Good morning, Valparaiso.

Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet & Motorcycle Show will be held Sunday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Porter County Fairgrounds on Division Rd. in Valparaiso—registration for cars starts at 8:00 a.m. for $5 while spectators pay $5 and swap spaces cost $20; the event will also offer food, door prizes and over 50 awards including Best Paint, Best Engine and Best in Show.

The Lakes of Valparaiso held its annual Resident BBQ Pool Bash on August 2, where residents and their families enjoyed competitive games and raffles that celebrated the end of summer — the event was supported by donations from local businesses.

The South Shore Line hit nearly 90% on-time runs after a $1.6 billion upgrade that added 14 weekday trains and new weekend service.

Officials said the double track and fresh schedule—built to cut delays—help local riders get to work and events on time.

Lori K Bath opened her new corporate headquarters and showroom in Valparaiso, offering a modern space for customers to view products and learn about future initiatives — the facility is now open to serve the community.

Fourth Street Theater in Chesterton selected eight 10-Minute Plays from over 300 entries for its upcoming festival.

The plays will be performed August 22—24 and August 28—31 at 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Hundreds of students lined up on Thursday at Purdue University Northwest to pick up backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year—this free giveaway helped families get ready for classes.

Congressman Mrvan sent a letter asking the USPS why it chose to close the Winfield CPU and whether it gathered local stakeholder input (raising concerns about the impact on wait times at Leroy and Boone Grove postal facilities).

The City of Valparaiso has begun a sewer and stormwater project — supported by a $960,000 EPA grant and Congressman Frank Mrvan — that will lower downtown flooding and improve stormwater flow along Weston Street.

Engineering Director Max Rehlander leads planning as the design is set to finish by the end of 2025 and construction will start in March 2026.

Paint Your Pet

6-8 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — No experience necessary — Create a unique masterpiece featuring your beloved pet while enjoying delicious wine.

Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics - District 1

6-10 p.m. & 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — MAAC Foundation - First Responder Training Campus — Course fee applies — Enhance your fire officer skills with strategic and tactical training sessions over several weeks.

Brewski Fest 2025

5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Join in for a day filled with great beer, good music, and awesome vibes.

Marrakesh Express - a CSNY Experience

8:00 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience soaring harmonies and timeless classics in a tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Late Summer Car, Truck, & Bike Show and Swap Meet

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Expo Center — $5 entry — Enjoy a lively car and motorcycle show along with a vibrant swap meet the weekend before Labor Day.

Hayden Coffman Concert

5-11 p.m. — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — Entry Details Unavailable — Experience a night of fantastic music in the new amphitheater.

Valparaiso Popcorn Festival (46th Annual)

2-8 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate 46 years of popcorn fun with a parade, vendors, music, and family-friendly activities.