Hammond Marina Seeks Summer Lifeguards


CATEGORY: Hammond Port Authority, News

InfoThe Hammond Port Authority/Hammond Marina is looking for summertime lifeguards (Memorial Day through Labor Day).Applicants with current American Red Cross lifeguard, first aid and cpr certifications preferred. (if not, you must be enrolled to complete a lifeguard/first aid/cpr course by June 1st}The Hammond Port Authority will train qualified applicants in open water rescue.For further information and applications contact: The Hammond …

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, April 21, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at: parks@gohammond.com VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87440194391?pwd=N0NuSjdpcm0wTGl5TjQvMkpoOXN5UT09 Meeting ID: 874 4019 4391 Passcode: 295996 Public Comment may be submitted prior to and following the meeting at parks@gohammond.com   Call the Regular …

Festival of the Lakes hosts Polka Party


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes

The 14th Annual Festival of the Lakes invites all polka enthusiasts to stop by when it hosts its popular Polka Party on Sunday, July 23. Musical guest The Music Company will bring a traditional Polish sound to accompany an afternoon of great food and dancing. Since 1969, The Music Company has been entertaining people throughout Chicagoland. Featuring a variety of …

Hammond Redevelopment Commission

ContactHammond City Hall, Room 315 5925 Calumet Avenue (map) Hammond, IN 46320 Phone: 219-853-6508, ext. 8 Fax: 219-853-6334 Email: Click here Executive DirectorAnne Taylor Hammond Redevelopment Commission Members Member Position Tony Hauprich President Greg Myricks Vice President Tiffany Mosley-Shelton Secretary Dawn Tomich Commissioner Suzette Kubacki Commissioner Cindy Murphy Non-voting Member Upcoming MeetingsHammond Redevelopment Commission meetings are scheduled on the first …

Hammond Community Corporation 2018 Grant Application Now Available


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

The City of Hammond for the social betterment of the community formed the Hammond Community Corporation in 1997. The organization is designed to grant financial assistance to Hammond not-for-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life in our community. The Hammond Community Corporation was originally funded by money donated from the Empress Casino-Hammond (now known as Horseshoe Casino–Hammond). These funds …

City Hall Elevator Under Repair


CATEGORY: Featured, News

If you are visiting City Hall between August 1st and October 31st, 2023, the elevator serving the ground floor will be undergoing repairs and not available for use. The elevator on the first floor of city hall continues to be fully operational and can reach the second and third floors of the building. If you require accommodations while the elevator …

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Port Authority

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.’s Hammond Marina Fishing Derby When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 No Rain Date 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where: Hammond Marina Prizes and trophies are given for: Largest Salmon Largest Trout Largest Bass Fishing on outer Lake Michigan Bin Wall and Fishing on the inside docks of the marina, West End, Bin Wall and dock fishing …

6th Annual WHAM! Midnight Bike Ride


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the WHAM After Midnight Bike Ride. Bring out your 2-wheelers, tricycles, or unicycles and enjoy a ride through Hammond, Whiting, Highland, and Munster’s beautiful neighborhood bike paths and city streets. WHAM is scheduled to roll on Saturday, August 5th into Sunday, August 6th. …

Jean Shepherd Community Center Opens Warming Center


CATEGORY: News

Beginning Monday, November 26, 2018 to Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the Jean Shepherd Community Center, located at 3031 J. F. Mahoney Drive, will open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., to provide warmth and shelter from inclement weather. Contact Jean Shepherd Community Center at (219) 554-0155 during Warming Center operations Department of Public Safety at (219) 852-2900 for non-emergency calls …

Veterans Appreciation Day Parade & Concert


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

The City of Hammond celebrates its 3rd annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd street and ends at the Hessville Park Veteran Memorial. Some of the parade participants include members of local American Legions and VFW posts, musical entertainment from …