Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Logan’s Love will host its third annual autism walk on Aug. 24 to raise awareness and funds for autism in Northwest Indiana — organizers expect it to be the largest event yet. NWI Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Dunes State Park marks its 100th anniversary today—once it charged only 10 cents for entry—showing a long history of welcoming visitors. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LaPorte County has submitted a proposed order asking state regulators to reject NIPSCO’s plan to spin off its GenCo data center — a move described as the first of its kind, intended to maintain regulatory oversight on behalf of local stakeholders. NWI Times
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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.
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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.
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Brewski Fest 2025
5-10 p.m. — Central Park Plaza — Join in for a day filled with great beer, good music, and awesome vibes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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South Shore Roller Derby
5 p.m. — William E Urschel Pavilion — Exciting roller derby action — Experience the thrilling season opener of Northwest Indiana's premier roller derby league.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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