What made 2021 so entertaining? It was theatre productions, annual festivals, community events, 5Ks, holiday celebrations, art shows, parades, and so much more. No matter the occasion, the Region knows how to keep the fun alive and bring people...
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Top 10 Life in the Spotlight articles on Valpo.Life in 2021
Teachers, neighbors, coworkers, family members, mentors, friends, coaches. Whoever the people in your life may be, they can always use a bit of encouragement and recognition for the difference they are making in others and in their community. We were...
MegaBeatles and Marrakesh Express bring fun, nostalgia to Memorial Opera House
On October 9, MegaBeatles will be returning to the Memorial Opera House in downtown Valparaiso for the seventh consecutive year to provide timeless entertainment to the Valpo community and beyond. The MegaBeatles group is formed from a...
Lake Area, Porter County United Ways merge to create United Way of Northwest Indiana
Lake Area United Way and United Way of Porter County are merging to better service the Northwest Indiana community. The two organizations began evaluating the benefits of a merger after Lake Area United Way CEO Lisa Daugherty announced she was...
Drs. Zoreen and Rafat Ansari Honored at Helping Hands Awards Dinner
On September 8, Center for Hospice Care held its 36th Helping Hands Awards Dinner. After a year of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, this awards dinner was two years in the making. “It was such a pleasure to see so many...
Hooked on Art Festival provides fun for the whole family
On September 18, Three20 Recovery will have its ninth annual Hooked on Art Festival in downtown Chesterton. The event, which runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., provides fun for the entire family while also raising awareness for a great cause. “Hooked on...
Methodist Hospitals celebrates loyal employees with a sweet surprise
Methodist Hospitals values its employees, which is easy to see through its employee engagement and recruitment initiatives. In a typical year, Methodist hosts an employee service awards banquet that recognizes its dedicated and loyal staff for...
A Valpo Life in the Spotlight: Megan Fleeger
Some spend their entire lives searching for a job that is fulfilling, luckily Joy Coordinator Megan Fleeger found purpose with Safeguard Joy. Originally from the Chicago area, Fleeger moved to Chesterton in 2006 before moving to Hebron in 2014...
A thank you to sponsors, volunteers and participants of Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso US 30 Cruise Night
Harley-Davidson of Valparaiso US 30 Cruise Night has provided fun for local families, bikers and car enthusiasts throughout the summer. However, this great event could not have been possible without the dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors and...
Goodwill hosts Veteran Stand Down to support local veterans
On Friday, August 20, Goodwill held a Veteran Stand Down in La Porte to bring together and assist local veterans. The concept of a Stand Down was created during wartime to allow active military members a chance to rest and get any help or care they...