Open Chess at the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoOpen Chess at the Jean Shepherd Community CenterCome out to the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive in Hammond and play open chess with your friends.When:March 24th and 31st, 2018.Noon to 4pmCost is $3 per player. Refreshments served.Call 219-554-0155 for additional information.

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.’s Hammond Marina Fishing DerbyWhen:Saturday, April 21, 2018No Rain Date7:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere:Hammond MarinaPrizes and trophies are given for:Largest SalmonLargest TroutLargest BassFishing on outer Lake Michigan Bin Wall and Fishing on the inside docks of the marina, West End, Bin Wall and dock fishing only. No boats! Live and artificial bait.No entry fee. Free Parking. …

Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoAmerican Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association, Hammond Parks & Recreation, and the Hammond Parks Foundation invite you to attend our 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.Where:Hessville Park 173rd & Kennedy Avenue Hammond, INWhen:Sunday, March 25, 2018 @ 12:00 noonAges 1-14 Bring your bags/baskets to fill with candy.Don’t forget pictures with the Easter Bunny!Call AVMRA Events Coordinators Lisa or Wildflower at (219) 588-7709 with …

Hammond Invitational Tournament (H.I.T.) 2018


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Dear League President/Team Manager: On behalf of the City of Hammond, I am excited to announce and invite your baseball team(s) to what has become one of the premier summer invitational tournament in the region. From June 1st – 3rd, the fourth annual Hammond Invitational Tournament (HIT) will take place throughout Hammond. Over the last several years, my administration has ...

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2018 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday, February 27; Friday, March 2; and Saturday, March 3. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, February 27: Doors open at 5:00 pm and the games start …

32nd Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet


CATEGORY: Events

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its 32nd annual induction dinner, Tuesday, March 13 at the Hammond Civic Center. The inductees are: Marathon runner, local road race pioneer and longtime exercise/wellness advocate John Bobalik (Bishop Noll) 1930s 3-sport Clark athlete and St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball player Wilbur ...
Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

32nd Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Theme: Be Cool. We Are! Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00am Dynasty Banquets 4125 Calumet Ave., Hammond, IN 46327 The purpose is to recognize youth, adults, and organizations that reach out and make a difference regardless of a disability. Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities will choose award winners. Nominations The Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities would be greatly ...

2018 Black History Month Celebration


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host the 2018 Annual Black History Month Celebration. The celebration will take place on the first floor of City Hall located at 5925 Calumet Avenue, on Thursday, February 1, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. As part of this ...

Celebrate ‘Da Region at 219 Day


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. The 219 Day is at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 17 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm.  This year, the event’s theme is “Feats ...

Annual MLK Candlelight March & Celebration


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Bishop Brandon A. Jacobs, Sr., President of The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, present the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Legacy Awards Celebration. Lineup for the march is at 6:30am on January 15, 2018, at Hammond City Hall, 5925 Calumet Ave, and the march will begin at 6:45am. The celebration ...