🌱 Explore Williamsville history on a Sunday walk behind Amherst Town Hall
Amherst, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Amherst! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Explore Williamsville history on a Sunday walk behind Amherst Town Hall
- How Amherst police say you can avoid becoming the next car theft victim
- Want to be an extra in a holiday movie near Amherst?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Buffalo! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Williamsville Village Walking Tour (visitbuffalo.com) — History buffs can join a weekly Sunday walking tour of Williamsville starting June 14, with groups meeting at Island Park behind Amherst Town Hall on Main Street. For $20, participants will explore the 1811 Williamsville Water Mill, learn about the village’s War of 1812 role, and see recent pedestrian improvements during a 90-minute, 1.75‑mile stroll. 
• Amherst residents raise concerns following recent vehicle thefts and robberies (wkbw.com) — Amherst police are warning residents after a rise to 95 vehicle thefts through May, up from 60 last year but still below 2024 levels. Officers stress most cases are crimes of opportunity and urge people to lock cars, hide valuables, and report suspicious activity. Longtime residents say they remain proud of Amherst but are paying closer attention to safety.
• Buffalo Film Casting seeks extras for Tony Danza, Mario Lopez holiday film (syracuse.com) — Local residents can sign up as extras for a new Christmas movie filming in Lewiston starting June 14, with scenes tied to the Buffalo-Niagara region. The project follows earlier holiday filming that used locations near North Forest Road in Amherst, giving the town another brush with made‑for‑TV movie production and potential on‑screen visibility.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Buffalo! →
Statler Buffalo, 107 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
7:00 pm
Thursday July 9
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Other local events
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CELAA Business Networking Golf Outing →
Amherst Chamber of Commerce Lancaster Country Club, 6061 Broadway St. Lancaster, NY 14086
10:30 am -
HS: Senior Awards Night
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
6:00 pm -
Lunch Mob Fat Bob's 6/16/2026
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Rd #150, Buffalo, NY 14221
12:00 pm -
Board of Education Voting Meeting
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
6:30 pm -
HH EOY Kindergarten Celebration
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228 -
United Way: Day of Caring
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Rd #150, Buffalo, NY 14221 -
Regents Exams
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228 -
ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221
8:30 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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EBL Leadership Program 2026 →
Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Rd Ste 150 Williamsville, NY 14221 *Some classes will be held offsite at partner locations* **Participants will receive schedule on 1st day of class**
8:00 am -
English Conversation Groups
Clearfield Library Clearfield Branch Library
10:00 am -
Magic the Gathering: Marvel Super Heroes Avengers... →
Dave & Adam's Retail Store, 8075 Sheridan Dr, Williamsville
12:00 pm -
HS: Senior Awards Night
Sweet Home Csd Buffalo, NY 14228
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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🗞 Nearby News
University at Buffalo
- Arizona Coach Becky Burke Addresses ‘Hate' After Revealing Baby News With Wife (miramarflnews.com)
Williamsville
- Williamsville South honors staff, students who saved sophomore after cardiac arrest (wgrz.com)
- 97 Rock Cruise Night at Transit Lanes (97rock.com)
- Kickstart Rumble at Steelbound Williamsville (stepoutbuffalo.com)
Tonawanda
- People Operations Representative in Tonawanda, New York (fedex.com)
- Buffalo Brokerage Hiring Day- June 24th in Tonawanda, New York (fedex.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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