Good morning, Valparaiso.

Families in Valparaiso can enjoy several local events planned for this weekend before kids head back to school (times and venues will vary).

Hilltop Neighborhood House received a $10,000 grant to help deliver food to families and seniors in Valparaiso.

The video tribute on All About the Girls honored Marlene Nosbusch’s memorable bingo that celebrated her late mother and encouraged viewers to choose happiness and share love.

It was released on July 29.

Purdue University Northwest is hosting free Roaring Back to School supply giveaways for K-12 families.

The events will be held Aug. 6 in Hammond and Aug. 7 in Westville.

Purdue University Northwest will host free school-supply giveaways for families on Aug.

6 at its Hammond campus (4 to 6 p.m.) and Aug. 7 at its Westville campus (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.). Families with children in kindergarten through 12th grade can collect essential supplies, enjoy refreshments, and meet community organizations.

Lisa Marek, a senior investment executive who has served Northwest Indiana clients since 1989, earned Diamond Level recognition at Cetera Financial Group’s Circle of Excellence awards at an annual conference — a testament to her 37 years in the financial services industry.

Powers Health hospitals recently earned American Heart Association awards (Get With the Guidelines) for using research-based heart care treatments.

The recognition shows how care teams in our community work to improve patient outcomes.

NorthShore Health Centers was named an Advocacy Center for Excellence this spring when its team met key advocacy tasks for affordable care.

Director Denise Carpenter said the center will work toward gold status (the highest level) to boost its patient services.

Viking Medical Center sold a 43,500 sqft Class A medical office building after eight years of planning and construction.

The asset near ValPlayso Park + PicklePlex was completed to offer much-needed healthcare services and boost local medical investment.

On Tuesday, July 28, South Shore Homes and the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce celebrated the groundbreaking of The Courtyard at the Brooks at 2800 Trailway Lane (this adult community for residents 55 and older) with ice cream from Valpo Velvet, marking the start of a multi-year development project.

Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Festival

All day event — Central Park Plaza — Entry details not provided — Celebrate local agriculture with delicious corn and community spirit.