Daily
Valpo
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Several new businesses are opening and changing in Northwest Indiana as Stan's Donuts opens its first Indiana store in Schererville on Sept. 6 at 6 a.m.—Olive Garden will start at the AmeriPlex in Portage, Church's Chicken reopens at 204 N. Calumet Ave. in Valparaiso, What's Shaken Cafe now serves in Schererville, Victory Nissan celebrates a new location in Chesterton, and South Shore Public Relations will soon have a Michigan City office. The Yoga Room in Crown Point has closed its doors and will run online only after Oct. 4. 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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~ Socrates
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