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.

	April 2025
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	1 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 1, 2025 See more details •	2 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 1, 2025 See more details SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 2, 2025 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 2, 2025 See more details SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 3, 2025 See more details MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting April 3, 2025 7:30 am - 9:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle April 3, 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 April 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 April 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 Amherst Garden Club Amherst Garden Club April 3, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Lorain County JVS, 15181 OH-58, Oberlin, OH 44074, USA See more details • • • • • • •	4 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 3, 2025 See more details AA Group AA Group April 3, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 4, 2025 See more details • • •	5 SPRING BREAK - NO SC… SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL April 4, 2025 See more details Private Event Private Event April 5, 2025 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • •	6 M.S.A. Basket Bingo M.S.A. Basket Bingo April 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details Neil Diamond Tribute Neil Diamond Tribute April 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Amherst Historical Society presents "A Solitary Man: Neil Diamond Tribute with Scott Brotherton" Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2 pm $25 general admission; $20 members Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music! Coffee, tea, pop, water, and appetizers will be provided BYOB Adult Beverages Reservations Required by March 14th, by contacting 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • •
7 Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 April 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 Car appt Car appt April 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm April 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! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Girl Scouts Meeting Girl Scouts Meeting April 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details Public Hearing Public Hearing April 7, 2025 6:50 pm - 7:50 pm SUBJECT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE: TO CREAT A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING INCENTIVE DISTRICT FOR DEWEY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Olga Sivinski Clerk of Council 206 S. Main Street Amherst, Ohio 440-988-2420 See more details Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* April 7, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 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 • • • • • • •	8 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* April 7, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 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 •	9 SAT (For Juniors Onl… SAT (For Juniors Only) April 9, 2025 The Class of 2026 will be taking the SAT at Marion L. Steele High School. Testing will last until approximately 11:00 am. Freshman, Sophomores and Seniors do not need to attend school on this date. See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission April 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 SAT (For Juniors Onl… SAT (For Juniors Only) April 9, 2025 The Class of 2026 will be taking the SAT at Marion L. Steele High School. Testing will last until approximately 11:00 am. Freshman, Sophomores and Seniors do not need to attend school on this date. See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee April 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 April 10, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details The Month of the Mil… The Month of the Military Child Breakfast 2025 April 11, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am Marion L. Steele See more details Amherst Athletic Ass… Amherst Athletic Association April 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details PTO Boys Dance PTO Boys Dance April 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • • • •	12 Amherst Athletic Ass… Amherst Athletic Association April 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm See more details PTO Boys Dance PTO Boys Dance April 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Walter G. Nord See more details Leo Club Leo Club April 12, 2025 See more details Acrylic Painting Cla… Acrylic Painting Class with Brian Mickey April 12, 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 PTO Girls Dance PTO Girls Dance April 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • • • • •	13 Leo Club Leo Club April 12, 2025 See more details "Fashion on the… "Fashion on the Titanic" at 2pm by Kira Kosatka April 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA “Fashion on the Titanic” is a free community presentation by Kira Kosatka, a Fashion and Titanic historian at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001. What were people wearing in April 1912 on the RMS Titanic? Learn about Textiles and Fashion History during this time period. The presentation will focus on men and women’s fashion from all three classes, as well as the uniforms that the crew wore. Kira will cover everything from undergarments to accessories and will bring items from her personal collection! This presentation is free to attend, with refreshments provided. Any donations will go to the Amherst Historical Society Textile Department. Please RSVP to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • •
14 Nord ELA 5 OST, Part… Nord ELA 5 OST, Part 1 April 14, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 April 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 April 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 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm April 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! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* April 14, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Council Meeting Council Meeting* April 14, 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 • • • • • • •	15 Nord ELA 5 OST, Part… Nord ELA 5 OST, Part 1 April 14, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* April 14, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 South Main Street, Amherst, OH 44001 PLEASE NOTE: All council, committee and public hearings held in Council Chambers are streamed live and can be watched on the city’s website. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Council Meeting Council Meeting* April 14, 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 ELA 5 OST, Part… Nord ELA 5 OST, Part 2 April 15, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details • • • •	16 Nord ELA 5 OST, Part… Nord ELA 5 OST, Part 2 April 15, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details ELA 2 Part 1 End of … ELA 2 Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 16, 2025 Marion L. Steele Modified D-Schedule See more details Nord ELA 4 OST, Part… Nord ELA 4 OST, Part 1 April 16, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 April 16, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service April 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 April 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 ELA 2 Part 1 End of … ELA 2 Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 16, 2025 Marion L. Steele Modified D-Schedule See more details Nord ELA 4 OST, Part… Nord ELA 4 OST, Part 1 April 16, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Friends of the Libra… Friends of the Library PM Book Group April 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 ELA 2 Part 2 End of … ELA 2 Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 17, 2025 Marion L. Steele Modified D-Schedule See more details Nord ELA 4 OST, Part… Nord ELA 4 OST, Part 2 April 17, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 April 17, 2025 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board April 17, 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 April 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 ELA 2 Part 2 End of … ELA 2 Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 17, 2025 Marion L. Steele Modified D-Schedule See more details Nord ELA 4 OST, Part… Nord ELA 4 OST, Part 2 April 17, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details AA Group AA Group April 17, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details GOOD FRIDAY - NO SCH… GOOD FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL April 18, 2025 See more details Good Friday Good Friday April 18, 2025 See more details M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed April 18, 2025 See more details • • • • • •	19 GOOD FRIDAY - NO SCH… GOOD FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL April 18, 2025 See more details Good Friday Good Friday April 18, 2025 See more details M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed April 18, 2025 See more details Private Party Private Party April 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm See more details • • • •	20
21 M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed April 21, 2025 See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 April 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 Private Gathering Private Gathering April 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm See more details Amherst EVSD Local R… Amherst EVSD Local Records Commission Meeting April 21, 2025 5:10 pm - 6:10 pm See more details Chair Yoga at 4:30pm Chair Yoga at 4:30pm April 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! Form more information, please contact Jackie Covert 1-440-463-8993 See more details Regular Board Meetin… Regular Board Meeting April 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Marion L. Steele - Creative Learning Center See more details Girls Scouts Meeting Girls Scouts Meeting April 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details Special Council Meet… Special Council Meeting* April 21, 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting April 21, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 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 Police and Fire Comm… Police and Fire Committee Meeting April 21, 2025 7:10 pm - 8:10 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 • • • • • • • • • • •	22 M.S.A. Closed M.S.A. Closed April 21, 2025 See more details Special Council Meet… Special Council Meeting* April 21, 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting April 21, 2025 7:05 pm - 8:05 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 Police and Fire Comm… Police and Fire Committee Meeting April 21, 2025 7:10 pm - 8:10 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 • • • •	23 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 April 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 April 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 April 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details • • • •	24 Algebra 1 Part 1 End… Algebra 1 Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Geometry Part 1 End … Geometry Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details Nord SCI 5 OST, Part… Nord SCI 5 OST, Part 1 April 24, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting April 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) April 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 April 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 April Second Harvest… April Second Harvest Food Distribution April 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Marion L. Steele See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 Algebra 1 Part 1 End… Algebra 1 Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Geometry Part 1 End … Geometry Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 24, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details Nord SCI 5 OST, Part… Nord SCI 5 OST, Part 1 April 24, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details AA Group AA Group April 24, 2025 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Algebra 1 Part 2 End… Algebra 1 Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Geometry Part 2 End … Geometry Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES… NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES (SCREENING DAY) April 25, 2025 See more details Nord SCI 5 OST, Part… Nord SCI 5 OST, Part 2 April 25, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details • • • • • • • • • •	26 Algebra 1 Part 2 End… Algebra 1 Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Geometry Part 2 End … Geometry Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 25, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES… NO PRESCHOOL CLASSES (SCREENING DAY) April 25, 2025 See more details Nord SCI 5 OST, Part… Nord SCI 5 OST, Part 2 April 25, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 26, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops April 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 MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 26, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 27, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details • •
28 MLS THEATRE SPRING M… MLS THEATRE SPRING MUSICAL April 27, 2025 Marion L. Steele - Cafetorium See more details Biology Part 1 End o… Biology Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 28, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Mah Jongg at the Amh… Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society April 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 April 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 Mah Jongg beginners&… Mah Jongg beginners' class April 28, 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 • • • • •	29 Biology Part 1 End o… Biology Part 1 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 28, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Biology Part 2 End o… Biology Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 29, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Nord Math 5 OST, Par… Nord Math 5 OST, Part 1 April 29, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details • • •	30 Biology Part 2 End o… Biology Part 2 End of Course Exam (Ohio State Testing) April 29, 2025 Marion L. Steele D-Schedule See more details Nord Math 5 OST, Par… Nord Math 5 OST, Part 1 April 29, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Nord Math 5 OST, Par… Nord Math 5 OST, Part 2 April 30, 2025 Walter G. Nord See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 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 2025 Summer Activity… 2025 Summer Activity Fair April 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Zoning Board of Appe… Zoning Board of Appeals April 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 • • • • • •

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