Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of June.
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🏘️ Community
Crossroads Chamber received the Innovation and Excellence Award from the Indiana Chamber Executives Association for its workforce program Your Future, Your Choice held at Great Lakes Sports Hub.
Launched in 2025, the initiative provided direct experience with career opportunities to nearly 600 middle schoolers.
🎭 Culture
All About the Girls celebrated women’s empowerment in Valparaiso on Thursday, June 25 at Urschel Pavilion.
Hosted by GreatNews.Life (the organizer), hundreds of attendees enjoyed dance performances and guest speakers sharing personal stories.
🎉 Valparaiso Events
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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.
Finding Nemo JR
Fri-Sun, Jul 10-12 — Memorial Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful underwater adventure performed by talented young artists.
Valpo Food Truck Fest & Car Show
11 a.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of food trucks and admire classic cars at this family-friendly fest.
Group Bike Ride: Red, White, & Blue
Starts at 9 a.m. — Foundation Meadows Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community bike ride through Valparaiso's scenic pathways.
Valpo Esports Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Harre Union — Limited spots available — Dive into competitive esports and enhance your gaming skills with expert guidance.
Valparaiso Wine Festival
Summer evening — Central Park Plaza — Ticketed event — Wine flies when you’re having fun at the Valparaiso Wine Festival with live entertainment and food.
Max McNown Concert
7-10 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt melodies from singer/songwriter Max McNown.
Footloose Musical
7 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $35 Loge, $20 Adults, $18 Seniors/Students/Military — A high-energy celebration of freedom and youth featuring iconic 80s hits.
CAIN Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Ticket info available — Experience a vibrant concert featuring CAIN in Valparaiso.
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