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206 S. Main St. amherst, OH 44001 phone:
440-988-5247 fax:
440-988-5725 office hours:
tue., wed., thurs. 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm While we welcome walk-in visitors, due to our shooting schedule, it is strongly suggested that you call ahead and schedule
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Visit The Amherst Public Library Stories wanted for paranormal documentary Free service for deaf and hard of hearing Amherst Law Director Office Hours Household Hazardous Waste Collection Workshop Players 2010-11 Season Artist help wanted for live auction Artwork wanted for community auction Vendors wanted for Fall Bazaar New Session of Amherst Library Storytimes Workshop Players: The Uninvited Taste of Amherst Wine and Brew Review Comets Volleyball Pancake Breakfast
Exciting Things are Happening at the Amherst Public Library!
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221 Spring Street Amherst, OH 44001 440-988-4280 Stories wanted for new paranormal documentary Amherst City Cable is producing a new show about the paranormal, urban legends, and any other strange or unexplained phenomena. If you or someone you know has a first hand experience or story, and you are interested in appearing on the show, please contact Mysterious Midwest at info@mysteriousmidwest.com What: Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS) is a free service for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community that enables anyone to conduct video relay calls with family, friends, or business associates. Calls are placed and received through a professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter via a high-speed Internet connection and VRS equipment (i.e., a Sorenson VP-200 videophone).
Where: Amherst Public Library
The City of Amherst Law Director, Mr. Anthony Pecora, has announced that he will have office hours at City Hall on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each month.
What: Monday Morning Job Seekers Networking Group starting at the library. Start your job search week off with an hour filled with information, tips and networking with other people. Moderated by Library Director, Robin Wood (who has over 20 years experience writing resumes, interviewing candidates and helping people find jobs)
Who: this group is free and open to the public. Please call the library at 440-988-4230 to let us know you will be attending.
Where: Amherst Public LIbrary
Although we plan to meet weekly, please check the library website at www.amherst.lib.oh.us to verify times and dates David L. McGuire, Solid Waste Specialist, Lorain County Solid Waste
Management District, has just updated the information on the permanent
Household Hazardous Waste Collection center that is replacing the yearly
one-day locations at the JVS and LCCC. He says that "the opening date for
the collection center was changed quite some time ago, and changed again
recently. The current estimate is now late in May or early in June." If you
have questions you may direct them to Mr. McGuire by either calling
440-329-5468 or emailing dmcguire@loraincounty.us
Workshop Players is pleased to announce its 2010-11 season: The Uninvited by Tim Kelly, Director: Dave Mackeigan - Sept. 9 - 26 Workshop Players Theatre-in-the-Round is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road in Amherst, and our mezzanine area is wheelchair accessible. Watch for more information on our website at www.workshopplayers.com. Join us on Facebook.
Main Street Amherst would like to announce that there are two new businesses in the historic downtown district. Artists wanted to paint wooden chairs for a live auction! Contact Main Street Amherst at 440-984-6709.
Artwork wanted for community auction
Main Street Amherst along with the Amherst Fire Department are looking for local artists, art teachers, groups, businesses, etc. that would like to donate their artwork on the canvas of a chair. The chairs will be auctioned off live at The Taste of Amherst Wine & Brew Review on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at St. Joseph's Social Hall. 100% of the proceeds from this auction will remain in your community, such as summer hanging baskets around the downtown area or, perhaps, contributing to our annual Miracle on Main Street Christmas parade. Please call the Main Street Office for more information at (440) 984-6709.
Workshop Players on Middle Ridge Road, Amherst has been in operation for 62 years, but prior to the building becoming a theater, it was a one room school house. The theatre group is hosting a Homecoming Reunion, Saturday, October 2nd for anyone who attended school in that space.
Former students are asked to send their contact information to Marianne Clark (216-990-3370 OR mcsoul2love@yahoo.com) who spent several years of schooling in what is now the theater. She is interested in collecting memories to share in a booklet for attendees at the reunion. Light refreshments will also be served and guests will be treated to a tour of the theater.
The Jenne Art Gallery at Sandstone Village will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening on the weekend of September 11 - 12 to celebrate the gallery’s renovation and all new artwork. Saturday hours from 6-10 PM. Sunday hours from 1-6 PM. Call 440-988-7255 for more info.
Park Ave. UMC is looking for vendors to join us for our annual Fall Bazaar Nov. 6th, 2010. Anyone wishing to rent a table ($20) for this event can call 988-8330 or email parkavunited@centurytel.net for more info.
Families of Powers Students are invited to the Powers PTO Meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at Powers Elementary School, 401 Washington St. Amherst, OH 44001 Questions? Contact Powers PTO President Kristin Dimacchia @ 440-864-2173 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:15 am Friday, October 1, 2010 @ 9:15 am Thursday, Novermber 4, 2010 @ 7:00 pm Friday, December 3, 2010 @ 9:15 am Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 9:15 am Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 7:00 pm Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 9: 15 am Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 9:15 am Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 9:15 am Questions? Contact Pam Strohmeyer/Shupe PTO 440-984-2887 MESHUGGAH-NUNS By Dan Goggins
Directed by Dave Stacko
With Sandy Tucker at the piano.
Show dates: November 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 -December 3, 4, 5, 2010
Depending on ticket sales, the run MAY be extended thru Dec 12.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, August 28, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Workshop Players Theatre-in-the-Round, located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road in Amherst.
When: Thursday, September 16
Who: Kids in grades 4 and up
Where: Amherst Public Library
The Amherst Public Library will host an Animation Workshop for kids in grades four and up with local artist Mike Leuszler on Thursday, September 16, at 4 p.m. Students will learn animation drawing techniques and make a flip book to take home. Register at the library’s reference desk or by calling 440-988-4230.
Register the first time you attend. 1. TODDLER STORYTIME
For two and three year olds and their adults.
Three sessions are available:
· Monday at 10:15 a.m.,
· Wednesday at 11:15,
· and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
2. FRIENDS AND FAMILY STORYTIMES
Stories are geared to preschool and Kindergarten children but other friends and siblings are invited to attend. Register at the first session you attend
Two sessions are offered:
· Mondays, beginning September 27, at 11:15 a.m. and
· Tuesdays, beginning September 28, at 6:30 p.m.
3. WADDLER STORYTIMES
For ages 12 to 24 months
Two sessions are offered:
· Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
· Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
ALL STORYTIME SESSIONS START THE WEEK OF September 27
Contact the Amherst Public Library for more information at 988-4230
"The Uninvited" by Tim Kelly, directed by Dave Mackeigan, opens Thursday,
September 9. Production dates are: September 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m.,
with *Sunday matinees on September 19 and 26 at 3 p.m.* Tickets are $12.00 each or $10.00 each for groups of 15 or more and may be
reserved by calling the box office at 440-988-5613. Workshop Players Theatre-in-the-Round is located at 44820 Middle Ridge Road
in Amherst, and our mezzanine area is wheelchair accessible. Check out our website at www.workshopplayers.com. Saturday, September 11, 2010 St. Joseph's Social Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Amherst Party Shop located at 275 South Main Street or online at <http://www.mainstreetamherst.org> www.mainstreetamherst.org. Questions, please contact Rose Currier from the Amherst Party Shop at (440) 988-4132 Saturday, September 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Firelands Schools Endowment Fund will host a wine tasting at Matus winery, 15674 Gore Orphanage Rd.
Tickets are $25 for 8 samples. Extra tickets will be available for those wanting additional tastings. There will also be a silent auction. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the Firelands Board of Education Office at
440-965-5821. Sunday, September 19, 2010
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Amherst Eagles Club 1161 Milan Ave, Amherst TICKETS: Available At The Door
Adults - $5.00 Children ages 5 through 12 - $3.00 Children under 5 Free INCLUDES:
Pancakes (All You Can Eat) & Sausage (Extra serving of sausage - $.50) RAFFLE: Flat Screen TV, Kalahari Resort Vacation, Digital Camera, & Gift Baskets
Proceeds to benefit Amherst Comet Volleyball Teams! Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:00 am - 3:30 pm in the Church Social Hall
Please join us for a wonderful selection of Handmade Crafts, Lunch Counter, Home Baked Goods and Basket Raffle.
We will also be offering Medium and Large Mums the day of the event!
We look forward to seeing you at the Craft Bazaar! Any questions please contact Sandi Domain 440.989.1902 or Mary Roach (440) 984-2384
Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Mutt & Jeff's at Dragon Ranch Golf Club, 9488 Leavitt Rd., Amherst Township (1 mile south of St. Rt. 113 on St. Rt. 58) at 6:00 pm.
The speaker will be Ron Brooks of 40 North Creations on Jewelry Design, Floral Gifts and More.
Call for reservations, information and directions: Debra James 440-989-2570, Karen Cheshire 440-986-3200 or e-mail info@jrmovers.net.
What: 2011 Season
When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 4:00pm
Where: Sliman’s Diamond
How: Contact Carl Spataro - 440-315-0137
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