HAMMOND
RBA chief meets with City Council Tuesday
Dennis Rittenmeyer, president of the Regional Bus Authority, will attend a special meeting of the City Council at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the council caucus room at City Hall.
Fourth District Councilwoman Kim Poland at the council's meeting Aug. 11 had called for Rittenmeyer to appear before the council to discuss alternatives in the event the Hammond Transit System is eliminated.
Rittenmeyer said Friday he had been seeking a meeting with council President Dan Repay prior to Poland's request but the men's schedules had conflicted.
Rittenmeyer said he was looking forward to Tuesday's meeting with the council, but the clock is ticking.
"It's hard to envision what we could do on their behalf by Jan. 1," he said.
Should the council discontinue funding for next year, bus service will cease Dec. 31.
HAMMOND
Hessville Crime Watch meets Thursday night
The Hessville Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive.
The monthly meetings are facilitated by the Hammond Police Department community affairs officer, Cpl. Scott Holbrook, who can be reached at (219) 852-6376.
HIGHLAND
Music groups sought for band battle on Sept. 6
The Highland Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Battle on the Square at Midwest Zest Fest.
The event will be noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. The winner gets a cash prize, will open for the headlining band and receives other rewards. Applications are available at various local locations and at www.midwestzestfest.com. Band members must all be younger than 21 and have at least one original song.
Applicants can send in the $20 per band fee and application/contract with promo kit to the Highland Chamber of Commerce, 8536 Kennedy Ave., Highland, IN 46322. MySpace pages will count as promo kits if music samples are on the site.
HAMMOND
Library looks for senior artists for annual exhibit
The Hammond Public Library seeks artists 55 and older for its 18th annual Senior Art Exhibit, which runs Sept. 2 to Oct. 26.
Artists may enter up to two original works in this juried show. A flier with further rules is available by calling Scott Kingery.
For more information, call (219) 931-5100, ext. 302.
HAMMOND
Food pantry needs help feeding 700 families
The Greater Hammond Food Pantry needs help filling its shelves.
The program feeds more than 700 families each month. Donations of nonperishable food such as canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, rice, cereal and other items can be brought from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, except Tuesday, to Greater Hammond Community Services, 824 Hoffman St.
Call (219) 932-4800, ext. 108, for information.
