Amherst/Vermilion notebook: Sept. 23, 2008
Steve Fogarty | The Chronicle-Telegram
Seeking all gently used books
Friends of Ritter Public Library in Vermilion are collecting gently used children’s books and videos for a children’s book sale Nov. 1 in the library community room. All items being donated should be marked for children and dropped off at the customer service desk. The group also has decided to continue accepting other book donations for the annual book sale, which will be in a new location in summer 2009. The sale was traditionally held in the library annex, which is slated to be torn down this fall to make way for a major library expansion.
Amherst Library Friends meeting
Friends of the Amherst Public Library will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Topics for discussion include the October author’s luncheon (preliminary count of ticket sales is needed) and a program on identity theft planned for Oct. 29.
Amherst Historical Society meeting
The Amherst Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Grange/Schoolhouse at 763 Milan Avenue in Sandstone Village. Katy Karrick, an interpretive guide, researcher and historian of the Lakeview Cemetery Foundation, will present a program on the cemetery’s famed Wade Chapel, which houses a priceless stained glass window by designer Louis Tiffany.
Amherst Homecoming
The Marion L. Steele High School 2008 Homecoming will kick off with a parade at 5 p.m. Friday starting at Powers Elementary School across the street from the high school and football stadium. The parade features floats designed and built by student groups. The homecoming dance will follow the 7:30 p.m. football game against Westlake. The dance will be 9 to 11 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Students can purchase tickets now for $5 or $6 at the door. Student IDs are required to enter the dance.
Heritage House open house
Heritage House will hold an open house 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event highlights the life and times of former Amherst Mayor E. C. Cooper. Heritage House is at 439 Shupe Ave. Call Anna Gaydosh at (440) 988-2325 for more information.
Computer class
Ritter Public Library will offer a computer basics class at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 30. The course will teach participants how to use a mouse, understand the concepts of desktop and storage devices, and how to create and organize folders and files. No prior knowledge of computers is necessary. Reservations required. Call the library at (440) 967-3798. The library also offers classes on Microsoft Word, clip art and e-mail.
Chiropractor talk
Elyria chiropractor Robert DeMaria will present a program on “Balancing Human Hormones Naturally” at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Amherst Public Library. The free program will be in the Local History Room. Call the library at (440) 988-4230 for more details.
Golf outing
Amherst Steele Home Run Boosters’ Club will host an alumni golf outing 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 at Dragon Ranch Golf Club on state Route 58. Dinner will be served at the turn. Tickets are $50 per golfer. Contact Debbie at (440) 988-7578 to make reservations.
Amherst Halloween schedule
Amherst’s annual Halloween parade will immediately follow a costume judging contest at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the San Springs Building, 480 Park Ave. Trick or Treat will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents who hand out candy are asked to turn on porch lights.
Drawing class
The Amherst Public Library will host a Monster Drawing Class 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28 featuring area artist Mike Leuszler. The class is open to students in grades four and higher, and will offer basic drawing techniques to help them create their own characters. Stop by the library or call the reference desk at (440) 988-4230 to sign up.
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Filed by Steve Fogarty | The Chronicle-Telegram September 23rd, 2008 in Local and State. Popularity: 1% |
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