Good morning, Valparaiso.

Northwest Indiana Telephone Company’s Rensselaer team—made up of Jennifer Lindahl, Amanda Windle and team lead Paula Thompson—helps local customers get online, by phone and in person while guiding them to new services like fiber internet.

The team said they will add more staff soon to handle growing customer needs and maintain personal support in the area.

Valparaiso’s Sunset Hill County Park will host the Haunted Trails event on October 24th and 25th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.—tickets cost $10 per person with free admission for children under six—and visitors can enjoy a spooky hayride and refreshments at the popular fall attraction.

Everwise Credit Union offers youth debit cards, savings, and checking accounts to help kids learn money management and budgeting skills.

Area manager Carrie Upchurch says these products serve as training wheels — a safe way for young people to practice spending and saving while parents monitor activity.

At Bishop Noll Institute (BNI), students celebrated homecoming week starting on September 15 with events like Bikers versus Surfers, a 34-14 football win, and crowning Homecoming King and Queen.

They also held a senior service retreat and prepared for a school production of You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown while the girls volleyball team competed in Sectionals on October 16 (Edu).

Lake Superior Court Probate Commissioner Ben Ballou swore in four new volunteer advocates on Oct 15 to help seniors and incapacitated adults who need support—Blanca Aranda, Francine Gildon, Christopher Mignogna, and Lauree Pondinas.

The program partners Franciscan Health with Lake County Courts and requires training before volunteers serve as guardians.

Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center and the Cancer Center at Methodist Hospitals held a free women’s health screening event on October 11 that provided 25 pap smears and allowed participants to schedule same-day mammograms and receive cancer prevention information (funded by the Pink Ribbon Society).

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics is selling basketball ticket mini-packs for both the men’s and women’s teams this season at the Athletics-Recreation Center—options include multi-game packages, family packs, and digital tickets with upcoming single-game and parking selections available later.

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.

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.

Toastmasters, public speaking

Public speaking tips and enjoying stories at Valparaiso Library, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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.

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!

Healthy Family Day at Valparaiso YMCA

9 a.m. - noon — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Free entry — Explore resources and activities for a healthier family lifestyle.

Wreath Making Class

12:00 PM — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Materials included — Create a festive wreath for the holiday season.