Good morning, Valparaiso.

United Way Northwest Indiana and Goodwill of Michiana’s Nurse-Family Partnership were awarded a $50,000 grant to launch Health 2 Home in Porter County—this program will offer in-home nurse visits, screenings and support to help at-risk families improve maternal and child health.

A police officer who found marijuana near a parked car on Saturday entered a residence on McCord Road and arrested a woman aged 52 for neglect and a man aged 20 for possession after finding unsanitary conditions with two neglected dogs—conditions marked by piles of trash and waste.

GreatNews.Life founder Chris Mahlmann and executive director Jenny Craig-Brown will mark the new school year by discussing summer events and trends from Reddit — setting a positive tone for upcoming classes.

Kinder lernen Deutsch is a program for children in grades 2-4 taught at the Kade-Duesenberg German House and Cultural Center on the Valparaiso University campus.

Classes meet Tuesday afternoons from 4-5 p.m. starting September 23 and run until February — the full program costs $75 and welcomes both new and experienced learners.

Practice Manager Dana Gibson has led Associated Pediatricians for 21 years—guiding staff and organizing community events that support children’s health with tough business decisions.

She also runs a small farm with goats, chickens, ducks, and bunnies—blending work with the challenges of country life.

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.

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.

Bonfire: Tribute to AC/DC

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $25-$50 — Get ready to rock with BONFIRE, the Midwest’s premier AC/DC tribute band delivering an electrifying show.