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“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday October 21~

Trunk or Treat! - First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso

Haunted Hayride – Woodland Park, Portage

Trunk or Treat - Duneland Family YMCA, Chesterton

Trunk or Treat - Southlake YMCA, Crown Point

The Lake County Chiller Ghost Bus Tour - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

The Haunted Walk of Crown Point - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Halloween Family Fun Night - La Porte County Family YMCA, La Porte

Pre-Halloween Bash - Vegas Vegas Restaurant & Bar, Griffith

~Saturday October 22~

7th Annual Festival of Owls - Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

Halloween Howl Fest & Run - Rogers Lakewood Park, Valparaiso

The Porter County haunted terror tour by bus - 100 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso

The Valpo Haunted Pub Crawl! Ages 21+ - Franklin House, Valparaiso

Haunted Hayride – Woodland Park, Portage

Trunk or Treat - Quaker Steak and Lube, Portage

Trunk or Treat - St Peter, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

The Dark Shores Ghost Bus Tour - Indiana Dunes Nature Center, Chesterton

7th Annual Halloween Pet Pictures - Michiana Humane Society, Michigan City

Trunk or Treat – CSL Plasma, Hobart

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Light The City - Festival Park at Lake George, Hobart

Trunk or Treat - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Haunted Pub Crawl – Hall of Justice, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

~Sunday October 23~

2nd Annual Fall Food Truck Fest - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

{The Not So} Spooky StoryWalk - Butterfly Park, Valparaiso

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Miles Over Mountains - County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Fall Festival - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

~Monday October 24~

Pumpkin Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Karaoke Night - Quaker Steak and Lube, Portage

~Tuesday October 25~

PCPLS Presents: Fall Fest - Rotary Library Garden, Valparaiso

Ghost Hunting – Art Theater, Hobart

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

Canvas Painting with Cocktails - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Spooky Trivia – Northwoods Falls, Schererville

Trick or Trivia – Region Ale, Schererville

~Wednesday October 26~

Horror Films Trivia Night – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Trunk or Treat - Brickyard Healthcare, Portage

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Halloween Brush & Brew - The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club, Michigan City

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday October 27~

Community Trick or Treat - Harre Union At Valparaiso University, Valparaiso

Halloween trivia - Applebee's Grill + Bar, Valparaiso

Bingo Night - Quaker Steak and Lube, Portage

3rd Annual Halloween Costume Party - Buddy & Pal's Place, Crown Point

Halloween Magic Show - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

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Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday October 14~

Downtown Trick-or-Treat - Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

Hallo-Weekend - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

Free Haunted Walk Through - 3350 Oakwood St, Portage

Jack Cunningham – Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Franklinstein Horror Fest – Uptown Social, Michigan City

Trunk-or-Treat - Platinum Plus, Michigan City

Kids ONLY Night Out - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

High Street – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Hunt & Gather Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

The Haunted Walk of Crown Point - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

Haunted Hills Hospital 2022 Season - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Kids Halloween Party - Stone N Pallet, Dyer

~Saturday October 15~

Fall Harvest Festival – Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

Trunk or Treat 2022 - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Hallo-Weekend - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

The Porter County haunted terror tour by bus - 100 E Indiana Ave, Valparaiso

The Valpo Haunted Pub Crawl! Ages 21+ - Franklin House, Valparaiso

Pumpkin Scene - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Trunk or Treat! – Real Life Community Church, Hobart

Hunt & Gather Market - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Haunted Hills Hospital 2022 Season - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Trunk or Treat - Zion United Church of Christ, Dyer

~Sunday October 16~

Pet Adoption and Costume Event - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

JMT Live - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

Haunted Trails & Family Fall Fest - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Trunk or Treat - Crown of Life, Hobart

Robby Celestin Band in Concert – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Touch A Truck – Sportsplex, Crown Point

Haunted Hills Hospital 2022 Season - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Fall Crawl Brewery Bus - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

~Monday October 17~

Pumpkin Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Coffee and Painting - HotSpot Café, La Porte

~Tuesday October 18~

Ghost Hunting – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Adult Coloring - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday October 19~

Music Bingo – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Salena Pena & Dave Carl - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Abba Mania – Uptown Social, Michigan City

Wine Tasting - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday October 20~

Haunted Hayride – Woodland Park, Portage

Creed Fisher and Tim Montana – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Haunted Hills Hospital 2022 Season - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

Trunk or Treat - Shipwreck Bar & Grill, Griffith

Paint and Sip – Up Your Alley, Schererville

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

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“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday October 7~

Open Mic night – Fluid Coffee Roasters, Valparaiso

Fall Festival - St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Valparaiso

Free Haunted Walk Through - 3350 Oakwood St, Portage

Tiki-Oke: Spooky Songs – Fiddlehead, Michigan City

Fool House: The Ultimate 90's Dance Party - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

The Lake County Chiller Ghost Bus Tour - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

The Haunted Walk of Crown Point - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

Haunted Hills Hospital 2022 Season - Haunted Hills Hospital, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

~Saturday October 8~

James Gedda – Four Corners Winery, Valparaiso

Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat - CrossPointe Christian Church, Valparaiso

The Valpo Haunted Pub Crawl! Ages 21+ - Franklin House, Valparaiso

"My Hat" Saturday Kids Paint Event - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Yoga & Dry Salt Therapy – Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Chicagoland Stand-Up Comedy Show - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Buckley Homestead Fall Festival - Buckley Homestead County Park, Lowell

The Downtown Spooktacular Trick or Treat – Downtown, La Porte

Trick or Treat at the Scairport - LaPorte Municipal Airport, La Porte

Hocus Pocus Painting Class (All Ages) - Schererville Community Center, Schererville

~Sunday October 9~

2nd Annual Fall Festival - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22 - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

"Every day Should Be Halloween" Painting Event - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Bridgeport Bazaar - Smalltown Coffee Co., Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Buckley Homestead Fall Festival - Buckley Homestead County Park, Lowell

Wisteria Tree Coffee & Canvas - HotSpot Café, La Porte

~Monday October 10~

2022 Fall Fest – HealthLinc, Valparaiso

LeAnn Stutler – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

~Tuesday October 11~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

It's Fall Y'all Pick Your Project Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday October 12~

Trivia Night – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday October 13~

LUNAFEST 2022 - Emagine Theatres, Portage

Community Carving Night - Imagination Glen Park, Portage

Sanderson Sisters Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

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Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday September 30~

Whiskey Richard - Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Valparaiso

Drumming Circle – Coffee Creek Park, Chesterton

Nathan Kaufman Live - Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Jason Martin Trio - Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City

Ax Glow Throw + Gaming Weekend - The Lucky Hatchet, Michigan City

Zorn After Dark DJ Night - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Big Love: Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

The Haunted Walk of Crown Point - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

22nd Annual Octoberfest - St John Township Hall, Schererville

~Saturday October 1~

Courthouse Square Walking Tour, 1961 - Porter County Museum, Valparaiso

Stargazing - Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso

The Valpo Haunted Pub Crawl! Ages 21+ - Franklin House, Valparaiso

Free Haunted walk through - 3350 Oakwood St, Portage

Harvest Festival - Founders' Square Park, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Tai Chi Easy Session - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Ax Glow Throw + Gaming Weekend - The Lucky Hatchet, Michigan City

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Fall Harvest Time - Deep River County Park, Hobart

Oktoberfest - Bulldog Park, Crown Point

The Lake County Chiller Ghost Bus Tour! - Old Courthouse, Crown Point

Read to the Dogs - Winfield Library, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Pumpkin Fest - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

~Sunday October 2~

Jack Cunningham - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

Ax Glow Throw + Gaming Weekend - The Lucky Hatchet, Michigan City

Crawpuppies - County Line Orchard, Hobart

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Oktoberfest - Off Square Brewing, Crown Point

Pumpkin Glow Trail 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

~Monday October 3~

Apple Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Happy Hauntings DIY Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

~Tuesday October 4~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

"Moonlit Waterfall" Painting Event - Carriage Court Pizza, Crown Point

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

Hocus Pocus Cooking Class (AGES 4-7) - Schererville Community Center, Schererville

~Wednesday October 5~

Music Bingo – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Free-N-Fun Bar Bingo - Bearski's Pub & Eatery, Lowell

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday October 6~

Horror Movie DIY Workshop - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Summer Concert Series – Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Frank Ruvoli Live - Three Monkeys Pub, Crown Point

Music Bingo - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

Hocus Pocus Cooking Class (AGES 8-12) - Schererville Community Center, Schererville

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Meet Robyn Walsworth, owner of Rocket Fizz in Valparaiso. Rocket Fizz is chock full of different fun flavored sodas and tasty candy treats. It’s your one shop stop for everything sweet. The colorful confections, fizzy drinks, and fun gifts make this unique shop the perfect place for anyone!

On her way to visit colleges, owner Robyn fell in love with the Rocket Fizzes she found. She talked to the people running the stores and took pictures so that she could bring the idea back home to Northwest Indiana. ““We went in and just thought it was the most adorable place and loved all the old candies and sodas,” said Robyn in an interview with Lynda Anderson, owner of Boulder Bay Realty Group and founder of The Lynda Anderson Team. After taking some pictures, she went back home convinced that Rocket Fizz would be perfect in Valparaiso. And she was right.

Rocket Fizz is the kind of store that has something for everyone. “We try to get a variety of the old stuff. Some of the common stuff, because it’s just popular and people want it. You know, sometimes people just don’t want to be daring, so they want their hundred grand bar or whatever, their Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. But we try to do some European candies, Canadian candies, the Asian candies, and yeah so, we try to rotate those through to see what people like,” said Robyn. Out of the over 1,000 types of candy and 400 sodas they keep on hand in their shop, you’re bound to find something you like.

“Not everything is there all the time, because there are probably 20,000 items to choose from,” explained Robyn. So, you might want to keep checking in to see what kind of new flavors they have in.

They also keep some gift items, puzzles and other fun memorabilia items like the Dunde Award from the Office and Golden Girls Mints.

So, the next time you are in Valparaiso, stop by Rocket Fizz and explore all the different soda and candies they have available that week. There is something for everyone, including some of those older nostalgic candies from your childhood, and of course some of the newer and foreign varieties as well. They have so many fun flavors of soda as well.

Address: 157 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Website: https://rocketfizz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...etfizzvalpo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/..._valparaiso

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“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday September 23~

The Bizarre Bazaar - Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

46th Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Equipment Show - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Mark & Regina - 219 Taproom, Chesterton

Valpo Brewfest 2022 - Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

~Saturday September 24~

The Bizarre Bazaar - Porter County Expo Center, Valparaiso

Valpo Brewfest 2022 - Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

Fall Classic Fishing Derby - Rogers Lakewood Park, Valparaiso

Haunted Pub Crawl! 21+ - Franklin House, Valparaiso

46th Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Equipment Show - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Saturday Kids Event: Lil Owl - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Porter County 2022 Heart Walk - Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Chesterton

Yoga & Dry Salt Therapy - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Harvest Fest – Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Open Barn Pony Ride Eevent - Four Seasons Equestrian Center, Crown Point

Farmers Market – Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Fall Festival - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

42 nd Annual Harvest Fall Festival – Central Park, Griffith

~Sunday September 25~

Cars & Coffee: Final - Drivers' Gallery, Valparaiso

46th Annual Fall Harvest Festival and Equipment Show - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Harvest Fest – Shady Creek Winery, Michigan City

Johnson's Pumpkin Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

LeAnn Stutler - County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Fall Festival - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Gone Fishin' Coffee & Canvas - HotSpot Café, La Porte

~Monday September 26~

Apple Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

~Tuesday September 27~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

Vinyl Night w/ RRF! - Burn 'Em Brewing, Michigan City

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

Canvas Painting with Cocktails - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Jersey Shore Trivia - Bullpen Luxury Bar & Grill, Schererville

~Wednesday September 28~

90's Pop Culture Trivia – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Free-N-Fun Bar Bingo - Bearski's Pub & Eatery, Lowell

Dance For The Paws - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday September 29~

Frank Ruvoli Live - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Sip & Stretch - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

Yoga in the Gardens with April Fallon - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Haley Reinhart "Off The Ground Midwest Tour" - Hobart Art Theatre, Hobart

Summer Concert Series - Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our community website, Parkbench, and check them out there!

Never miss a thing in NWI! Here’s your weekly list of fun, upcoming events. Check out all the fun things happening!

“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday September 16~

8th Anniversary + Viking Funeral Day 2022 - Four Fathers Brewing LLC, Valparaiso

John Fister - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

\The Haunted Walk - Courthouse Square Historic District, Crown Point

Kerry Mott – White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Griffith Central Market – 600 N Broad St, Griffith

~Saturday September 17~

Valtoberfest - Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Valparaiso

Bat Appreciation Night - Humane Indiana Wildlife, Valparaiso

Ross and Young - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

Paint for the Dawgs! - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Paul Fleming - Dunes Pavilion, Chesterton

Johnson's Sunflower Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Oktoberfest - Brickie Bowl, Hobart

Farmers Market – Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Hunger Hike 2022 - Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point

Fall Harvest Fest - Spring Run Farm, LLC, Lowell

Sunflower Festival 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Wizard of Oz- Harvest Tyme, Lowell

23rd Annual Sunflower Fair - Michigan Avenue, La Porte

Country-A-Fair 2022 - Peter G Redar Park, Schererville

~Sunday September 18~

Bounce-A-Palooza 2022 - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Monarch Music & More - The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club, Michigan City

Johnson's Sunflower Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Frank Ruvoli Live - County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

Sunflower Festival 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Wizard of Oz- Harvest Tyme, Lowell

~Monday September 19~

Apple Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

~Tuesday September 20~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday September 21~

Music Bingo – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

"Dragonfly Dreams" Painting Event - Montego Bay Grille, Hobart

Family Night: Bingo! - Chick-fil-A, Merrillville

Free-N-Fun Bar Bingo - Bearski's Pub & Eatery, Lowell

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday September 22~

Billy Gilman from The Voice - Portage High School, Portage

Yoga in the Gardens with April Fallon - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Frank Ruvoli - Three Monkeys Pub, Crown Point

Jack Cunningham Live – Square Roots Brewing, Crown Point

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Meet Jesus Lopez & Nickolas Alonzo, owners of Sweet-N-Smooth in Valparaiso. Sweet-N-Smooth is the perfect place to satisfy any sweet tooth. Their shakes and smoothies are packed full of flavor and bring a whole new meaning to the word dessert. Stuffed with candies, cookies, fruit, syrups, and tons of other sugary delights, the shakes at Sweet-N-Smooth never disappoint.

Even though Sweet-N-Smooth just opened, they sure are making quite the stir in Valpo with their amazing desserts. “We like to call them exotic shakes because you don’t really see things like that around this area. We kind of wanted to set ourselves apart from the competition,” said owner Jesus Lopez in an interview with Lynda Anderson, owner of Boulder Bay Realty Group and founder of The Lynda Anderson Team. He and his co-owner, Nickolas Alonzo, have been working hard to get Sweet-N-Smooth up and running.

“For the past two almost three years we’ve been creating the menus, the recipes, doing our market research, trying to find a location, and pretty much doing all construction and stuff like that,” explained Jesus. Their hard work has paid off. They have created a unique menu of incredible shakes and smoothies and have created a friendly atmosphere that has people coming back in for both the excellent service and the tasty treats.

What sets them apart is definitely their menu. “Our shakes, they’re not usual shakes. They’re over the top super fancy shakes. The same with our smoothies. You can add a combination of any toppings you want, candy or fruit,” said Jesus. “Sometime we feel a little bad handing over this huge cup of different kinds of desserts, and they have to drink the milkshake too,” said Nickolas. “But I know for me, when I hand over a drink and I see the little kids faces and even the adults…” Jesus interjected, “We get excitement from their excitement.”

They also serve some fabulous Lattes for those who need a quick caffeine pick-me-up. “Usually, it’s the mom. They bring in their whole little tribe of ten kids, five kids and they’re like okay I don’t need a milkshake, they’re getting the milkshakes, I need the caffeine,” said Nickolas.

They are also continuing to grow their business. “We’re getting into mobile ordering and Door Dash soon here so that way we can accommodate the people a little bit farther out that don’t want to make the drive,” Jesus explained. They will also have coupons, reward programs, and even specials coming up soon, according to Nickolas.
The next time you are in Valpo, stop by and try one of their delicious shakes or smoothies. They are packed full of tasty treats and are sure to put a smile on your face.

Phone Number: 219-308-0212
Address: 219 Indiana Ave Suite B, Valparaiso
Instagram: @sweetnsmotth219
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...tnsmooth219

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“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday September 9~

Lightning Bug Music Festival - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Jr. Kernel Run - Butterfield-Old Fairgrounds, Valparaiso

Jack Cunningham - Dunes Pavilion, Chesterton

Live Music by Alex Akers - Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Andre Detti - Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City

Kerry Mott - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Griffith Central Market – 600 N Broad St, Griffith

~Saturday September 10~

43rd Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival – Downtown, Valparaiso

Lightning Bug Music Festival - Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Valparaiso

Lit'l Kernel Puff Run - Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

Kids Saturday Event: Wishful Unicorn - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Live Music by Gipsy Sole - Running Vines Winery, Chesterton

Yoga & Dry Salt Therapy – Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

Johnson's Sunflower Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Tributes to Alanis Morissette, Garbage & Halestorm - Hobart Art Theater, Hobart

Farmers Market – Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Sunflower Festival 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Apple Fest Arts and Craft Show - Garwood Orchards, La Porte

~Sunday September 11~

AshbyGrove - Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

Grandparents Day at the Zoo - Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City

Johnson's Sunflower Festival 22' - Johnson's Farm Produce, Hobart

Sunflower Festival 2022 - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

Apple Fest Arts and Craft Show - Garwood Orchards, La Porte

~Monday September 12~

Apple Picking – County Line Apple Orchard, Hobart

~Tuesday September 13~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday September 14~

Trivia Night – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Chicole - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Wine Tasting - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday September 15~

Yoga in the Gardens with April Fallon - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Greg Guidotti - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

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“It’s Not About The House, It’s About The People.”

~Friday September 2~

Grand Opening - Crumble Cookies, Valparaiso

Open Mic Night - FLUID Coffee Roasters, Valparaiso

Labor Day Weekend FOAM PARTY! - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

Paul Fleming - Luna Kitchen + Cocktails, Chesterton

Tiki-Oke: Movie Songs – Fiddlehead, Michigan City

Earth To Mars – Art Theater, Hobart

Kerry Mott at White Rhino - White Rhino Bar & Grill, Dyer

Rock and Rail Music & Street Festival – Downtown, Griffith

Griffith Central Market – 600 N Broad St, Griffith

Pokémon Party in the Park 2022 - Peter G Redar Park, Schererville

~Saturday September 3~

James Gedda - Anderson's Winery and Vineyard, Valparaiso

1st Anniversary Special Painting - The Painted Apple Creative Studio, Portage

European Market - 220 Broadway Ave, Chesterton

Tai Chi Easy Session - Evexia Salt Cave, Chesterton

LeAnn Stutler - County Line Orchard, Hobart

Tributes to Sublime & Green Day – Art Theater, Hobart

Farmers Market – Bulldog Park, Crown Point

Dino Tyme at the Farm - Harvest Tyme, Lowell

~Sunday September 4~

Jason Murphy - Four Corners Winery & Wedding Venue, Valparaiso

Oktoberfest - Washington Park & Beach, Michigan City

Labor Daze 2022 - Burn 'Em Brewing, Michigan City

Pickin' - County Line Orchard, Hobart

Labor Day Festival - The American Legion Post 101, Lowell

~Monday September 5~

Happy Labor Day!!!

Labor Day Parade, Downtown, Lowell

~Tuesday September 6~

Farmers Market – William E. Urschel Pavilion, Valparaiso

Bites, Brews & Bingo Night! - JJ's Side Out Bar & Grill, La Porte

Jam Night – Finnegans Pub, Dyer

~Wednesday September 7~

Music Bingo – Four Fathers Brewing, Valparaiso

Coffee Creek Famers Market – 178 E Sidewalk Rd, Chesterton

Karaoke Wednesday - FUSE Bar & Nightclub, Chesterton

K9 Splash Bash - LaPark Playground, La Porte

Trivia Night - Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant & Sports Bar, Griffith

~Thursday September 8~

Popcorn Festival Kick: Off Concert – Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso

David Hernandez – Elements Wine Bar, Valparaiso

In like Flynn - Mateys Restaurant, Michigan City

Yoga in the Gardens with April Fallon - Friendship Botanic Gardens, Michigan City

Make My Porch Boo-tiful - Hammer & Stain NWI, Hobart

Kids Scarecrow Craft - Lowell Public Library, Lowell

Looking for more exciting events taking place this week, then head on over to our community site, Parkbench.com and check them out there!