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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Throughout September, 537 NIPSCO and NiSource employees volunteered nearly 1,850 hours in 43 Charity of Choice events to help 37 local nonprofits across northern Indiana — part of the company’s 15th annual volunteer drive. The events included outdoor clean-ups, facility refreshes, and food packing aimed at supporting neighborhood organizations. NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Every Daze Saturday opened its craft hemp boutique in Valpo—bringing new hemp-based craft items to local customers. The store will host regular events to showcase its products and support local artisans. NWI Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PanoramaNOW is marking its 40th anniversary with an exhibit of past concerts at Chamber Network Night on Thursday, October 16th. The booth at Chamber Network Night, located at Booth #27 in the Middle Section, will display posters and photos — a look into our town's music history — for visitors to enjoy. PanoramaNOW
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Writing in the Woods Poetry Workshop
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Meadowbrook Nature Preserve — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a creative poetry workshop led by local experts.
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The Oogie Boogie Man Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Four Corners Winery — Tickets required — Unleash your creativity with a glow-in-the-dark Halloween painting experience.
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The Haunted Pub Crawl of Valparaiso
7:30-10 p.m. — Franklin House — $27 — Embark on a spooky walking tour exploring Valparaiso's haunted history and ghostly establishments.
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The Boo Pumpkin Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Smoketown Blues — Ticketed — Experience a spooktacular painting session with friends or solo while enjoying delicious food.
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The Haunted Pub Crawl of Valparaiso
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Franklin House — $27 — Explore Valparaiso's haunted history with a spirited walking tour featuring chilling tales and eerie establishments.
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Toastmasters, public speaking
Public speaking tips and enjoying stories at Valparaiso Library, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Open Meeting
12-8 p.m. — Fraternal Order of Eagles — Free entry — Monthly gathering for Chapter 102 with sign-in and meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
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Porter County Sports & Trading Card Show
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Porter County Fairgrounds — Tables available — Browse 100 tables of sports cards, trading cards, collectibles, and memorabilia!
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