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Events You Can’t Miss This Month
Grab a pitcher of beer and some cheese fries and listen to Eddie Veatch and his musicians on the patio of Mariner’s every Friday night!
Tis the season for this annual Columbia holiday tradition! Explore our decorated lobby, meet Santa Claus, sip free hot cocoa from Candlestick Bakery, listen to live carolers…and that’s just in the lobby. After all of that, stroll into the beautiful Hainkel Hall to see the 2000 live-action movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, starring Jim Carrey on the big screen. The lobby festivities begin at 6 pm.
Veatch and his musicians on the patio of Mariner’s every Friday night!
Join the Brady’s crew for karaoke night feat. J. Queue Entertainment every Friday from 10pm-2am! Kitchen stays open to 1:30am.
Join Fit Fam for their weekly workouts every Wednesday in Railroad Park at 6am and Saturday at 7am in Cate Square Park!
The Reindeer Run—presented by Davie Shoring—returns with a chip-timed 5K and a 1-mile fun run/walk through the heart of historic Downtown Hammond. It’s one of the most festive traditions of the Christmas season.
The Hammond Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that the 67th Annual Christmas Parade will roll through downtown on Saturday, December 6th, at 6:00 PM!
We are especially grateful to our Title Sponsor, Oasis Point Rehabilitation Hospital, for helping make this beloved tradition possible.
The RW&B proudly welcomes the Brittany Jenkins Band to our Saturday Music lineup. Come and hear the powerful and dynamic voice of Brittany and her 2 piece acoustic band.
Join us at Deadbeat Brewing on Sunday, December 7th at 1:00 PM as we come together for Mike the Fighter: Gumbo Cook-Off & Beer Release, an ALS fundraiser supporting Mike Griffin. This family-friendly event is free to enter and open to all.
Join the Hammond-Ponchatoula Sunriser Rotary Club for their meetings every Tuesday at 7:30am!
Join the Hammond Kiwanis Club for their weekly meetings on Tuesdays at The Mezzanine at 12pm!
Tuesday at 6pm, Fayard Hall, 2 Miles. All ages and paces welcome. Smiles and miles.
Join Fit Fam for their weekly workouts every Wednesday in Railroad Park at 6am and Saturday at 7am in Cate Square Park!
Join the Hammond Garden Club for their monthly meetings at Oak Knoll Country Club every second Wednesday of the month at 11am!
Join the Hammond Rotary Club for their meetings every Wednesday at 12pm! This week’s guest speaker is Michael Williamson, President & CEO of United Way SELA.
We meet at Cate Square park and run 5k around the SLU campus. Paces range from 7min/mi to run/walk, so come one come all. When the weather is nice, it is BYOB and we move to Railroad Park. If you forget, La Carreta will serve drink in cups with lids. When the weather is not so nice, we move to a local restaurant or pub.
Every Wednesday from 6 to 8PM, Gnarly Barley has a themed Bingo! Stick to the theme and you’ll get two bingo boards for a better winning chance at a prize!
Join the Red White & Brew every Wednesday for Music Trivia from 6-7pm & Karaoke starting at 7pm!
Get ready to jingle all the way to great connections at the Tangipahoa Chamber's holiday-themed Leads for Lunch on Thursday, December 11! This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow business leaders, showcase your products and services, and spread a little holiday cheer.
Calling all superstars - every Thursday night at the Hammond location is your time to take center stage and wow us!!!! Y’all come by grab a bite and a ….. Cold beer too!!!!!
Murph’s Magical Mystery Trivia Ride is every Thursday at Gnarly Barley from 6 to 8PM. Every week Murph shares question clues on his Facebook page you won’t want to miss.
Join the Livingston Lodge for their monthly meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm!
You’re invited to Carols, Cookies, and Cocoa on Friday, December 12th at 6 PM at Cate Square Park!
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