Category Archives: Valparaiso

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Valparaiso Art Festival Returns 2022

     Hosted by Valparaiso Events and produced by Amdur Productions — a nationally acclaimed arts festival production company — the Valparaiso Art Festival will take place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. The festival will feature over 60 juried artists who specialize in various mediums, including photography, painting, pottery,…

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Acorn Concert Series Returns To Gabis Arboretum – Valparaiso

– Relax under the stars at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest this summer and enjoy a great concert lineup June 24, July 1, July 15, August 12, and September 16. The series includes nationally acclaimed tribute bands playing favorite hits by Elvis, The Beatles, and Cream as well as original music by a Chicago Blues…

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Folds of Honor Car Show – Memorial Weekend

 Its back and better then ever! 5th Annual Memorial Day Event featuring a JUDGE CAR SHOW, Raffles, Games and a CHANCE TO WIN A NEW 2022 FORD MUSTANG! Event will be held on Saturday, May 28th, from 11am – 3pm.  Located at the Old 3-D Parking Lot on Lincolnway North of Valparaiso University.  This is a…

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Farmers Markets Are NOW Open!

     One thing Northwest Indiana has plenty of is Farmers Markets. Over the years, these markets have changed from your old time venue to be more up-scale and popular activity for young and old.      Some have live music, Craft Beer, Arts and Crafts and even Antiques!  So support your local farmers, you’ll find all…

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Cheryl Bonin – More Than Just Your Average Real Estate Broker

by Becky Mateja Lombardini Cheryl grew up as a middle child of a large brood of children in Chesterton, Indiana.  She hardly spoke as a child, but her shyness has melted away as she handles one situation after another.  Many of them business, but also quite a few family ones too.  She has been a guardian for…

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Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet & Motorcycle Show

     Want to Sell your Car? Need to find Parts? Valpo Car Show, Swap Meet, & Motorcycle Show will take place this Sunday, May 22nd 2022 AND Sunday, August 28th, 2022 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00p.m. at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana. The show is open to all cars at 8:00 a.m. with…

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Pandemic Helped Local Valparaiso Self Storage Business

Need a place to store your belongings? Store your car, seasonal items, business supplies, hobby items, hobby vehicles, college items, free up room in your garage, then Valparaiso Self Storage is the place for you. The pandemic has made them full and taking names for their waiting list. Valparaiso Self Storage in Valparaiso Indiana units…

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Valparaiso Schools Referendum Is Not a Tax Decrease

Have you noticed these green signs all over Valpo asking you to Vote Yes and wondered why? It’s been eight years since the Valparaiso School Corporation passed a GENERAL FUND Referendum to increase the tax rate above the standard Indiana Property Tax Cap. Even though the school district could ask the State of Indiana For…

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Art Barn Announces Fundraiser on June 4th

     Art Barn School of Art announces “One To Grow On,” an evening to celebrate art and ensure late Founder Jan Sullivan’s legacy.      Art Barn School of Art is a non-profit organization providing quality art education classes for children, teens and adults of all abilities, as well as exhibitions and cultural programs.…

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Valparaiso Indiana City Hall Passes ARPA Monies Spending 7.65 Million Dollars

     The City of Valparaiso Released their decisions on where they are spending $7,653,012 of the Covid Relief Funds given to them from the Federal Government on Friday, March 25, 2022. This Resolution was voted on Monday, March 28th at 6pm and passed.      The City of Valparaiso plans to respond to the negative economic…

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