Due to a gift from the United Citizens Association, Inc. (UCA), users of Hammond’s growing system of bicycle trails can now inflate tires, make adjustments and even repairs. The DERO Fix it Station is located along the Wolf Lake Trail near the guardhouse. DERO Fix it Stations includes all the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from …
Veterans Appreciation Day Parade
The City of Hammond celebrates its 6th annual Veteran Appreciation Day parade on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:00am in Hammond’s 5th and 6th districts. The parade route travels from Olcott Avenue, down 173rd Street and ends at the Hessville Park Veterans Memorial. Some of the parade participants include members of local American Legions and VFW posts, musical entertainment from area …
Blue Dot Safes to Conduct Open Interviews
Blue Dot Safes, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, will host a Hiring Event on Thursday, Sept. 12th from 10am – 3pm at the HDC Building, 5233 Hohman Ave. Blue Dot Safes is a growing safe manufacturing company in Downtown Hammond. Bring your resume and come learn about their open positions. For more information, please call the …
Venue Change for September Mayor’s Night Out
Due to cooler temperatures, the September 4th Mayor’s Night Out will be held at the Lost Marsh Clubhouse instead of the Wolf Lake Pavilion. More information about Mayor’s Night Out can be found here.
Coffee with a Cop
On Wednesday, September 25th, officers from the Hammond Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 5:00pm and runs to 7:00pm at Johnel’s Restaurant, 4145 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN. Please contact Sgt. Scott Holbrook with …
Hammond Hosts 33rd Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond Planning and Development present the 33rd Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 8:00am – 10:00am at the Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond. For the 33rd anniversary edition of the breakfast, the theme is “Serving Our Community”. Tickets for the event are issued on a …
Frank & Sammy: Me and My Shadow
This year, The Pav will host another Rick Michel show: "Frank & Sammy: Me and My Shadow". Me and My Shadow will feature Rick Michel as Frank Sinatra and Bryan Clark as Sammy Davis Jr. plus about 18 other impersonations like; Michael Jackson, Rodney Dangerfield, Stevie Wonder, Bob Hope, Tom Jones, The Godfather, Neil Diamond and much more. Don't miss ...
Sinatra Forever @ The PAV
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to welcome Rick Michels’ and his 24-piece big band back to the Pavilion at Wolf Lake for Sinatra Forever on Saturday, September 14th Sinatra Forever: A Salute to Frank Sinatra is a concert that pays homage to the greatest singer of all time. Rick Michel is one of ...
Garbage pick-up will be one day late in observance of Labor Day
The Hammond Public Works, Sanitation will not be working Monday, September 2nd, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. Monday through Friday’s scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. We will be working on Saturday, September 7th, 2019.