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Cheers Hammond! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Know a Hammond-area shop that truly understands Jeep engine swaps?
• How one Hammond dad made a frigid Bears game unforgettable

Also on today's calendar: White Christmas and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 26 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
• Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• advice needed, engine swap 2012 jeep JKU sport (tigerdroppings.com) — A Hammond resident with a high-mileage 2012 Jeep JKU Sport is looking to replace a failing 3.6L engine and wants recommendations for shops that regularly work on Jeeps. They’re considering a remanufactured engine, won’t do the work themselves, and are open to transporting the vehicle to a nearby, trusted mechanic.
   

• Bears fans rally at bitter-cold tailgates as Bears blow past Browns 31-3 (suntimes.com) — A Hammond dad and his son braved single-digit temperatures after taking the train to Chicago for the boy’s first Bears game, joining other die-hard fans tailgating outside Soldier Field. Despite the bitter cold, fans described a strong sense of community, optimism about a playoff push, and the unique experience of watching the Bears in person.
   

📸 Around Hammond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Estate Planning "Lunch and Learn"
  2929 Carlson Drive LLC, 2929 Carlson Dr, Hammond
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• White Christmas
  Towle Performing Arts Company , 5205 Hohman Ave , Hammond
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Adult Craft
  Whiting Public Library , 1735 Oliver Street , Whiting
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Cookies and Canvas
  Jean Shepherd Community Center , 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr , Hammond
  10:00 am
• Cookies & Canvas
  Jean Shepherd Community Center , 3031 J.F. Mahoney Dr , Hammond
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closed
  Whiting Public Library , 1735 Oliver Street , Whiting

Saturday December 27

• Public Enemy
  The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond , 777 Casino Center Dr , Hammond
  8:00 pm

📣 Hammond Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• Creativity Club: Ages 8-11
  Munster - Children's Program Room
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• 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

Wednesday December 17

• Genealogy 101 - Show and Tell and Q&A
  Munster - Children's Program Room
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Jingle Bell BINGO
  Lions Club Social Center
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Are you a Hammond Indiana resident and lost your home?
  Homeless? Need help? Call Hammond City Hall (219) 853-6300 select Community Development option. They have a program that will pay your security… (Nextdoor Hammond)
• This is a resource that pays security deposit and first months rent for minorities residents in Lake, Porter, and Laporte County needing a place to stay.
  You do have to find the new place and you must qualify for assistance. For more information please call the number. Urban League of Northwest… (Nextdoor Hammond)

• Town & Country Market posted a job opening for Produce Clerk in Hammond. Apply here.
• Silgan posted a job opening for Production Management Trainee in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

• Junior Bridgeman's jersey retired by Louisville basketball (courier-journal.com)
• Volunteers and donations needed for 37th Spirit of Christmas Giveaway (chicagocrusader.com)

Munster

• Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns: Everything you need to know about the Week 15 game before kickoff (bnd.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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