Vendors Sought for Autumn Colors Fall Craft Show


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation are pleased to bring you the first Autumn Colors Fall Craft Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 5th & 6th, 2019, from 10:00am – 3:00pm at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue. Vendor applications are currently being taken for this event. A 10’x10’ vendor booth for the two …

Hammond Sportsplex to Host Kids Volleyball Camp


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department, Sportsplex

InfoThe Hammond Sportsplex is hosting a Youth Volleyball Camp from Monday, June 10, 2019 to Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm for children ages 5-15. Registrations will be taken at the Hammond Sportsplex, 6630 Indianapolis Boulevard, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm in the main office until June 7, 2019. Space is limited. …

Hammond Sanitation Department

Garbage pickup will be one day late in observance of Memorial Day


CATEGORY: News, Sanitation Department

The Sanitation department will not be working Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Monday through Friday’s garbage and scheduled recycling pick-ups will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, June 1 2019.

2019 Region Riot Criterium Bike Race


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., in partnership with Region Racing Powered by Strack & Van Til, is proud to bring back the Region Riot Criterium bike race to the city of Hammond on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 8:00am – 6:00pm. A criterium cycling race, also known as a crit, is a bike race consisting of multiple laps around a closed …

Hammond’s 2019 Flower Giveaway


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. Present: The City of Hammond’s Annual Flower Giveaway When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 10:00am to 2:00pm Where: Jean Shepherd Community Center 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive Please bring your valid Indiana Driver’s license or Indiana State ID showing your Hammond address. For more …

Hammond Parks Department Announces Summer Recreation 2019


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

DetailsMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation present: Summer Recreation 2019, a supervised program with Arts & Crafts, Sports and Games. Five Weeks of summer fun: June 10th – July 12th Monday – Friday, 9:00am to Noon. Breakfast provided by the School City of Hammond (served 9:00am through 10:00am) Children will be in a supervised day camp setting …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott Announces Reduced Cost Home Security Program Event


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, Mayor's Office, News

City of Hammond and ‘Ring’ Invite Residents to Launch Event for Reduced Cost Home Security Program Initiative aims to increase safety in neighborhoods by investing in affordable and effective smart home security for residents Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond today announced its partnership with Ring and details for the upcoming launch of a joint program …

RESCHEDULED: Annual Easter Egg Hunt


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation, the Hammond Parks Foundation, Inc. and the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association (AVMRA) invite Hammond residents to bring children ages 0-12 to the 16th Annual Easter Egg Hunt which has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20. Due to the snow storm, the event was canceled on April 14. There is no …

Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast

2019 Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast


CATEGORY: Events

InfoMayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the Hammond Department of Community Development will host the 2019 Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast. When: Thursday, May 3, 2018, 8:00am Where: Dynasty Banquet Hall 4125 Calumet Avenue This years’ theme is: PRAY FOR AMERICA – LOVE ONE ANOTHER. The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 and signed into law by …