Hammond Optimist Clubhouse

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

Join us at the Clubhouse Monday Night, August 17 for an evening of community and fun. The doors will open at 5:00. While the highlight is the Cubs / Sox game on the big screens, we will be holding the Queen of Hearts raffle at the end of the 3rd inning. Additionally, we will drawing the winning ticket for the Notre Dame / Michigan State home football game package - generously donated to the Club by Exquisite Property Services. Burgers, brats, dogs and libations are available for purchase. All are welcome. If you would like to buy raffle tickets, please contact Doyle at (219) 231-5252.

We will also be collecting non-perishable food items that will be used to restock the Blessing Box that the club sponsors in Whiting. Please be generous in this time of need within our community.

08/09/2026

The Club was honored to sponsor a bench on 119th Street in Whiting. Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce

08/09/2026

A few more photos from the Logan's Love - Logan Speaks outing.

08/09/2026

The club has been honored to sponsor Logan's Love - Logan Speaks the last few years. What a great organization.

07/10/2026

The Optimist Club participated in the blessing and dedication of the Blessing Box in Smolen Park in Whiting. The Blessing Box is stocked with non-perishable food items that are available to those in need. The Club provided financial support for this project and thanks Mayor Spebar, the Whiting Park District, Whiting High School Athletics and Cheer team, Fr. Andrew from St Mary’s Church and the community of Whiting to support this project

06/25/2026

The Optimist Club was honored to host John Dempsey and Jack Callahan as they described the good work provided by the Hammond Boxing Club. More than “getting kids off the street”, the Hammond Boxing Club teaches teamwork, discipline, respect and other life skills in a very positive environment. We congratulate John and Jack on their distinguished careers and their continued contributions to the youth of our community. The Optimist Club is proud to support their efforts.

05/28/2026

President John F. Kennedy established National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 to honor law enforcement, which is frequently commemorated by local "Respect for Law" events. While JFK founded National Police Week, the specific "Respect for Law" initiative originated in July 1965 from a discussion between former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and Past Optimist International President Carl Bowen. Our club carried on this Optimist International tradition at our latest members' meeting. We welcomed several members of the Hammond Indiana Police Department and gave special honors to 2 of them. Captain Ezekiel Hinojosa is retiring after 47 years of protecting and serving the citizens of Hammond. Enjoy your retirement! We also named Officer Bryce Scherwin as the 2026 Hammond Optimist Club Police Officer of Year. Officer Scherwin was involved in the investigation and apprehension of a number of high profile cases in the last year. We'd also like to thank all those who bravely wear the uniform, both past and present.

05/20/2026

The club was proud to be a Table sponsor and take part at The Let's Get Wiggy event hosted by the Hair for All Foundation this past weekend. The organization's mission is to help people in our community affected by hair loss due to cancer or alopecia by easing their financial burden and improving their emotional well-being. They serve the following counties in Indiana: Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton & Laporte.