Good morning, Valparaiso.

Surf Internet reached 250,000 passed homes with fiber-optic service, boosting local connectivity across Indiana while adding 90 new employees this year.

The company built over 66,500 new passings through November and will exceed 75,000 by year-end, powered by community partnerships — a milestone marking record growth.

GreatNews.Life hosted a fireside chat on Christmas Eve, sharing local holiday traditions with Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown and Founder Chris Mahlmann at its West St studio.

The event showcased cherished memories that tie past Christmases to today's festivities.

Veronica Jalomo works to make sure children get healthy food by linking local farms with schools.

Her Foods for Schools program, which ran until summer, fed 144 schools and brought $1.4 million to regional growers while drawing on her early years as a migrant worker.

Lindsey Miller opened Hoosier Yoga Spot in August to offer affordable yoga classes in Valpo, hosting evening classes Monday to Thursday and Saturday mornings—she also donated Thanksgiving class proceeds to Project Neighbors to help local residents in need.

Local resident Leighanne Bolinger was diagnosed with stage-two invasive lobular carcinoma and underwent a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery thanks to early detection; now on medication for six years, she urges community members to get screenings and relies on her doctor *Dr. Braik* and solid local support.

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.

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.

Bad Momz of Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Memorial Opera House — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the amazing Bad Momz of Comedy as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show.

Vision Book Workshop

5:30 p.m. — Cooks Corners School — Free entry — Create a vision for your life through collaging images and affirmations.