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.

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2 LABOR DAY - NO SCHOO… LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL September 2, 2024 See more details Labor Day - M.S.A. O… Labor Day - M.S.A. Office Closed September 2, 2024 See more details Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors September 2, 2024 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 at 1 pm- A… Mah-jongg at 1 pm- Amherst Historical Society September 2, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 113 South Lake, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Jeanie Rice will teach the class at 1 pm every Monday in August at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Please call 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org for more information See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm September 2, 2024 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 Cardio Drumming at 6… Cardio Drumming at 6:30pm September 2, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Hall Cardio Drumming every Monday at 6:30 pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! For more information: 360You Holistic Health and Wellness- Alisha Stewart, 440-714-2052, alishastewartpecina@gmail.com www.alishiastewartpecina.com See more details • • • • • •	3	4 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 4, 2024 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 MSLive Community Fou… MSLive Community Foundation of Lorain County September 4, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm See more details • •	5 MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting September 5, 2024 7:30 am - 9:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle September 5, 2024 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 September 5, 2024 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sewing with Friends is a fun way to come together as a community, while working on any sewing, quilting, crochet, knit or other fiber projects! Please bring all your own materials and equipment for your project, as well as any drinks or a pack lunch if you would like. $5 a person Any questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Amherst Garden Club … Amherst Garden Club 90th Anniversary Celebration September 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Sandstone Village - Ice Cream Social See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 5, 2024 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 • • • • •	6 AA Group AA Group September 5, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	7 1930s Hooverville Li… 1930s Hooverville Living History Event September 7, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Our 1930s Hooverville living history event is Sat, Sept 7, from 10 am–5 pm! Free to attend! Games, Music, and Pastimes of the 30s Soup Kitchen for donation! Hobo Jungle and Culture Kids’ activities Blacksmith Shop Village Buildings open for Tours Sandstone Village Shops Food Trucks, and more! The event and free parking is at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, Oh 44001 Donations are appreciated! For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at (440) 988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops September 7, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Sandstone Village Shops- the Pine Tree, the Gallery, and the White Barn- are open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from April 20th until November 2nd! 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 Buddi… Canine Reading Buddies September 7, 2024 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 • • •	8
9 Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors September 9, 2024 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 September 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Mah-jongg at 1 pm- A… Mah-jongg at 1 pm- Amherst Historical Society September 9, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 113 South Lake, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Jeanie Rice will teach the class at 1 pm every Monday in August at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Please call 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org for more information See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm September 9, 2024 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 Cardio Drumming at 6… Cardio Drumming at 6:30pm September 9, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Hall Cardio Drumming every Monday at 6:30 pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! For more information: 360You Holistic Health and Wellness- Alisha Stewart, 440-714-2052, alishastewartpecina@gmail.com www.alishiastewartpecina.com See more details • • • • •	10	11 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 11, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Amherst Public Library at 10am every Wednesday or 6pm every Thursday to enjoy a special open-ended play space just for our littlest patrons! Age-appropriate toys and books will be available for both babies and caregivers to enjoy some play time and social time at the library. After the Wednesday morning playdate, feel free to stay for Waddlers Storytime at 11:15am! Recommended for little ones ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Walkin' on Wedn… Walkin' on Wednesday September 11, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission September 11, 2024 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 • • •	12 Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society September 12, 2024 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 September 12, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 12, 2024 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 • • •	13 AA Group AA Group September 12, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details AJH PTO MEETING AJH PTO MEETING September 13, 2024 9:30 am - 10:30 am Amherst Junior High See more details • •	14 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops September 14, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Sandstone Village Shops- the Pine Tree, the Gallery, and the White Barn- are open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from April 20th until November 2nd! 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 •	15
16 Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors September 16, 2024 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 at 1 pm- A… Mah-jongg at 1 pm- Amherst Historical Society September 16, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 113 South Lake, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Jeanie Rice will teach the class at 1 pm every Monday in August at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Please call 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org for more information See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm September 16, 2024 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 Shadow Creek HOA Mee… Shadow Creek HOA Meeting September 16, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm See more details Cardio Drumming at 6… Cardio Drumming at 6:30pm September 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Hall Cardio Drumming every Monday at 6:30 pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! For more information: 360You Holistic Health and Wellness- Alisha Stewart, 440-714-2052, alishastewartpecina@gmail.com www.alishiastewartpecina.com See more details • • • • •	17 Special Board Meetin… Special Board Meeting Notice September 17, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Steele Creative Learning Center See more details Canine Reading Buddi… Canine Reading Buddies September 17, 2024 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 • •	18 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 18, 2024 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 September 18, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service September 18, 2024 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 September 18, 2024 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 • • • •	19 Sewing with Friends … Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society September 19, 2024 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 September 19, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board September 19, 2024 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 September 19, 2024 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 • • • •	20 AA Group AA Group September 19, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details "Murder on the … "Murder on the Petulant Express" Dinner Theatre September 20, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 A 1930s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre by Jack Pachuta and directed by Valerie Farschman Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001 Friday, September 20 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Saturday, September 21 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Sunday, September 22 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Buffet —BYOB —Raffles —Prizes Dress for a 1937 party! With the prospect of a second world war looming, tensions run high and emotions are at the forefront as the plot unravels in this murder mystery script. You will meet and question an international cast of suspects. All of them have a motive for murdering wealthy industrialist Peter Petulant, the owner of the Petulant Express. Tickets are limited– reserve yours today by contacting 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • •	21 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops September 21, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Sandstone Village Shops- the Pine Tree, the Gallery, and the White Barn- are open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from April 20th until November 2nd! 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 "Murder on the … "Murder on the Petulant Express" Dinner Theatre September 21, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA A 1930s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre by Jack Pachuta and directed by Valerie Farschman Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001 Friday, September 20 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Saturday, September 21 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Sunday, September 22 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Buffet —BYOB —Raffles —Prizes Dress for a 1937 party! With the prospect of a second world war looming, tensions run high and emotions are at the forefront as the plot unravels in this murder mystery script. You will meet and question an international cast of suspects. All of them have a motive for murdering wealthy industrialist Peter Petulant, the owner of the Petulant Express. Tickets are limited– reserve yours today by contacting 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details • •	22 "Murder on the … "Murder on the Petulant Express" Dinner Theatre September 22, 2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 113 S Lake St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA A 1930s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre by Jack Pachuta and directed by Valerie Farschman Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001 Friday, September 20 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Saturday, September 21 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Sunday, September 22 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Tickets are $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Buffet —BYOB —Raffles —Prizes Dress for a 1937 party! With the prospect of a second world war looming, tensions run high and emotions are at the forefront as the plot unravels in this murder mystery script. You will meet and question an international cast of suspects. All of them have a motive for murdering wealthy industrialist Peter Petulant, the owner of the Petulant Express. Tickets are limited– reserve yours today by contacting 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org See more details •
23 Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors September 23, 2024 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 at 1 pm- A… Mah-jongg at 1 pm- Amherst Historical Society September 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 113 South Lake, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Jeanie Rice will teach the class at 1 pm every Monday in August at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Please call 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org for more information See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm September 23, 2024 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 Notice September 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Steele Creative Learning Center See more details Cardio Drumming at 6… Cardio Drumming at 6:30pm September 23, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Hall Cardio Drumming every Monday at 6:30 pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! For more information: 360You Holistic Health and Wellness- Alisha Stewart, 440-714-2052, alishastewartpecina@gmail.com www.alishiastewartpecina.com See more details • • • • •	24	25 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate September 25, 2024 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 September 25, 2024 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 September 25, 2024 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 MSLive ESP Brewing MSLive ESP Brewing September 25, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm See more details Amherst Planning Com… Amherst Planning Commission September 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Planning Commission Planning Commission September 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Council Chambers at City Hall @ 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Planning Commission meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there is the possibility of a normally scheduled Planning Commission meeting may not be held depending on submitted agenda items. Please contact the Building Department for confirmation. Please see the Agendas and Minutes page for the latest agenda for this meeting. See more details Zoning Board of Appe… Zoning Board of Appeals September 25, 2024 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 • • • • • • •	26 Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting September 26, 2024 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) September 26, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 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 • • • •	27 AA Group AA Group September 26, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	28 Sandstone Village Fa… Sandstone Village Fall Festival September 28, 2024 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Amherst Historical Society, ForestHill Farmstand and the Sandusky Bay Chapter, Archaeological Society of Ohio present Sandstone Village Fall Festival on Sat, Sept 28 from 10am-4pm! This is FREE to attend with free parking at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001. Crafters and Vendors! Kids’ Games and Activities Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting Food Trucks Historic Buildings and the Blacksmith Shop Sandstone Village Shops and featuring The Sandusky Bay Chapter, Archaeological Society of Ohio Indian Artifact Display in The Hickory Tree Grange. Projectile points, hafted knives, atlatls and pottery will be on display, and some items will be available for purchase. Native Americans for centuries held fall festivals and trade fairs. For more information, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org! See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops September 28, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA The Sandstone Village Shops- the Pine Tree, the Gallery, and the White Barn- are open every Saturday from 10am-2pm from April 20th until November 2nd! Please come to shop the "Fabulous and Affordable Finds" in our three Shops at Sandstone Village, located at 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001. 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 • •	29
30 Amherst Jolly Senior… Amherst Jolly Seniors September 30, 2024 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 at 1 pm- A… Mah-jongg at 1 pm- Amherst Historical Society September 30, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 113 South Lake, Amherst, Ohio 44001 Jeanie Rice will teach the class at 1 pm every Monday in August at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Please call 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org for more information See more details Chair Yoga at 5:30pm Chair Yoga at 5:30pm September 30, 2024 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 Cardio Drumming at 6… Cardio Drumming at 6:30pm September 30, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Sandstone Hall Cardio Drumming every Monday at 6:30 pm, $10 per class at our Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001 - you can drop in any Monday to check it out! For more information: 360You Holistic Health and Wellness- Alisha Stewart, 440-714-2052, alishastewartpecina@gmail.com www.alishiastewartpecina.com See more details • • • •

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