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.

	March 2023
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		1	2	3	4 Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies March 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
6 Adult Craft Night - St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Set Adult Craft Night - St. Patrick's Day Jewelry Set March 6, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a relaxing adult craft night on Monday, March 6 at 6:30pm! Registered attendees will receive all of the supplies needed to create St. Patrick's Day wooden jewelry set of earrings (pierced) and a necklace. This program is intended for adults and is suitable for age 12+. Minors should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Not available in the evening? This craft is also available as an afternoon craft on Thursday, March 2 at 2:30pm. 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 Festival of Bands (Steele & AJH) Festival of Bands (Steele & AJH) March 6, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Gymnasium See more details • •	7 Finance Committee Meeting* Finance Committee Meeting* March 6, 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 Ordinance Committee Meeting Ordinance Committee Meeting* March 6, 2023 7:10 pm - 8:10 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA *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 Special Board Meeting Special Board Meeting March 7, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm MetroParks HealthPlex See more details • • •	8 Powers PTO Meeting Powers PTO Meeting March 8, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Powers Elementary School See more details •	9 3rd Grade Musical (Part 1) 3rd Grade Musical (Part 1) March 9, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Park Board Commission Park Board Commission March 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 3rd Grade Musical (Part 2) 3rd Grade Musical (Part 2) March 9, 2023 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Powers Elementary School See more details • • •	10 AA Group AA Group March 9, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details OMEA State Adjudications (Steele Band/Choir) OMEA State Adjudications (Steele Band/Choir) March 10, 2023 TBD See more details • •	11 AJH Theater Performance AJH Theater Performance March 10, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details OMEA State Adjudications (Steele Band/Choir) OMEA State Adjudications (Steele Band/Choir) March 11, 2023 TBD See more details AHS Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser AHS Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser March 11, 2023 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ESP Brewing Company, 8055 Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Amherst Historical Society’s Craft Beer and Wine Tasting on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 1-3pm Please join us for a Craft Beer and Wine Tasting with food pairings! $35 AHS Members - $40 non-members Raffle Baskets and 50/50 Raffle Reservations required by March 3rd to https://form.jotform.com/230384967105156 , or by calling 440-988-7255, or emailing office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org. See more details • • •	12 AJH Theater Performance AJH Theater Performance March 11, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details •
13 Nord PTO Meeting Nord PTO Meeting March 13, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walter G. Nord School See more details Amherst Rotary Meeting Amherst Rotary Meeting March 13, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Quarry Cafe, 161 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop March 13, 2023 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join us on Monday, March 13 at 12:30pm for the first 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. The instructor has requested that attendees please wear a face mask during the class. If you do not have one, a disposable face mask can be provided upon arrival to the class. This class is intended for adults and registration is required. Click here to register on 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 Council Meeting* Council Meeting* March 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 • • • •	14 FAMILY FIRST NIGHT FAMILY FIRST NIGHT March 14, 2023 See more details Tabletop Game Time Tabletop Game Time March 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 Civil Service Civil Service March 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 Friends of the Library PM Book Group Friends of the Library PM Book Group March 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 • •	16 AJH Parent Conferences AJH Parent Conferences March 16, 2023 2:40 pm - 6:40 pm Amherst Junior High School See more details Steele Parent Conferences Steele Parent Conferences March 16, 2023 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Steele High School See more details Teen Cartoon Club Teen Cartoon Club March 16, 2023 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library in the Community Room on Thursday, March 16 at 3:30pm for an afternoon of fun and nostalgic cartoons! Attendees are welcome to bring along their favorite snack to enjoy while they watch. This club is intended for ages 10 - 17. No registration is required. Call the Youth Services at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions. 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 AA Group AA Group March 16, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice March 17, 2023 See more details • •	18 Heather Doskocil - Pop Up Shop Heather Doskocil - Pop Up Shop March 18, 2023 11:00 am - 4:00 pm See more details •	19
20 Regular Board Meeting Regular Board Meeting March 20, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Marion L. Steele High School See more details Adult Coloring Night Adult Coloring Night March 20, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 7pm for Adult Coloring on Monday, March 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 Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group Alzheimer’s Association® Support Group March 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 March 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 • •	22 Friends of the Library AM Book Group Friends of the Library AM Book Group March 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 March 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 1st Grade Musical (Part 1) 1st Grade Musical (Part 1) March 22, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Powers Elementary School See more details 1st Grade Musical (Part 2) 1st Grade Musical (Part 2) March 22, 2023 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Powers Elementary School See more details • • • •	23 CIC Meeting (as needed) CIC Meeting (as needed) March 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 Floating Chalk Impressionist Paintings Workshop Floating Chalk Impressionist Paintings Workshop March 23, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, March 23 at 4pm for an art workshop designed for tweens and teens. All supplies will be provided for registered attendees to create an impressionist style painting through the technique of a floating chalk print. This program is intended for ages 10 - 17 and 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 The Art of Pop Music - Aretha Franklin The Art of Pop Music - Aretha Franklin March 23, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, March 23 at 7pm for a retrospective of the music and career of Aretha Franklin with special guest Dr. Joel Keller. Aretha Franklin recorded a total of 112 charted singles on Billboard, including 77 Hot 100 entries, 17 top ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and twenty number-one R&B singles, becoming the most charted female artist in the chart's history. This presentation will follow her career from 1967 through her performance at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors concert and play selections of her music. Registration is suggested but is not required for this program. Registered attendees will receive an email or phone reminder in advance of the 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 • • •	24 AA Group AA Group March 23, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD END OF 3RD GRADING PERIOD March 24, 2023 See more details Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip March 24, 2023 NYC See more details • • •	25 Amherst Craft Vinyl Amherst Craft Vinyl March 25, 2023 See more details Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip March 25, 2023 NYC See more details Shop at Sandstone Village Shop at Sandstone Village March 25, 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 March 25, 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 Saturday Storytime + Art Saturday Storytime + Art March 25, 2023 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Join us monthly for Saturday Storytime + Art, a creative storytime featuring a story, music, and movement followed by a process art project. Designed for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Dress for a mess! No registration is necessary. Please call the Youth Services department at 440-988-4230 (option 3) with any questions. 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 • • • • •	26 Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip Steele Concert Choir NYC Trip March 26, 2023 NYC See more details All-Levels Yoga Class at The Brew Kettle Amherst - [Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew] All-Levels Yoga Class at The Brew Kettle Amherst - [Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew] March 26, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am The Brew Kettle Amherst https://facebook.com/events/s/all-levels-yoga-class-at-the-b/1367682927299963/ See more details • •
27 MSA Office Closed MSA Office Closed March 27, 2023 See more details Toddler Tales Storytime Toddler Tales Storytime March 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 March 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 March 27, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Quarry Cafe, 161 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details • • • •	28 MSA Office Closed MSA Office Closed March 28, 2023 See more details Tokusatsu Club Tokusatsu Club March 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 MSA Office Closed MSA Office Closed March 29, 2023 See more details Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime March 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 March 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 March 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 Norm Miller Presentation Norm Miller Presentation March 29, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amherst Historical Society, 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA “My Civil War Ancestors and the Songs They Sang” by Norm Miller Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 7pm at the Amherst Historical Society Please join us as Norm Miller tells stories about his Civil War ancestors and the songs that they sang during this free community presentation! He will discuss his family’s history and will share with us the incredible gift of his voice. Light refreshments will be served and there is no cost to attend! Please RSVP by March 24th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • • • • •	30 MSA Office Closed MSA Office Closed March 30, 2023 See more details Spring Into Gardening! Spring Into Gardening! March 30, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Thursday, March 30 at 6:30pm for a gardening program with special guest Shelly Hill. Shelly will provide tips and tricks for getting your garden started and how to keep it going throughout the season. Registration is suggested and registrants will receive a reminder in advance of the 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 • •	31 AA Group AA Group March 30, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details TAP TIME™ - Seated Tap 'Dancercise' TAP TIME™ - Seated Tap 'Dancercise' March 31, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Friday, March 31 at 2pm for TAP TIME™ with special guest Melissa Renner of Active For Life Fitness! Designed for seniors and those with low mobility, TAP TIME™ is one of Active For Life's most popular brain and body 'dancercise' classes where Melissa invites you to come on a musical journey with her, where the young at heart come out to play. This unique class features gentle and fun seated tap dancing and exercise, using tap shoe covers that manually attach to the participant's shoes. This class is not only fun but fantastic for both brain and body. No dance experience necessary. A limited number of tap shoe covers will be provided for attendees on a first come, first serve basis, but are not required to participate in the class. Registration is required for this class. Click here to register on our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230. See more details • •

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