Main Street Amherst

Come Help Us Grow!

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.

	May 2025
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			1 AJH 6th Grade Zoo Tr… AJH 6th Grade Zoo Trip May 1, 2025 See more details American Government … American Government Parts 1 and 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) May 1, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details American History Par… American History Parts 1 and 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) May 1, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Nord Math 4 OST, Par… Nord Math 4 OST, Part 1 May 1, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting May 1, 2025 7:30 am - 9:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle May 1, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 1, 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 STEELE SPRING BAND C… STEELE SPRING BAND CONCERT May 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • • • • • • •	2 AJH 6th Grade Zoo Tr… AJH 6th Grade Zoo Trip May 1, 2025 See more details American Government … American Government Parts 1 and 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) May 1, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details American History Par… American History Parts 1 and 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) May 1, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Nord Math 4 OST, Par… Nord Math 4 OST, Part 1 May 1, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details STEELE SPRING BAND C… STEELE SPRING BAND CONCERT May 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details AA Group AA Group May 1, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details AJH 8th Grade Washin… AJH 8th Grade Washington D.C. Deposit Due May 2, 2025 See more details Nord Math 4 OST, Par… Nord Math 4 OST, Part 2 May 2, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Marion L. Steele Arm… Marion L. Steele Armed Forces Ceremony May 2, 2025 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Marion L. Steele Main Gym Marion L. Steele will honor all seniors who have officially enlisted in the Armed Forces in the Class of 2025. Modified B-Schedule See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA STATE LG ADJUDICATIONS May 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • • • • • • •	3 AJH 8th Grade Washin… AJH 8th Grade Washington D.C. Deposit Due May 2, 2025 See more details Nord Math 4 OST, Par… Nord Math 4 OST, Part 2 May 2, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA STATE LG ADJUDICATIONS May 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details Best Buddies Friends… Best Buddies Friendship Walk May 3, 2025 8:30 am - 9:30 am Cleveland Metroparks Zoo See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops May 3, 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 Kentucky Derby at VF… Kentucky Derby at VFW Post 1662 May 3, 2025 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 165 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Amherst Historical Society presentsA Kentucky Derby Night at the Races Saturday, May 3 at VFW Post 1662, 165 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Doors open at 5pm - Races begin at 6pm - Kentucky Derby Race begins at 6:57pm $25 a person-$20 for Members Presale only (no tickets sold at the door) $2 wager Races – Dinner – Cash Bar – Basket Raffles Prizes for best Derby hats and attire... join all the fun! Please RSVP by April 18th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.or See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA STATE LG ADJUDICATIONS May 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • • • •	4 Kentucky Derby at VF… Kentucky Derby at VFW Post 1662 May 3, 2025 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 165 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Amherst Historical Society presentsA Kentucky Derby Night at the Races Saturday, May 3 at VFW Post 1662, 165 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Doors open at 5pm - Races begin at 6pm - Kentucky Derby Race begins at 6:57pm $25 a person-$20 for Members Presale only (no tickets sold at the door) $2 wager Races – Dinner – Cash Bar – Basket Raffles Prizes for best Derby hats and attire... join all the fun! Please RSVP by April 18th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.or See more details STEELE BAND/CHOIR OM… STEELE BAND/CHOIR OMEA STATE LG ADJUDICATIONS May 3, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • •
5 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society May 5, 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 May 5, 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 May 5, 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 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meetings May 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • •	6 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meetings May 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details MLS Senior Awards Ba… MLS Senior Awards Banquet May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm German's Villa in Vermilion See more details Private Event Private Event May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details • • •	7 Private Event Private Event May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Special Board Meetin… Special Board Meeting May 7, 2025 7:30 am - 8:30 am Amherst Board of Education, Conference Room 303 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 7, 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 • • •	8 Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society May 8, 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 Marion L. Steele Car… Marion L. Steele Career Fair May 8, 2025 9:30 am - 11:30 am Steele Main Gym See more details Amherst Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee May 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 8, 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 • • • •	9 AA Group AA Group May 8, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Nord PTO Walk-a-thon Nord PTO Walk-a-thon May 9, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCH… 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHOIR OMEA LARGE GROUP COMPETITION May 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details • • •	10 Nord PTO Walk-a-thon Nord PTO Walk-a-thon May 9, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCH… 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHOIR OMEA LARGE GROUP COMPETITION May 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details Amherst Garden Club Amherst Garden Club May 10, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops May 10, 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 May 10, 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 Senior Prom Senior Prom May 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kalahari Resort & Convention Center See more details 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCH… 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHOIR OMEA LARGE GROUP COMPETITION May 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details • • • • • • •	11 Senior Prom Senior Prom May 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kalahari Resort & Convention Center See more details 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCH… 8TH GRADE BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHOIR OMEA LARGE GROUP COMPETITION May 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details • •
12 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 12, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society May 12, 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 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 May 12, 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 Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting May 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* May 12, 2025 7:11 pm - 8:11 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 • • • • • • • •	13 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 12, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Meeting May 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* May 12, 2025 7:11 pm - 8:11 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 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 13, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details POP SHOW DRESS REHEA… POP SHOW DRESS REHEARSAL May 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • •	14 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 13, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 14, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details AJH Academic Awards … AJH Academic Awards Program (8th Grade) May 14, 2025 9:15 am - 10:15 am Amherst Junior High Gymnasium Students will receive an invitation in early April if they are receiving an award at the ceremony. See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 14, 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 AJH Academic Awards … AJH Academic Awards Program (7th Grade) May 14, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Amherst Junior High Gymnasium Students will receive an invitation in early April if they are receiving an award at the ceremony. See more details AJH Academic Awards … AJH Academic Awards Program (6th Grade) May 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Amherst Junior High Gymnasium Students will receive an invitation in early April if they are receiving an award at the ceremony. See more details Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission May 14, 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 • • • • • • •	15 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 14, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 15, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society May 15, 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 May 15, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board May 15, 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 May 15, 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 POP SHOW DRESS REHEA… POP SHOW DRESS REHEARSAL May 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • • • •	16 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 15, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details AA Group AA Group May 15, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 16, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details POP SHOW PERFORMANCE… POP SHOW PERFORMANCE FOR NORD STUDENTS May 16, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Steele Cafetorium See more details Sandstone Quarry Tou… Sandstone Quarry Tour May 16, 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 • • • • •	17 Nord Right to Read W… Nord Right to Read Week May 16, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Beautification Day D… Beautification Day Downtown Amherst May 17, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops May 17, 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 Corner Stone Farms H… Corner Stone Farms HOA May 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details THE 57TH ANNUAL POP … THE 57TH ANNUAL POP SHOW May 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • • • • •	18 THE 57TH ANNUAL POP … THE 57TH ANNUAL POP SHOW May 17, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details Wine & Chocolate… Wine & Chocolate Walk May 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm See more details THE 57TH ANNUAL POP … THE 57TH ANNUAL POP SHOW May 18, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm See more details • • •
19 Senior Final Exams Senior Final Exams May 19, 2025 See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society May 19, 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 May 19, 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 May 19, 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 May 19, 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 May 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Powers Elementary School Cafetorium See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting May 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details STEELE SPRING ORCHES… STEELE SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT May 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • • • • • • • •	20 Senior Final Exams Senior Final Exams May 19, 2025 See more details Amherst City Council… Amherst City Council Committee Meeting May 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details STEELE SPRING ORCHES… STEELE SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT May 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Senior Final Exams Senior Final Exams May 20, 2025 See more details Seniors Last Day Seniors Last Day May 20, 2025 See more details AJH SPRING CHOIR CON… AJH SPRING CHOIR CONCERT May 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details • • • • • •	21 Senior Final Exams Senior Final Exams May 20, 2025 See more details Seniors Last Day Seniors Last Day May 20, 2025 See more details AJH SPRING CHOIR CON… AJH SPRING CHOIR CONCERT May 20, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details MLS Underclassmen Aw… MLS Underclassmen Awards Banquet (9th Grade) May 21, 2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am Steele Cafetorium See more details MLS Underclassmen Aw… MLS Underclassmen Awards Banquet (10th Grade) May 21, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Steele Cafetorium See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 21, 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 MLS Underclassmen Aw… MLS Underclassmen Awards Banquet (11th Grade) May 21, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am Steele Cafetorium See more details Amherst Civil Servic… Amherst Civil Service May 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service May 21, 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 AJH SPRING BAND CONC… AJH SPRING BAND CONCERT (6th Grade) May 21, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Amherst Junior High Gymnasium See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group May 21, 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 AJH SPRING BAND CONC… AJH SPRING BAND CONCERT (7th & 8th Grade) May 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Amherst Junior High Gymnasium See more details • • • • • • • • • • • •	22 Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group May 21, 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 AJH SPRING BAND CONC… AJH SPRING BAND CONCERT (7th & 8th Grade) May 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Amherst Junior High Gymnasium See more details Graduation Practice-… Graduation Practice- Class of 2025 May 22, 2025 7:45 am - 8:45 am Steele Cafetorium Class of 2025 Clap Out following graduation practice. See more details Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting May 22, 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) May 22, 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 May 22, 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 May 22, 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 Class of 2025 Senior… Class of 2025 Senior Send Off Parade May 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details AJH SPRING ORCHESTRA… AJH SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT May 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details • • • • • • • • •	23 AJH SPRING ORCHESTRA… AJH SPRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT May 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Junior High See more details AA Group AA Group May 22, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details PRESCHOOL GRADUATION PRESCHOOL GRADUATION May 23, 2025 See more details Steele You Do You Da… Steele You Do You Day May 23, 2025 See more details 4th Grade Famous Ohi… 4th Grade Famous Ohioans (Stellwagen & Hershiser) May 23, 2025 9:15 am - 10:00 am Walter G. Nord See more details 4th Grade Famous Ohi… 4th Grade Famous Ohioans (Beetler & Watkin) May 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • • • • • •	24 PRESCHOOL GRADUATION PRESCHOOL GRADUATION May 23, 2025 See more details Steele You Do You Da… Steele You Do You Day May 23, 2025 See more details STEELE COMMENCEMENT STEELE COMMENCEMENT May 24, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am CSU Wolstein Center See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops May 24, 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! 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26 M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed May 26, 2025 See more details MEMORIAL DAY - NO SC… MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL May 26, 2025 See more details Memorial Day Memorial Day May 26, 2025 See more details MEMORIAL DAY PARADE … MEMORIAL DAY PARADE (AMC) May 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society May 26, 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 May 26, 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 May 26, 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 May 26, 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 • • • • • • • •	27 M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed May 26, 2025 See more details MEMORIAL DAY - NO SC… MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL May 26, 2025 See more details Memorial Day Memorial Day May 26, 2025 See more details Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 27, 2025 See more details 4th Grade Awards 4th Grade Awards May 27, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walter G. Nord See more details 5th Grade Field Day 5th Grade Field Day May 27, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • • • • • •	28 Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 27, 2025 See more details AJH 8th Grade at Amh… AJH 8th Grade at Amherst Cinema May 28, 2025 See more details Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 28, 2025 See more details 5th Grade Awards 5th Grade Awards May 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walter G. Nord See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate May 28, 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 May 28, 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 May 28, 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 4th Grade Field Day 4th Grade Field Day May 28, 2025 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Walter G. Nord See more details Amherst Planning Com… Amherst Planning Commission May 28, 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 May 28, 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 • • • • • • • • • •	29 AJH 8th Grade at Amh… AJH 8th Grade at Amherst Cinema May 28, 2025 See more details Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 28, 2025 See more details 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE May 29, 2025 See more details END OF 4TH GRADING P… END OF 4TH GRADING PERIOD May 29, 2025 See more details LAST DAY OF SCHOOL F… LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS May 29, 2025 See more details Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 29, 2025 See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society May 29, 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 May 29, 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 • • • • • • • •	30 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE 2 HOUR EARLY RELEASE May 29, 2025 See more details END OF 4TH GRADING P… END OF 4TH GRADING PERIOD May 29, 2025 See more details LAST DAY OF SCHOOL F… LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS May 29, 2025 See more details Marion L. Steele Sem… Marion L. Steele Semester Ending Exams May 29, 2025 See more details AA Group AA Group May 29, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details STAFF WORK DAY STAFF WORK DAY May 30, 2025 See more details • • • • • •	31 STAFF WORK DAY STAFF WORK DAY May 30, 2025 See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops May 31, 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 • •

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