Colby’s 198th Commencement begins at 10 a.m. when Colby’s Class of 2019, with approximately 460 members, will receive degrees from President David A. Greene. A majority of the graduates have studied abroad and have completed internships and significant scholarly research. Commencement speaker David E. Kelley has created several visionary, award-winning dramas, from Ally McBeal to […]

The Waterville Memorial Day parade will be start at 10 a.m. Participants will assemble at Head of Falls at 9 a.m. The parade will proceed to Veterans Memorial Park, where there will be a ceremony. The event typically concludes by noon. For any questions related to the Memorial Day Parade, contact the Florest J. Pare […]

Common Street Arts will host John Bunker, “the apple guy,” as he discusses the fascinating history and distinct features of the unique apple varieties often found in our state. John Bunker is a self-taught fruit explorer, and has pioneered work in locating, identifying, and preserving heritage apple tree varieties discovered while exploring the fields, farms, […]

Film screening and panel discussion held as part of the 2019 Central Maine Pride Festival! When police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City on June 28, 1969, the street erupted into violent protests that lasted for the next six days. The Stonewall riots, as […]

Winslow Public Library invites you to a performance by Maine musician Bill Berlinghoff. A folksinger in the Pete Seeger tradition, Bill has a half-century of performing experience, from Maine to Virginia and as far west as Colorado and Oregon. His rich baritone treats you to songs from the southern Appalachians to coastal Maine, from popular […]

Join Central Maine Pride for our opening reception at the Colby College Museum of Art in celebration of this year’s theme: “Remember Our Heritage, Do Something Now, Love Always.” We welcome you to an evening of art, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and community, hosted by our beloved Chuck Locke. This opening reception is part of a […]

Lots of auction items ranging from 1 dozen Needhams to a week’s stay in a camp/cottage on China Lake. Various gift cards/certificates have been donated. Items for a variety of prices.

Spring is coming and many people will do their "spring cleaning". Instead of throwing away items you no longer use, why not make some money with it? GWH is holding its second annual yard sale.  Your small fee to rent a space will go towards helping to feed and clothe GWH's Glenn Stratton Learning Center […]

Join us on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Oxbow trail, one of Waterville's earliest trails. New this year, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails has partnered with Five County Credit Union. Together they will be hosting a cleanup and grand re-opening of the Oxbow […]

Join Central Maine Pride and the Children's Book Cellar for Drag Story Time! After the story, there will be time for the children to decorate their own crowns and wands.

Join Central Maine Pride and the Kennebec Valley Queer Coalition for a community social. All who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies are welcome! There will be food, games, music, a clothing exchange, tons of free resources, and a host of other special activities. Later that evening the Railroad Square Cinema is showing the movie To […]

“I’ve never seen this America place,” explains Noxeema (Wesley Snipes), worrying about hinterland reactions to “people like us”. Noxeema’s one of three New York drag queens (or folks “with too much fashion sense for one gender”) contemplating a car trek to Los Angeles, and the land between is a terra incognita she’d just as soon […]

Our fifth annual Pride Festival will have an expanded lineup of performers, musicians, and speakers as well as the annual tradition of recognizing one of our awesome allies!

The Friends of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers has organized a great night out at Mainely Brews Restaurant on June 4th from 5pm - 9pm. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Friends to support its work with the Maine Children's Home. Bring your family for a night out to support […]

John Nale, Esq. will be offering an opportunity to discuss topics related to legal affairs as one ages. Bring your questions. Is your money really going where you want it too? Do you really intend to have a child have access to your checkbook? No one wants families to fight, how do we prevent that? […]

The Beatles’ Abbey Road is a masterpiece filled with classic Beatles songs, such as “Come Together,” “Something,” and “Here Comes the Sun.” George Martin told the Beatles to think “symphonically,” and they responded by creating the remarkable side two song suite. Abbey Road was the last time that the Beatles recorded together at EMI Studios […]

Art in the Park is back! This week, discover what plants are found on old farms in Maine and create lilac paintings in a pointillism style. Art in the Park is a free, weekly program that takes place each Thursday during the Farmers' Market. MORE

With Opening Act Chasing the Light From multiple national tours, numerous top 10 radio singles, a #1 iTunes charting single, and their ubiquitous social media presence, the music of Anthem Lights has impacted millions around the globe with their original songs, covers, and medleys. At the heart of most success stories lies a framework of […]

Please help support the Maine Children's Home by shopping with us on June 8! Organized by The Friends of The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, this Yard Sale will help provide support to programs at the Maine Children's Home: Christmas, Summer Camp, and Teen Parent School Program. We have toys, household items, and furnishings […]

June 8 is World Oceans Day! The action focus this year is preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. Come learn about the world’s most diverse and beautiful ecosystem, the ways in which pollution is harmful, and what we can do to help! Make a mini ocean diorama. Admission: $3 for adults, […]

Chilis, chowders and much more! $8.00 - adults  /  $5.00 - children under age 10 Invite your friends and neighbors! All proceeds to benefit the Re-Imagine Capital Campaign  

Bill Berlinghoff has played to enthusiastic audiences throughout Maine and is always a pleasure to hear.  His guitar and banjo playing are a fine complement to the traditional folk songs that he does so well.  Combine that music with the entertaining stories he tells and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful evening! As […]

What does it take to live a good life? Selected as the best documentary at the Boston Film Festival, A Small Good Thing follows six people in Western Massachusetts who chart their own directions in search of happiness and fulfillment.  Their stories make for intriguing reflections about living well in the twenty-first century. The film is […]

Our speaker, Dan LaFave, is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Faculty Affiliate of the East Asian Studies and Global Studies programs at Colby College. His research focuses on the interplay of health, human capital, and labor markets in developing settings. Dan works closely with undergraduate researchers and teaches courses in econometrics, development economics, health economics, […]

Students will learn how to locate existing 3d designs, discover the basics of 3d printers, and develop a working knowledge of tinkercad software. SLICE (Students Learning Innovative Creative Endeavors) is a pilot program to encourage students ages 13 – 19 to explore the behind-the-scenes operations at an historic opera house, an award-winning public library, a […]

Green Drinks Mission "To foster a community among young professionals" We encourage you to join June 11 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. At RiverWalk at Head of Falls Front St., Waterville, ME We suggest a $5.00 donation to support the RiverWalk maintenance Don't forget your Vessel! Waterville Green Drinks is presented by KV Connect and […]

The Quarry Road Summer Race Series is a weekly trail running series held at the Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville, Maine. Our goal is to create a fun, family friendly series that will provide a summer of great experiences for runners in the Greater Waterville Area. Each week participants will complete different courses of […]

Earl Smith, dean emeritus, Colby College, is scheduled to present a reading and talk about his newest book, Water Village. Anyone who is interested in the history of Waterville and West Waterville will find this presentation most informative. Signed copies of his book will be for sale.

Pigs, sheep and goats, oh my! The exhibition, Lost + Found: Photographs by Susan Metzger on view at Common Street Arts gallery, celebrates the simple and humble landscapes of Maine. Create a cool wind sock for your house or yard that are inspired by the awesome domestic farm animals that can be found this exhibition. […]

Join Common Street Arts for a conversation entitled Past + Present: The Rural Maine Landscape between artist Susan Metzger and Robert Sanford, Professor of Environmental Science & Policy at the University of Southern Maine and author of the recently published Reading Rural Landscapes, A Field Guide to New England’s Past. Together, Susan and Rob will […]

The Spring Fling is a fellowship event where you can reconnect with your friends in Rotary over an evening of fun and food. Featuring celebrity auctioneer, Jim Julia. Catered by Eric's Restaurant with a cash bar. Proceeds raised will go to The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers Teen Parent School Program. CLICK TO BUY […]

We're bringing our annual plant sale back to the shelter. Stop by to fill up your garden, eat some delicious BBQ and visit all the amazing animals available for adoption. All proceeds from this event benefit the homeless animals at the shelter.

What do humans, whales, and bats have in common?  Quite a lot, it turns out!  We will talk about what makes a mammal a mammal, and the adaptations we can observe in a mammal’s fur, teeth, and feet to find out who they are, and what they’re good at.  Skulls and pelts will be on […]

What sculptures can be created with using metal fasteners and simple brazing techniques? Find out in this fun, Father’s Day Weekend Maker Day with Jon Moulton. Try out soldering irons and other cool tools! Kids under 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program — this is a […]

Historian Ken Hamilton will present an overview of the introduction and evolution of European products used in trade between Maine’s Native Americans and the French, English, and Dutch.  Such goods included guns, blankets, kettles, awls, knives, axes, beads, mirrors, red vermillion powder, fish hooks, shirts, wool garment cloth, alcohol, tobacco, small fancy gifts, and even […]

A conversation about Maine agriculture, food, community and more led by Patrick Whittle. Jenni Tilton-Flood was one of the first generations in her family not born on a farm. But raised up as the daughter of the local John Deere man and alongside acres in ag production, she has always straddled the often referenced “urban/rural […]

Did you know that there are hundreds of apple varieties from Maine? Create unique prints from apples and blossoms! Art in the Park is a free, weekly program that takes place each Thursday during the Farmers' Market. MORE

Join us at the Winslow Public Library to kick off the summer reading program with Northern Stars Planetarium. We will have two shows in the dome planetarium: one geared towards grades K-2 and one geared towards grades 3-7. These shows are exciting and interactive. Stay after for some milk and cookies. This is also a […]

A multi-media presentation by Eric Hooglund on the history of Belgrade Lakes Village.

Join us at the library for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse  to kick of our teen summer reading program and leap into the universe of Spider-Man stories. Movie snacks will be provided. Geared towards ages 11 to 18.

Yard Sale in the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (Rain or Shine) 61 Pleasant St., Waterville Rent a table or come shop for great bargains!!! Table rentals - $25 To rent a table, please contact Grenda at 873-5358.

Love Mercy Watson? Come hear the story of how A Piglet Named Mercy become Mercy Watson. Cris Van Dusen, who brought Kate DiCamillo's porcine wonder to life, will be here to read and to sign A Piglet Named Mercy. Please join us for the fun.

Snow Pond welcomes the world renowned 21st Century Band for our 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch. GRAMMY® Award-winning drummer and composer Dion Parson leads a powerhouse ensemble comprised of some of the world’s finest musicians. Together with saxophonist Ron Blake (of the legendary Saturday Night Live Band), Parson formed 21st Century Band in 1998 to showcase […]

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Francis Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress. This performance is an encore high-definition broadcast performance from the Metropolitan Opera […]

We think the owl family (technically two families) are so intriguing and extraordinary, we’re giving them a day of their own!  Come learn about the amazing adaptations owls use to rule the night, and how to identify common Maine owls by sight and sound!

It's Kitty Season and our furry friends are looking for forever homes! Join us for 'Cat's Meow!' - An adoption event featuring live music from JanaeSound! Come meet a potential new family member, enjoy music, snacks and sip on our official event beverage "Quantum Cuddle Kitten" from our friends at Lone Pine Brewery! MORE INFORMATION

Snow Pond Center for the Arts is holding a summer arts camp for grades 1-8 at our Snow Pond campus in Sidney, ME. Children will have voice, dance, and art lessons from experienced and professional educators including Kents Hill music educator Christian Giddings. There will be swimming, recreation, with snacks provided. Cost of the program […]

Let ‘s learn about Maine wildlife as we create art inspired by the natural world and the museum collections. Did you know a frog makes a wonderful model? Lets catch and draw one. They love to pose for us here at the museum. For ages 6-12. Camp runs 9 AM – 2 PM, June 24 […]

The 6th annual Terrier Tee-Off Classic will be held on Monday, June 24, at Waterville Country Club. Scratch players and hackers, alumni, and friends come together for a day filled with fun, friends, and some great prizes. All proceeds support student-athletes and teams of the Thomas College Athletic Program. For more information, contact Kerry Smart, […]

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Which species can endure the waves, tides and temperature changes of the rocky coast? Using this interactive traveling display, participants will dip their hands into the […]

Join us at the library to bring a story to life through reader's theater. We will warm up with some improv, charades and acting games. We will have a short script inspired by a book. Geared towards grades 2 and up.

United Way of Mid-Maine's Annual Meeting Join us in the Summit Room of Thomas College's Spann Student Center for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to learn more about our United Way and the building blocks of our community! Our Community Impact Awards will also be presented. We are pleased to announce our Community Impact Award Winners:  […]

Join us at the Winslow Public Library for a board game afternoon. Feel free to bring your own board games to share and or play some of ours to play with friends or meet new ones. Geared towards ages 12 to 18.

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time and visiting! 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, […]

Representatives of the City of Waterville, Colby College, Kennebec Water District, and the Maine Department of Transportation will he available to answer any questions related to the City's Downtown Improvement Build Grant Project, Kennebec Water District's water line upgrades, and  other improvements taking place around the project area. The Open House will provide attendees an […]

Create two sets of earrings and learn more about the basics of 3D printing while sipping beer. Designs will be pre-printed and ready to customize and assemble at the event. Participants will learn simple techniques in this introductory session. One free beer ticket is included with this class. Ages 21 and up. Registration Required. MORE

Sign up for 15 minutes of reading with a friendly therapy dog, Cole! Cole is a black lab who loves listening to kids read. He also doesn't judge you if you mess up a word or two. He just wants you to try! Reading to a therapy dog encourages kids to read more often by […]

Join us at the library for UV Light crafts and art work. We will discover how the sun causes our art work to change and makes details in the projects. Geared towards grades Pre-K to 5.

Join us each Thursday this summer from 3:30-5:30, weather permitting, at the Downtown Waterville Farmers Market! Someone from the Waterville Public Library will be there every week to read stories or sing songs with the kids! FMI: Call 872-5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Design a little garden map and plant seeds to begin your own garden. Art in the Park is a free, weekly program that takes place each Thursday during the Farmers' Market. MORE

Join the news team from Maine Public for a community discussion around what is going on in the Waterville community and in Kennebec County. Maine Public wants to know what are some developments worthy of celebrating in the area and what types of news stories and coverage are important to the region. This is a […]

Join us at the library for coding or technology themed activities. Geared towards grades 2 and up.  

  Come check out all the trash, treasures, household, dishes, garden, books, clothing, tools, toys, and baked goods at the yard sale!  Luncheon will be available!

What young child doesn’t love trucks? Here’s a chance to see and touch some of Belgrade’s construction and emergency vehicles and check out the library’s collection of truck books. For pre-schoolers and up.

Create and take home your own artistic print of a Maine fish! Inspired by the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku, which began as a way for fishermen to record and compare their catches—but we use replica fish instead of the real thing!

Create natural dyed silk scarves with instructor Vickie Limberger. Use leaves, flowers, and other natural elements to make two fabulous dyed scarves. Registration required. Limit: 12 students. Cost: $40. MORE

Snow Pond Center for the Arts welcomes some of Broadway's top performers for this one night only event featuring the Snow Pond Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Directed from Broadway veteran Frances Mercanti-Anthony (Spring Awakening, Jerusalem) and Music Directed by Paul Staroba (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, My Fair Lady), this spectacular evening is sure […]

This performance is an encore HD broadcast from Moscow. Running Time: 2 hours (1 intermission) Featuring the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet, this is a staging of two one-act ballets. CARMEN: This story centers on Carmen, Don José and the bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen is a passionate, free-spirited woman in contrast to the temperamental and fickle Don José. […]

Set on one block of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy Do or Die neighborhood, at the height of summer, this 1989 masterpiece by Spike Lee confirmed him as a writer and filmmaker of peerless vision and passionate social engagement. Over the course of a single day, the easygoing interactions of a cast of unforgettable characters—Da Mayor, Mother Sister, […]

Let’s travel back in time and discover history through lots of hands on activities. Campers go on an archeological dig and use Native American tools like a bow drill, and atlatl /spear. Learn how Maine kids in the early 1900s would dress, play and work! For ages 6-12. Camp runs Monday – Wednesday, July 1 […]

Come in your pajamas and hear your favorite stories about the moon. For all ages.

Take a trip through history and explore some of the popular games kids played a hundred years ago! Roll a hoop, play a proper Victorian game called Graces, try a ring toss, write on a slate board and more, as well as making a craft to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children […]

For the last thirty two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of […]