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 ...

31st Annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet


CATEGORY: News

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its 31st annual induction dinner, Tuesday, March 14 at the Hammond Civic Center. The inductees are: 1930s/40s Hammond High/Southern University multi-sport standout Albert Ford (deceased) 1960s Hammond High/Western Illinois basketball player and former Wildcats coach Leroy J. Harwell, Sr. 1960s Hammond High/NCAA long ...

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


CATEGORY: Events

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 ...

14th Annual Hammond Job Fair


CATEGORY: Events

The Mayor's Office of Economic Development presents the City of Hammond's 14th Annual Job Fair Thursday, March 9 from 11:00am until 3:00pm Hammond Civic Center 5825 S. Sohl Avenue Need a Job? Connect with local businesses in the areas of government, finance, healthcare, sales, manufacturing, gaming, education and many more! Bring your resume and dress to impress! Contact Gabriela Gallegos ...

2017 Black History Month Celebration


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

[cs_image_map_pro_cornerstone map_id="3046"]Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Hammond Human Relations Commission and Department of Community Development will host a Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Hammond City Hall, 1st floor lobby. The festivities will begin at 10:00am. The theme for this year’s event is “Women of the Cloth.” Mayor McDermott will present a proclamation honoring eight ...

Hammond Sanitary District Reaches Deal with EPA on Addressing Sewer Overflows


CATEGORY: News, Sanitary District

On Tuesday, January 24, the Board of Sanitary Commissioners of the Sanitary District of Hammond unanimously passed a resolution approving a final agreement with state and federal environmental agencies to address combined sewer overflows required by the federal Clean Water Act. The projects called for by this agreement known as a “consent decree” will yield significant environmental benefits for Hammond …

Rusted Root at the Hammond Civic Center


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Rusted Root with Special Guest Devon Allman Where: Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue When: Saturday, March 25, 2017 @ 8:00pm Tickets: $22 online at Universe.com/gohammond or at the Hammond Civic Center Box office for $25. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All ages show. General admission seating. Concessions available for purchase. Phone (219) 853-6378 with questions. Get Tickets!

Hammond Celebrates 2nd Annual 219 Day – Back in Rat


CATEGORY: Events

Mark your calendars! Mayor Tom McDermott, Jr. brings 219 Day “Back in Rat” to the Hammond Civic Center on Saturday, February 18 from 6:00 pm until midnight with the holiday that is all about ‘da Region. The event boasts free admission with craft beer, food vendors and entertainment exclusively from the 219. All The Details...New for 2017: You can ‘Ride ...