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.

	November 2023
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		1 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 1, 2023 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 Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime November 1, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old 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 • •	2 M.S.A. Board Meeting M.S.A. Board Meeting November 2, 2023 7:30 am - 9:00 am 225 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle November 2, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime November 2, 2023 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old 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 Library Fall Book Sale - Members Only Preview Day Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale - Members Only Preview Day November 2, 2023 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for spring! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 2 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage! The book sale is open to the public from 10am - 4:45pm on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. 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 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 2, 2023 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 • • • • •	3 AA Group AA Group November 2, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale November 3, 2023 10:00 am - 4:45 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for spring! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 2 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage! The book sale is open to the public from 10am - 4:45pm on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. 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 Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale November 4, 2023 10:00 am - 4:45 pm The Friends of the Amherst Public Library book sale returns for spring! Enjoy a members only preview on Thursday, November 2 from 3pm - 8pm. Join the Friends of the Library at the door to take advantage! The book sale is open to the public from 10am - 4:45pm on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4. 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 Shop at Sandstone Village Shop at Sandstone Village November 4, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sandstone Village is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from now until November 18th! Please come to shop the "Fabulous and Affordable Finds" in our three Shops at Sandstone Village. Items are donated weekly so there are always new treasures to find! For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org! See more details Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies November 4, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog on the first Saturday of the month. Come with your favorite book or choose one of ours! 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 Downtown Christmas Open House Downtown Christmas Open House November 5, 2023 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm See more details •
6 Amherst Rotary Meeting Amherst Rotary Meeting November 6, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details 1st Semester Conferences (Powers) 1st Semester Conferences (Powers) November 6, 2023 3:45 pm - 8:45 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Introduction to Your Body's Energy System Introduction to Your Body's Energy System November 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Monday, November 6 at 6:30pm to learn about your body's energy system with special guests Jeff and Christine Buckley. Experience and gain an understanding of how the daily stresses of life affect your body with an introduction to the practical uses of Energy Medicine. Gain the tools that will help you reduce stress and burnout, and help balance and support your body's energy system for optimal health, vitality, and joy. Registration is required for this program. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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 • • •	7 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development NO SCHOOL - Professional Development November 7, 2023 See more details •	8 Dine-To-Donate Night -NORD PTO Dine-To-Donate Night -NORD PTO November 8, 2023 See more details Romeo's Pizza Night - Powers PTO Romeo's Pizza Night - Powers PTO November 8, 2023 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 8, 2023 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 Special Board Meeting Notice Special Board Meeting Notice November 8, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creative Learning Center See more details • • • •	9 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 9, 2023 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 Park Board Commission Park Board Commission November 9, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Park Board Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. 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 NHS Ceremony NHS Ceremony November 9, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details • • •	10 AA Group AA Group November 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed November 10, 2023 See more details • •	11 Shop at Sandstone Village Shop at Sandstone Village November 11, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sandstone Village is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from now until November 18th! Please come to shop the "Fabulous and Affordable Finds" in our three Shops at Sandstone Village. Items are donated weekly so there are always new treasures to find! For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org! See more details Veteran's Ceremony Veteran's Ceremony November 11, 2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details • •	12 Special Board Meeting Notice Special Board Meeting Notice November 12, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Hilton Hotel, Alice Schille Room (Main Level) See more details •
13 Amherst Rotary Meeting Amherst Rotary Meeting November 13, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop November 13, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join the Amherst Public Library for monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where all skill levels are welcome. Absolutely no artistic experience is necessary! You do not have to have attended previous workshop sessions to attend this one. Students will need a set of watercolor pencils, pink erasers, a #8 round Taklon brush, a natural sponge, a ½” foam brush, and an ultra-fine Sharpie or .02 Micron pen, and 140 lb. Watercolor paper. This class is intended for adults and registration is required. Visit our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230 to register over the phone. 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 Adult Craft Night - Cabochon Jewelry Adult Craft Night - Cabochon Jewelry November 13, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a relaxing adult craft on Monday, November 13 at 6:30pm or Thursday, November 16 at 2:30pm! All registered attendees will receive the supplies needed to create two small pendant necklaces or one pair of earrings with glass cabochons. A variety of supplies will be available to choose from to create your unique jewelry pieces. Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift! This program is intended for adults and is suitable for age 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Click here to register for this program on our online calendar, or call the library at 440-988-4230. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • •	14 Council Meeting* Council Meeting* November 13, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Meeting Finance Committee Meeting* November 13, 2023 7:10 pm - 8:10 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Tabletop Game Time Tabletop Game Time November 14, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:15 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 5:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month for Tabletop Game Time! Drop in with a friend or make some new friends while you learn how to play new games or rediscover old favorites! A variety of 2 - 6 player card, strategy, and party games will be available at every club meeting, including Catan, Bohnanza, Sagrada, Splendor, Azul, For Sale, and more. Tabletop Game Time and the games included in the club are recommended for ages 12+. 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 • • •	15 Dine-To-Donate Night - AJH PTO Dine-To-Donate Night - AJH PTO November 15, 2023 See more details Family First Night Family First Night November 15, 2023 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 15, 2023 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 Civil Service Civil Service November 15, 2023 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 • • • •	16 Friends of the Library PM Book Group Friends of the Library PM Book Group November 15, 2023 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 Second Harvest Food Distribution Second Harvest Food Distribution November 16, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Marion L. Steele Please complete this form to reserve an Amherst Second Harvest Food Box for the month of November. PLEASE COMPLETE ONE FORM ONLY PER FAMILY ! Food will be available for pick up at Steele High School on Thursday, November 16th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Pick-up will be in the Visitor Parking Lot in the front of the building. In order to ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP by Monday, November 13th! If you have questions or need assistance to complete this form, please contact Jill Maiorca, School Social Worker at jill_maiorca@amherstk12.org or leave a message at 440-988-1645. See more details Adult Crafternoon - Cabochon Jewelry Adult Crafternoon - Cabochon Jewelry November 16, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a relaxing adult craft on Monday, November 13 at 6:30pm or Thursday, November 16 at 2:30pm! All registered attendees will receive the supplies needed to create two small pendant necklaces or one pair of earrings with glass cabochons. A variety of supplies will be available to choose from to create your unique jewelry pieces. Keep them for yourself or give them as a gift! This program is intended for adults and is suitable for age 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Click here to register for this program on our online calendar, or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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 Design Review Board Design Review Board November 16, 2023 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 November 16, 2023 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 • • • • •	17 MLS Theatre Fall Play MLS Theatre Fall Play November 16, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marion L. Steele Cafetorium See more details AA Group AA Group November 16, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Steele OMEA D4/D7 Honors Band & Honors Choir (Select Students) Steele OMEA D4/D7 Honors Band & Honors Choir (Select Students) November 17, 2023 CSU See more details Turkey Tango Time with Hannah Gonzalez Turkey Tango Time with Hannah Gonzalez November 17, 2023 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Prepare for your Thanksgiving with engaging musical activities for ages 9 months to 6 years with music therapist Hannah Gonzalez on Friday, November 17 at 11:30am! 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 MLS Theatre Fall Play MLS Theatre Fall Play November 17, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marion L. Steele Cafetorium See more details Steele OMEA D4/D7 Honors Band & Honors Choir (Select Students) Steele OMEA D4/D7 Honors Band & Honors Choir (Select Students) November 18, 2023 CSU See more details 1930s "Hooverville" Great Depression Living History Event 1930s "Hooverville" Great Depression Living History Event November 18, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Please join us for a free 1930s Living History Event on Sat, Nov 18, 2023 from 9am-5pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio! (Parking is at Sandstone Village) 1930s Games, Music and Pastimes Hobo Jungle and culture Kids’ activities Soup Kitchen (for a donation) Blacksmith Shop Village Buildings open for Tours Donations are appreciated! For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Shop at Sandstone Village Shop at Sandstone Village November 18, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sandstone Village is open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from now until November 18th! Please come to shop the "Fabulous and Affordable Finds" in our three Shops at Sandstone Village. Items are donated weekly so there are always new treasures to find! For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org! See more details Adapted Storytime Adapted Storytime November 18, 2023 10:15 am - 11:00 am Introducing a program designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime program! Join the Amherst Public Library for a monthly Saturday Adapted Storytime at 10:15am. Children with varying learning styles and abilities are invited to come together in a supported environment to participate in stories, songs, and activities where respect for differences is practiced and encouraged. The program will last 15-20 minutes, followed by social time. Content is designed for ages 3-7, but all ages are welcome! Parents and siblings are also welcome and encouraged to attend! Registration is required for each monthly session. Please register each child separately. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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 Kids Drive-In Movie Kids Drive-In Movie November 18, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us on Saturday, November 18 at 2pm or a kid-friendly drive-in movie experience! Design and build your own cardboard car to sit in while watching a movie on our big screen! All supplies for car-building and decorating will be provided. Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided during the movie. Children of all ages are welcome to attend! Registration is required. Please register each child separately. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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 • • • • • •	19 MLS Theatre Fall Play MLS Theatre Fall Play November 18, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marion L. Steele Cafetorium See more details •
20 Toddler Tales Storytime Toddler Tales Storytime November 20, 2023 10:00 am - 10:30 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old 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 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime November 20, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 3 - 5 years old 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 Rotary Meeting Amherst Rotary Meeting November 20, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Regular Board Meeting Regular Board Meeting November 20, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Marion L. Steele High School See more details Adult Coloring Night Adult Coloring Night November 20, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 6:30pm for Adult Coloring on Monday, November 20. All supplies will be provided, along with a variety of coloring page options for all levels of skill, and tea and cocoa to sip on. Relax with us and color away the stresses of your day! This program is intended for ages 12 and up. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is required for this program. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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 • • • • •	21 Police and Fire Committee Meeting* Police and Fire Committee Meeting* November 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Meeting Finance Committee Meeting* November 20, 2023 7:10 pm - 8:10 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Utilities Committee Meeting Utilities Committee Meeting* November 20, 2023 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Streets and Sidewalks Committee Meeting Streets and Sidewalks Committee Meeting* November 20, 2023 7:20 pm - 8:20 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group November 21, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: • Develop a support system. • Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions. • Talk through issues and ways of coping. • Share feelings, needs and concerns. • Learn about community resources. This group will meet monthly on the third Tuesday of the month in the second floor Community Room at the Amherst Public Library. This meeting is not sponsored by the library. 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 Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies November 21, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm All ages are invited to read to a licensed therapy dog on the third Tuesday of the month. Come with your favorite book or choose one of ours! 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 Crazy Games (B-Schedule) Crazy Games (B-Schedule) November 21, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Marion L. Steele - Main Gym See more details • • • • • • •	22 NO SCHOOL - Conference Comp Day NO SCHOOL - Conference Comp Day November 22, 2023 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 22, 2023 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 Library AM Book Group Friends of the Library AM Book Group November 22, 2023 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 Amherst Public Library General Meeting Friends of the Amherst Public Library General Meeting November 22, 2023 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 Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime November 22, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old 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 • • • • •	23 M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed November 23, 2023 See more details NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break November 23, 2023 See more details Thanksgiving Thanksgiving November 23, 2023 See more details CIC Meeting (as needed) CIC Meeting (as needed) November 23, 2023 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 Community Improvement Corp. (Main Street Amherst Bld.) Community Improvement Corp. (Main Street Amherst Bld.) November 23, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am See more details Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime November 23, 2023 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old 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 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 23, 2023 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 • • • • • • •	24 AA Group AA Group November 23, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed November 24, 2023 See more details NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break November 24, 2023 See more details Vitalant Blood Drive Vitalant Blood Drive November 24, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Vitalant will be holding a blood drive in the parking lot of the Amherst Public Library on Friday, November 24 from 10am - 2pm. Lorain County is experiencing a shortage in blood supply and donors are very much needed! Visit donors.vitalant.org to make an appointment. Please eat before you donate. Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications you take. 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 Shop Small Business Saturday Shop Small Business Saturday November 25, 2023 See more details Heather Doskocil - Pop Up Shop Heather Doskocil - Pop Up Shop November 25, 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details • •	26
27 Toddler Tales Storytime Toddler Tales Storytime November 27, 2023 10:00 am - 10:30 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 3 years old 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 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime November 27, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 3 - 5 years old 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 Rotary Meeting Amherst Rotary Meeting November 27, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Adult Crafternoon - Yarn Wrapped Wreath Adult Crafternoon - Yarn Wrapped Wreath November 27, 2023 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a relaxing adult craft on Monday, November 27 at 2:30pm or Thursday, November 30 at 6:30pm! All registered attendees will receive the supplies needed to create a small yarn wrapped holiday wreath. This program is intended for adults and is suitable for age 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Click here to register for this program on our online calendar, or call the library at 440-988-4230. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • • •	28 Council Meeting* Council Meeting* November 27, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 *PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is still limited. 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 Tokusatsu Club Tokusatsu Club November 28, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 6pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month for Tokusatsu Club! Learn about, watch, and discuss Japanese Tokusatsu films and television shows like Ultraman, Godzilla, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, and more. Recommended for ages 15+. 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 • •	29 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 29, 2023 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 Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime November 29, 2023 11:15 am - 11:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for active walkers through 24 months old 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 November 29, 2023 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 Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals November 29, 2023 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 • • • •	30 Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime November 30, 2023 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old 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 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate November 30, 2023 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 Adult Crafternoon - Yarn Wrapped Wreath Adult Crafternoon - Yarn Wrapped Wreath November 30, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a relaxing adult craft on Monday, November 27 at 2:30pm or Thursday, November 30 at 6:30pm! All registered attendees will receive the supplies needed to create a small yarn wrapped holiday wreath. This program is intended for adults and is suitable for age 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Click here to register for this program on our online calendar, or call the library at 440-988-4230. 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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