2019 Black History Month Celebration


CATEGORY: Events

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host the 2019 Annual Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take place in the Community Room of the Hammond Sportsplex Facility located at 6630 Indianapolis Blvd. Hammond, Indiana, on Thursday, February 14, 2019, beginning at 10:00 ...

Celebrate ‘da Region at 219 Day


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents (over the age of 21) to join us for the fun, weird and wacky event that celebrates everything we love about the Region... 219 Day! 219 Day will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 16th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm. All The Details...This ...

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in February


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas in February! This month's painting is "Budding Poppies". When: Friday, February 22, 2019 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Cost: $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: www.wineandcanvas.com to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so hurry! Call 574-807-1562 ...

Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, Inc. and Hammond’s Department of Planning & Development invite the public to attend a candlelight march to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21, 2019. Participants are to meet in the Hammond City Hall parking lot located at 5925 Calumet Avenue to …

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in December


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas in December! This month's painting is "Winter Owl's Snuggle Up". When: Friday, December 21st, 2018 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Cost: $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: www.wineandcanvas.com to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so ...

Orak Shrine Circus Returns to Hammond


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 55th Edition of the Carden International Circus proudly present the 2018 Orak Shrine Circus at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., beginning Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25. Come and see the elephants, tigers, ponies, dogs, aerialists, jugglers and much, much more! Three big days … six big shows!! Dates ...

Hammond Holiday Parade


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Holiday Parade Committee invite you to attend the 2018 Hammond Holiday Parade on Saturday, Dec. 1 beginning at 10a. The parade starts at Gavit High School, 1670 – 175th Street, heads east to Indpls. Blvd. turns north on Indpls. Blvd. and proceeds down Indpls. Blvd. to end at the Hammond Sportsplex between ...

Valpo Comes to Hammond for Open Basketball Practice at Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. along with the Valparaiso University Athletics Department is pleased to announce an open Valpo Men’s and Women’s Basketball practice to be held on Saturday, October 20 at the venerable Hammond Civic Center. “This is an effort by everyone involved to support the One Region campaign across Northwest Indiana. It is a unique opportunity for people …

Annual Fire Prevention Open House


CATEGORY: Events, Fire Department

Join the Hammond Fire Department for their Annual Fire Prevention Open House from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Fire Station # 8, 6350 Parrish Avenue. There will be lots of different activities for children including: Fire Station Tours – See the newly built Station #8 Jaws of Life Extrication Demonstration Bounce House for Children Raffle …