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🌱 Patch AM: Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. and 11 more events
Spotted on the Hammond calendar: Culver Academies at Hammond Central
Hi Hammond! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Culver Academies at Hammond Central at Hammond Central
- Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.
- Books, Brushes & Bands for Education Presents the Summer of Americana Song Performance at The Reserve a Grand Venue
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 64.
- Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond
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★ Featured events ★
- Culver Academies at Hammond Central →
Hammond Central, 5926 Calumet Ave, Hammond
12:30 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Books, Brushes & Bands for Education Presents the Summer of Americana Song Performance →
The Reserve a Grand Venue, 5231 Hohman Avenue, Hammond
2:00 pm - Intramural 4 on 4 Flag Football →
PNW Hammond, Fitness and Recreation Center (FRC), 2320 173th St., Hammond - American Dream Realized →
CIVS Theater, Powers Building (PWRS), 6937 Woodmar Avenue, Hammond
5:30 am - Bird Migration Hike →
Gibson Woods Nature Preserve, 6201 Parrish Avenue, Hammond
9:30 am - Intramural UNO Tournament →
Student Union Library Building (SULB), 2233 173rd St., Hammond
12:45 pm - Free Outdoor Movie Night: Masters of the Universe (2026) →
Classroom Office Building (CLO), 6933 Woodmar Ave, Hammond
8:30 pm - Intramural Field Goal Contest →
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5:45 pm - EARTH, WIND, & FIRE Tribute Dinner Concert →
Sixty Three Social, 6333 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 9/11 Ceremony →
Whiting City Hall, Front Stairs, Whiting
8:55 am - The Fortunate Sons: Theatre at the Center →
Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster
7:30 pm - Movie in the Park featuring "Freakier Friday"
Centennial Park Amphitheater
8:00 pm
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Two miss female poms.
Gate door was accidentally left open and they unfortunately got out. Cross streets hohman and highland (Nextdoor Hammond High)
- Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Customer Service in Highland. Apply here.
- Hard Rock International (USA), Inc. posted a job opening for Banquets Houseperson - Banqueting Operations (On-Call) in Gary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Whiting
- Woman found not guilty of murder in 2023 South Holland shooting of Whiting teenager (chicagotribune.com)
Munster
- Gov. Braun backs GovParts expansion in Fort Wayne (nwitimes.com)
- Joliet's Fatal Traffic Crashes: Just How Many Are Joliet Police Department Investigating These Days? (patch.com)
- Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Kyler Gordon return soon? What's a potential sign the offense is cooking? (bnd.com)
Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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