Another year has passed and it has been a busy one for ValpoLife. As we looked back on this momentous first year, we revisited some of the top articles in each section. Here are some of the most viewed articles in Community:
Full City of Valparaiso Fourth of July Coverage
While the City of Valparaiso's Fourth of July Blast event was postponed an extra day, there was still a great turnout on Sunday night. ValpoLife.com was there chronicling the event.
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Check out VHS Grad Photos and Video
Graduation night was a special night for many families in the Valparaiso area, as many of Valparaiso High School’s finest products have graduated from VHS. ValpoLife was there covering the event, and we have put together a great collection of images to remember the night by, and have just added another new video to the playlist highlighting two more of the speakers. Please pass the word along to other students and parents about all the great stuff online for them to see. I know many of you are still hosting your graduation parties this weekend, so hopefully you get a chance to enjoy these photos and videos.
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Happy Mothers Day Mom!
This week's winners were drawn from last week's Mother's Day Contribution Contest! We had some great Valpo kids young and old that have shared with all of us how great their mom is, and how blessed they are to have them in their life. Contest winners will be awarded prizes from several local businesses!
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Send Us Your Thanksgiving Messages!
Happy Thanksgiving Valparaiso! This is the time of year to reflect on the blessings in your life. Often times we get caught up in the holiday shopping madness and forget to focus on being thankful for what life has given us. So what are you thankful for Valparaiso? We’d love to hear it! Send us your thanksgiving messages to contribute@valpolife.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , whether it be about family, friends, or a good meal! Feel free to include a picture as well and we will add it to this article!
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Trick or Treat Fun Nite
The 2009 Trick or Treat Fun Nite Presented by Valparaiso Community Festivals and Events is almost here! Downtown Trick or Treat Night is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2009 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Fall is the perfect time to spend time in downtown Valparaiso. Check out the “spooktacular” events planned for this special day!
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Princeton Review Recognizes Excellence in MBA Program
Valparaiso University’s College of Business Administration again has been named one of the nation’s outstanding graduate business schools in the new edition of the Princeton Review guidebook “Best 301 Business Schools”. Princeton Review cited Valpo’s College of Business Administration for offering a strong, values-centered education with small and dynamic classes focused on ethics and environmental stewardship. This is the sixth consecutive year Valpo's MBA program has been cited by Princeton Review for its academic quality.
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Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club 2009 Hot Air BalloonFest
The Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club will conduct our 19th annual Kiwanis Hot Air BalloonFest at the Porter County Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana this September 11th and 12th. Our 90 year old Kiwanis Club of 200 members has been using funds generated from the BalloonFest to support sponsored youth clubs (Key, Builders, K-kids, and AKtion) and other club projects that benefit the children of our community and of the world. We are anxiously looking forward to this year’s balloon launches during the evenings of September 11 and 12. In addition, a morning launch is scheduled for Saturday (Sept 12). Over 20 colorful, enormous hot air balloons are expected at this year’s event. Nothing is more beautiful than to see these multicolored balloons ascend into the sky at dusk or dawn.
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Hands Around the Square: Unity in Diversity Vigil (with photos)
The Hands Around the Square Unity in Diversity vigil was held last night, November 2nd. The focus was on citywide unity, promoting love and togetherness amongst a diverse city. The mission was to create a visible collaboration of people in Valparaiso who support unity in diversity, one that was a success as a large crowd turned out for the event, with enough people to loop around the courthouse while holding hands.
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Valpo Announces Upgrades to V-Line and ChicaGo Dash
The City of Valparaiso has announced several upgrades to its transit services, enhancing the service for riders. “We’re talking to our riders and responding to their requests for added times and conveniences,” said Tyler Kent, Valparaiso’s Transit Director. “Our ridership continues to grow and we’re committed to providing cost-effective and convenient transportation for our residents, commuters, and visitors,” he said.
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Subdivision Highlight: Shorewood Forest
Shorewood Forest Subdivision is located on the western part of Valparaiso just south of US Rt. 30 and just east of county road 500 West. The Shorewood Forest neighborhood is recognized as the premiere Lake Community in Northwest Indiana, boasts many lovely amenities and is a family friendly community. The subdivision features a 240 acre lake with nine miles of shoreline, clubhouse, tennis courts, playground, three boat mooring facilities, central water system, sanitary sewers, paved roads with curbs and gutters (deeded to the county), nature preserves, walking trails, a recreational field, and organized owner activities and committees.
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