A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

A gay community in Fire Island provides an unlikely setting for two straight couples who are discovered lounging poolside, staring out to sea.

Valparaiso University will sponsor a Christmas Eve Service at 10 p.m. in the Gloria Christi Chapel at the Chapel of the Resurrection. University Pastor Kate Museus will preside, with the organ played by Jihye Choi, visiting professor of music.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Help us spread some holiday cheer! Join Valpo Parks and the Dunes Leathernecks Marine Corp League for their largest fundraiser of the year, the Toys for Tots toy drive. 

Families can drive through the gleaming stationary display of emergency vehicles, with Big Santa greeting you as you enter Foundation Meadows Park. Kids of all ages can experience the joy of giving while enjoying seeing Santa, lights, treats and more!

FREE photos with Santa, kid’s activities, and treats in our Winter Wonderland! Bring a teddy bear to toss onto the court at halftime - all stuffed animals will be donated to Toys for Tots! First 500 fans - Christmas lights headband! Christmas outfit contest for great prizes!

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

Enjoy caroling, figure skating performances, photos with Santa, complimentary hot cocoa & cookies, and the lighting of the Central Park Plaza Christmas tree. 
The ice rink will have a special of $10 admission and skate rental with the receipt from a downtown business to support Small Business Saturday from 7 - 10 pm.

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a  wet tongue on a cold flagpole; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; and Ralphie's father's Major Award.

VU Chapel of the Resurrection - Alleluia & Jubilate Choir

Maestro Troy Webdell and South Shore Orchestra are back at the Memorial Opera House for the 2022 Holiday Pops! A Valparaiso tradition, featuring holiday music from around the world as well as classical and contemporary Christmas favorites. Come sing along with Santa Claus as he prepares his sleigh to deliver some holiday cheer!

Come listen and sing along to your favorite Christmas songs as the Lakeside Artists Guild presents "A Lakeside Christmas" full of old favorites, beautiful music of the season, and a special guest performance!

This year’s theme “Greetings blessed one, the Lord is with you” is centered around the angel Gabriel’s declaration over Mary as he shared the news that she was to be the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. The featured artwork for this year’s program is from a 19th-century icon, painted in a community south of Ukraine across the Black Sea in what is now the country of Turkey. In 1916, just 27 years after its making, the community from which it sprang suffered a genocide. This icon with all its beauty is somewhat of a refugee among us. As such its presence is a reminder of the tenaciousness of Christian hope.

This year’s theme “Greetings blessed one, the Lord is with you” is centered around the angel Gabriel’s declaration over Mary as he shared the news that she was to be the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. The featured artwork for this year’s program is from a 19th-century icon, painted in a community south of Ukraine across the Black Sea in what is now the country of Turkey. In 1916, just 27 years after its making, the community from which it sprang suffered a genocide. This icon with all its beauty is somewhat of a refugee among us. As such its presence is a reminder of the tenaciousness of Christian hope.