Chili Cook Off - November 7, 2009
By admin | May 6, 2009
The Hammond Fraternal Order of Police will sponsor a Chili Cook Off in downtown Hammond on November 7, 2009 from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Located on S. Cate St., just off W. Thomas, the event will feature activities for adults and children, including live music and a space walk!
To learn how your team can participate, please contact Edwin Bergeron Jr. at 985-277-5741
Details will be updated as they become available.
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3rd Annual Dutch Battle Memorial Ride: Saturday, September 26
By admin | May 1, 2009
Attention Motorcycle Enthusiasts: On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the Dutch Battle Chapter of the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign “MAC” will be holding it’s 3rd Annual Dutch Battle Memorial Ride in Downtown Hammond. The event will be located in the 100 block of N. Cate St. between W. Thomas St. and W. Charles St.
In addition to the ride, we will be featuring a GUMBO COOK-OFF, live bands, dance team performances, and many vendors.
Open to riders and non-riders alike, everyone is welcome to attend. Many brands and types of motorcycles will be on display. Enjoy a variety of entertainment, a good bowl of gumbo and spend the day in beautiful downtown Hammond with your family and friends!
All proceeds are to be used for Motorcycle Awareness in the Hammond area.
For more information, contact Sam Dileo at legaleagle@i-55.com
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Hammond Recycling Days: Every Saturday
By admin | May 1, 2009
The Hammond Area Recycling Center is located at 18104 Hwy 190 East, behind Eastside Collision Center and near the Hammond Municipal Airport. Open every Saturday from 7am to 3pm except designated holidays. The Hammond Area Recycling Center accepts GLASS, ALUMINUM, TIN CANS, NEWSPAPERS, GLASS, and HOUSEHOLD PLASTICS (no plastic shopping bags).
If you have any questions, please contact the Recycling Hotline between 7am - 4 pm weekdays 985-277-5955
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Friday, November 20, 2009 Starry November Night
By admin | March 29, 2009
Starry November Night features a variety of holiday fun that’s sure to put even old Scrooge into the holiday spirit! Enjoy caroling by local church choirs, horse drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and Christmas goodies as you stroll through downtown Hammond. Santa and his favorite Elf will greet the children in his bright red sleigh. Get your Christmas wish list ready and don’t forget to bring your camera!
Brightly decorated shop windows invite you in for a leisurely shopping experience. You are sure to find that perfect gift for everyone on your Christmas List.
There is even a rumor that we may expect to see SNOW!
This is a cheerful, festive, family event that is sure to become your newest holiday tradition. So bundle up and plan to spend an evening with family and friends in downtown Hammond as we celebrate an old fashioned Christmas.
Details will be updated as they become available.
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14th Annual Hot August Night - Friday, August 21, 2009
By admin | March 27, 2009
Hot August Night is Friday, August 21st from 6pm to 10pm! We are planning a really hot night of fun for you! Mark your calender now and check back for details!
WINE TASTING STROLL - purchase your wine tasting wrist band and receive a commemorative wine tasting tumbler - you must be 21 to participate - please bring your I.D.
Wrist Bands will be on sale during the event only, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Downtown Development District Office.
Here are some of the really hot attractions from last year in Downtown Hammond on HOT AUGUST NIGHT. This years special events will be posted soon!
· Motorcycle Parking Area - sponsored by the Dutch Battle Memorial Chapter for Motorcycle Awareness Campaign, located at the intersection of SW Railroad Avenue (Hwy 51 Business) and West Morris (Hwy 190 East) in Downtown Hammond. Ride your motorbike, park it here and hit the sidewalks for our Gallery Stroll!
· Louisiana Youth Orchestra of Baton Rouge - performing live at the Motorcycle Parking Area
· Hammond Fire Mates - Hammond Fire Department staff and their spouses are selling fresh jambalaya and refreshments in the Hammond Post Office parking lot, corner W. Thomas and NW Railroad Avenue. Look for the tall ladder fire truck with the American flag flying on top! Proceeds support Tangi Cares, an organization that helps local needy families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
· Bill Hemmerling, noted artist from Ponchatoula, will display his art at PJ’s Coffee & Tea, 224 W. Thomas Street. A personal appearance is hopeful…
· James Michalopoulos, famed for his post-Katrina N’Awlins art, will exhibit at Scott Sandage Properties, 219 West Thomas Street.
· Snowballs! Three snowball stands will help keep you cool: TARC will have a snowball stand on W. Thomas at the railroad tracks; Main Street Dance will have snowballs and boiled peanuts on North Cypress at Morrison Alley; and, KSLU 90.9 FM is offering snowballs in front of Submerge on West Thomas at Magnolia Street - KSLU’s snowball proceeds go to TARC.
· KSLU 90.9 FM, Southeastern’s radio station will broadcast live with their Blues Show from the corner of W. Thomas and Magnolia Street.
· The Bayou Wolf Man will host his radio show on Tangi 96.5 on the sidewalk in front of the Broadcast House, 200 East Thomas Street, on the corner of Cypress St.
· DJ Kemistry spins at Cate Street Seafood Station.
· The New Orleans Strathspey & Reel Society plays Scottish music at Keith Davis Violin Shop.
· The Regg Sanders Jazz Trio plays at Chillin’ at the Chamber.
· The Gamma Ringos perform at Organic Planet Market.
· Charles Robert Miller tickles the ivories at P.J.’s Coffee & Tea.
· The Children’s Discovery Museum is at the Columbia Theatre.
· Main Street Dance and Activity Studio presents, “Parents Night Out.” For a $12.00 fee, parents can leave their children at the studio under careful supervision and head out to enjoy the stroll and shop the night away… the kids enjoy face painting, Disney movie and ice cream. 7pm-9pm.
Our incredible sponsors for the 13th Annual Hot August Night include:
The Music Express, Stephanie’s Fine Jewelers, and Anytime Fitness are sponsoring the North Cate Street Stage, generously loaned to us by Star Equipment. Invisible Cowboy performs on the North Cypress Street Stage from 6 to 10pm, along with live comedy from Improv Brandy Comedy.
The La Carreta Stage is of course sponsored by La Carreta, and features the Southeastern Pep Rally at 6pm, followed by the ‘Bout It Brass Band until 10pm. The La Carreta Stage is located on the corner of NW Railroad Avenue and E. Charles Street, across from the Hammond Post Office and Regions Bank.
Our wine brochure features a map that will help you locate all thirty-five Downtown Development District merchants serving wine during the Wine Tasting Art Gallery Stroll. The map also lists all the artists on display, the types of wines to be sampled, and First Aid Station generously provided by Acadian Ambulance.
Thanks to Brinkman’s Menswear, Rotolo’s Pizzeria, P.J.’s Coffee & Tea, The Oak Street Gallery, Pier One Twelve Restaurant, c.k.& kennedy Fine Interiors, Posh Kidz Children’s Boutique, The Cats’ Deli, and Spoga Fitness Studio for sponsoring the Hot August Night brochure.
Our wines are selected by the knowledgeable folks at The Red, White & Brew and at The Crescent Bar - they are responsible for the incredible success of the Wine Tasting portion of Hot August Night! Thank you…
Tangi Tourism, thank you for the generous grant! We are proud of our long-term association with Tangi Tourism.
Here is our list of Wine Tasting places, the wines to be sampled and their street addresses:
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Participant |
Wine/”Color”/Origin/Suggested Price |
Address |
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Anytime Fitness |
Cartlidge & Brown Sauvignon Blanc/w/Calif/$13 |
117 S. Cate Avenue |
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Bayou Booksellers |
Alaia (the winery) Red/Spain/$13 |
201-A W. Thomas Street |
|
Brinkman’s Menswear |
Round Hill Chardonnay/w/Calif/$11 |
110 E. Thomas Street |
|
Cate Street Seafood Station |
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc/w/New Zealand/$13 |
308 S. Cate Avenue |
|
Cat’s Deli |
Black Castle Riesling/w/Hungary/$10 |
221 East Thomas Street |
|
Central Rexall Drugs |
Fleur d’California Chardonnay/w/Calif/$16 |
125 E. Thomas Street |
|
Christina Salon |
Black Castle Sauvignon Blanc/w/Hungary/$10 |
114 N. Cypress Street |
|
ck and kennedy fine interiors |
Stellina Di Notte Pinot Grigio/w/Italy/$13.50 |
113 North Oak Street |
|
Clothes Minded |
Sensi Chianti/r/Italy/$9 |
109 W. Thomas Street |
|
Discoveries |
Fleur d’California Pinot Noir/w/Calif/$18 |
120 East Morris |
|
Gallery One Eleven |
Villa Coronaro Pinot Grigio/w/Italy/$9 |
111 W. Thomas Street |
|
Garrison’s Global Bar |
Yalumba Viognier/w/Australia/$12 |
100 E. Thomas Street |
|
Honey Glazed Ham and Deli |
Col de L’Orb Red/France/$13 |
119 East Thomas Street |
|
Imagine |
Round Hill Merlot/w/Calif/$11 |
101 N. Cate Street |
|
Johnny Chauvin Photography |
Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc/w/Chile/$11 |
216 West Thomas Street #7 |
|
Kairos Studio |
Ca De Medici Lambrusco Bianco/w/Italy/$12.50 |
116 East Thomas Street |
|
Keith Davis- Violin Maker |
Martin & Weyrich Moscati D’Asti/w/Italy/$12 |
108 N. Cate Street |
|
Liner and Lewis, MD |
Round Hill Cabernet/r/Calif/$11 |
120 N. Cate Street |
|
Maison Bouquet |
The Other Red/Calif/$16 |
221 W. Thomas Street |
|
Noo Spaces |
Villa Coronaro Prosecco/w/Italy/$13 |
103 W. Thomas Street |
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North Cypress Fitness Center |
Banfi Le Rime Bianco/w/Italy/$11 |
113 N. Cypress Street |
|
Oak Street Gallery |
A By Acacia Pinot Noir/r/Calif/$20 |
111 N. Oak Street |
|
Obsession |
Frei Brothers Chardonnay/w/Calif/$17.50 |
101 West Thomas Street |
|
Paris Parker Salon and Spas |
Stephen Vincent Cabernet Sauvignon/r/Calif/$13 |
100 West Thomas Street |
|
Pier One-Twelve |
Buzzard Tree Meritage/r/Calif/$15 |
212 West Thomas Street |
|
PJ’s Tea and Coffee |
Maso Canali Pinot Grigio/w/Italy/$18 |
224 West Thomas Street |
|
Rotolo’s |
Ca De Medici Lambrusco Rosso/r/Italy/$12.50 |
207 E. Thomas Street |
|
Ruby |
Bridgeview Gewurztraminer/w/Oregon/$14 |
111 E. Thomas Street |
|
Scott Sandage |
Gabbiano Chianto Classico Red/Italy/$13 |
219 W. Thomas Street |
|
Spoga Studio |
Sensi Montepulciano/r/Italy/$10.25 |
210 W. Thomas Street |
|
Step By Step |
Col de L’Orb White/France/$13 |
115 E. Thomas Street |
|
Stephanie’s Fine Jewelers |
Black Castle Blaufrankich/r/Hungary/$10 |
208 E. Thomas Street |
|
Submerge |
The Other White/Calif/$13 |
221 W. Thomas Street |
|
X-Fone |
Ca De Medici Lambrusco Rose’/blush/Italy/$12.50 |
211 East Thomas Street |
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Hammond Market is Held on 2nd Saturday of Each Month
By admin | March 27, 2009
The Hammond Market has expanded with more vendors and longer hours, and is now open from 8am to 2pm; the Hammond Market operates on the second Saturday of each month until further notice.
The Hammond Market is located in the grassy area next to the railroad tracks on SW Railroad Avenue near Edwin Neill Way in Downtown Hammond. Our market features a variety of vendors selling handmade, homemade and homegrown delights! Many of our items are seasonal, such as, fresh picked produce, so you never know what treasures you will find. Some of our favorites include locally grown fruits and vegetables, sented soaps and candles, country crafts, crochet baby gifts, homemade candies and cookies, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces and seasonal plants. Each Hammond Market is unique so be sure to visit often.
For more information or to find out how you can become a vendor, please contact the Downtown Development District Office at 985-542-3471 or email ddd@hammond.org
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Find Available Commercial Space in Downtown Hammond
By admin | May 8, 2008
Access Louisiana is a website that allows business owners to find available property in the Downtown Development District and elsewhere around Hammond and the state… visit www.access.louisiana.gov or this link to select a region for a listing of all available commercial properties in a region.
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