South Shore Roller Girls Set to Open Season in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation welcome the South Shore Roller Girls back to Hammond as they open their season at the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, March 30. The South Shore Roller Girls will take on the Rockford Rage Roller Derby at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue in Hammond. The doors open ...

Diseased Trees Removed from Harrison Park


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott has announced that due to the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer insect that is devastating ash trees throughout the country, the City of Hammond Parks and Recreation Department has started on tree removal of the dead and dying ash trees at Harrison Park (Hohman Ave. and Waltham St.). This insect will have a large …

“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 ...

“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 ...

Tuesday Night Soccer Returns


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite all area soccer enthusiasts to come out on Tuesday nights from November through March to play and/or be coached in soccer. Come out and play, no matter what your skill level, at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive from 6:00 – 9:30p. Here is the current …

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 …

Monster Mash at the Jean Shepherd Community Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite you to the City of Hammond’s Monster Mash! Come out to the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive on Friday, October 19th from 5pm until 9pm IN COSTUME for some tricks, treats and to do the monster mash! Cost: $5 per couple …

Fall Indoor Garage Sale


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Come and turn unwanted treasure into a prized possession! Indoor Garage Sale at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, IN 46323 Saturday, November 3, 2018 10:00am – 3:00pm Booths will feature a variety of items to choose from. It’s FREE to enter and concessions will be available to purchase. A 10’x10’ Vendor Booth that includes 1 table ...