They say it is summer, but it’s been rather chilly and rainy for the better part of the last week. I’m usually one for mild weather—somewhere in between the 60 and 80 degree mark. I start looking out the window of the ValpoLife office,...
What Does a Late Night Host Do Between Shows?
We all know Jay Leno left the Tonight Show which is now being hosted by Conan O'Brien. Surprisingly, NBC was not yet done with the comedian and talk show host. In a move unprecedented from the evening talk shows, NBC has decided to move him to...
Three Travel Tips from Porter
As seen in the Spring Issue of Stay Healthy Magazine Going on vacation? If you're planning a long vacation, take a summary of your medical history and medication with you. In case of an emergency, you may need copies for the health care providers...
Memorial Opera House Wins Awards
The Memorial Opera House has been voted "Best Performing Arts Center" in Northwest Indiana by the readers of NWI Business Quarterly and "Cultural Attraction of the Year" by the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission.The...
Floral Design Class in Valparaiso
The Purdue North Central Office of Continuing Education is offering a non-credit floral design course which will focus on fundamentals of wedding floral arrangements. Participants will learn that making arrangements for this special occasion is fun,...
Lakeshore PTV DTV Soft-Shutdown Test May 21
Lakeshore Public Television will participate in a DTV soft-shutdown test scheduled for May 21. The test will allow the television station to test the public's readiness for the transition to digital transmission. To help viewers prepare for the...
BGHS to Host Spring Choir Concert
Boone Grove High School will be holding a choir concert on May 26, 2009. The concert will be located in the small gym beginning at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:45pm. The admission fee is reasonable charging only a dollar for students and two...
Theatre Classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Community Theater Guild (CTG) is committed to education. This summer the Chicago Street Theater is offering classes for both beginners and experienced artists. They are now taking registrations! Classes offered this summer feature: Improvisation...
Strongbow’s 69th Anniversary
Strongbow Inn Restaurant is truly a historic staple to the Valparaiso community. This May, 'Strongbow's' celebrates their 69th year in business with a 69 cent meal deal! The Strongbow Inn can be found on the North Side of Route 30 if you are...
Valpo Velvet’s Grand Opening
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream Shoppe's grand opening was last Thursday, so we headed down there to check it out. We had a great time, had some great food and met a lot of fantastic loyal Valpo Velvet customers. How great is it that we are able to have our...