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Valpo
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Indiana Dunes Tourism has announced grants to help community projects draw more visitors—eligible organizations include for-profit, non-profit, and government groups in Porter County. NWI Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 15, Valparaiso High School students took the PSAT and later celebrated Halloween with a Trunk-or-Treat on October 27 and a costume contest on October 31 — the school will stage a secret fall play from November 21-23 with cast members bound by a secrecy contract. Valpo Life
- ➤ Voters renewed operating referendums for Lake Central School Corp. + Hanover Community School Corp. and Duneland School Corp. on Tuesday night, ensuring school operations continue in these Northwest Indiana districts. NWI Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Calumet Township will hold drive-thru food distributions at the Calumet Township Multipurpose Center—1900 W. 41st Avenue—on Thursday, November 6 and Thursday, November 20. Residents with a valid photo ID must register at 8:00 a.m. for distributions to begin at 9:00 a.m., and each household will receive one pre-packaged food item. Lakeshore Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NIPSCO urges customers to install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of their home this November — the utility stresses testing and replacing batteries since the odorless gas can be fatal in just five minutes. Z107.1
- ➤ Today, NIPSCO urged residents to install and test CO detectors during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month — this odorless gas from incomplete fuel burning can kill quickly, and regular inspections of fuel-burning systems help prevent poisoning. Valpo Life
- ➤ NIPSCO advised customers in November to install working carbon monoxide detectors on every floor and to check batteries regularly—since the silent gas can kill in five minutes at high levels. XROCK 103.9
- ➤ NIPSCO from Merrillville urges customers to check that every level of their home has a working carbon monoxide detector during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month—reminding them to test and replace batteries and know the signs of poisoning. Indiana 105
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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
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~ Thomas Jefferson
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