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VALPARAISO COMMUNITY PROFILE
Valparaiso Health Center<br />
of St. Mary Medical Center<br />
Offering a complete spectrum of quality<br />
healthcare services close to home:<br />
• Cardiology<br />
• CT/MRI/X-ray<br />
• Endocrinology<br />
• Family Medicine<br />
• Gastroenterology<br />
• General Surgery<br />
• Immediate Care<br />
• Internal Medicine<br />
• Laboratory<br />
• Mammography<br />
• Neurology<br />
• Nuclear Medicine<br />
• Obstetrics/Gynecology<br />
• Oncology<br />
• Orthopedics and Spine<br />
• Outpatient Surgery<br />
• Pain Management<br />
• Physical Therapy<br />
• Podiatry<br />
• Pulmonary Medicine<br />
• Rheumatology<br />
• Ultrasound<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ®<br />
St. Mary Medical Center<br />
Valparaiso Health Center<br />
3800 St. Mary Drive | Valparaiso, IN<br />
Community Healthcare System ® | 219-286-3700 | COMHS.org
Imagine yourself living<br />
your expectations in a vibrant community where<br />
things are happening... A place that offers a<br />
spectacular blend of business and educational<br />
opportunities along with robust arts and culture<br />
and vast entertainment and recreational options.<br />
Experience all of this and more in Valparaiso<br />
where opportunities are endless, and life is good.<br />
From beautiful neighborhoods and sprawling parks to<br />
top-rated schools and a thriving economy, Valparaiso<br />
is an ideal place to live, play, learn and work.<br />
A PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER<br />
VALPARAISO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
162 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383<br />
219-462-1105<br />
info@valpochamber.org<br />
www.valpochamber.org<br />
CHAMBER STAFF<br />
Rex G. Richards, CCE, President<br />
Vanessa Lynch, Executive Vice President<br />
Stephanie Edwards, Vice President,<br />
Programs & Communications<br />
Brie Zacharias, Vice President, Sales & Marketing<br />
Christine Pazdur, Chief Financial Officer<br />
DESIGN & PRODUCTION<br />
Kre-Eight Design Marketing<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Cover & Aerials - Tyler Westman<br />
PRINTING<br />
Service Printers, Inc.<br />
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TELEVISION<br />
NITCO offers<br />
plans to suit<br />
private offices,<br />
restaurants,<br />
retail and more<br />
219-996-2981 ext. 4 | sales@nitco.com<br />
nitcobusiness.com<br />
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LOCATION & TRAVEL<br />
Valparaiso is an easy drive to many midwestern hubs<br />
of industry, business and culture.<br />
AIR<br />
Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ)<br />
219-462-6508<br />
• Runways: 2<br />
• East/West Runway 09/27 7000’ X 150’<br />
• North/South Runway 18/36 4000’ x 75’<br />
• Charter service available<br />
O’Hare International, Chicago (ORD) 75 miles<br />
Midway, Chicago (MDW) 50 miles<br />
Michiana Regional, South Bend (SBN) 50 miles<br />
Gary/Chicago Regional, Gary (GRY) 25 miles<br />
RAIL<br />
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation<br />
District (NICTD) operates the South Shore rail passenger<br />
train line between South Bend, Ind. and Chicago, Ill. The<br />
line is approximately 90 miles in length. NICTD serves<br />
the principal Indiana Communities of Hammond, East<br />
Chicago, Gary, Ogden Dunes/Portage, Chesterton,<br />
Michigan City and South Bend.<br />
For more information on South Shore Line Passenger<br />
service, go to mysouthshoreline.com.<br />
VALPARAISO PUBLIC TRANSIT<br />
The V-Line, ChicaGO Dash and the South Shore Connect<br />
Shuttle are public transportation services started by the<br />
City of Valparaiso.<br />
The ChicaGO Dash is an express commuter bus<br />
operating from Downtown Valparaiso to Downtown<br />
Chicago. Five (5) buses leave Valpo every weekday<br />
morning and return from Chicago in the evenings.<br />
The V-Line is a deviated fixed bus service for the citizens<br />
and visitors of Valparaiso. Many routes encompass the<br />
Valparaiso University campus and the others integrate<br />
with the NICTD service to get commuters to and from the<br />
South Shore station on time.<br />
The South Shore Connect has six (6) bus departures to<br />
Dune Park Train Station everyday.<br />
For more information on Valparaiso Transit, go to www.<br />
ci.valparaiso.in.us and click on transit.<br />
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INFORMATION<br />
Valparaiso, IN<br />
• Less than one hour<br />
to Chicago<br />
•<br />
• 4 hours to Detroit<br />
•<br />
2 hours to Indianapolis<br />
& Milwaukee<br />
5 hours to Cleveland<br />
& St. Louis<br />
Milwaukee<br />
100 miles<br />
50 miles<br />
Chicago<br />
Valparaiso, IN<br />
Indianapolis<br />
Detroit<br />
Cleveland<br />
HIGHWAYS<br />
Interstates<br />
• I-94 – 14 miles<br />
• I-80/90 – 12 miles<br />
• I-65 – 13 miles<br />
US<br />
(distance from Valparaiso)<br />
• US Hwy 30 – 0 miles<br />
• US Hwy 6 – 7 miles<br />
St. Louis<br />
150 miles<br />
200 miles<br />
250 miles<br />
State<br />
• IN 49 – 0 miles<br />
• IN 2 – 0 miles<br />
• IN 130 – 0 miles<br />
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IMPORTANT<br />
INFORMATION<br />
Information that will help you find what<br />
you need in and around the city<br />
AUTOMOBILE<br />
REGISTRATION/<br />
DRIVER’S LICENSE<br />
Indiana Bureau of<br />
Motor Vehicles<br />
1361 Morthland Dr.,<br />
Suites G & H<br />
219-462-4814<br />
www.in.gov/bmv/<br />
This office will also direct you<br />
to emission testing sites.<br />
CITY HALL<br />
166 W Lincolnway<br />
219-462-1161<br />
www.valpo.us<br />
VALPO CHAMBER<br />
162 W Lincolnway<br />
219-462-1105<br />
www.valpochamber.org<br />
PORTER COUNTY<br />
LIBRARY SYSTEM<br />
219-462-0524<br />
www.pcpls.org<br />
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE<br />
2700 Valparaiso Street<br />
460 W Lincolnway<br />
219-462-2189 for<br />
local assistance<br />
800-275-8777 for general<br />
postal information<br />
www.usps.com<br />
GAS/ELECTRIC<br />
SERVICES<br />
NIPSCO<br />
800-464-7726<br />
www.nipsco.com<br />
Some residents outside city<br />
limits receive service from:<br />
Kankakee Valley REMC<br />
800-552-2622<br />
www.kvremc.com<br />
INTERNET/TELEPHONE<br />
Comcast Xfinity<br />
800-934-6489<br />
www.xfinity.com<br />
Frontier<br />
Communications<br />
877-462-8188<br />
www.frontier.com<br />
Midwest Telecom<br />
of America<br />
219-650-5555<br />
www.pickmta.com<br />
NITCO<br />
219-996-2981<br />
www.nitco.com<br />
Surf Internet<br />
888-274-6381<br />
www.surfinternet.com<br />
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS<br />
Post-Tribune<br />
800-753-5533<br />
www.post-trib.com<br />
The Times<br />
219-462-5151<br />
www.nwitimes.com<br />
RADIO<br />
Adams Radio Group<br />
WLJE-FM<br />
Indiana 105.5FM<br />
www.indiana105.com<br />
WZVN-FM<br />
Z107.1<br />
www.z1071fm.com<br />
WXRD-FM<br />
XRock 103.9<br />
www.xrock1039.com<br />
Local News/Talk Radio<br />
WIMS-FM<br />
95.1FM/AM 1420/106.7FM<br />
www.wimsradio.com<br />
Valparaiso University<br />
WVUR-FM 95.1<br />
www.wvurthesource.com<br />
Neighborhood<br />
Broadcasting<br />
WVLP-FM 103.1<br />
www.wvlp.org<br />
TELEVISION/CABLE<br />
All national networks are<br />
available through Chicago<br />
affiliates.<br />
Comcast Xfinity<br />
800-934-6489<br />
www.xfinity.com<br />
Lakeshore Public<br />
Television (PBS)<br />
Channel 56<br />
800-694-5253<br />
www.lakeshoreptv.com<br />
NITCO<br />
219-996-2981<br />
www.nitco.com<br />
TRASH REMOVAL/<br />
RECYCLING<br />
Valparaiso Public Works<br />
Within City Limits<br />
219-462-4612<br />
www.ci.valparaiso.in.us<br />
VOTER REGISTRATION<br />
Porter County<br />
Government Center<br />
155 Indiana Ave.<br />
219-465-3484<br />
www.porterco.org<br />
WATER<br />
Valparaiso City Utilities<br />
205 Billings St.<br />
219- 462-6174<br />
www.valparaisoutilities.org<br />
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Asst. VP, Marketing Manager<br />
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HOME & REAL ESTA<br />
The housing demand<br />
in Valparaiso is<br />
BOOMING<br />
Connect with Your<br />
Valparaiso Experts<br />
Residential | Commercial<br />
219.462.2121<br />
LifestylesIndiana.com<br />
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Need help choosing the<br />
location of your next home?<br />
Call the Valpo Chamber<br />
for a printed map of the city to<br />
aid in your search, 219-462-1105.<br />
TE downtown<br />
Valparaiso is an exceptional place to live. Whether you are looking<br />
for an historic home, a newly constructed house, or a popular<br />
apartment, you will find a variety of options here.<br />
The current population in Valparaiso is 34,991. That’s an increase of nearly 3% since<br />
2020 making Valpo one of the most desired communities to live in NWI.<br />
UPCOMING DEVELOPMENTS:<br />
Neighborhoods:<br />
Dunewood Trails<br />
The Brooks at Vale Park<br />
Magnolia Meadows<br />
Iron Gate<br />
Senior Living<br />
Green Oaks of Valparaiso<br />
Median<br />
Rent<br />
$<br />
898<br />
Median<br />
Home Value<br />
$<br />
223,614<br />
Median<br />
Property Tax<br />
$<br />
800- $ 1,499<br />
Apartment Homes<br />
The Linc<br />
For a list of area realtors, visit our website www.valpochamber.org<br />
Search for Real Estate<br />
CHICAGO TITLE<br />
NATIONWIDE COMPANY<br />
WITH HOMETOWN TIES.<br />
WWW.NorthwestIndiana.CTIC.com<br />
219-928-0681<br />
Jamie Sulcer<br />
Sales Manager<br />
Jamie.Sulcer@CTT.com<br />
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WE MAJOR IN<br />
SucceSSful<br />
CAREERS.<br />
Our state-of-the-art labs and<br />
industry partners give students<br />
hands-on experience in highdemand<br />
fields like nursing,<br />
manufacturing, the sciences, and<br />
more, so they’re ready to stand<br />
out in their future careers.<br />
Learn more at IvyTech.Edu<br />
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Serving Lake, La Porte, Porter, Jasper, and Starke Counties
CHILD<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
Valparaiso’s economic success is closely tied to the availability of<br />
high-quality and affordable childcare options that enable parents to<br />
enter, re-enter, and remain in the workforce. Fortunately, Valparaiso has<br />
excellent choices for early childhood learning and development, as well as<br />
childcare services.<br />
Parents can rest assured knowing that their children are receiving<br />
the best care and education from these exceptional businesses.<br />
This allows parents to excel in their work, while simultaneously<br />
contributing to the success of Valparaiso’s local businesses.<br />
Our Valpo Club features a rock wall, STEM Lab,<br />
dedicated teen space, gamesrooms and more.<br />
Transportation provided from Valparaiso Schools.<br />
bgcgreaternwi.org<br />
219-462-2182<br />
$50 Annual<br />
Membership<br />
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT/DAY CARE<br />
Boys & Girls Club of Greater<br />
Northwest Indiana<br />
www.bgcgreaternwi.org<br />
219-764-2582<br />
Growing Kids Learning Center<br />
www.growingkids.com<br />
219-468-7777<br />
Hilltop Neighborhood House<br />
www.hilltophouse.org<br />
219-477-4222<br />
Little U Academy<br />
www.littleuacademy.com<br />
219-477-5858<br />
Valparaiso Family YMCA<br />
www.valpoymca.org/childcare<br />
219-462-4185<br />
Valpo Parks<br />
www.valpoparks.org<br />
219-462-5144<br />
It All Starts Today IMMANUEL SCHOOL<br />
QUALITY EDUCATION. AFFORDABLE TUITION.<br />
Immanuel ranked<br />
in the top<br />
1%<br />
for ILEARN<br />
in Indiana<br />
Surround yourself with other<br />
families seeking excellence<br />
in Christian education.<br />
Immanuel Pre-School<br />
immanuelvalpo-school.org<br />
1700 Monticello Park Drive Valparaiso 219-462-8207<br />
Immanuel School K-8<br />
Helping families form children in Christ who<br />
live with God, love to learn & lead by serving<br />
• Voted #1 Child Care In Porter County • Voted #1 Private School In Porter County •<br />
Child Care<br />
Early Childhood Education<br />
Before/After School Care<br />
Summer Camp<br />
6 Weeks to 12 Yrs Old<br />
50 OFF<br />
$<br />
50<br />
initial registration<br />
See Little U Academy for details<br />
• (219) 477-LTLU • www.littleuacademy.com • Little U Academy •<br />
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EDUCATION<br />
Valparaiso is an excellent destination for education at<br />
all levels. The city boasts four public school systems,<br />
with two of them ranking in the top 20 in the state.<br />
Additionally, there are private schools, a vocational and<br />
technical center, and a special education center. There<br />
are also four colleges and universities situated within<br />
driving distance, providing residents with a diverse<br />
range of higher education options to choose from.<br />
94%<br />
More than 94% of residents of Valparaiso<br />
hold high school diplomas, with 41% having graduated<br />
from college and 13% completing<br />
a postgraduate degree program.<br />
(source census.gov)<br />
41%<br />
13%<br />
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />
Valparaiso Community<br />
Schools<br />
219-531-3000<br />
www.valpo.k12.in.us<br />
East Porter County<br />
School Corporation<br />
219-766-2214<br />
www.epcsc.k12.in.us<br />
Union Township School<br />
Corporation<br />
219-759-2351<br />
www.union.k12.in.us<br />
Porter Township School<br />
Corporation<br />
219-477-4933<br />
www.ptsc.k12.in.us<br />
PRIVATE SCHOOLS<br />
Immanuel Lutheran<br />
School (pre K-8)<br />
219-462-8207<br />
www.immanuelvalpo.org<br />
Saint Paul Catholic<br />
School (pre K-8)<br />
219-462-3374<br />
www.stpaulvalpo.org<br />
Victory Christian<br />
Academy (pre K-8)<br />
219-548-8803<br />
www.vcacademy.info<br />
VOCATIONAL/<br />
TECHNICAL<br />
Porter County<br />
Education Services<br />
Division of Career and<br />
Technical Education<br />
219-531-3170<br />
www.pccte.org<br />
SPECIAL EDUCATION<br />
Porter County<br />
Educational Services<br />
Special Education<br />
Division<br />
219-464-9607<br />
www.pces.k12.in.us<br />
COLLEGES AND<br />
UNIVERSITIES<br />
Indiana University NW<br />
(Gary)<br />
219-980-6769<br />
www.iun.edu<br />
Ivy Tech Community<br />
College<br />
888-489-5463<br />
www.ivytech.edu<br />
Purdue University<br />
Northwest<br />
(Westville/Hammond)<br />
219-785-5200<br />
www.pnw.edu<br />
Valparaiso University<br />
219-464-5000<br />
www.valpo.edu<br />
At Valpo, we’re proud to share our name with<br />
our city and blessed to be able to impact our<br />
community in big ways.<br />
11,474<br />
Valpo alumni call Northwest Indiana home<br />
26<br />
volunteer hours completed in the Region<br />
by each Valpo student<br />
31%<br />
of Valpo alumni reside in Chicagoland<br />
400<br />
students participate annually for<br />
>2,000 hours on Day of Caring<br />
>800<br />
community members employed by<br />
Valparaiso University<br />
>$500,000<br />
donated to the local Children’s Miracle<br />
Network Hospital by Valpo students during<br />
the annual Dance Marathon fundraiser<br />
valpo.edu<br />
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Tradition of<br />
Excellence<br />
6,000+ Students<br />
Elementary Schools<br />
Middle Schools<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
Empower students and staff to pursue personal excellence while<br />
developing empathy, integrity, and perseverance.<br />
High School<br />
Alternative High School<br />
CORE VALUES<br />
OUR DISTRICT<br />
I N T E G R I T Y<br />
Acting<br />
with fairness, honesty, and<br />
transparency<br />
H I G H<br />
E X P E C T A T I O N S<br />
Expecting<br />
the best from students and<br />
staff<br />
R E S P E C T<br />
Respect<br />
for others and ourselves<br />
Career & Technical Education Programming<br />
International Baccalaureate Courses<br />
Four Star Schools<br />
National Blue Ribbon School Awards<br />
Title I Distinguished School Awards<br />
S A F E T Y<br />
Creating<br />
an environment that is<br />
safe, secure, and<br />
comfortable for everyone<br />
C O M M U N I T Y<br />
Being<br />
an active member of our<br />
community<br />
S T U D E N T<br />
C E N T E R E D<br />
Every<br />
decision is based on what<br />
is best for students<br />
Social-Emotional Learning Staff<br />
State-of-the-Art Buildings & Programs<br />
56,000 sq. ft. Aquatic Center<br />
Community Programming Available<br />
VALPO.K12.IN.US (219)531-3000 3801 NORTH CAMPBELL STREET<br />
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WORSHIP<br />
Headstones • Cremation Memorials • Vases<br />
Civic Monuments • Brick Pathways • Benches & More<br />
Kovenz Memorial<br />
Valparaiso | 219-531-2717<br />
kovenzmemorial.com<br />
Relocating to Valparaiso<br />
may mean you need a<br />
new house of worship.<br />
Valparaiso, once<br />
called “The City<br />
of Churches and<br />
Schools,” is home<br />
to many religions and<br />
denominations.<br />
Valparaiso’s faith-based organizations<br />
and assemblies include: Apostolic,<br />
Assemblies of God, Baptist, Bible Churches,<br />
Calvary Chapel Churches, Christian,<br />
Christian Science, Church of Christ,<br />
Church of God, Community Church,<br />
Disciples of Christ, Episcopal, Evangelical,<br />
Foursquare, Holiness, Jewish, Lutheran,<br />
Mennonite, Missionary, Nazarene,<br />
Non-Denominational, Orthodox,<br />
Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic,<br />
and United Methodist.<br />
HELPING PEOPLE BECOME FULLY DEVOTED<br />
FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST.<br />
2702 E. GLENDALE BLVD., VALPARAISO • 219-462-2751<br />
VALPONAZ.ORG • SUN. 9AM & 10:45AM<br />
A list of Places of Worship<br />
can be found on the Living Here<br />
tab at www.valpedc.com.<br />
Regardless of religion, race or ethnicity, Catholic Charities<br />
has served the poor and vulnerable in Northwest Indiana<br />
since 1937. Delivering a variety of vital human services and in<br />
partnership with other nonprofits, we seek to aid the whole<br />
person on their pathway to hope and self-sufficiency.<br />
For information on our services and how you can help,<br />
please visit www.Catholic-Charities.org.<br />
If you need assistance, please call Catholic Charities<br />
Community Outreach at 219.886.3549, ext. 2<br />
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SENIOR LIVING<br />
Valparaiso is committed to providing a comfortable and fulfilling life for its senior residents<br />
by prioritizing their needs. Our community offers a variety of lifestyle options, resources,<br />
and excellent healthcare to ensure that our aging community receives the care they deserve.<br />
Our city takes pride in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our seniors to ensure<br />
their well-being and quality of life.<br />
13%<br />
of the population<br />
in Valparaiso are<br />
Seniors<br />
20%<br />
of seniors in<br />
Valparaiso<br />
are<br />
Veterans<br />
The average<br />
Social Security<br />
Income<br />
in Valparaiso is<br />
$<br />
18,738<br />
per year<br />
Senior<br />
Households<br />
Homeowners 69%<br />
Renters<br />
31%<br />
Senior Statistics Source: Census.gov<br />
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SENIORS CAN<br />
HAVE IT ALL<br />
IN VALPARAISO<br />
Our community has beautiful parks and<br />
walking paths that offer opportunities to<br />
stay active and engaged, both physically<br />
and mentally. We also provide a wide range<br />
of senior services that cater to specialized<br />
care, transportation, and much more.<br />
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(219) 477-5433 stagnescentervalpo.org<br />
Celebrating 25 Years of Service!<br />
SPECIALIZING IN PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA:<br />
Celebrating Over 20 Years of Service!<br />
Socialization Structured Activities<br />
Safe & Specializing Secure Surroundings<br />
Persons with Dementia: Health Monitoring<br />
© Socialization<br />
We Keep Our Participants © Structured Activities Working at Their Highest Potential<br />
For As Long © Safe As Possible & Secure Surroundings With Dignity and Respect!<br />
© Health Monitoring<br />
We Keep Our Participants Working at Their Highest Potential For As Long<br />
As Possible With Dignity and Respect!<br />
…<br />
…<br />
Experts in Senior Care<br />
Our senior residents have access to care<br />
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HEALTHCARE<br />
Valparaiso is committed to providing exceptional<br />
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For a complete list of Valpo Chamber members who specialize<br />
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ARTS &<br />
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The arts and entertainment scene is thriving in Northwest<br />
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ART EDUCATION<br />
Art Barn School of Art<br />
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Painted Palette Studio<br />
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Memorial Opera House<br />
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Valparaiso University<br />
Center for the Arts<br />
219-464-5162<br />
www.valpo.edu/vuca<br />
MOVIE THEATRES<br />
49’er Drive In Theatre<br />
219-462-6122<br />
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Cinemark at Valparaiso<br />
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Duo Sequenza<br />
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Front Porch Music<br />
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Jeff Brown Trio,<br />
Quartet & Orchestra<br />
219-465-0638<br />
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NWI Symphony Orchestra<br />
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South Shore Chamber<br />
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Valparaiso University<br />
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MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ART<br />
Brauer Art Museum<br />
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Mascot Hall of Fame<br />
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Porter County Museum<br />
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Task Force Tips Fire Museum of Valparaiso<br />
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Valparaiso University Center for the Arts<br />
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Valpo Art House & Gallery<br />
219-242-8143<br />
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The Village Gallery @ Pines Village<br />
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For a complete list of Arts & Entertainment,<br />
visit www.valpochamber.org<br />
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SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
POPCORN FESTIVAL<br />
Scheduled annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day, the Valparaiso<br />
Popcorn Festival is an all-day event held downtown that brings the entire<br />
community together! From the Popcorn Panic 5k in the morning, to the<br />
parade, vendors, live entertainment, and more, the annual festival brings<br />
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Have you been to the Popcorn<br />
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happen in Valparaiso every year.<br />
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DINING & RETAIL<br />
Many thriving, locally-owned stores and restaurants are at the heart<br />
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shops, convenience stores, florists, furniture,<br />
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PARKS & RECREATIO<br />
Valparaiso offers a variety of year-round outdoor experiences,<br />
including parks, pathways, gardens, and trails.<br />
The Valparaiso Parks Department manages over 700 acres<br />
of parkland, including 14 playgrounds for children, 27 athletic<br />
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Porter County<br />
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219-465-3586<br />
www.portercountyparks.org<br />
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You will discover many opportunities for outdoor<br />
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GOLF COURSES<br />
Course at Aberdeen, The (public)<br />
219-462-5050<br />
www.golfataberdeen.com<br />
Creekside Golf Course & Training Center<br />
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219-531-7888<br />
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Forest Park Municipal Golf Course (public)<br />
219-531-7888<br />
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Sandcreek Country Club (private)<br />
219-395-5200<br />
www.sandcreek.com<br />
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