Main Street Amherst

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Come to Amherst and experience the quaint, small town feeling of a charming community with a distinctive business district, unique architecture, and a historic downtown that characterizes nineteenth century America.

Main Street Amherst has been designed to promote all aspects of the downtown and commercial business districts by improving economic management, strengthening public participation, recruiting new businesses, rehabilitating buildings, and making Amherst a fun place to visit.

Volunteers are always needed to help reach our goals! No amount of time or energy is too small. There are many different ways for you or business to be involved. Check out the Community Calendar below to explore all that is happening in Amherst.

Main Street Amherst Events

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Community Calendar

This calendar is all-encompassing for Amherst and includes events for Main Street Amherst, Amherst Schools, Amherst Library, Amherst Historical Society & the City of Amherst.

	March 2025
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					1 Private Party Private Party March 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details •	2
3 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society March 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Mah Jongg is every Monday from 10am-12pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and experienced players! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors card players March 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Do you enjoy playing cards? The Jolly Seniors meet in the Amherst Historical Society Hall every Monday from 12 to 3:30pm. For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Girl Scouts Meeting Girl Scouts Meeting March 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • • •	4 Girl Scouts Meeting Girl Scouts Meeting March 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details CHORAL FESTIVAL (AJH… CHORAL FESTIVAL (AJH & STEELE) March 3, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • •	5 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 5, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details •	6 MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting March 6, 2025 7:30 am - 9:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle March 6, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society March 6, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sewing with Friends is a fun way to come together as a community, while working on any sewing, quilting, crochet, knit or other fiber projects! Please bring all your own materials and equipment for your project, as well as any drinks or a pack lunch if you would like. $5 a person Any questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (F… 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (Fink, Lee, Call, Rua, Kalchert, & Kne) March 6, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Amherst Garden Club Amherst Garden Club March 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (B… 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (Bierek, Hammond, Dever, Andrews, & Hall) March 6, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Powers Elementary School See more details • • • • • • •	7 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Amherst Garden Club Amherst Garden Club March 6, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (B… 3RD GRADE MUSICAL (Bierek, Hammond, Dever, Andrews, & Hall) March 6, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Powers Elementary School See more details AA Group AA Group March 6, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • • • •	8 Private Party Private Party March 8, 2025 7:30 am - 1:30 pm See more details Acrylic Painting Cla… Acrylic Painting Class with Brian Mickey March 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA We are excited to announce the 2025 Acrylic Painting Classes led by Brian Mickey at the Hickory Tree Grange at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, 44001. The flier is attached as well as our 2025 event calendar! Saturday, March 8 2-4pm Saturday, April 12 2-4pm Saturday, May 10 2-4pm Saturday, June 28 2-4pm $15 a person– Limited to 20 people! All ages welcome– no experience necessary. Please bring an 11"x14" canvas panel OR 11"x14" stretched canvas (can be found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby). Everything else is provided! To reserve your spot, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org A huge thank you to Brian for generously giving of his time and talent to support the Amherst Historical Society! See more details • •	9 Private Party Private Party March 9, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm See more details •
10 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society March 10, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Mah Jongg is every Monday from 10am-12pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and experienced players! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors card players March 10, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Do you enjoy playing cards? The Jolly Seniors meet in the Amherst Historical Society Hall every Monday from 12 to 3:30pm. For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting March 10, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm March 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Chair Yoga every Monday at 5:30pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* March 10, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Council Meeting Council Meeting* March 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Festival of Bands (7… Festival of Bands (7th, 8th and High School Bands) March 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm STEELE GYMNASIUM See more details • • • • • • •	11 Council Meeting* Council Meeting* March 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Festival of Bands (7… Festival of Bands (7th, 8th and High School Bands) March 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm STEELE GYMNASIUM See more details • •	12 FAMILY FIRST NIGHT FAMILY FIRST NIGHT March 12, 2025 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Private Meeting Private Meeting March 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details • • •	13 FAMILY FIRST NIGHT FAMILY FIRST NIGHT March 12, 2025 See more details END OF 3RD GRADING P… END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD March 13, 2025 See more details Nord Spelling Bee Nord Spelling Bee March 13, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society March 13, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sewing with Friends is a fun way to come together as a community, while working on any sewing, quilting, crochet, knit or other fiber projects! Please bring all your own materials and equipment for your project, as well as any drinks or a pack lunch if you would like. $5 a person Any questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details STEELE CONFERENCES (… STEELE CONFERENCES (2ND SEMESTER) CLONE March 13, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Marion L. Steele See more details Amherst Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee March 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • • • • • •	14 END OF 3RD GRADING P… END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD March 13, 2025 See more details Nord Spelling Bee Nord Spelling Bee March 13, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details AA Group AA Group March 13, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP… PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - NO SCHOOL March 14, 2025 See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA DISTRICT LG ADJUDICATIONS March 14, 2025 TBD See more details • • • • •	15 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP… PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - NO SCHOOL March 14, 2025 See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA DISTRICT LG ADJUDICATIONS March 14, 2025 TBD See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA DISTRICT LG ADJUDICATIONS March 15, 2025 TBD See more details Private Party Private Party March 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • • • •	16 STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA DISTRICT LG ADJUDICATIONS March 15, 2025 TBD See more details Afternoon Tea with D… Afternoon Tea with Debra Rose March 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 SOLD OUT! The Amherst Historical Society presents An Afternoon Tea with Debra Rose Sunday, March 16 from 2–4 pm (Doors open at 1:30pm) Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst Ohio 44001 $25 per person - $20 for AHS Members Join Debra Rose as she presents Legendary Ladies, a musical and historical tribute to Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Aretha Franklin, three women whose strength, determination, and originality changed the face of music, and have inspired many artists of today! Hats are encouraged! Please RSVP by March 1st at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • •
17 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society March 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Mah Jongg is every Monday from 10am-12pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and experienced players! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors card players March 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Do you enjoy playing cards? The Jolly Seniors meet in the Amherst Historical Society Hall every Monday from 12 to 3:30pm. For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm March 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Chair Yoga every Monday at 5:30pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Regular Board Meetin… Regular Board Meeting March 17, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Walter G. Nord School - Media Center See more details Girls Scouts Meeting Girls Scouts Meeting March 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • • • • •	18 "Great Train Wr… "Great Train Wreck of 1916" by Tom Jewell March 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA This free community presentation is at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Tom will present about the tragic train wreck that took place in Amherst, one early foggy morning on March 29, 1916. Three trains collided, resulting in 27 people being killed and 47 injured, as well as countless people who heroically assisted that day. This crash impacted our community and beyond- and even has a connection with Mary Pickford, a famous silent movie actress. This presentation is free to attend, with refreshments provided. Please RSVP at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org. See more details •	19 "Great Train Wr… "Great Train Wreck of 1916" by Tom Jewell March 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA This free community presentation is at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Tom will present about the tragic train wreck that took place in Amherst, one early foggy morning on March 29, 1916. Three trains collided, resulting in 27 people being killed and 47 injured, as well as countless people who heroically assisted that day. This crash impacted our community and beyond- and even has a connection with Mary Pickford, a famous silent movie actress. This presentation is free to attend, with refreshments provided. Please RSVP at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org. See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 19, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Amherst Civil Servic… Amherst Civil Service March 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service March 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 The Civil Service meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there may not be a the Civil Service meeting each month. Please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation. See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group March 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor an evening book group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Visit the library's online calendar for this month's title. Visit the information desk in the first floor lobby to obtain copies of the books. See more details • • • • •	20 Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group March 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor an evening book group that meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Visit the library's online calendar for this month's title. Visit the information desk in the first floor lobby to obtain copies of the books. See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society March 20, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sewing with Friends is a fun way to come together as a community, while working on any sewing, quilting, crochet, knit or other fiber projects! Please bring all your own materials and equipment for your project, as well as any drinks or a pack lunch if you would like. $5 a person Any questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details 1ST GRADE MUSICAL Pa… 1ST GRADE MUSICAL Part 1 (Boggs, DiBiasio, Federer, Norris, Palmers, Wells, & Tilk) March 20, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Powers Elementary School Part 1 will include students in the following classrooms: Boggs, DiBiasio, Federer, Norris, Palmers, Wells, & Tilk's First Grade Students See more details Amherst Design Revie… Amherst Design Review Board March 20, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details 1ST GRADE MUSICAL PA… 1ST GRADE MUSICAL PART 2 (Carpenter, Ferancy, Keck, Littleton, Schneider, Hober) March 20, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Powers Elementary School Part 2 includes students from the following classrooms: Carpenter, Ferancy, Keck, Littleton, Schneider, Hober's First Grade Students See more details • • • • • •	21 AA Group AA Group March 20, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 21, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 21, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details • • •	22 MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 21, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 21, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 22, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 22, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details • • • •	23 MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 22, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 22, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 23, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 23, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details • • • •
24 MLS THEATRE THESPIAN… MLS THEATRE THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE March 23, 2025 WESTERVILLE CENTRAL See more details STEELE CHOIR NYC TRI… STEELE CHOIR NYC TRIP March 23, 2025 NEW YORK CITY See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society March 24, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Mah Jongg is every Monday from 10am-12pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and experienced players! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors card players March 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Do you enjoy playing cards? The Jolly Seniors meet in the Amherst Historical Society Hall every Monday from 12 to 3:30pm. For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm March 24, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Chair Yoga every Monday at 5:30pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* March 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details • • • • • •	25 Council Meeting* Council Meeting* March 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Meet with Tavern/Res… Meet with Tavern/Restaurant Owners March 25, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm See more details • •	26 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 26, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library AM Book Group March 26, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Friends of the Amherst Public Library sponsor a morning book group that meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am. Visit the library's online calendar for this month's title. Visit the information desk in the first floor lobby to obtain copies of the books. See more details Friends of the Amher… Friends of the Amherst Public Library General Meeting March 26, 2025 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Monthly general meetings of the Friends of the Amherst Public Library are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:15 and take place at the library. For information on how to join or support the Friends, please call the library at 440-988-4230. See more details Amherst Planning Com… Amherst Planning Commission March 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Zoning Board of Appe… Zoning Board of Appeals March 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Council Cambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there is the possibility of a normally scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting may not be held depending on submitted agenda items. Please contact the Building Department for confirmation. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details • • • • •	27 Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting March 27, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details CIC Meeting (as need… CIC Meeting (as needed) March 27, 2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am Main Street Amherst Community Center @ 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001 When needed, the CIC meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, and the CIC meetings are called only when needed, please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation. See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society March 27, 2025 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sewing with Friends is a fun way to come together as a community, while working on any sewing, quilting, crochet, knit or other fiber projects! Please bring all your own materials and equipment for your project, as well as any drinks or a pack lunch if you would like. $5 a person Any questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate March 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • • •	28 AA Group AA Group March 27, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	29 AJH BAND/CHOIR/ORCHE… AJH BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE March 29, 2025 TBD See more details •	30 AJH BAND/CHOIR/ORCHE… AJH BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA OMEA SOLO & ENSEMBLE March 29, 2025 TBD See more details •
31 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL March 31, 2025 See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society March 31, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Mah Jongg is every Monday from 10am-12pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and experienced players! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors card players March 31, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Do you enjoy playing cards? The Jolly Seniors meet in the Amherst Historical Society Hall every Monday from 12 to 3:30pm. For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm March 31, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Chair Yoga every Monday at 5:30pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details • • • •

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