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 2024
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1 M.S.A. Office Closed M.S.A. Office Closed April 1, 2024 See more details NO SCHOOL - Spring B… NO SCHOOL - Spring Break April 1, 2024 See more details Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting April 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details • • •	2 Senior CPR Training Senior CPR Training April 2, 2024 Steele Creative Learning Center See more details •	3 Senior CPR Training Senior CPR Training April 3, 2024 Steele Creative Learning Center See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 3, 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 • •	4 MSA Board Meeting MSA Board Meeting April 4, 2024 7:30 am - 9:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details MSA Morning Mingle MSA Morning Mingle April 4, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am 255 Park Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details 4th Grade Parent Inf… 4th Grade Parent Information Meeting for those interested in Band/Orchestra April 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Nord Gym See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 4, 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 • • • •	5 AA Group AA Group April 4, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Nord PTO Dance (Fema… Nord PTO Dance (Female Students) April 5, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • •	6 Canine Reading Buddi… Canine Reading Buddies April 6, 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 Pop Up Shop - Teri L… Pop Up Shop - Teri Livingston April 6, 2024 11:00 am - 3:00 pm See more details Nord PTO Dance (Male… Nord PTO Dance (Male Students) April 6, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Walter G. Nord See more details • • •	7 M.S.A. Basket Bingo M.S.A. Basket Bingo April 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Amherst Eagles, 1161 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details •
8 NO SCHOOL - Solar Ec… NO SCHOOL - Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 See more details Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting April 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Solar Eclispe Solar Eclispe April 8, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm See more details • • •	9 Tabletop Game Time Tabletop Game Time April 9, 2024 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 Finance Committee Me… Finance Committee Meeting* April 9, 2024 6:45 pm - 7:45 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 Council Meeting Council Meeting* April 9, 2024 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 • • •	10 SAT Testing (Juniors… SAT Testing (Juniors Only) April 10, 2024 See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 10, 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 Park Board Commissio… Park Board Commission April 10, 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 • • •	11 Amherst Park Board C… Amherst Park Board Committee April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 11, 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 Amherst Garden Club … Amherst Garden Club Field Trip April 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Time is to be determined -- Hooks Green House - 50740 OH-18 Wellington See more details • • •	12 AA Group AA Group April 11, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	13	14
15 Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting April 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details •	16 Ohio State Test- ELA… Ohio State Test- ELA: Part 1, 4th grade April 16, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details Canine Reading Buddi… Canine Reading Buddies April 16, 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 Cooper Creek Associa… Cooper Creek Association April 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm See more details • • •	17 Ohio State Test- ELA… Ohio State Test- ELA: Part 2, 4th grade April 17, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 17, 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 April 17, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Civil Service Civil Service April 17, 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 April 17, 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 • • • • •	18 Ohio State Test- ELA… Ohio State Test- ELA: Part 1, 5th grade April 18, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details Amherst Design Revie… Amherst Design Review Board April 18, 2024 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Design Review Board Design Review Board April 18, 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 April 18, 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 MLS Theatre Spring M… MLS Theatre Spring Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" April 18, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • • • •	19 AA Group AA Group April 18, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Ohio State Test- ELA… Ohio State Test- ELA: Part 2, 5th grade April 19, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details MLS Theatre Spring M… MLS Theatre Spring Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" April 19, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • • •	20 Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops April 20, 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 MLS Theatre Spring M… MLS Theatre Spring Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" April 20, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details • •	21 MLS Theatre Spring M… MLS Theatre Spring Musical "Bye Bye Birdie" April 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Steele Cafetorium See more details •
22 ELA 2 Part 1 EOC Exa… ELA 2 Part 1 EOC Exam, American Government EOC Exam, Modified D-Schedule April 22, 2024 Marion L. Steele See more details Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting April 22, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details Regular Board Meetin… Regular Board Meeting Notice April 22, 2024 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Steele Creative Learning Center See more details Council Meeting* Council Meeting* April 22, 2024 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 • • • •	23 ELA 2 Part 2 EOC Exa… ELA 2 Part 2 EOC Exam (Modified D-Schedule) April 23, 2024 Marion L. Steele See more details Tokusatsu Club Tokusatsu Club April 23, 2024 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 • •	24 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 24, 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 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 Summer Activity Fair Summer Activity Fair April 24, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Powers Elementary School Cafetorium See more details Amherst Planning Com… Amherst Planning Commission April 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 206 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001, USA See more details Planning Commission Planning Commission April 24, 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 Women Small Business… Women Small Business Networking (WSBN) April 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Zoning Board of Appe… Zoning Board of Appeals April 24, 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 • • • • • • • •	25 Ohio State Test- Sci… Ohio State Test- Science: Part 1, 5th grade April 25, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details Amherst C.I.C. Meeti… Amherst C.I.C. Meeting April 25, 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) April 25, 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 Baby Playdate Baby Playdate April 25, 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 Steele Spring Jazz C… Steele Spring Jazz Concert April 25, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm TBD See more details • • • • •	26 AA Group AA Group April 25, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Biology EOC Exam (D-… Biology EOC Exam (D-Schedule) April 26, 2024 Marion L. Steele See more details Ohio State Test- Sci… Ohio State Test- Science: Part 2, 5th grade April 26, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details • • •	27 OMEA Large Group Sta… OMEA Large Group State Adjudication (Steele Choir) April 27, 2024 Van Buren HS See more details Sandstone Village Sh… Sandstone Village Shops April 27, 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 Brian Mickey paintin… Brian Mickey painting class April 27, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, OH 44001, USA We are excited to announce another Acrylic Painting Class led by Brian Mickey on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, 2-4pm at The Hickory Tree Grange in Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, 44001! The class is $10 a person– all ages welcome! No experience necessary. To reserve your spot, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org Please bring a 11"x14" canvas panel OR an 11"x14" stretched canvas (can be found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby). We will provide everything else– just come ready to have fun! Space is limited to 20 people so please RSVP as soon as possible. Thank you for your support! See more details • • •	28
29 Algebra 1 Part 1 EOC… Algebra 1 Part 1 EOC Exam, Geometry Part 1 EOC Exam (D-Schedule) April 29, 2024 Marion L. Steele See more details Amherst Rotary Meeti… Amherst Rotary Meeting April 29, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Doc Watsons Market See more details • •	30 Algebra 1 Part 2 EOC… Algebra 1 Part 2 EOC Exam, Geometry Part 2 EOC Exam (D-Schedule) April 30, 2024 Marion L. Steele See more details Ohio State Test- Mat… Ohio State Test- Math: Part 1, 4th grade April 30, 2024 Walter G. Nord See more details • •

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