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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Valparaiso. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Industries of Michiana is asking Valparaiso residents to donate winter clothes during the holiday season to help support neighbors in need and fund local programs. Donations are tax-deductible and help pay for job training, education and sustainability projects *every clothing item makes a difference*. Valpo Life
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Central High School hosted its final holiday concert on December 11 with seniors performing, and today art students show work at the Regional Student Showcase at Promise You Art House in Highland. Art teacher Sara Sjoquist launched a tree decoration fundraiser — funds will support a local after-school charity. NWI.LIFE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West Porter Fire District and Fire Force reached a $289K deal to save the ambulance service; the district will use funds that will not be replenished by next December — while Porter County Commissioners work on a long-term fix. NWI Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Dec. 10, The Courtyard at The Brooks held a grand opening for its sales and model office to showcase a new 55+ community in Vale Park. Attendees toured homes with features that require little upkeep, including a pool, outdoor trails, and pickleball courts. Valpo Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A 2025 sports roundup on Valpo.Life showed local athletic programs thriving. Wheeler High School named Rylee Kruck as athletic director and girls’ wrestling held its first IHSAA state finals at Corteva Coliseum, while VHS baseball celebrated its first state championship on June 25 — reflecting robust local sports success. Valpo Life
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Echoes of Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $40-$80 — Experience a magical evening of timeless holiday classics and dazzling visuals in a nostalgic setting.
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Polar Express Screening
6:30 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — $12 Adults, $8 Children — Delight in a festive evening with a screening of The Polar Express and special guest Santa Claus.
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14th Annual Chesterton Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Run
8-11 a.m. — Running Vines Winery — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive fun run benefiting local charity.
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NYE Wines & Wishes
5-11:59 p.m. — Trailyard by Shady Creek Winery — Reservations recommended — Savor a delicious 3-course Surf & Turf dinner special to celebrate the New Year.
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Veterans of Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Art Theater — $25 General Admission — Enjoy a night of laughter hosted by Alex Ortiz with featured performances from Zako Ryan, Kirk Mchenry, and Robert Day.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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