Come out to celebrate Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.s 11th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 2 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Ave. This event offers a full night of entertainment as well as feature performances by Ballet Folklorico Yolotzin and Mariachis Imperial Azteca and the band Together. The ticket …
Get Out and Get Active at Wolf Lake
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the details of fitness and recreational opportunities at Wolf Lake. Join the Calumet Region Striders for running groups on the new Wolf Lake Trails. The Cal Striders group will meet weekly on Thursdays beginning April 2 at 6:30 pm in front of the Pav. This group …
Mayor McDermott to speak at Hessville Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting
HESSVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH MEETING Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 JF Mahoney Drive Guest Speaker: Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. Hammond Police Department Sergeant Scott Holbrook Hessville Community Affairs officer will be there to provide crime prevention information and ready to listen to your concerns. For more information contact Sergeant Scott Holbrook …
Hammond Public Library Features Photography of Lax-Salinas
Through February 26, the Hammond Public Library is pleased to feature 15 photographs by Hammond native, Joey B. Lax-Salinas, in its first and second floor galleries. Lax-Salinas spent his childhood in the Woodmar area of Hammond, and he is a 1999 graduate of Gavit High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and has been a photographer for …
Hammond Public Library Youth Programs for February
Feb. 5 and Feb. 19: EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS The Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., offers the following early literacy programs on Thurs., Feb. 5 and Feb. 19, Information is with Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336. Babies and Books, for newborns through age 18 months, meets at 10 a.m. Tiny Tots, for ages 18 months through 2 years, …
Hammond Public Library Teen Programs for February
CHESS CLUB ACME Pawn Pushers chess club meets at the Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., on most Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the second Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. All skill levels, from beginners to Grand Masters, are welcomed. There is no charge for regular meetings. Some chess sets are available. For details and …
Hammond Public Library Adult Programs for February
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 …
Hammond Public Library Offers Free Computer Classes
Mon., Feb. 2: The Hammond Public Library, 564 State St., offers a free Intro to Excel class at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required by calling Carol Williams at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 345. Learn to store and organize your information. We’ll review worksheets, cells, data entry, fill options, formulas, functions, and more. Participants must be familiar with the keyboard and …
Mayor McDermott announces “HUB of Innovation” ribbon cutting this Friday
A formerly vacant building in downtown Hammond is being revitalized and celebrated with its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 2:00pm. The HUB of Innovation, at 5233 Hohman Avenue, is an extension of the Hammond Innovation Center, in partnership between the Redevelopment Commission and the Hammond Development Corporation. The HUB, which stands for Hammond Understands …
Hammond Public Library hosts Terminal Town exhibit, highlighting Chicago’s transportation history
Terminal Town is a festival of events showcasing Chicago’s role as a center of U.S. passenger transportation. Running from autumn of 2014 through April 2015, the festival offers everyone in the metropolitan region opportunities to take part in presentations, special events, tours and competitions. The festival also includes a traveling exhibit and an all-color illustrated book. All are designed to …