WWE Live at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

WWE Returns to Hammond for the 1st Time in 2 Years! Friday, October 21st, 2016, 7:30pm at the Hammond Civic Center. See your Favorite WWE Superstars including: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Charlotte, The New Day, Sami Zayn, Rusev, Cesaro, and many more!* Tickets start at just $15! Tickets available now at www.NXTTickets.com or at the Hammond Civic Center …

United Combat League MMA in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Be there for the next big event in MMA history: United Combat League MMA – Havoc in Hammond III! Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue. Doors open at 7:00pm. Fights start at 8:00pm. Some fighters at this event include: Miguel Torres, Dennis Dombrow, Dan Stittgen, Josh Lee, Nick Wayne, Ryan Peters and more! Tickets cost $32, …

American Red Cross Blood Drive


CATEGORY: Events

The American Red Cross Blood Services Indiana-Ohio Region is hosting a blood drive at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive on Tuesday, December 26 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm in Café Rooms A and B. To schedule an appointment in advance, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “jscommc”. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org. Your support and participation …

City Seeks Proposals for “Westlake Train Station” Project


CATEGORY: Board of Public Works & Safety RFP's, News, Public Notices

The City of Hammond is seeking qualified firms to design a new Downtown Hammond NICTD Westlake Train Station at Russell Street in Hammond, Indiana. The Request for Proposals describes the programming features necessary to meeting the City’s needs for a new train station. The design must be in compliance with NICTD’s requirements for station design including train platform shelter and …

First HAST graduation to be streamed live @gohammond.tv


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

The first graduating class of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology will walk the aisle tonight at Purdue University Calumet. The entire graduation program will be streamed lived on the Internet, courtesy of Mayor Thomas M McDermott Jr.. The service starts at 7:00pm and can be watched live at www.gohammond.tv. You can also watch replays of this event at …

Huhtamaki Plans Expansion of Hammond Facility


CATEGORY: Economic Development, Mayor's Office, News

Huhtamaki North America, a leading manufacturer of packaging for consumer goods, retail, and foodservice markets, announced plans for the expansion of their Hammond, IN facility. The expansion will add capacity for their molded fiber products. The company expects a capital investment of nearly $100 million and will result in the creation of approximately 100 jobs. The investment and construction will …

Hammond station crux issue in South Shore rail expansion


CATEGORY: News

August 20, 2014 – Keith Benman New maps of the proposed South Shore West Lake extension show five potential station sites along its 8-mile route, including an option for a Hammond gateway station deemed “essential” by Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. “The combined gateway station is important,” McDermott said. “The whole extension won’t make sense without it.” Hammond is one of …

Hammond Reads participates in Back-to-School event


CATEGORY: News

August 11, 2014 – Hammond Public Library Members of Hammond Reads, Inc., participated in the Back-to-School Fest on Aug. 2, sponsored by The Gate Church in Hammond. Board members gave away 546 children’s books and 153 adult books, plus pencils, bookmarks, and tips on reading and literacy. Participating were Nancy Machnikowski of the School City of Hammond; Alice Vockell of …

“Wine & Canvas” Returns to Hammond in March


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Join us for Wine and Canvas at the Jean Shepherd Community Center! 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Hammond, IN 46323 Friday, March 18, 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.

City of Hammond announces Festival of the Lakes main stage line up


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes Archive

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the 12th annual Festival of the Lakes music talent lineup for the main stage at Wolf Lake Memorial Park Pavilion, 2434 S. Calumet Avenue: Wednesday, July 15 Headline acts: Alien Ant Farm, Hoobastank & P.O.D. Thursday, July 16 Opening Act: High Noon Headline act: The Charlie …