Good morning, Valparaiso.

Alpen Haus & The Golf Lodge held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug.

4 to thank community members after its July grand opening. The new venue offers authentic German drinks, cuisine, and simulated games for downtown locals.

The Valparaiso Police Department hosted National Night Out at Central Park Plaza on Tuesday, Aug.

4, marking its 22nd year with community events, K-9 demonstrations, and a drone demo (it was free for all attendees).

Valparaiso native Todd Young is serving as president of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 6103 since May 2023 and he was elected in 2024 to serve through May 2027; he began his career in 1995 and, as a Marine Corps veteran, manages union operations and leads efforts that benefit union members.

Seedlings Theatre Company partners with Improductions to bring an interactive improv take on The Princess Bride to The Hub NWI in Hebron — the show runs on Friday, Aug.

14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2:30 p.m.

The 4th Street 10-Minute Play Festival runs Aug.

21-30 at 4th Street Theater in Chesterton — offering quick plays. Other shows in NW Indiana include teen, 55+ and musical productions at local venues, giving the community many options this August.

Workers in northwest Indiana earn more than state averages while growth in the Calumet Region slows, according to recent data.

14-year-old Ryan Allred composed original music that the eighth grade band performed at Thomas Jefferson Middle School on May 20; he now plans to build his music career at Valparaiso High School + explore local opportunities.

Purdue Northwest opened applications for the 2026-27 Leadership Northwest Indiana program on its Hammond campus, where participants will attend eight monthly in-person sessions from September to April—joining a leadership program that offers research-based training and networking.

Yesterday, Franciscan Health gave 57 local nonprofits $357,000 to improve community health programs in the region.

The program lets these organizations work with health officials to target chronic disease management and mental wellness (key areas for ongoing support).

UChicago Medicine completed its first health needs assessment in Northwest Indiana and found cancer and heart disease to be the leading causes of death.

The study will guide its service expansion in the Calumet Region — a move to better address local health challenges.

Valpo women’s basketball announced its 2026-27 schedule with an exhibition at Judson on Oct.

26 and a home game against Wisconsin at the ARC on Dec. 10—its first Big Ten match in 12 years. Matchups include Detroit Mercy, Purdue Fort Wayne, Toledo and a Kids Day match on Nov. 10.

Valpo Kiwanis Corn Roast Festival

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