Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Marina are pleased to announce the return of the Annual Fishing Derby for the 25th year! When:Saturday, April 22, 2023No Rain Date7:00 am to 4:00 pm Where:Hammond Marina701 Casino Center Drive Prizes and trophies are given for: This event is FREE and is open to all adults and children, with free parking …

19th Annual Hammond Job Fair


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The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend the 19th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, September 21st 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 assisting …

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 …

Hammond Community Corporation 2021 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). …

WHAM! ride rolls this weekend


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July 30, 2014 – Times Staff The third annual WHAM! After Midnight Ride returns Saturday and Sunday. The ride begins at midnight Saturday at the Pavilion at Wolf Lake and traverses the communities, parks and new bike paths of Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting before ending back at the pavilion. Bicyclists can choose between a relaxing, 30-mile long route or …

13th Annual Hammond Job Fair


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The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend Hammond’s 13th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, March 24th at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320, from 11am to 3pm. Co-sponsored by North Township Trustee Frank J. Mrvan and WorkOne of Northwest Indiana, this event is instrumental in addressing the employment needs of the residents of the City of Hammond and the Region, as well as assisting local companies in their recruitment process.

New Edition brings dance moves, pop hits to Hammond


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July 31, 2014 – Eloise Marie Valadez There was a retro music celebration of sorts Sunday at The Venue at Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino. New Edition, one of the first of the popular ’80s “boy bands,” presented a 90-minute concert on its “All Six” tour. The sold-out show was jam-packed with “screaming” fans – the majority of whom are now grown …

Hammond Public Library Adult Programs for February


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Feb. 2: NOVEL CONVERSATIONS The Hammond Public Library’s Novel Conversations group meets Mon., Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “The Yard,” by Alex Grecian. Set in Victorian London, a group of Scotland Yard detectives are stunned when one of their own is targeted. Details are with Mary Schons, Head of Information Services, at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 327. The library …

Region’s first school food pantry to expand the fight against hunger


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August 21, 2014 – Times Staff The first school food pantry in Northwest Indiana will be unveiled at noon Friday at Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Quentin P. Smith Student Lounge (Student Activity Center). The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana is teaming up with Calumet College of St. Joseph’s service engagement club, G.I.V.E. (Get Involved, Value Everyone,) to develop the …

Alumni group plans two benefits for Hammond students


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October 21, 2014 – Times Staff Alumni & Friends of Hammond Schools invites residents to think Christmas and Catch the B.U.S. to help School City of Hammond students in grades kindergarten through 12 succeed. More specifically, the nonprofit organization invites residents to reserve a spot to see a special evening performance of “A Fabulous 50’s Christmas” at Hammond’s downtown Towle …