October 23, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw The largest city in Northwest Indiana is getting its first dog park. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. announced this week that Riverside Park in far southwest Hammond will be the home of the approximately 2 acre dog park. Planning stages are underway with ground expected to be broken in the spring. “We’re moving forward and …
Hammond woman grateful for Hammond Parks Program
Evelyn Wilson says the Hammond Parks Summer Program has been extremely beneficial for her three special needs children. Wilson says the program provides breakfast, lunch and fun activities including games, arts and crafts, in a safe supervised environment. The children learn acceptance, Wilson says. “All ages, all colors, all abilities, all play together,” Wilson, who has been a program volunteer …
Hammond woman grateful for Hammond Parks Program
Evelyn Wilson says the Hammond Parks Summer Program has been extremely beneficial for her three special needs children. Wilson says the program provides breakfast, lunch and fun activities including games, arts and crafts, in a safe supervised environment. The children learn acceptance, Wilson says. “All ages, all colors, all abilities, all play together,” Wilson, who has been a program volunteer ...
Vendor applications sought for Hammond garage sale
Vendor applications are being accepted for the Jean Shepherd Community Center's annual Indoor Garage Sale. It's from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at the center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive. Booth spaces are $25. Interested vendors can fill out an applications at the center or call (219) 554-0155 for information.