July 9
Chamber Monthly Meeting
12 pm - 1 pm
Mike's Catfish Inn
Guest Speaker:Phillip Nicou from Hammond who will talk about Amite from a real estate investor's point of view.

Meetings held  every 2nd Wed. of the month

Hurricane Season is here

Time to prepare your storm survival kits once again. Triple check to be sure all loved ones know what to do, just in case.

Annual Events
Bon Appetite
Christmas Parade &
Window Display Contest
Oyster Festival Parade
Spring Golf Tournament
Tangipahoa Parish Fair

 

July

July:  Southeastern Louisiana University Sports Calendar – Hammond, LA – Sports Information (985) 549-3221 – www.LionSports.net

 

July:  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

 

July (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

 

July 3-6:  Fourth of July Celebration - Join us for explosions of fun all weekend long.  We'll begin with a DJ party on Thursday night, fireworks show and Ms. Jellystone Park Pageant (all-male beauty pageant) on Friday night, plus a Golf Cart Poker Run and a band on Saturday - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Robert, LA - All Weekend Long - Travis Johnson (985) 542-1507 – www.jellystonela.com

 

July 3:  Light Up the Sky for the 4th of July - Celebrate the 4th in the park.  Food vendor booths, kids stuff, park train rides with plenty of family fun.  Top off the evening viewing the fantastic fireworks. - Zemurray Park, Hammond, LA - Park opens at 5 pm and fireworks at dark - Hammond City Hall (985) 542-3400

 

July 4:  First Friday of the Month Gospel Concert - Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel and Southern Gospel concerts featuring Mike Vaughn & Special Guest, The Wilsons; 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

 

July 11-13:  Monster Truck Show - Florida Parishes Arena - 1301 NW Central Ave., Amite, LA 70422 - For more information, call (985) 748-5914 or visit their website www.fparena.com

 

July 19-20:  Christmas In July - <<Streets decorated with red, white & blue trees, buntings and flags; “America’s Antique City’s” shops offer Holiday sales - Downtown Ponchatoula, LA – 9 am to 5 pm – (800) 617-4502 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

July 31:  Hammond Harley Davidson Bike Night – Walk, Ride or Drive in for a fun atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy.  Free food, soft drinks and live music.  How could you possibly be anywhere else? – Hammond Harley Davidson Shop, 1530 S. W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 – 6 pm to 9 pm – Laura Dove (985) 345-8381 – www.hammondharleydavidson.com

 

 

August

August:  Southeastern Louisiana University Sports Calendar – Hammond, LA – Sports Information (985) 549-3221 – www.LionSports.net

 

August:  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

 

August (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

 

August 1:  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

 

August 9:  “Black Tie Affair” – Social gathering where all political and business leaders, churches and other community leaders that are concerned about the community have a social event – Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, LA – 7 pm – George Perkins (985) 345-9134

 

August 15:  Chillin’ with the Chamber Raffle Event – Cool down on Hot August Night for a chillin’ raffle party; enjoy cool jazz, hor d’oeuvres, cocktails and a chance to win $10,000 in cold, hard cash – Hammond Chamber of Commerce located in the Historic Hammond Train Depot – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Hammond Chamber of Commerce (985) 345-4457 – www.moveuptohammond.com

 

August 15:  Hot August Night – 15th annual event featuring wine tasting, Art exhibits, live music, great shopping and eating in some of the finest restaurants in the region – Historic Downtown Hammond, LA – 6 to 10 pm – Hammond Downtown Development District (985) 542-3471 - www.hammond.org/ddd

 

August 15-17:  Hot August Super Soaker Weekend - School may be back in session, but the FUN at Jellystone Park is still going strong!  Book this weekend now before it sells out!  NO FUDDY DUDS ALLOWED ---- YOU WILL GET WET! - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Robert, LA - ALL DAY SATURDAY - Travis Johnson (985) 542-1507 – www.jellystonela.com

 

August 19:  Ponchatoula Business & Professional Expo – Local businesses display their wares and services; great networking opportunity; public invited; food and drink available - Lions Club, Ponchatoula, LA – 6 to 9 pm – (800) 617-4502 – www.ponchatoulachamber.com

 

August 28:  Hammond Harley Davidson Bike Night – Walk, Ride or Drive in for a fun atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy.  Free food, soft drinks and live music.  How could you possibly be anywhere else? – Hammond Harley Davidson Shop, 1530 S. W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 – 6 pm to 9 pm – Laura Dove (985) 345-8381 – www.hammondharleydavidson.com

 

August 29 – September 1:  Tangipahoa African American Heritage Festival – Heritage festival featuring music, arts & crafts booths and lectures – African American Heritage Museum, Hammond, LA – 1 pm to 12 am – George Perkins (985) 345-9134 – www.africanamericanheritagemuseum.com

September

September:  Southeastern Louisiana University Sports Calendar – Hammond, LA – Sports Information (985) 549-3221 – www.LionSports.net

 

September:  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

 

September (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

 

September 5:  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

 

September 11:  Hammond Community & Business Expo – The Hammond Chamber of Commerce partners with the  Southeastern Small Business Development Center for this fall event.  The expo features area Chamber members in almost every business category imaginable.  Booths highlight the various companies and ensure plenty of business mingling. – Southeastern Louisiana University Center, Hammond, LA  – 3 pm to 8 pm – Executive Director, Charlotte Lenoir (985) 345-4457 - www.hammondchamber.org

 

September 13:  Junior Auxiliary of Amite Children's Health Fair – FREE children's event!  Several medical screenings will be on sight.  Vision, hearing and spinal are just a few.  Plus informational booths on nutrition, exercise and safety.  You won't want to miss "Magruff" the famous safety dog! – Amite Community Center, Amite City, LA – 10 am to 1 pm – Audry Hendry (985) 517-2574

 

September 13:  2nd Annual Celebrate National Honey Month – Honey tasting, demonstrations, exhibits, recipes and much, much more; free to the public – Ponchatoula Country Market, Ponchatoula, LA – 11 am to 4 pm – Country Market (985) 386-9580

 

September 20:  Kliebert’s Annual Alligator Day - Fun, food, entertainment, live band and tours available – Kliebert’s Turtle & Alligator Tours, 41083 W. Yellow Water Rd., Hammond, LA – 11 am ‘til – Jennifer Kliebert (985) 345-3617 – www.klieberttours.com

 

September 20:  Tour de Tangipahoa – Leisurely paced bicycle ride through Tangipahoa Parish; 32 mile and 60 mile treks; pre-registration available – Southeastern Louisiana University Center, Hammond, LA – Registration 6 am; ride begins 7:30 am – Judy Couvillion (985) 345-8127 – HTTP://kiwanis.i-55.com

 

September 20:  Jam Rock VIII - Join us for this weekend as your favorite bands rock the park all day long!  Hot Giveaways throughout the day, totaling nearly $2,000 - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Robert, LA - All Day Saturday - Travis Johnson (985) 542-1507 – www.jellystonela.com

 

September 25:  Hammond Harley Davidson Bike Night – Walk, Ride or Drive in for a fun atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy.  Free food, soft drinks and live music.  How could you possibly be anywhere else? – Hammond Harley Davidson Shop, 1530 S. W. Railroad Ave., Hammond, LA 70403 – 6 pm to 9 pm – Laura Dove (985) 345-8381 – www.hammondharleydavidson.com

 

September 27:  Gator Dunn Poker Run – 2nd annual poker run open to autos, boats & bikes; $50 donation per hand; proceeds benefit Child Advocacy Services – Tri-Parish area by land or water; Tickfaw River, Tchefuncte River & Diversion Canal – 10 am to 5 pm – Cheri Viola (985) 634-6400 – www.gatordunnpokerrun.com