Watch this page for announcements about upcoming events and photos of events hosted or sponsored by Main Street Amherst! Use the Links in the list below to see photos or read more about the events. Photos and news will be linked as it becomes available.News & Events Annual Festivals and Special EventsPride Day (May)
Volunteers helping to make our City bright and cleanDancing on Main Street (Aug)
Our annual free downtown music festival - dancing, food, & fun!Reverse Raffle (Sept)
Our annual fund raising event. Top prize $10,000 - a fun, casual event.Annual Downtown Christmas Open House (Nov)
Community Volunteers NeededMain Street Amherst is currently looking for community minded individuals to join our committees and help plan and organize the special events that we present for the community each year. If you would like to get involved with Dancing on Main Street, or the new holiday promotion Miracle on Main Street, we would love to hear from you. Volunteers from all community sectors are needed to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing these special events. The events listed above are on the Main Street Calendar for 2007-2008 -- how can you help us?We must come together with community pride to promote and revitalize our historic downtown. It takes an entire community working together for Main Street to be the best it can be. Statistics show that a vibrant central business district will resonate throughout our entire city. Most businesses in the historic district are family-owned and operated, and when you shop local you are affecting the lives of families and neighbors from right here in Amherst. For every dollar invested in the downtown historic district, nearly eight dollars of additional revenue is generated into the area.
Main Street Amherst asks you to make a commitment to the future of our city by volunteering and making a difference. Volunteer Opportunities are available on our committees, in helping with special events, and assisting with the promotion and revitalization of Amherst. To Become a Member, to volunteer, or to get more information, contact the Main Street Director at (440) 984-6709 or email Our Director.
Attend Monthly Meetings: Volunteer & Keep Up-to-Date on Main Street HappeningsMonthly meetings of the general membership are the first Thursday of each month at 9 A.M. All Main Street members are encouraged to attend and to share their ideas. Please come and volunteer your time to help promote and revitalize Amherst.
All meetings are held at the Main Street Community Center, 255 Park Avenue. The Main Street Board has revamped the monthly meeting format, allowing the Organizational, Promotion, Economic, and Design committees to meet for half of the time and also participate in the general meeting. This eliminates the need for volunteers who serve on a committee to meet more than once a month. |
