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.

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2 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society June 2, 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 June 2, 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 Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class June 2, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Beginners classes for Mah Jongg is every Monday at 1:30pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and people who may want a refresher! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm June 2, 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! For more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meetings June 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	3 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meetings June 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting June 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	4 The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain June 4, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain motto is "You are a stranger only once." They welcome all retired men to participate in fellowship with speakers, videos, coffee and doughnuts! For more information: Tommie Bradley 440-225-8027 Pat McGannon 440-864-6740, for info on videos and speakers They meet at the Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 4, 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 • •	5 MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details • • • •	6 AA Group AA Group June 5, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	7 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops June 7, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 The Amherst Historical Society's Sandstone Village Shops are open Saturdays from April 25- November 2 from 10am-2pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Shop at the Pine Tree, Gallery, and White Barn for fabulous and affordable finds, with new items being donated every week! If you are interested in donating items, we accept household items, small furniture, books, DVDs, lamps, decor, kitchenware, small appliances, and more! For more information, please contact us at(440) 988-7255 oroffice@amhersthistoricalsociety.org Thank you for your support! See more details •	8
9 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society June 9, 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 June 9, 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 June 9, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class June 9, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Beginners classes for Mah Jongg is every Monday at 1:30pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and people who may want a refresher! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm June 9, 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! For more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting June 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* June 9, 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 • • • • • • •	10 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting June 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* June 9, 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 Amherst Democratic O… Amherst Democratic Organization Meeting June 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • • •	11 Amherst Democratic O… Amherst Democratic Organization Meeting June 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain June 11, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain motto is "You are a stranger only once." They welcome all retired men to participate in fellowship with speakers, videos, coffee and doughnuts! For more information: Tommie Bradley 440-225-8027 Pat McGannon 440-864-6740, for info on videos and speakers They meet at the Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 11, 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 Walkin' on Wedn… Walkin' on Wedneday June 11, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission June 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Park Board Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. For 2024, the meetings will be held at the pool Pavilion with the exception of the March and April meetings will be held at City Hall. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation. See more details • • • • •	12 Amherst Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee June 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 12, 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 Canteen Pub Crawl fo… Canteen Pub Crawl for the Taste of History June 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Taste of History 2025 Canteen Pub Crawl is on Thurs, June 12 from 7-10pm, downtown Amherst, in partnership with Main Street Amherst Ohio! Welcome and meet reenactors who have traveled to Amherst for The Taste of History, while supporting local restaurants and bars! Thank you to the following businesses for having specials during the Canteen Crawl: 5 Points Tavern - drink special Captain's Club - "Bootlegger's Brew" special for $4 Cedar Pub - 25 cents off domestic beer Cole's Public House - special drink Ghost Tree Brewing Company - $3 Battle Buddy beer special (people do need to be in a uniform/period clothing) Olde Town Pizza House - $1 off any beer Park Bar & Grille - open bowling for $1 per game and Hot dogs for $1 Quesadillas - Mexican beer $1.00 off Ziggy's - four (4) specials: 1. Rigatoni meatballs 2. Nashville hot fried chicken, 3. Buffalo chicken, mac & cheese pizza 4. Barbecue pulled pork, mac & cheese pizza For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • • •	13 Canteen Pub Crawl fo… Canteen Pub Crawl for the Taste of History June 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Taste of History 2025 Canteen Pub Crawl is on Thurs, June 12 from 7-10pm, downtown Amherst, in partnership with Main Street Amherst Ohio! Welcome and meet reenactors who have traveled to Amherst for The Taste of History, while supporting local restaurants and bars! Thank you to the following businesses for having specials during the Canteen Crawl: 5 Points Tavern - drink special Captain's Club - "Bootlegger's Brew" special for $4 Cedar Pub - 25 cents off domestic beer Cole's Public House - special drink Ghost Tree Brewing Company - $3 Battle Buddy beer special (people do need to be in a uniform/period clothing) Olde Town Pizza House - $1 off any beer Park Bar & Grille - open bowling for $1 per game and Hot dogs for $1 Quesadillas - Mexican beer $1.00 off Ziggy's - four (4) specials: 1. Rigatoni meatballs 2. Nashville hot fried chicken, 3. Buffalo chicken, mac & cheese pizza 4. Barbecue pulled pork, mac & cheese pizza For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details AA Group AA Group June 12, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details The Taste of History The Taste of History June 13, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The 3rd Annual “The Taste of History” Living History Event is at The Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 on June 13 and 14, 2025 from 9am-5pm. Free to attend! This event is a partnership with the Military History Preservation Group, the Lorain County Visitors Bureau, and the Amherst Historical Society, and is free to attend! Thank you to Amherst VFW Post 1662 for being a Division Sponsor! Over 3,500 people attended the event in 2024, with approximately 200 reenactors coming from multiple states to present this event. The Taste of History 2025 is set to be even larger! This event provides the public with a window into the life of the average soldier, and one of the best ways to connect is through food. Field kitchens of various eras will compete and offer samples of period meals to attendees. In addition, there will be military surplus and historical vendors. Free parking and shuttle is at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Avenue! See more details • • •	14 The Taste of History The Taste of History June 14, 2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm The 3rd Annual “The Taste of History” Living History Event is at The Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 on June 13 and 14, 2025 from 9am-5pm. Free to attend! This event is a partnership with the Military History Preservation Group, the Lorain County Visitors Bureau, and the Amherst Historical Society, and is free to attend! Thank you to Amherst VFW Post 1662 for being a Division Sponsor! Over 3,500 people attended the event in 2024, with approximately 200 reenactors coming from multiple states to present this event. The Taste of History 2025 is set to be even larger! This event provides the public with a window into the life of the average soldier, and one of the best ways to connect is through food. Field kitchens of various eras will compete and offer samples of period meals to attendees. In addition, there will be military surplus and historical vendors. Free parking and shuttle is at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Avenue! See more details •	15
16 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society June 16, 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 June 16, 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 Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class June 16, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Beginners classes for Mah Jongg is every Monday at 1:30pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and people who may want a refresher! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm June 16, 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! For more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Building and Lands C… Building and Lands Committee Meeting* June 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, 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 Ordinance Committee … Ordinance Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:15 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 • • • • • • • • •	17 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Building and Lands C… Building and Lands Committee Meeting* June 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, 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 Ordinance Committee … Ordinance Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting June 16, 2025 7:15 pm - 8:15 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 Special Board Meetin… Special Board Meeting June 17, 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Marion L. Steele - Creative Learning Center See more details • • • • • •	18 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain June 18, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain motto is "You are a stranger only once." They welcome all retired men to participate in fellowship with speakers, videos, coffee and doughnuts! For more information: Tommie Bradley 440-225-8027 Pat McGannon 440-864-6740, for info on videos and speakers They meet at the Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 18, 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 June 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service June 18, 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 June 18, 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 • • • • • •	19 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group June 18, 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 June 19, 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 Amherst Design Revie… Amherst Design Review Board June 19, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board June 19, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Design Review Board meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday 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 DRB meeting may not be held depending on submitted agenda items. Please contact the Building Department for confirmation. See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 19, 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 • • • • • •	20 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details AA Group AA Group June 19, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Sandstone Quarry Tou… Sandstone Quarry Tour June 20, 2025 9:00 am - 12:30 pm The Amherst Historical Society, Cleveland Quarry Co., and Lorain County Visitors Bureau presents Sandstone Quarry Tours SOLD OUT! Friday, May 16, 2025 Friday, June 20, 2025 Friday, July 18, 2025 Friday, August 15, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025 Friday, October 17, 2025 9am -12:30pm $30 tickets; $25 for AHS members The tour begins at the Amherst Historical Society, where a trolley will take you to a working quarry, then to Cleveland Stone Co. and the Shop at Cleveland Stone Co. in Vermilion, ending with lunch at the AHS! To RSVP, contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • • •	21 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops June 21, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 The Amherst Historical Society's Sandstone Village Shops are open Saturdays from April 25- November 2 from 10am-2pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Shop at the Pine Tree, Gallery, and White Barn for fabulous and affordable finds, with new items being donated every week! If you are interested in donating items, we accept household items, small furniture, books, DVDs, lamps, decor, kitchenware, small appliances, and more! For more information, please contact us at(440) 988-7255 oroffice@amhersthistoricalsociety.org Thank you for your support! See more details • •	22 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details •
23 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society June 23, 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 June 23, 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 Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class June 23, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Beginners classes for Mah Jongg is every Monday at 1:30pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and people who may want a refresher! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm June 23, 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! For more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Special Finance Comm… Special Finance Committee Meeting* June 23, 2025 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA 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* June 23, 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 • • • • • • •	24 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* June 23, 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 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting June 23, 2025 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • • •	25 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain June 25, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain motto is "You are a stranger only once." They welcome all retired men to participate in fellowship with speakers, videos, coffee and doughnuts! For more information: Tommie Bradley 440-225-8027 Pat McGannon 440-864-6740, for info on videos and speakers They meet at the Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 • • • • • • •	26 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting June 26, 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) June 26, 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 June 26, 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 June 26, 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 • • • • •	27 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details AA Group AA Group June 26, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • •	28 M.S.A. Building Not … M.S.A. Building Not Available June 16, 2025 - June 27, 2025 See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops June 28, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 The Amherst Historical Society's Sandstone Village Shops are open Saturdays from April 25- November 2 from 10am-2pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Shop at the Pine Tree, Gallery, and White Barn for fabulous and affordable finds, with new items being donated every week! If you are interested in donating items, we accept household items, small furniture, books, DVDs, lamps, decor, kitchenware, small appliances, and more! For more information, please contact us at(440) 988-7255 oroffice@amhersthistoricalsociety.org Thank you for your support! See more details Acrylic Painting Cla… Acrylic Painting Class with Brian Mickey June 28, 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 • • •	29 Private Party Private Party June 29, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm See more details •
30 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society June 30, 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 June 30, 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 Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class June 30, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Beginners classes for Mah Jongg is every Monday at 1:30pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Open to beginners and people who may want a refresher! $1 per person For more info, please contact 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm June 30, 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! For more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Regular Board Meetin… Regular Board Meeting June 30, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Marion L. Steele - Creative Learning Center See more details • • • • •

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