Welcome!

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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

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Special Election – Early Voting
March 27 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Sing, Snack, and Sort
March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dice
Game Night
March 27 @ 7:00 pm

New Businesses for 2026!

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Rosie’s Comics

133 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521
The Cozy Coop Nail Studio

108 East Court Street, Amherst, VA 24521

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Date night?
Date night?

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Attend a concert, sing karaoke, play music trivia, or enjoy any of the other regular events that take place in the Town of Amherst. Oh! And don't forget dinner!

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Get involved in your community.
Get involved in your community.

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Volunteer at one of the many nonprofits in the Town of Amherst, and meet some of your neighbors while you're at it! Help build affordable housing, maintain community flowerbeds, or become a firefighter. Prefer fundraising? Help raise money for the public library or any number of other worthwhile organizations in our community.

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Need a little pampering?
Need a little pampering?

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Get a massage, haircut, manicure, tattoo, or tan! Or maybe attend a yoga class or grab some coffee and hang out in a café? Whatever you choose, the Town of Amherst has you covered.

Welcome to the Town of Amherst!