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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valpo Parks will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new ValPlayso PicklePlex — featuring six new pickleball courts — on Monday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at ValPlayso Park, 1400 E. Glendale Blvd; local food trucks will serve lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Valpo Life
- ➤ WVLP will host its annual fundraiser at Butterfield Pavilion on July 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where tickets cost $20 for adults and children 12 and under eat free with a paying adult; guests will enjoy an all-you-can-eat Mexican cuisine menu catered by El Cantarit0 (music entertainment will be announced later) to help keep the radio on the air. PanoramaNOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Everwise Credit Union earned Great Place To Work certification after a June survey showed nearly 70% of its employees said it was a great workplace—making it the only Indiana credit union with this honor. The credit union, with more than $5 billion in assets and 50 branches, serves local customers with a range of financial services. Valpo Life
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Valparaiso will host the Six Strings Music Fest on July 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will feature live music by Bonfire—an ACDC tribute band, Head Honchos, Don’t Tell Mama, Lunoir, Moraine and Six Strings Students along with food from Leroy's, Peddler's Pizza and Valpo Velvet, vendors and raffles. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ Tomorrow at Sunset Hill County Park, a three-day German-style Biergarten will offer Hofbräuhaus Bier from Munchen, US craft beer, cider, sausage, and pretzels — free admission and live music draw local families. The event begins at 3:00 p.m. on July 10 and will feature children’s activities, stein hoisting contests, and plenty of parking — hosted by BrewFest Partners. PanoramaNOW
- ➤ Calvary Church’s Lead Teaching Pastor Josh Reasoner, who grew up in Fort Wayne and earned a civil engineering degree from Purdue, joined Calvary in 2024 and has helped grow the church from about 600 to 2,000 members — a shift driven by renewed faith. He now serves on a shared leadership team teaching 32-36 weeks a year and balances ministry with family life — his three children are also focused on their studies. Valpo Life
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northwest Health — Starke has started a Transitional Care Program to help patients recover after a three-night hospital stay. The program offers a safe place with 24-hour care and rehabilitation services for patients who need extra help before going home. Valpo Life
- ➤ Northwest Health welcomed general surgeon Jeremy Luedtke back to Northwest Medical Group in Valparaiso—he returns with nearly 20 years of experience in advanced surgical techniques and is now accepting new patients at the Medical Plaza on 85 E. U.S. Highway 6. He previously practiced in La Porte and his return aims to enhance local surgical care. Valpo Life
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Shakespeare in the Park - Shakespeare in Love
8 p.m. — Northwest Health Amphitheater — $20 reserved seating — Celebrate the finale of Chicago Street Theatre's 70th season with a unique Shakespeare performance in Central Park.
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Estate Property Auction in Valparaiso
7-9 p.m. — 482 Grove Avenue — Online bidding open — Bid on a charming 1938 estate home in the heart of Valparaiso, perfect for investors or end-users.
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Ludacris Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — PIT $60.00 Standing Only — Get ready to Roll Out with Ludacris at the Porter County Fair.
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Valparaiso Wine Festival
5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — 21+ event — Enjoy an evening of wine tasting with over 100 varietals from 20+ vendors alongside live entertainment.
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Open House at 149 Westchester Lane
3-5 p.m. — 149 Westchester Lane — $559,900 — Explore a stunning 6-bedroom home with exceptional amenities in a desirable lake community.
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Zach Top Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience Zach Top's authentic country sound at this local favorite event.
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ASHLYN Concert at Porter County Fair
12:45-6:45 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Tickets available at the door — Enjoy an afternoon of live music from local vocalist Ashlyn amidst the fair festivities.
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ASHLYN at Porter County Fair
2-8 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Experience live music from vocalist Ashlyn, a rising talent from Northwest Indiana.
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July Bike Night
6-9 p.m. — Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso — Free event — Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with live music, food, drinks, and diverse motorcycles.
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Sandbergs Towing School Bus & Combine Derby
5-9 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling school bus and combine derbies in an exciting local event.
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