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Valpo
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roger Kneeland, a Vietnam War veteran, served after graduating from Air Force ROTC and flew the C7A aircraft in Vietnam — receiving local training for the challenging environment. He later built a long career in charter and corporate aviation for Inland Steel and NiSource, and he is now retired, volunteering and spending time with family, including a son in Valparaiso — honoring his service and community ties. NWI.LIFE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new sushi restaurant and five other outlets — Round the Clock, Honey Jam, Jimmy John's, Dunkin', and Tsunami Express — will soon open in our community to offer more dining choices. Business owners are finalizing plans with openings scheduled in the coming weeks. NWI Times
- ➤ Strack & Van Til is easing holiday cooking stress with its online meal ordering program that offers fully cooked Thanksgiving meals, deli sides, seafood options, and custom cakes for pick-up and delivery. Customers should order at least a week in advance — ensuring fresh, in-store preparation — to enjoy a stress-free holiday feast. Valpo Life
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Humane Indiana Wildlife will host its Annual Festival of Owls for kids aged 5—9 on November 15 at Porter County Expo Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet live owls, hear expert talks and shop at local vendor booths. PanoramaNOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several Northwest Indiana colleges and universities will help students apply for financial aid this Sunday—College Goal Sunday is set to provide guidance on completing the necessary forms and meeting deadlines. NWI Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Jeff Wallis at Vale Park Animal Hospital in Valparaiso provides veterinary care that balances expertise with warm, compassionate support for pets and their families. His approach—guided by lessons from his late son and years of training—is evident in routine visits and urgent cases while he also values teamwork and family time off duty. Valpo Life
- ➤ Franciscan Health will host three Mobile Markets on November 17 at 5454 Hohman Ave in Hammond, November 18 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, and November 20 at 301 W. Homer St in Michigan City to help families facing food insecurity prepare a full Thanksgiving meal. Families must show proof of Indiana residency to receive a frozen turkey and sides in order of arrival—volunteers will assist with drive-through lines. Valpo Life
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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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Healthy Family Day at Valparaiso YMCA
9 a.m. - noon — Valparaiso Family YMCA — Free entry — Explore resources and activities for a healthier family lifestyle.
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Wreath Making Class
12:00 PM — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Materials included — Create a festive wreath for the holiday season.
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Pink Friday Sales Event
9 AM – 7 PM — Hungry Hound Boutique & Grooming — Free entry — Discover amazing deals while supporting your local pet boutique this Pink Friday.
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Watercolor Painting Class
Afternoon — Sunset Hill Farm County Park — All supplies included — Unleash your creativity in a relaxing watercolor session amidst nature.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov 28 – Dec 21 — Chicago Street Theatre — Family-friendly show — Experience the heartwarming story of A Charlie Brown Christmas brought to life on stage.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
7-9 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience the whimsical journey through Willy Wonka's magical factory with Charlie Bucket and friends.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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