219 Day Celebration at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Mayor's Office

Hear ye. Hear ye. Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. takes great pleasure in announcing that the City of Hammond shall declare Friday, February 19, 2016 as “219 Day,” the most exalted of all Region Holidays, aside from Black Wednesday.  The merriment begins at 2:19 pm as production at City Hall comes to a screeching halt with the declaration of a proclamation from Mayor McDermott.  Follow the ...

Park Board Meeting


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department, Public Notices

MEETING OF THE HAMMOND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Wednesday, June 2, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. In the Board Room @ Hammond Civic Center and Online Via Zoom   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 …

GPTC starts Hammond route May 27


CATEGORY: News

May 20, 2014 8:30 pm • By Keith Benman Local bus service is scheduled to return to Hammond on May 27, the day after Memorial Day, when Gary Public Transportation Corp. unveils its new Lakeshore South route. The new Lakeshore South route will serve Hammond stops such as Purdue University Calumet and the Walmart on 169th Street. It will then ...

Economic Development Commission SPECIAL Meeting


CATEGORY: Public Notices

The Hammond Economic Development Commission meeting will be held at 9:00am Monday, March 21, 2022 at Hammond City Hall, Council Chambers at 5925 Calumet Avenue 2nd Floor, Room 209, Hammond, IN 46320. If any member of the public wishes to attend the meeting electronically, the meeting will be available on Zom, which can be accessed for free on the internet …

WHAM!


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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the return of the Wham Ride! The WHAM Ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 6th into Sunday, August 7th. Register for free at whamride.com. The speed riders will head out first at 12 am August 7th followed by the long-route riders and wrapping up with those …

College Bound Application Deadline


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With the end of the school year approaching, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. would like to remind all returning college students and high school seniors to apply for the College Bound Scholarship Program. This Program provides eligible students with up to $10,500 per year toward tuition at the accredited college or university of their choice located in Indiana. The …

Santa Sprint Fun Run


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Run Run Rudolph! Santa needs to beat the parade! Join us for a FREE 1-mile fun run to kick off the Hammond Holiday Parade! This one-mile run starts at the corner of 175th & Indianapolis BLVD and ends in front of the Sportsplex (just past 165th Street). WHEN:December 2, 2023 @ 9:45am sharp! (lineup begins at 9:30am)WHERE:Corner of Indianapolis BLVD …

20th Annual Hammond Job Fair


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The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend the 20th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 11am to 3pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue in Hammond. This event is instrumental in addressing the employment needs of the residents of the City of Hammond and the Region, as well as …

Disabilities Awards Breakfast


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37th Annual Disabilities Awards BreakfastThursday, March 30, 20238:00amDynasty Banquets4125 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 honored if you would nominate someone you think deserves …