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Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Ivy Tech Community College’s foundation raises over $2.7 million each fiscal year to fund scholarships, cybersecurity equipment, and other program needs at the Lake County and Valparaiso campuses — executive director Cindy J. Hall builds donor partnerships and the foundation started a new fundraising goal on July 1.  Valpo Life

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A photographer from Dyer has spent nearly six decades capturing changes in the Indiana Dunes and along Lake Michigan—his work shows shifts in vegetation, erosion, and sand movement from Indiana to Michigan. Rich Ackerman began in 1967, and he will host a book signing at Miles Books in downtown Highland on July 26.  NWI Times

EVENTS

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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.

    Fri, 7/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/21/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/22/25

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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.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • Daisy Adventurer Day Camp

    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Camp Butternut Springs | Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana — Registration required — Dive into nature and craft activities with new friends at this fun-filled junior camp.

    Mon, 7/28/25

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  • Valpo Corn Roast Festival

    5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Ticket required — Enjoy endless locally-grown corn while supporting community charities with live music and food trucks.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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