Main Street Amherst

Come Help Us Grow!

Come to Amherst and experience the quaint, small town feeling of a charming community with a distinctive business district, unique architecture, and a historic downtown that characterizes nineteenth century America.

Main Street Amherst has been designed to promote all aspects of the downtown and commercial business districts by improving economic management, strengthening public participation, recruiting new businesses, rehabilitating buildings, and making Amherst a fun place to visit.

Volunteers are always needed to help reach our goals! No amount of time or energy is too small. There are many different ways for you or business to be involved. Check out the Community Calendar below to explore all that is happening in Amherst.

Main Street Amherst Events

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.

	October 2022
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					1 Village Garage Sale Village Garage Sale October 1, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Proceeds Benefit the Amherst Historical Society See more details Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies October 1, 2022 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 Superhero Saturday Superhero Saturday October 1, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Calling all superheroes! Come create your very own super cape, perform fantastic feats of strength, and enjoy fun music and activities! Recommended for ages 10 and under. Registration is required for this program and each child must be registered 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 • • •	2
3 Nord Scholastic Book Fair Nord Scholastic Book Fair October 3, 2022 Nord Library Time The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during Library. See more details Toddler Tales Storytime Toddler Tales Storytime October 3, 2022 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 October 3, 2022 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 Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop Watercolor Pencils and More - Art Workshop October 3, 2022 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library on Monday, October 3 at 12pm for the fourth of six monthly Watercolor Pencils and More Art Workshops with artist and instructor Mary Jo Clark. Enjoy learning new skills and techniques during this creative workshop where all skill levels are welcome. Absolutely no artistic experience is necessary! You do not have to have attended previous workshop sessions to attend this one. Students will need a set of watercolor pencils, pink erasers, a #8 round Taklon brush, a natural sponge, a ½” foam brush, and an ultra-fine Sharpie or .02 Micron pen, and 140 lb. Watercolor paper. This class is intended for adults and registration is required. Visit our online calendar or call the library at 440-988-4230 to register. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • • • •	4 Nord Marco's Pizza Night Nord Marco's Pizza Night October 4, 2022 See more details Nord Scholastic Book Fair Nord Scholastic Book Fair October 4, 2022 Nord Library Time The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during Library. See more details Powers Parent Conferences Powers Parent Conferences October 4, 2022 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Powers Elementary School See more details • • •	5 Nord Scholastic Book Fair Nord Scholastic Book Fair October 5, 2022 Nord Library Time The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during Library. See more details Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) October 5, 2022 The dates for the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC are October 5 - 7, 2022. The balance owed for the trip is due by August 29, 2022. Please contact the AJH office at 440-988-1901 with any questions. Please post the attached itinerary for the 2022 trip to the website. DC Itinerary See more details Baby Bounce & Rhyme Baby Bounce & Rhyme October 5, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies 0 - 12 months and their caregivers. Enjoy 15 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of unstructured playtime! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime October 5, 2022 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 Nord Scholastic Book Fair- Evening Shopping Nord Scholastic Book Fair- Evening Shopping October 5, 2022 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nord School evening shopping hours, 4:00 - 8:00 pm See more details Family Storytime Family Storytime October 5, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Stories, songs, and rhmyes for children of all ages 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 Nord Scholastic Book Fair Nord Scholastic Book Fair October 6, 2022 Nord Library Time The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during Library. See more details Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) October 6, 2022 The dates for the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC are October 5 - 7, 2022. The balance owed for the trip is due by August 29, 2022. Please contact the AJH office at 440-988-1901 with any questions. Please post the attached itinerary for the 2022 trip to the website. DC Itinerary See more details M.S.A. Morning Mingle M.S.A. Morning Mingle October 6, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Nord Scholastic Book Fair- Evening Shopping Nord Scholastic Book Fair- Evening Shopping October 6, 2022 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Nord School evening shopping hours, 4:00 - 8:00 pm See more details • • • •	7 AA Group AA Group October 6, 2022 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Nord Scholastic Book Fair Nord Scholastic Book Fair October 7, 2022 Nord Library Time The Scholastic Book Fair will take place during Library. See more details Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) Washington DC Trip (Class of 2026) October 7, 2022 The dates for the 8th grade trip to Washington, DC are October 5 - 7, 2022. The balance owed for the trip is due by August 29, 2022. Please contact the AJH office at 440-988-1901 with any questions. Please post the attached itinerary for the 2022 trip to the website. DC Itinerary See more details AJH PTO Meeting AJH PTO Meeting October 7, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am AJH See more details • • • •	8 Village Garage Sale Village Garage Sale October 8, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Proceeds Benefit the Amherst Historical Society See more details Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits October 8, 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 1pm on Saturday, October 8 for a spine-tingling spooky season afternoon with the members of Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits (ORBS)! Learn about paranormal research, field equipment, haunted locations throughout Ohio, and the many different spirits they have encountered during over four hundred paranormal investigations since their formation in 2007. See photo, video, and audio evidence that collected by ORBS during many of their investigations! A Q&A will follow the presentation. The work of ORBS has been featured on the Animal Planet series “The Haunted”, Biography Channel’s “My Ghost Story,” History Channel’s “Haunted History,” and Destination America's “Paranormal Survivor" and "Haunted Case Files." Registration is suggested but is not 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 Murder Mystery Murder Mystery October 8, 2022 5:00 pm - October 9, 2022 9:00 pm The Death of Dr. Pepper - 6:00 to 8:30 Sandstone Hall 113 South Lake St. Dr. Pepper, famed plastic surgeon has reached the top of his profession. Status wise, Career wise and Money wise. He only has one weakness - "women". Single, married, old, young, he is especially attracted to actresses. Join us as we try to solve his murder. BYOB, dinner and lots of fun!! For reservations call 440-988-7255 or register on our website amhersthistoricalsociety.org Hope to see you there. See more details • • •	9 Murder Mystery Murder Mystery October 8, 2022 5:00 pm - October 9, 2022 9:00 pm The Death of Dr. Pepper - 6:00 to 8:30 Sandstone Hall 113 South Lake St. Dr. Pepper, famed plastic surgeon has reached the top of his profession. Status wise, Career wise and Money wise. He only has one weakness - "women". Single, married, old, young, he is especially attracted to actresses. Join us as we try to solve his murder. BYOB, dinner and lots of fun!! For reservations call 440-988-7255 or register on our website amhersthistoricalsociety.org Hope to see you there. See more details •
10 M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed October 10, 2022 See more details Nord PTO Meeting Nord PTO Meeting October 10, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am Walter G. Nord School See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* October 10, 2022 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 • • •	11 Craft Supply Swap - Donation Drop Off Craft Supply Swap - Donation Drop Off October 11, 2022 Calling all crafters! Clean out your crafting closets with the Amherst Public Library's Craft Supply Swap! Donations to the craft swap can be dropped off in Community Room A during library open hours beginning Tuesday, October 11 through Friday, October 14. Donations will not be accepted before Tuesday, October 11. Please do not drop items in the book drops or elsewhere if the library building is closed. The Craft Supply Swap will take place on Saturday, October 15. Those who donated items will have an exclusive first chance to "shop" the swap from 1pm to 2pm. The Craft Supply Swap will be open to the public from 2pm to 4pm. 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 Tabletop Game Time Tabletop Game Time October 11, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Beginning September 13, 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 • •	12 Baby Bounce & Rhyme Baby Bounce & Rhyme October 12, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies 0 - 12 months and their caregivers. Enjoy 15 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of unstructured playtime! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime October 12, 2022 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 (Rescheduled from Sept 28) Planning Commission (Rescheduled from Sept 28) October 12, 2022 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. See more details Powers PTO Meeting Powers PTO Meeting October 12, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Family Storytime Family Storytime October 12, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Stories, songs, and rhmyes for children of all ages 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 AJH Parent Conferences AJH Parent Conferences October 13, 2022 2:40 pm - 7:40 pm Amherst Junior High School See more details Steele Parent Conferences Steele Parent Conferences October 13, 2022 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Steele High School See more details Nord Parent Conferences Nord Parent Conferences October 13, 2022 3:35 pm - 9:05 pm Nord School See more details Powers Parent Conferences Powers Parent Conferences October 13, 2022 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Powers Elementary School See more details Park Board Commission Park Board Commission October 13, 2022 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 Steele Financial Aid Information Session Steele Financial Aid Information Session October 13, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Steele CLC Presentation Area On October 13th, from 6-7:30 pm in the CLC Presentation Area, there will be a FAFSA - Financial Aid Information Session with an LCCC Financial Aid Specialist. - This is on Parent Teacher Conference Night at Steele. See more details • • • • • •	14 AA Group AA Group October 13, 2022 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details NO SCHOOL - NEOEA DAY NO SCHOOL - NEOEA DAY October 14, 2022 See more details • •	15 Village Garage Sale Village Garage Sale October 15, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Proceeds Benefit the Amherst Historical Society See more details Craft Supply Swap Craft Supply Swap October 15, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Calling all crafters! Find great new and gently used craft supplies at the Amherst Public Library Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, October 15! Donation of supplies to the swap is not required to participate, but those who donated have an exclusive first chance to "shop" the swap from 1pm - 2pm. The Craft Supply Swap will be open to the public from 2pm - 4pm. (Donations to the Craft Supply Swap will be accepted Tuesday, October 11 through Friday, October 14 in Community Room A.) 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 • •	16
17 Toddler Tales Storytime Toddler Tales Storytime October 17, 2022 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 October 17, 2022 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 Regular Board Meeting Regular Board Meeting October 17, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Nord School See more details Special Effects Makeup Tutorial Special Effects Makeup Tutorial October 17, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 6:30pm on Monday, October 17 to learn how to create fake wounds with stage makeup, perfect for Halloween festivities! Special guest Sarah Swanzer will walk attendees through the materials and methods needed to create gruesome and ghastly wounds, and provide the materials for attendees to practice on themselves following her demonstration. Suitable for ages 14+. 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 • • • •	18 Canine Reading Buddies Canine Reading Buddies October 18, 2022 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 •	19 Baby Bounce & Rhyme Baby Bounce & Rhyme October 19, 2022 10:00 am - 10:45 am Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies 0 - 12 months and their caregivers. Enjoy 15 minutes of storytime followed by 30 minutes of unstructured playtime! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Waddlers Storytime Waddlers Storytime October 19, 2022 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 Civil Service Civil Service October 19, 2022 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 Parent Information Night Parent Information Night October 19, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Steele CLC Presentation Area See more details Family Storytime Family Storytime October 19, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Stories, songs, and rhmyes for children of all ages and their caregivers. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Friends of the Library PM Book Group Friends of the Library PM Book Group October 19, 2022 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 • • • • • •	20 Friends of the Library Author Luncheon with Julie Zickefoose Friends of the Library Author Luncheon with Julie Zickefoose October 20, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm The annual Friends of the Amherst Public Library author luncheon returns this year! Join the Friends of the Library at the Sunset Terrace at Lakeview Park (1800 W. Erie Avenue, Lorain) at 12pm on Thursday, October 20 for an afternoon lunch program with Ohio-based author and artist Julie Zickefoose. As a naturalist, Julie's work focuses on the natural world, especially birds. She has published several books, maintains an online blog, and her work has appeared in naturalist publications like Birdwatcher's Digest, which has featured her artwork on 27 covers sine 1986. Tickets are required to attend the event and include the author program and lunch. Tickets are $20 and will be available for purchase at the first floor lobby information desk beginning Wednesday, September 28. The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board October 20, 2022 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 Adult Craft Night: Potion Bottle Necklaces Adult Craft Night: Potion Bottle Necklaces October 20, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 20 for a relaxing adult craft night! Registered attendees will receive all of the supplies needed to make miniature potion bottle necklace, just in time for Halloween! This program is suitable for ages 12+. 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 AA Group AA Group October 20, 2022 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	22 Village Garage Sale Village Garage Sale October 22, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Proceeds Benefit the Amherst Historical Society See more details By My Lantern's Light By My Lantern's Light October 22, 2022 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details • •	23 Basket Bingo 12-4pm Basket Bingo 12-4pm October 23, 2022 See more details By My Lanterns Light By My Lanterns Light October 23, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm See more details • •
24 The History of Infectious Diseases The History of Infectious Diseases October 24, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Amherst Public Library at 7pm on Thursday, October 24 for a presentation from special guest, medical lecturer and patient advocate Tom Strong. Learn about the history of infectious diseases and the various drugs, treatments, and vaccines that have evolved in the last century to help eradicate these deadly germs. No registration is required for this program. Please call the library at 440-988-4230 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 Steele Choir Fall Concert Steele Choir Fall Concert October 24, 2022 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • •	25 Tokusatsu Club Tokusatsu Club October 25, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Beginning September 27, 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 •	26 Friends of the Library AM Book Group Friends of the Library AM Book Group October 26, 2022 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 October 26, 2022 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 Planning Commission Planning Commission October 26, 2022 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. See more details Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Appeals October 26, 2022 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. See more details • • • •	27 5th Grade Parade of States 5th Grade Parade of States October 27, 2022 Nord School See more details CIC Meeting (as needed) CIC Meeting (as needed) October 27, 2022 8:00 am - 9:00 am Main Street Amherst Community Center @ 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001 When needed, the CIC meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, and the CIC meetings are called only when needed, please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation. See more details Community Improvement Corp. (Main Street Amherst Bld.) Community Improvement Corp. (Main Street Amherst Bld.) October 27, 2022 9:00 am - 10:00 am See more details Harlem Wizards Basketball Game PTO Fundraiser Harlem Wizards Basketball Game PTO Fundraiser October 27, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Steele High School See more details Plush Animal Lover's Day Sleepover Plush Animal Lover's Day Sleepover October 27, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate Plush Animal Lover’s Day with Amherst Public Library on Thursday, October 27 at 6:30pm. Enjoy bedtime stories in jammies and then leave your plush animal to experience an overnight sleepover in the library. Discover what your favorite friend did when you pick them up after 1pm on Friday, October 28, or ask an adult to follow along on Facebook or Instagram for updates on their adventures! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details Steele Orchestra Fall Concert Steele Orchestra Fall Concert October 27, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • • •	28 AA Group AA Group October 27, 2022 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details END OF 1ST GRADING PERIOD END OF 1ST GRADING PERIOD October 28, 2022 See more details Nord Halloween Parties Nord Halloween Parties October 28, 2022 Nord School See more details • • •	29 Village Garage Sale Village Garage Sale October 29, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Sandstone Village, 736 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA Proceeds Benefit the Amherst Historical Society See more details Library Halloween Parade Library Halloween Parade October 29, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Calling all little ghoulies and ghosties! Come join the Halloween fun of not-so-spooky stories, crafts, and trick-or-treat in the library on Saturday, October 28 at 3pm. Costumes are optional but encouraged! The Amherst Public Library is located at 221 Spring Street, at the corner of Spring Street and Park Avenue. Visit amherstpubliclibrary.org to see everything we have to offer! See more details • •	30
31 Halloween Movie Night: " Halloween Movie Night: " October 31, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm Spend Halloween evening with the Amherst Public Library and enjoy a screening of George A. Romero's genre defining film "Night of the Living Dead" at 6:30pm on Monday, October 31. Credited as the first modern zombie horror film, the influence of this 1968 cult classic is still evident in horror cinema and television today. Movie snacks and bottled water will be provided for all registered attendees. Recommended for ages 12+. 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 •

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