January: Southeastern Louisiana University Sports Calendar – Hammond, LA – Sports Information (985) 549-3221 – www.LionSports.net
January: Southeastern Louisiana University Contemporary Art Gallery– Monthly art exhibitions running throughout each semester; contemporary art exhibitions, open to the public, highlighting artists from all over the world, visiting artist lectures accompany each exhibition. – 100 East Stadium, next to Clark Hall at the end of Spruce Street, Hammond, LA – Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday open until 8:00 pm – Dale Newkirk (985) 549-5080
January (Every Wednesday): Hammond Cut Ups Woodcarvers – Wood carving for men and women, young or old, beginners and advanced. We have classes or do your own thing. - First United Methodist Church, 2200 Rue Denise, Hammond, LA – 1 pm every Wednesday of the month - For more information call George or Shirley Will (985) 340-0080
January TBA: Southern Style Race Track & Mudd Bogg – Newly formed monthly competition series for all straightaway race vehicles stock and modified. & Todd Brunett Farm, 56136 Loranger Rd, Loranger, LA 70446. 6 pm til. For more information contact Todd Brunett at (985)878-9343 or visit their website – www.southernstyleracetrack-muddbogg.com.
January 2: First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert - Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel and Southern Gospel concerts featuring Mike Vaughn & Special Guest, TBA; no charge at door, love offering will be taken for guest singer, concession stand available – Mike Vaughn Ministries/Good News Fellowship Church, 13101 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw, LA – 6 pm – Barbara Vaughn (985) 345-6455 or (985) 974-0507 – www.mvmgoodnews.com
January 9: Hammond Hammond Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Banquet – Twelve Oaks Reception Hall, SLU Campus Hammond, LA – 11 am – Hammond Chamber of Commerce (985) 345-4457 – www.hammondchamber.org
January 10 - September 26 & 20: Special Olympics Louisiana, City of Hammond Inclusion League, Citizens for Accessible Recreation and Sports. Unified Leagues – People with or without intellectual disabilities starting at the age of 7 and up will be able to participate in bowling, soccer, softball and t-ball every other Saturday throughout the year.Location depends on sport. Event is free and open to the public to attend. For more information contact the Special Olympics at ” (985) 345-6644 – www.lasso.org
January 17nbsp; Extreme Canines – Columbia Theatre for the Perfoming Arts, 220 W. Thomas,Hammond, LA – 2 pm – Columbia Theatre(985) 543-4371 - www.columbiatheatre.org
January 24: FeLions Champagne Bingo– Enjoy lunch, play bingo, silent auctions and much more. Benefits Southeastern Felions projects –Twelve Oaks on SLU campus, Hammond,LA from 11 am -2 pm – Kathy Pittman(985) 549-2150 – www.selu.edu/alumni
January 24: Southwest Horse Company Catalog Horse Sale – “Florida Parish Arena, Amite, LA – – (985)-748-5914 – www.fparena.com
January 24-25: Citywide Inventory Sale– Ponchatoula, LA – 10 am to 5 pm – (800) 617-4502 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com
January 25: Northshore Bridal Fair and Fashion Show – ;– Carter Plantation, Debi Menasco(985) 981-3337 – www.hammondstar.com
January 29 ; Pajamas and Play; Max and Ruby – Columbia Theatre for the Perfoming Arts, 220 W. Thomas,Hammond, LA – 7 pm – Columbia Theatre(985) 543-4371 - www.columbiatheatre.org
January 30; Marcia Ball – Columbia Theatre for the Perfoming Arts, 220 W. Thomas,Hammond, LA –7:30 pm – Columbia Theatre(985) 543-4371 - www.columbiatheatre.org