Soulful guitar and folksy vocals radiated from the Porter Health Amphitheater in Central Park Plaza Wednesday evening for Switchback’s performance in the Valparaiso Events’ Summer Rhapsody Music series. Music lovers of all ages flooded the park to …
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Community leaders, business owners, and golf lovers filled Forest Park Golf Course Thursday morning for the Boys & Girls Club of Porter County’s 34th annual golf event. Children participating in Boys & Girls Club programs ferried golfers’ …
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Health professionals and members of the community gathered at Zao Island Thursday evening for the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition of Porter County’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. “Each year we like to say a special thank you to our …
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The Porter County Courthouse received a vibrant makeover Saturday morning at the Family & Youth Services Bureau’s second annual Chalk the Walk. Artists toting chalk, spray bottles, and paintbrushes flocked to the sidewalks around the courthouse. Over …
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The smell of roasting chicken wafted on the breeze while people danced, ate and chatted away Friday afternoon at Opportunity Enterprises’ first annual Summer Fest. The block party style celebration of summer included Nelson’s chicken available for …
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The sights and smells of summer filled downtown Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza on Tuesday for the opening of the Central Park Plaza Market. Children joyously ran through the public Splash Pad while their parents shopped for fresh produce, flowers, and …
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The delicious scent of a modern cornucopia of culinary delights wafted through the Porter County Expo Center Thursday evening for the 24th annual Taste of Valparaiso. Almost 40 restaurants, 100 Tri Kappa members, and more 1000 community members came together …
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Men and women in uniform put their busy schedules on hold this Wednesday to attend Porter Regional Hospital’s EMS Symposium – a day of educational presentations to help EMS responders tackle the clinical, legislative, and operational aspects of providing …
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Applause and congratulations filled the Valparaiso High School Auditorium Wednesday evening as the Class of 2014 and their parents celebrated the school’s Scholarship Awards Night. Seniors received scholarships from community and school organizations to …
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Picnics, kites, and even fairies filled Sunset Hill Park Saturday for Porter County Parks and Recreation’s annual Beginnings of Spring festival. Children took part in a scavenger hunt, flew kites, had their faces painted, bounced in an inflatable fun house …
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