Francesca Johnson was born in Hammond but raised in Valparaiso her entire life. She attended Saint Paul School and then Valparaiso High School. She says "Valparaiso was definitely an amazing community to grow up in. I made such great friends and was...
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Free Developmental Screenings Available at Opportunity Enterprises
The Opportunity Enterprises early intervention program, All About Kids (AAK), will be offering free developmental screenings on Friday, May 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. at their office located at 3101 Evans Ave. in Valparaiso. The free screenings are for...
RSVP Program Honoring Senior Volunteers
On Friday, June 5, the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will honor its dedicated volunteers during their Annual Spring Recognition Breakfast at Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso. Over 150 senior volunteers will be recognized at this annual...
VFW in Valparaiso Remembers Veterans Year Round
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Hayes Post 988 Senior Vice Commander Richard Law of the VFW Post in Valparaiso had many heartfelt words to say about the VFW and Veterans alike. Richard claims that the entire goal of VFW is not only to confide at a...
Valparaiso Triathlon Volunteers Needed
The most fun you’ll ever have volunteering!Saturday, July 11, 2009 - approximately 6am-11am Rogers–Lakewood Park in beautiful Valparaiso, Indiana. Assisting with the Valpo Triathlon which is a distance of a ¼ mile swim, 12.4 mile bike, 3.2 mile...
Say Thank You Valpo to Those Who Serve
Continuing throughout this Memorial Day week, ValpoLife.com will be running a special tribute to those whom have served our country. We strongly encourage the Valparaiso community to honor the good people that have served or are currently serving in...
PEFV Golf Scramble
The Public Education Foundation of Valparaiso, Indiana Inc. (PEFV) is holding the annual 4-player golf scramble on June 17, 2009. The scramble will be held at Aberdeen Golf Course with registration at 10:30am. Shot gun start will be at 11:15am....
United Way: Getting Things Done for America
This week the United Way of Porter County’s AmeriCorps team will be “Getting things done for America”! In accordance with Governor Mitch Daniels proclamation that May 9th through May 16th being AmeriCorps week for the state of Indiana, the...
Teen Volunteer Program at Hospital
La Porte Regional Health System (LRHS) invites high school and college students from Valparaiso and the Chicagoland region to volunteer at La Porte Hospital this summer! During their time at La Porte Hospital from June 16 to Aug. 7, VolunTeens will...
Taylor Granat Elected Key Club Govenor
Taylor Granat, of Valparaiso High School, has been elected governor of the Indiana District of Key Club International, a Kiwanis International Service Leadership Program for high school students, for the 2009 – 2010 academic year.As governor,...