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And check out The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet on the Hammond Patch calendar

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Greetings Hammond! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet at 1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605
  • Play Smart Storytime at Hammond Public Library
  • Gamers Guild: Ghoulish Game Cafe at Hammond Public Library

... and check out 10 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

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Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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