“Beat the Mayor” Roadie Run Challenge

Get your running shoes ready—it’s almost time for the FOTL Roadie Run 5K!

We’re bringing back our legendary Employee Challenge, and this year, the rewards are even better:

Beat the Mayor, Earn a Day Off!

If you can outrun the Mayor by the following times based on your age group, you’ll score a full day off work:

  • Ages 18–29: Beat the Mayor’s time by 3 minutes
  • Ages 30–39: Beat the Mayor’s time by 2 minutes
  • Ages 40–49: Beat the Mayor’s time by 1 minute
  • Age 50+: Just beat the Mayor—no extra time needed!

NEW THIS YEAR – Finish Strong, Earn Comp Time!

All employees who participate in the Roadie Run (this excludes police and fire) and finish within 1 hour will receive 4 hours of comp time—just for crossing the finish line!!

Whether you’re chasing the clock, the Mayor, or just the fun of it all—this is your chance to get moving, get rewarded, and be part of the Festival of the Lakes excitement.

REMINDER: THIS IS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY

ANY COMP TIME OR DAY OFF THAT IS EARNED MUST BE USED by 12/31/2025.

Hammond Employee Holiday Party

MAYOR THOMAS M. MCDERMOTT JR. INVITES YOU TO THE CITY OF HAMMOND EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY! Eat, Drink, and Be Merry December 10, 2021 - 5-8 PM Hammond Civic Center Adults only. One guest per employee. Dinner catered by Freddy's Steak House RSVP with your department head by Nov. 29
MAYOR THOMAS M. MCDERMOTT JR. INVITES YOU TO THE CITY OF HAMMOND EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY! Eat, Drink, and Be Merry December 10, 2021 – 5-8 PM Hammond Civic Center Adults only. One guest per employee. Dinner catered by Freddy’s Steak House RSVP with your department head by Nov. 29

Employee Book Club

We are pleased to announce our first book selection: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson.

This book is available at the Hammond Public Library, on Amazon and at the Lake County Public Library. If you have a library card, you can borrow it on Hoopla.

Our discussion will be held on October 15 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81300184335pwd=L05VektkV1JENC8xMGdCczdLK2FqQT09
Meeting ID: 813 0018 4335
Passcode: 447016
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Here’s an idea of some discussion questions we may have – SPOILER ALERT!

We can talk more about the book selection process, future discussion meetings, etc. when we meet online on October 15.

We hope you enjoy the book!

Feel free to call me with any questions: Donna Muta, 219-853-7708