November 26 is officially Museum Store Sunday! This is the day to shop at museums nationwide! So please, come and support our museum and its programs for children by shopping in the museum gift shop. You will find great holiday presents for all ages! To help celebrate we will have a 10% sale off EVERYTHING […]

Tuesdays, starting September 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Last Saturday of every month, starting in October, 9 - 11 a.m. Medical Arts Building Conference Room (attached to Inland's front entrance) 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville One in seven mothers feel sad and irritable during pregnancy and postpartum, and fathers can feel down and anxious […]

Renowned sculptor Chakaia Booker reflects on her work, which uses discarded tires and other construction materials to explore ecological concerns, racial and economic difference, and globalization. This lecture is organized by the Art Department and co-sponsored by the Center for the Arts and Humanities, Colby College Museum of Art, African-American Studies Program, and Environmental Studies […]

This lecture by historian of science Elena Aronova, who is working on the history of environmental and evolutionary sciences in the 20th century, examines the role of the 17th-century Scientific Revolution (as well as generic scientific revolutions) as a master narrative in the history of science (from George Sarton to Thomas Kuhn) focusing on an […]

What are the legal implications—and obligations—of starting your own business? What critically-important things do you need to know when you negotiate, enter into, and sign business contracts? Step-by-step and in just one time-saving hour, highly respected attorney Elisa Ellis will guide you through all the key things you and your business need to know. Cost: […]

In this series of four classes you will learn discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents of children from birth to age 5 Class meets Wednesdays, November 29 – December 20, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Presented by: Emily Buckhalter […]

Come "Write-In" at the Waterville Public Library every Wednesday in November from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and celebrate National Novel Writing Month! National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants around the world begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. […]

Six-year-old Hushpuppy lives with her father, Wink, in a remote Delta community. Wink is a stern taskmaster but he is preparing his young daughter for the end of the world. When Wink falls mysteriously ill, nature seems to fall ill with him. Temperatures rise, the ice caps melt, and fearsome prehistoric beasts called aurochs run […]

Be among the first to preview the new film by Oak Fellow Jinyan Zeng, tentatively titled Born a Chinese Woman, in which Chinese women struggle and protest for individual and collective autonomy: rural women working in world factories, female intellectuals speaking in secret and underground spaces, performance artists addressing violence against women. Zeng’s new film, […]

With unprecedented access, Walk With Me goes deep inside a Zen Buddhist community who have given up all their possessions and signed up to a life of chastity for one common purpose – to transform their suffering, and practice the art of mindfulness with the world-famous teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. Filmed over three years, in […]

Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Rhymetime is for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Join us for a half-hour of active fun!

Kennebec Behavioral Health’s High Hopes Clubhouse has recently been recognized by Clubhouse International as a Clubhouse of distinction among all Clubhouses worldwide. We really want to celebrate the whole community’s response, including local employers who hire Clubhouse members, our parent company KBH, local churches, state government, local law enforcement and more.   And that celebration just happens to coincide with […]

Open to the public, (free admission ) REM Delta Prime Robotics is hosting this from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Hall-Dale High School (93 Maple St.,Farmingdale,Me.) Concessions benefit REM Delta Prime Robotics.

Kids and their families are invited to make holiday cards! This event is part of a larger event on December 2, in which the City of Waterville will embrace the holiday spirit with Joy to the Ville – an all-day community event meant to celebrate the magic of the holiday season here on the Kennebec […]

This week, we're celebrating our favorite family musical movies with a sing-along story time! A special guest will lead the fun: an ice princess from a recent Disney blockbuster (you know the one!) This event is part of a larger event on December 2, in which the City of Waterville will embrace the holiday spirit […]

December is a month dedicated to conservation awareness. So come down to the museum and learn about some of the worlds endangered species! Feel inspired by the endangered animals we have on display here at the museum-we even have an extinct species! Go home with a craft and the excitement to go out save some […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Quilted Cards with Merlene Sanborn and Ornaments with Denae Ferguson. The Waterville Creates! classroom and clay studio open will be open for drop-ins with fun holiday activities. Location: Waterville Creates!, 93 Main Street, Suite 201, Waterville (map).

Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition brilliantly portrays the characters and moods inspired by ten paintings by Victor Hartmann featured in an 1874 exhibition at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. The program also features Schubert’s delightful Overture to Rosamunde and Weber’s virtuosic Clarinet Concerto. With Jinwook Park, director, and Eric Thomas, clarinet soloist. Location: […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Everyone is welcome and extra drums will be available. Students will learn the tones and techniques of West African Djembe drumming, a beginning repertoire of rhythms, and the fundamentals of rhythm awareness. "If you have a heart beat, you have rhythm." Prerequisites: None - open to all adults - no prior musical experience necessary! Instructor:  […]

Tuesdays, starting September 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Last Saturday of every month, starting in October, 9 - 11 a.m. Medical Arts Building Conference Room (attached to Inland's front entrance) 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville One in seven mothers feel sad and irritable during pregnancy and postpartum, and fathers can feel down and anxious […]

Directed by Dr. David Stevenson, the Mount View Chamber Singers are a 20-voice choir from Mount View High School in Thorndike. Each year during Advent, the ensemble present a series of hour-long, a capella concerts by candlelight in which the singers encircle the audience. Comprising Christmas carols and other seasonal songs from many lands and […]

Join Lunder Curator for Whistler Studies Justin McCann as he turns the double elephant-sized pages of the Bien Edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America.

Professor Michael Burke of Colby College will lead a two-hour discussion on the nature, features, and tools of Creative Nonfiction for area residents. The session will begin with a description of the many types of Creative Nonfiction being written now, with examples, then turn to a discussion of the craft tools employed by the Creative […]

These events are a great way to converse with your local, state and federal officials and discuss with them what is helping and/or hurting your business or organization. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and other beverages will be available. RSVP by calling 873-3315 or emailing Kelly at programs@midmainechamber.com. Location: Hampton Inn, 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville. […]

Did you know that WOH volunteers get to see shows for FREE? Waterville Opera House has volunteering options available for nearly every performance at the theater. Positions include ushering, taking tickets, and selling concessions or merchandise. Volunteering not only provides you with an opportunity to see performances for free, but also with the chance to […]

Homeopathy is a specific form of medicine that uses minute doses of a highly diluted substance that stimulates the body to cure itself. To many, homeopathy seems implausible. They fear it is purely a placebo effect or worse, a form of deception or quackery. Yet, homeopathy has been around for over 200 years and is […]

Sheldon Perkins, senior account executive at Vreeland Marketing & Design will discuss what a brand is and how applying a brand consistently over time can generate exponential results from marketing efforts. Sheldon is an experienced marketing strategist with a deep interest in branding and positioning. His more than 25 years in marketing includes work on […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs & YMCA of Greater Waterville at The Alfond Youth Center Welcomes the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market First and Third Thursdays December 7, 2017 through April 19, 2018 3:00 - 6:00 PM 2nd Floor Library, Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville Click for more info  

Do you enjoy discovering new food and beverage products made right here in Maine? What about in Central Maine? Our region has so many fantastic local food and beverage producers we thought it would be perfect to invite them to the holiday bazaar to showcase and sell their specialty food and beverages during a pop-up […]

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area invites you to the Lights for Life Annual Open House and Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be a non-denominational service at the First Congregational Church, 7 Eustis Parkway, from 5:00 to 5:30, followed by a speaker at Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, 304 Main Street, from 5:45 to 6:00, and […]

Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Rhymetime is for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Join us for a half-hour of active fun!

Meet the artists and enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment. Everyone is invited! Displays include: Egg Tempera and Giclée Prints by Nathan Allard Watercolor by Pam Dubois Photography by Allen Francis Foley Acrylics, Knits and Sweater Ornaments by Bonnie Hayward Photographs by Peter Hubiak Weavings by Rachel Marsh-Sachs Acrylic, Pen & Ink and Books by […]

Create glowing holiday cards using collage, markers, LEDs, and button batteries. All family programs are free and open to the public. No RSVP required. This workshop is open to all ages and is located in the Mirken Education Center (ground floor of the museum). Location: Colby College Museum of Art, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. Contact: Margaret Aiken, mmaiken@colby.edu, […]

Come and celebrate national Christmas Card Day by printing your very own card! Use the printing press from the early 1900’s to create a holiday card that’s perfect to share with someone special. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth under age 18. Location: L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley, 14 Easler Road (off Rte. 201), […]

Join us in the clay studio to create two winter themed mugs, one for you and one to give away! This easy clay class is a lesson in how to attach fun images to mugs that are already made and we will fire once you attach an image and glaze the mug! This makes a […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

The Central Maine Ski Club is happy to announce the Quarry Road Opener is on for this Sunday, December 10th.  Registration is available at https://www.skireg.com/quarry-road-opener. This is also the first race of the NENSA Zak Cup season.  If you wish to be scored for Zak Cup please enter your current NENSA number on the registration […]

As we look forward to the future of Quarry Road, we must take a moment to thank all the people and organizations whose generosity has made the Quarry Road Trails a reality. Only a few years ago, the site was over-grown and under-used, the place where the old Colby ski hill used to be. Now […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Directed by Dr. David Stevenson, the Mount View Chamber Singers are a 20-voice choir from Mount View High School in Thorndike. Each year during Advent, the ensemble present a series of hour-long, a capella concerts by candlelight in which the singers encircle the audience. Comprising Christmas carols and other seasonal songs from many lands and […]

Medicare has four parts: A, B, C, & D. 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? Our Medicare 101 Clinic is where you can find the […]

A Message from the Sustain Mid Maine Coalition’s Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Team’s Plastic Bag Committee: FACTS: Plastic shopping bags have been ubiquitous in our society since first introduced in the late 1970s. They are made from oil, never degrade, pollute our environment, and only about 5% get recycled. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, […]

Tuesdays, starting September 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Last Saturday of every month, starting in October, 9 - 11 a.m. Medical Arts Building Conference Room (attached to Inland's front entrance) 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville One in seven mothers feel sad and irritable during pregnancy and postpartum, and fathers can feel down and anxious […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Advance registration required: Go to http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by call 800-281-3703. Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, 872-5433

Did you know: some of today's successful tech CEOs first learned to program computers by age 7? These puzzles will show the basic concepts of coding, leading easily to more advanced programming for fun, modifying games like Minecraft, better success in math class, maybe even careers? This is a fun, free event for kids K-5 […]

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect come together for one night to merge Business After Hours,Central Maine Tech Night and Waterville GreenDrinks! This event will be held at CGI Technologies and Solutions 10 Water Street in Waterville (Hathaway Creative Center). Waterville GreenDrinks will be collecting cash and nonperishable donations for […]

The Trails In Motion Mountain Bike Film Festival is a brand new community-driven film tour that brings a collection of the finest mountain biking films to audiences around the world each year. Tickets available at both Mathieu’s Cycle in Oakland as well as Railroad Square Cinema and on Bikereg. Tickets are $10 at Mathieu’s & […]

Join the United Way of Mid-Maine for an evening of dinner and fun, award presentations, silent and live auctions, and more! Dressing in theme is highly encouraged or at least a funky hat will do! View our Pinterest board-in-progress for costume ideas. Cash bar. $50 per person or $360 per table of 8 guests. Tickets […]

Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Rhymetime is for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Join us for a half-hour of active fun!

Directed by Dr. David Stevenson, the Mount View Chamber Singers are a 20-voice choir from Mount View High School in Thorndike. Each year during Advent, the ensemble present a series of hour-long, a capella concerts by candlelight in which the singers encircle the audience. Comprising Christmas carols and other seasonal songs from many lands and […]

The Birthing Center at Inland Hospital is pleased to offer ongoing education and support for expectant parents. Our Childbirth Class consists of a one-day Saturday workshop for first-time parents. Parents, who have already experienced childbirth but want a refresher, are invited to attend the workshop as well. All classes are held in a relaxed, caring […]

Once a year, cosplayers from around our fair state gather together in the Waterville Public Library to celebrate the holiday season. Regardless of if you celebrate Christmas or Yule or Hanukkah or another holiday in December, we want to all gather together in the fellowship that is cosplay. We will be having tea in the […]

In Maine we say goodbye to many of our bird species for winter, but not to our special birds of prey! Come learn about the importance of these birds and how they help our ecosystem stay alive! See some of the birds on display and learn how you can identify them in the wild. And […]

Make fun drip color ornaments with artist and educator, Dianna Wendell. These lovely ornaments will take a little drying time, so we recommend beginning promptly at 1pm! Browse the 5th annual holiday bazaar while you wait. Fun for all ages; dress for mess! Click for more info.

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Visual wit, Gallic charm and smart slapstick prevail again when Jacques Tati’s eccentric, old-fashioned hero, Monsieur Hulot, is set loose in Villa Arpel, the geometric, oppressively ultramodern home of his brother-in-law, and in the antiseptic plastic hose factory where he gets a job. The second Hulot movie and Tati’s first color film, Mon Oncle is […]

Tuesdays, starting September 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Last Saturday of every month, starting in October, 9 - 11 a.m. Medical Arts Building Conference Room (attached to Inland's front entrance) 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville One in seven mothers feel sad and irritable during pregnancy and postpartum, and fathers can feel down and anxious […]

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Join the Sustain Mid Maine Coalition’s Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Team for a screening of the documentary film Bag It about the proliferation of plastic in our environment and society. See the trailer here. The film is free and open to the public. Before the start of the film, you will hear about our efforts to ban […]

You are invited to join us for a Christmas Cookie Swap. The rules are simple! If you would like to join in on the fun, bake one of your favorite homemade Christmas cookies, bring in one dozen of them plus a few extras for sampling, along with the recipe on the morning of the cookie […]

Join Lunder Curator for Whistler Studies Justin McCann as he turns the double elephant-sized pages of the Bien Edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America.

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 […]

Discover a different anime and themed art project every month at the Waterville Public Library's Teen Anime & Art Club! Drawing supplies will also be available for those who are feeling especially creative! Cosplay is welcome, but not required. This month's anime is "My Hero Academia": Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his […]

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Seasoned and aspiring visual artists are invited to participate in a newly expanded Common Street Arts program dedicated to drawing, painting, and sculpting. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paints, clay, etc. common street arts provides art horses and chairs. Practice drawing and/or painting the human figure! Develop and refine your artistic skills […]

Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us at the Waterville Public Library to hear more about the program and to start the application […]

The Boys & Girls Clubs & YMCA of Greater Waterville at The Alfond Youth Center Welcomes the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market First and Third Thursdays December 7, 2017 through April 19, 2018 3:00 – 6:00 PM 2nd Floor Library, Alfond Youth Center, 126 North Street, Waterville Click for more info

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Rhymetime is for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Join us for a half-hour of active fun!

Visit with the Kringles at their holiday home in Castonguay Square each weekend in December. They delight families at no charge. Photographs by Central Maine Photography are available for purchase. Each child who visits Santa Claus at Kringleville will receive one free storybook, courtesy of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Early childhood literacy is a […]

We have some amazing creatures here in Maine. Come and learn about one of the “toothiest,” determined creatures out there! The beaver has quite the name for itself because this engineer can change its environment! Come learn how and why and go home with a do-it-yourself beaver puppet! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youth […]

It’s that time of year again and as much as we might dislike the cold, some animals take this as an opportunity to move all around! It is a great time of year to see our furry friends tracks all through the snow. So come along with us and walk through the woods to help […]

Have you ever looked up and wondered why the sky can appear as a deep blue one day and pale blue the next? Why does our sky change, even when there are no clouds? Come find the answers to these questions and more! You even get to take home a new book at the end! […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room 4:00 every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! This week, we'll be showing: The Emoji Movie (PG) This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. Location: Bartlett Room for Teens, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville. Click for more […]

If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join the Waterville Public Library for this twice-monthly informal meet-up. The group learns from each other and enjoys strumming and singing all kinds of music. Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you […]

Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Rhymetime is for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Join us for a half-hour of active fun!

Today is when we mark the end of the holiday season and begin to prepare our homes for the  new year. Falling Needles Day celebrates this change by finding new ways to recycle our Christmas Trees! One way is to put it out for the birds to enjoy. So come on down and make some […]