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.

	July 2025
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	1	2 The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain July 2, 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 July 2, 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 • •	3 Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society July 3, 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 July 3, 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 • •	4 AA Group AA Group July 3, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed July 4, 2025 See more details • •	5 M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed July 4, 2025 See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops July 5, 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 • •	6
7 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society July 7, 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 July 7, 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 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm July 7, 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 July 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • •	8 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meetings July 7, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Amherst Democratic O… Amherst Democratic Organization Meeting July 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details The Forgotten Claus … The Forgotten Claus Family Cemetery- free presentation July 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm "The Forgotten Claus Family Cemetery: The history and restoration of a local cemetery" is presented by Matt Nahorn Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 pm at The Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 In the early years of the founding of local communities, small family cemeteries consolidated many of these burial plots. The Claus Family Cemetery in Brownhelm became a forgotten and neglected family cemetery. Having driven by two white marble gravestones on a hillside overlooking a small creek and the busy highway of State Route 6, Matt knew that a story was to be told. As a local historian, he is proud to have initiated the restoration project of the Claus Family Cemetery. He thanks Kate Rivet, and her Cemetery Restoration Services team of Jane and Ron Crandall for making this restoration possible. Please join us as he dives into the history of that cemetery and the restoration process! Free to attend, with light refreshments! Please RSVP to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • • •	9 Amherst Democratic O… Amherst Democratic Organization Meeting July 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details The Forgotten Claus … The Forgotten Claus Family Cemetery- free presentation July 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm "The Forgotten Claus Family Cemetery: The history and restoration of a local cemetery" is presented by Matt Nahorn Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 pm at The Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 In the early years of the founding of local communities, small family cemeteries consolidated many of these burial plots. The Claus Family Cemetery in Brownhelm became a forgotten and neglected family cemetery. Having driven by two white marble gravestones on a hillside overlooking a small creek and the busy highway of State Route 6, Matt knew that a story was to be told. As a local historian, he is proud to have initiated the restoration project of the Claus Family Cemetery. He thanks Kate Rivet, and her Cemetery Restoration Services team of Jane and Ron Crandall for making this restoration possible. Please join us as he dives into the history of that cemetery and the restoration process! Free to attend, with light refreshments! Please RSVP to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain July 9, 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 July 9, 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 July 9, 2025 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission July 9, 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 • • • • • •	10 Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society July 10, 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 Garden Club Amherst Garden Club July 10, 2025 10:30 am - 4:30 pm The Ohio Flower Girls, 1875 N Sandusky Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820, USA See more details Amherst Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee July 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate July 10, 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 • • • •	11 AA Group AA Group July 10, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	12 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops July 12, 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 •	13 Private Party Private Party July 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details •
14 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society July 14, 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 July 14, 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 July 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm July 14, 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* July 14, 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 Ordinance Committee … Ordinance Committee Meeting July 14, 2025 6:50 pm - 7:50 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 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting July 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting Council Meeting* July 14, 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 • • • • • • • •	15 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting July 14, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* July 14, 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 • •	16 The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain July 16, 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 July 16, 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 July 16, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service July 16, 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 July 16, 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 • • • • •	17 Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group July 16, 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 July 17, 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 July 17, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate July 17, 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 • • • •	18 AA Group AA Group July 17, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Sandstone Quarry Tou… Sandstone Quarry Tour July 18, 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 • •	19 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops July 19, 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 Private Party Private Party July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • •	20
21 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society July 21, 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 July 21, 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 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm July 21, 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 July 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Marion L. Steele - Creative Learning Center See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting July 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • •	22 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting July 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details •	23 The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain July 23, 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 July 23, 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 July 23, 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 July 23, 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 July 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details • • • • •	24 Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting July 24, 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) July 24, 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 July 24, 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 July 24, 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 • • • •	25 AA Group AA Group July 24, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	26 Christmas In July (D… Christmas In July (Downtown Amherst) July 26, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops July 26, 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 • •	27 Band Camp Begins - A… Band Camp Begins - Amherst Marching Comets July 27, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Marion L. Steele See more details •
28 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society July 28, 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 July 28, 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 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm July 28, 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 • • •	29 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting July 28, 2025 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Citizens for Amherst… Citizens for Amherst Schools July 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • •	30 The Senior Fellowshi… The Senior Fellowship Club of Lorain July 30, 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 July 30, 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 Planning Commission Planning Commission July 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for 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 Planning Commission 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 Zoning Board of Appe… Zoning Board of Appeals July 30, 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 • • • •	31 Movie in the Park Movie in the Park July 30, 2025 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Maude Neiding Memorial Park, 960 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society July 31, 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 July 31, 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 • • •

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