Bulletin Board for Nov. 19

Wrap with Powers PTO

Parents of Powers School students are invited to the Powers PTO meeting today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at noon at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1100 Cleveland Avenue (just west of Rite Aid). A baby-sitter is available for youngsters, free of charge. Contact Tammi Hill, PTO president at 984-3921 for more information. The group will be doing some Christmas wrapping at the meeting.

A special cookie storytime will be held for kids and families at the Amherst Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

The Amherst Steele Home Run Boosters Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Amherst Steele High School. The meeting will take place in Al McConihe's classroom. Freshmen parents are welcome to attend. The group will be planning an upcoming pancake breakfast on Dec. 7 at Amherst Steele High School. Any questions, call 988-7578.

Friends gather Nov. 19

The Friends of the Amherst Public Library will meet today. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the library. November's meeting is scheduled one week earlier due to Thanksgiving. There will be no December meeting. New members are always welcome.

Scouts cooking dinner

Amherst Boy Scout Troop 427 will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser including spaghetti with meatballs, roll/bread, salad, dessert and beverage, on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at the Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 396 Park Avenue. The purpose is to raise money to purchase additional equipment and help send boys to summer camp. Donations are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, $3 for children ages 2-10 and under 2, free. Walk-ins are welcome and take out will also be available. To pre-purchase tickets or for more information contact either Chuck or Marsha Daugherty at 988-2950.

Childhood shots offered

Child Immunizations Clinics are a cooperative effort of the three Health Departments in Lorain County who are providing this service to county residents through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health.

These clinics are open to any family with children, ages birth to 18 years, needing immunizations. There is a fee for each immunization. However, no one will be denied an immunization due to inability to pay.

Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must bring the child's current immunization record.

A clinic will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amherst VFW, 165 Cleveland St.

If you have any questions feel free to call one of the health departments: Lorain County General Health District at 244-3418, 322-6367 or 236-8722; Elyria City Health District at 323-7595; or Lorain City Health Distract at 204-2300.

Harris PTO sets date

Parents of Harris School students are invited to the Harris PTO meeting today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 9:30 a.m. at the Harris School Art Room, 393 S. Lake St. Contact Tammy Lacey, PTO president at 984-3631 for more information.

Corner open for gifts

The Comet Corner, a small spirit store located inside Steele High School, is operated as a fundraiser by the PTO. They sell beverages, snacks, school supplies, English and social study books, umbrellas, sweatpants, T-shirts, jackets, travel mugs, polo shirts, flannel pants and shorts, sweatshirts and many other Comets items. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They will have additional evening hours for the holiday season including the following: Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 5-8 p.m. Call 988-5339 for more information.

Learn about old tools

On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Heritage House program at the Amherst Community Center at 7 p.m. will be Bob Wilburn. He will discuss and display his unusual collection of old tools. Residents are invited to bring an old tool to share. Light refreshments will be served. Call Anna Gaydosh at 988-2325 for more information. The program is free and open to the public.

Buckeye Bash set

The fourth annual "Buckeye Bash" with OSU vs. Michigan will be held at the St. Joseph Parish Social Hall on Saturday, Nov. 22. The game time is to be announced, but doors will open 45 minutes before game time. There will be a 50/50 raffle and score squares. Cost is $15 per ticket which includes food provided by Moosehead restaurant, beer and sodas. You can reserve a table of eight for $100. This event is for adults only. The game will be broadcast on a large projector screen and televisions throughout the hall. For tickets or more information, call 988-4244.

Special service Nov. 23

The Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 St. Joseph Dr. This event is sponsored by the Amherst Ministerial Association which includes many Amherst churches. In this service of thanksgiving and praise, the church choirs will be sharing special Thanksgiving music. An offering will be taken for the Amherst Food Pantry, (Good Shepard Baptist Church) and the local Salvation Army unit (Family Fellowship Foursquare Gospel Church). A time for fellowship will follow the service. All are welcome.

A new chapter of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is being organized at Amherst Congregational United Church of Christ, 379 S. Main St. The group meets today, Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Call 988-9148 for more information.

Puff! It's football

The third annual battle of the classes will take place on the football field at Steele High School Thursday, Nov. 20 when Powder Puff Football 2008 takes place. The freshman-sophomore game will kick off at 6 p.m. followed by the junior-senior game. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. Members of the Steele Marching Band will play throughout the games. The varsity football coaches will referee and the field lines will once again be painted pink.

Local author Doug Kane and his Icelandic horse, Kedja, will visit the Amherst Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1-3 p.m. Kane is the author of "Ariel's Journey," the first book in his Ice Horse Adventures series.

German service set

A service in German will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Amherst Congregational Church of Christ, 379 S. Main St., Call 988-9148 for more information. All are welcome.

Children are invited to come and shop for Christmas gifts at Santa's Secret Shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nordson Depot. Tables will be laden with a wide variety of gifts for parents, grandparents and siblings. The fundraiser is sponsored by Amherst Women's League, and proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for local students.

Golden Agers meet

The St. Joseph Catholic Golden Agers will meet today, Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the social hall. Dennis Lamont and Albert Doane will be speaking on The Lake Shore Electric Railroad. Lunch will be served at a cost of $3. Dues are $5 and must be paid by Dec. 31 to be on the 2009 roster. Call JoAnne at 988-3089 for more information about the group.