Hammond gets money for Woodmar wellness center


CATEGORY: City Planning, Community Development, News

By Edwin Bierschenk Original article here. City officials will start more in-depth design work for a community wellness center at the former Woodmar Mall site with word that the city will receive $8.7 million in federal money for the project. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development late Monday announced approval of the loan guarantee to finance the facility’s ...

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in August


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas at the Jean Shepherd Community Center! 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 August 19, 2016 6:00pm until 9:00pm $35 per seat. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 years and older. Visit: http://www.wineandcanvas.com/south-bend-in.html to reserve your seat! Seats are limited, so hurry! Call 219-554-0155 with any questions.

Hammond Parks extends pool dates


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Hammond Parks & Recreation extends pool dates to the public at Hessville pool, located at Kennedy Avenue and 173rd Street, and Pulaski pool, located at 137th Street and Sheffield Avenue, through Saturday, September 3rd. On Tuesday, August 16th Hessville and Pulaski pools will be open from noon until 7 p.m. Starting on Wednesday, August 17, the hours for Hessville and …

All American Sweethearts @ The PAV


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority, The PAV

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that The Towle Theater will bring their All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters Show to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 20th. “There are other groups out there comprised of good singers, but our girls aren’t creating typical jazz vocal stylings, …

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra @ The PAV


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority, The PAV

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra will return for their annual concert at The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Friday, August 5th. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and join us for a wonderful evening of marvelous entertainment. This is a FREE all ages event. …