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🌱 Patch AM: How will Hammond’s new Roberts Impact Lab reshape local jobs and innovation?
You won't want to miss Estate Planning "Lunch and Learn" on the Hammond Patch calendar
What's up Hammond! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Hammond’s new Roberts Impact Lab reshape local jobs and innovation?
Also on today's calendar: White Christmas and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 31.
- Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 48 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Purdue Northwest's Roberts Impact Lab to start hosting innovation and research initiatives in 2026 (pnw.edu) — A major new Purdue Northwest Roberts Impact Lab is taking shape in downtown Hammond, promising state-of-the-art quantum and STEM workspaces and a hub for business growth. Backed by $10 million in funding, the lab aims to anchor Hammond’s emerging innovation district, support local entrepreneurs, and create high-tech workforce opportunities for Northwest Indiana starting in 2026 and beyond. 
📸 Around Hammond
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond
★ Featured events ★
- Estate Planning "Lunch and Learn"
2929 Carlson Drive LLC, 2929 Carlson Dr, Hammond
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- White Christmas
Towle Performing Arts Company , 5205 Hohman Ave , Hammond
7:30 pm - Adult Craft
Whiting Public Library , 1735 Oliver Street , Whiting
2:00 pm - Cookies & Canvas
Jean Shepherd Community Center , 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr , Hammond
10:00 am - Cookies and Canvas
Jean Shepherd Community Center , 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr , Hammond
10:00 am - Library Closed
Whiting Public Library , 1735 Oliver Street , Whiting - Public Enemy
The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond , 777 Casino Center Dr , Hammond
8:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Saturday December 27
📣 Hammond Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Munster - Children's Program Room
10:15 am - Teen: Monster of the Week
Munster Branch of the Lake County Public Library , 8701 Calumet Ave , Munster
4:30 pm - Genealogy 101 - Show and Tell and Q&A
Munster - Children's Program Room
6:00 pm - Jingle Bell BINGO
Lions Club Social Center
11:30 am - No Strangers Here by Carlene O'Conner
Munster - Children's Program Room
1:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- To the female driver that turned in front of me on 1165th .
and Blaine .Here in Hammond . There is a NO TURN SIGN clear as day . You almost caused a collision .I am disabled and so is my friend . Please, pay… (Nextdoor Central Hammond)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Hammond. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian - 24955 in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Munster
- Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns: Everything you need to know about the Week 15 game before kickoff (bnd.com)
Highland
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-- The Patch AM Team
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