. — Ice Rink at Central Park Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant local art scene with a three-day festival showcasing creativity and talent.

Kyndred Live Vendor Market & Concert

1-6 p.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Free admission — Explore delightful local vendors before enjoying an evening concert.

Golden Hour Railway Garden

6-8 p.m. — Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest — $10 per carload — Experience locomotives and nature harmonizing as the golden hour paints the garden.

Valparaiso 4th of July Celebration

5 p.m. — Urschel Field — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.