Jess Knox will talk about how to build an authentic startup community in Waterville that creates jobs, attracts talent, and expands prosperity. Communities across the world are discovering that cultivating authentic startup and innovation communities are key to transforming their traditional regional economies into one that features high-aspiration companies with customers all over the world. […]

Join James Westhoff of Husson University for a live demonstration of LinkedIn. James will cover all aspects of using LinkedIn. This includes how to use it to make networking more powerful, to learn more about people in your areas of interest, to learn more about companies in which you may be interested, and about the […]

Gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which explores the history of the faith-rooted musical style. While the documentary features a number of gospel musicians, it spends the most time looking into the considerable contributions of Thomas A. Dorsey, a pioneering songwriter and pianist, and his popular associate, singer “Mother” Willie Mae Ford […]

This session will cover the fundamentals of QuickBooks: how to set it up, write checks, invoice customers, receive payments and pay bills. We’ll also review reports that you can easily produce to let you know how your business is doing. This workshop is designed for people who have just begun or have not yet started […]

Effective storytelling is key to making your case as an artist, arts organization, or creative entrepreneur, and has become even more important in the digital age. When people are in constant communication and everyone has the ability to distribute stories and requests with a push of the button, how will yours stand out? In this […]

This session will address your most pressing QuickBooks questions. It will also cover: Tricky Transactions, Working with Reports, Advanced Features, Tips and Tricks. Please be ready with your specific questions and issues. This seminar is designed for those who have been using QuickBooks for at least 6 months. Presenter Janet Roderick, CPA, has been a […]

Colby College will celebrate groundbreaking on its new mixed-use development in downtown Waterville this week, when Mayor Nick Isgro joins Colby President David A. Greene in officially marking the construction of Main Street's most significant building project in the better part of a century -- a 100,000-square-foot facility that will include community space, retail locations, […]

Colby College Invites You to a Groundbreaking Ceremony Mixed-Use Development at 150 Main Street May 3, 2017, 9 a.m. with remarks by David A. Greene, President of Colby College and Nick Isgro, Mayor of Waterville Refreshments provided by Selah Tea. For more information, please contact Kate Carlisle (pr@colby.edu) 207-859-4369

This workshop can help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. We will cover the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed. Presenters: Jean Dempster of New Ventures Maine, and William S. Card of the U.S. Small Business Administration […]

Sally Yates served in the Justice Department for more than 27 years, quickly rising through the ranks to become the first woman to run the U.S. Attorney’s office. In her career, she has prosecuted a notorious bomber of abortion clinics and called for jailing white-collar criminals. Earlier this year, she was dismissed as Acting U.S. […]

“Hearing John Coltrane is like the brightest light you can hear” —Contemporary tenor sax player Kamal Washington. “He is an archangel of the highest order to bring healing to this planet” —Carlos Santana. Chasing Trane is the definitive documentary film about an outside-the-box thinker with extraordinary talent whose boundary-shattering music continues to impact and influence […]

Kerem Durdag, CEO of Biovation, will deliver a powerful presentation on how we all can be inspired and more passionate about work and play. There are a multiplicity of ever present conversations about economic development in Maine. Kerem will offer a very personal perspective of what it means to him and the possibilities for transformative […]

Come to the opening reception for the Senior Art Exhibition, which will remain on view in the museum until May 21. Location: William D. Adams Gallery, Colby Museum of Art.

Join the Maine Film Center for the artist reception for Two Voices: Painting in the Fauve Tradition, featuring artworks by local artists Jan ter Weele and Hélène Farrar. The exhibition runs from April 13 to May 28.

Join us at the Vassalboro Friends Meeting House to tour the historic Meeting House's energy upgrades, including a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, mini-split heat pumps, and energy efficiency improvements. Insource Renewables and The Breathable Home will detail these renewable energy and energy efficiency options and discuss the use of these approaches for residential and commercial […]

Come meet the artists and curators of our new summer exhibition, Maine Wood(s). Refreshments will be provided. Maine Wood(s) seeks to combine the representation of forests and of wood used as an artistic material. The exhibition considers forests as a landscape, a habitat, a source of livelihood, and a tourist destination, with works depicting the […]

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Local employers want to talk to YOU! Central Maine Growth Council in partnership with Maine Department of Labor and Waterville Public Library will host a job fair on May 5 from 8:00AM-11:30AM at T&B’s Celebration Center, 6 Jefferson St., Waterville. This job fair is kindly sponsored by CGI, Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board, and […]

The Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC),  in partnership with Maine Department of Labor and Waterville Public Library, will host a job fair on Friday, May 5, 2017 from 8:00AM to 11:30AM at T&B’s Celebration Center, 6 Jefferson Street, Waterville. This event is sponsored by Collaborative Consulting, Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board, and TD Bank. […]

Learn new ways for your family to be positive, be active, make good choices, and stay safe! This event is FREE! Bicycle Helmet Giveaway 20 Interactive Health & Wellness Indoor Activities RSU 18 Wellness Team & School Nutrition Hannaford cooking demo, health snacks & water Door Prize Raffle Let's Go! Fun Run for children of […]

The spring is sprung. View the birds in the gallery and hear their songs. A fun event for children and their families. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops and libraries across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops and libraries. Costumes are encouraged, but not required! To view the day's event schedule, visit the Waterville Public Library website!

Please join School Street Yoga in supporting the Maine International Film Festival, an event that has enriched our community for an impressive 20 years! Enjoy a morning of yoga and meditation while learning how you can help make this special anniversary year a huge success! To find out more about what you can do for […]

All proceeds from show, raffle ticket sales, and sponsorships will go toward the shelter's ever increasing medical costs supporting homeless, sick and injured pets from the 27 communities we serve. In 2016 we spent $100,000 to care for companion animals needing medical attention. To keep our promise to those who have no voice, we need […]

The Seventh Avenue Stand, a nationwide series of films presented by movie theaters and community centers across the U.S. as an act of cinematic solidarity against Islamophobia. Free admission! Fatuma Hussein, Director of the Immigrant Resource Center of Maine, will introduce and discuss the film. It’s 2003 in Maine, and some American news outlets are […]

Travis Mills of the Travis Mills Foundation will speak on his efforts to assist injured and wounded veterans and their families.  His encouragement to wounded service men and women helps the injured overcome their physical obstacles and emotional challenges. To register: call 873-3315 or email customerservice@midmainechamber.com The Mid-Maine Chamber's Leading Luncheon is a quarterly series of […]

Guest speaker: The Maine Primitive Skills School will fill us in on basic wilderness survival skills needed to up our chances of surviving a zombie apocalypse! “They’re coming to get you, Barbara!” When the reanimated corpses of the recently deceased begin to rise from the earth and seek human flesh as sustenance, a small group […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Register for a workshop at http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703.

Treat yourself or a friend to drinks and dinner at Mainely Brews and 10% of all sales will be donated to The Friends of The Maine Childrens Home. Live music will be provided by John Plummer.  

Together, nonprofits elevate public and policymaker understanding of why nonprofits matter to every Maine resident and visitor and an essential step is strengthening relationships within our network. To that end, we invite you to attend a "Meet & Greet" to foster connections with one another and deepen our understanding of your needs. Please RSVP by […]

Join us for a night talking all things technology and innovation! Central Maine's technology community comes together for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists that share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. May's Tech Talk Presentation will be with Prof. William Dolan of […]

Join Lakewood Continuing Care Center for an exciting and entertaining auction with special guest auctioneer Marie Cormier.  Proceeds benefit Lakewood Resident Care.  Please RSVP by May 4 to Inland Hospital Foundation at 973-5055 so we can plan appropriately.

Come and explore our marine biology room and see our new Marine Reefs exhibit. One of our planets most beautiful and endangered habitats is the coral reef. Find Dory’s home! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Come make your own wooden sign (range in size from 18"-24" in length) for you or for a gift (Mother's Day is May 14!!) Everyone is welcome, this is a fundraiser to fund materials for educational projects (such as maple sugaring and beekeeping) for MeANS, our charter high school. Cost: $45, includes all materials and […]

The Kennebec Montessori School (KMS) will hold a 40th birthday party on Saturday, May 13 from 1-4 pm featuring children’s activities, guided nature walks, live music and demonstrations from local artisans and farmers. Vendors will include Kennebec Cheesery, Fresh Ella ice cream, Tender Soles Farm seedlings, and It’s a Good Pizza. There will also be […]

The Union Coffeehouse is set to kick off its 2017 Summer season next weekend with a wonderful concert by Katie Daggett. Katie is a talented singer/songwriter who can make your heart sing with her delightful voice and breezy guitar accompaniment. She will be performing an eclectic mix of music covering many styles including folk, pop, […]

Adotei Akwei, originally from Ghana and now Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA, will be at the showing to lead a discussion afterwards. One doctor. One hospital. One million patients. Welcome to the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where American doctor Tom Catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten […]

Adotei Akwei is Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. Before rejoining AIUS he was Deputy Director for Government Relations for CARE USA. As CARE USA Deputy he worked on Climate Change, Emergencies, Countries in Conflict and Micro-Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining CARE he worked for 11 years for Amnesty in […]

Adotei Akwei is Managing Director for Government Relations for Amnesty International USA. Before rejoining AIUS he was Deputy Director for Government Relations for CARE USA. As CARE USA Deputy he worked on Climate Change, Emergencies, Countries in Conflict and Micro-Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining CARE he worked for 11 years for Amnesty in […]

Love your local museums! Stop by anytime during open hours to tour and try out a museum scavenger hunt. Consider becoming a member of the L.C. Bates Museum. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Does your loved one have dementia or another chronic illness? Come and talk with others who share a similar journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. The Caregiver Support Group is here to listen, to care, and […]

Learning the seasonal availability of the flora of our area and how climate change is influencing the cycles of plants and trees helps us to regulate our won behaviors and increase awareness as to how we interact with the shrubs, trees, vines and herbaceous plantain our own back yards and woodlots. Learn from the staff […]

In conjunction with the Association of Art Museum Directors’ 8th annual Art Museum Day, “Art Museums Foster Vibrant Communities,” the Museum will install blank museum postcards on a clothesline in the William D. Adams Gallery. Visitors will be invited to select a postcard and write to our government representatives about the value of the arts and art […]

Royal Hammer is a seven-piece roots reggae collective from Portland, Maine. Comprised of some of Portland's most talented and seasoned musicians, Royal Hammer has for many years paid thoughtful and respectful homage to the great traditions of Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Roots Radics and many others. Fresh off the release of its debut album, My […]

If you are 75 pounds or more overweight with obesity-related health issues and cannot lose weight by traditional means, surgical weight loss might be a good option for you.  Call EMMC at 973-6383 to register for this free information session, or for more information about EMMC’s Surgical Weight Loss Program visit swlp.emmc.org.

The House We Live In is a collection of monologues, poems, and short skits written by Out & Allied Youth Theatre members. The performance pieces address gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and stereotypes. A question and answer session will follow the performance. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

Seniors in the Class of 2017 will process from Miller Library to Lorimer Chapel for Baccalaureate, a private event for seniors and faculty. Parents and guests may watch the procession and the event, broadcast live, on the lawns surrounding Lorimer Chapel. The Baccalaureate speaker is Amy Walter ’91. As national editor of the Cook Political Report, Walter […]

Join us for the first ever Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine mini golf event in support of local youth! Putt 4 Cass is a special way to honor and remember BBBS volunteer and Big Sister Cassidy Charette, whose passion for helping kids Shines On! Cass was just two weeks shy of meeting her first […]

Festival begins at 10 AM at the Fun Park in Benton: Face Painting Bounce House Duck Pond game for kids Hotdogs Smoked Alewives Popcorn Appearances: Game Wardens from North Woods Law Delta Ambulance Kennebec Conty Sheriff's Department Skowhegan National Guard Larry the Bulldog Free Horse Carriage Rides for 11-3 with S&S Carriage Rides

Ever wondered about the little wildflowers in your woods? Come discover the beauty of native wildflowers in our forest ecosystem.

President David A. Greene will present bachelor of arts degrees to approximately 480 seniors at Colby College's 196th Commencement Sunday, May 21. The ceremony, which will feature Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the commencement speaker, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Miller Library and will be streamed live. It is open […]

In Deconstructing The Beatles’ White Album, composer, musician and Beatles expert Scott Freiman looks at the Grammy-winning White Album from multiple angles, exploring the history behind the music. Released in 1968, the White Album’s thirty songs span almost every style of music — from hard rock to country to chamber music to avant garde. Its […]

Are you new to Medicare? Medicare has four parts: Part A is hospital insurance. Part B is medical insurance. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans & Part D is for prescription drugs. Do you know the difference between a Medigap Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan? This is where you can find the answers to […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great for kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen! Bring your own favorite book, or […]

Dairy farmers remain the backbone of the region’s agriculture but fight for survival in an age of artisan cheese and kale. New England has lost over 10,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; about 2,000 farms remain. Collectively, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in […]

Common Street Arts, a program of Waterville Creates!, is pleased to present, Picturing Waterville, an arrangement of contemporary and historical photographs that considers the central theme of the built environment within the city of Waterville, as it relates to architecture, the landscape, revitalization, construction, and urban renewal. More info on: Picturing Waterville In conjunction with […]

For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs, with hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”, “Godzilla”, and “Burnin’ For You”. Tickets: $60 Orchestra, $55 First Balcony, $50 Second Balcony

Come learn about the solar eclipse coming on August 21 by trying some Earth and Sun Activities provided to the museum by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE). The activities for youth explore clouds, gravity, the solar eclipse, and for younger children, shadows. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The dream cast of Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen, the director behind the Met’s recent Falstaff, places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of […]

Explore the unlimited possibilities with film photography through this Introduction to Pinhole Photography. Instructor Johanna Moore will discuss the history, art, and science behind the technique and discuss a variety of cameras she employs to take photographs using both film and paper negatives. Participants will build a camera for 35 mm film which can be […]

Roam the bird gallery to explore the varied birds and their adaptations. Then grab water colors and paper and paint your favorite bird! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Please show your support this Memorial Day by coming out to watch (and cheer on) the parade! The parade will go from Head of Falls, to Front Street, to Main Street, to Appleton Street, crossing Elm Street to Park Street and ending at Veterans' Memorial Park where Mayor Isgro and other local leaders will speak. […]

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. […]

TED2017 “The Future You”, will explore the deepest scientific and psychological insights, the latest medical advances, and thrilling new inventions (all mixed with a dose of ancient wisdom), and will ask questions about our present and future selves that we often don’t have time for. The program will feature a succession of extraordinary speakers – […]

TED2017 “The Future You”, will explore the deepest scientific and psychological insights, the latest medical advances, and thrilling new inventions (all mixed with a dose of ancient wisdom), and will ask questions about our present and future selves that we often don’t have time for. The program will feature a succession of extraordinary speakers – […]

Jazz is PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead”. Jazz is PHSH is a collective of prominent musicians from the Jazz and Jam scenes that have come together in their appreciation of Phish music to reimagine Phish in an instrumental, jazz fusion setting! Founded […]

Help send financially disadvantaged Maine children to summer camp by shopping with us. Organized by the Friends of The Maine Children's Home, this Yard sale will help provide scholarships to children who may otherwise never get to experience summer camp. We have children's clothing, toys, household items, furnishings and more. Please help us to be […]

In these times of discord and differences, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails invites everyone to celebrate National Trails Day, by taking a walk together. We ask only that you put aside, your differences whether they be political, religious, or social or whatever and do what all good people do - which is take a walk together. Bring […]

Friends of Quarry Road welcome all to attend the official opening of the Susan Childs Boat Launch on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 3 starting at 10:30am. After a ribbon cutting ceremony, the group’s president, Joe Reisert, will give an update on the area and plans for trail enhancements and summer programs. The new boat […]

Celebrate 75 years of Wonder Woman just in time for her first solo feature film! Activities include a variety of Wonder Woman themed crafts and activities, as well as a special screening of episodes from her 1970's TV show! We'll also be holding a drawing to give away some fabulous Wonder Woman prizes! For more […]