The annual Back to School Bash sponsored by the City of Hammond Mayor Pete Panepinto and City Court Judge Grace Bennett Gasaway is set for July 26 from 9am - 1pm. Area families are encouraged to bring their student to Hammond Westside Montessori to receive a free book sack with supplies.
Businesses and community members wanting to donate to this annual event can drop supplies or checks off at Hammond Westside Montessori July 15-July 24 from 7:30am-4pm. Please make checks payable to the City of Hammond - Back to School Bash. Donations can also be brought to City Hall. Contact Alma Mitchell at 277-5601 or Guy Recotta at 542-3456 for more information.