City of Hammond Public Presentation with Jeff Speck and Associates


CATEGORY: Events, Speck

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City Department of Planning and Development Department invite you to a public presentation by best-selling author, city planner and urban designer Jeff Speck, along with urban design leader David Dixon, on Tuesday, May 28th at the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology gymnasium (door M) 33 Muenich Court, starting at 6pm. Mayor McDermott ...
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Hessville Park Ribbon Cutting


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office, Parks Department

Please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks and Recreation Department, 6th District Councilman Scott Rakos, 5th District Councilman Dave Woerpel and the Hammond Board of Park Commissioners as they dedicate the enhancement to Hessville Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 23rd at 1:00 p.m. The improvements include an Interactive water feature, poured-in-place safety surfacing in the …

Coffee with a Cop


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Police Department

On Thursday May 30th, officers from Hammond Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Schoop’s Hamburger Restaurant 7235 Indianapolis Blvd. Please contact Sgt. Scott Holbrook with questions: (219)852-6376. Coffee with …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Kids Volleyball Camp


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp from Monday, June 10, 2019 to Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm for children ages 5-15. Registrations will be taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office until June 7, 2019. Space is limited. …

2019 Region Riot Criterium Bike Race


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., in partnership with Region Racing Powered by Strack & Van Til, is proud to bring back the Region Riot Criterium bike race to the city of Hammond on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 8:00am – 6:00pm. A criterium cycling race, also known as a crit, is a bike race consisting of multiple laps around a closed …

Hammond’s 2019 Flower Giveaway


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. Present: The City of Hammond’s Annual Flower Giveaway When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Please bring your valid Indiana Driver’s license or Indiana State ID showing your Hammond address. For more …

RESCHEDULED: Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA) invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 0-12 to the 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt which has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20. Due to the snow storm, the event was canceled on April 14. There is no …

Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast

2019 Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast


CATEGORY: Events

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the Hammond Department of Community Development will host the 2019 Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. When: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8:00am Where: Dynasty Banquet Hall 4125 Calumet Avenue This years’ theme is: PRAY FOR AMERICA – LOVE ONE ANOTHER. The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 and signed into law by …

Hammond’s 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoSponsored by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, and Pepsi Beverages Company. When: Saturday, May 4, 2019 5:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Hammond, IN 46320 Food served by El Gran Taco Mexican Grill (from 5:00pm – 8:00pm). Entertainment by: Mariachi Sirenas Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana Together All tickets include food for …