Flag Retirement Ceremony


CATEGORY: Events

The American Legion Whiting Post 80 will be conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Wednesday June 14th at 4:30pm at 125th & Calumet Avenue next to the Environmental Center. If you have any old, heavily worn, or damaged flags that you would like to have properly honored and retired, you may drop them off at the Hammond Civic Center located …

Spring Indoor Garage Sale


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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to bring you the first Indoor Garage Sale of the spring on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10am – 3pm at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Come and turn an unwanted treasure into a prized possession! Booths will feature a variety of items from …

Hammond’s Annual Easter Egg Hunts


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Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 12 and under to the Annual Easter Egg Hunts on Saturday, April 8, 2017. There is no charge to attend. Both hunts begin at noon. Locations: Dowling Park (by the FOP, off of J.F. Mahoney Drive, turn down 175th Street to the parking area) …

Hammond Marina Fishing Derby


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Hammond Marina Fishing Derby When: Saturday, April 8, 2017 (No rain date), 7:30am - 4:00pm. Where: Hammond Marina, 701 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320 *Fishing on outer Lake Michigan bin wall *Fising on inside docks of Marina, west end, bin wall only *Land and dock fishing only. No boats! *Live and/or artificial bait Prizes and trophies given for: Largest ...

Hammond’s 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

DetailsHammond's 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Sponsored by Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Pepsi Beverages Company When: Friday, May 5, 2017, 5:00pm - 10:00pm Where: Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320 Food served by Taqueria Los Comales. Entertainment by: Mariachi Universal Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana Together All tickets include food ...

WWE Live at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

WWE Returns to the Hammond Civic Center! When: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Doors open at 3:30pm | Show starts at 5:00pm Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship: Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. Bray Wyatt Intercontinental Championship Match: Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin Plus more of your favorite WWE Superstars including: Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, …

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 Wednesday, March 15 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm in Café 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 gives …

IHSAA Boys 3A Basketball Sectionals


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are excited to announce that the 2017 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament will be held at the Hammond Civic Center on Tuesday February 28, Friday March 3, and Saturday March 4. Here is the game schedule: Tuesday, February 28: Doors open at 5:00pm and the game starts at …

Mayor’s Commission on Disabilities Recognition Award Nomination Form

Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast & Resource Fair


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

31st Annual Disabilities Awards Breakfast Theme: I’m Not Your Inspiration Thursday, March 23, 2017 8:00 am Dynasty Banquets 4125 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 ...

Free Prom Dresses Available at Prom Genie’s 4th Annual Boutique Day


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DetailsThe Prom Genie, Inc. in partnership with Hammond Parks and Recreation presents it’s 4th annual Boutique Day on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, located at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, Hammond, In, from 9am - 2pm. Boutique Day is Prom Genie’s annual prom dress giveaway. This event is open to all high school students within Hammond ...