4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Art in the Park – Make Your Own Tail

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

What is your favorite kind of tail? The library’s summer reading theme is all about tails, so we are creating tails to bring home! We will have giant pieces of cardboard on hand so that you can make a tail your very own size. Special guest artist Rob Dunlavey will attend to help inspire some […]

Free

Ribbon Cutting

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Invites you to: Join us for a ribbon cutting FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 - 9 a.m. Hometown Cleaners (Contact info: 207-649-7690) Note: Ribbon cutting to be held at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 50 Elm Street, Waterville Come and help us welcome Hometown Cleaners to the area!

Free

Femmes of Rock

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Back at Waterville Opera House by popular demand! Rescheduled from March 13, 2020 to August 27, 2021 FEMMES OF ROCK starring Bella Electric Strings Featuring the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more! FEMMES OF ROCK, led by rock violinist and arranger, Nina […]

$43 – $53

Christopher’s 50th Birthday

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Christopher, the Wonderful, Geometric Sculpture by John Raimondi is 50 Years Old. The L. C. Bates Museum will have an outdoor 50th Birthday party for Christopher on Saturday, August 28 at 1 PM. You are invited to come visit Christopher and learn about its history. If you are not familiar with Christopher, come learn about […]

Ribbon cutting Ceremony

Oakland Pharmacy 43 Main St, Oakland, Maine

Save the date - join us WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 - 10:30 a.m. Oakland Pharmacy / Buddies Groceries 43 Main Street, Oakland Drop by and welcome Shane and the staff to the neighborhood! Our 2021 ribbon cuttings are proudly sponsored by:

Ribbon Cutting

Hight Protection Center 250 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME

Join us for a ribbon cutting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - 2 p.m. Hight Protection Center 250 Madison Ave., Skowhegan Check out Hight's new Protection Center! Our 2021 ribbon cuttings are proudly sponsored by:   

Free

Art in the Park – Plein Air Sunflowers

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 26! To finish our Summer Art Journals and our Art in the Park programs, we will create plein air watercolor paintings of the sunflowers in bloom and the Two Cent Bridge. Learn simple ways to add watercolor to a sketchbook and how to create art outdoors with ease. LEARN MORE

Free
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The Dinner Party

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Written by Neil Simon Directed by Beth Lambert In a private dining room at one of the fanciest restaurants in Paris, a table has been set. The guests have all agreed to attend, but they remain unaware of the reason for the party and who else was invited. Champagne flows and tensions rise as each […]

$24 – $26

Let Art Inspire: Artful Movements

Online Event ME

Practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the Colby College Museum of Art galleries. Our virtual Artful Movements sessions begin with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by yoga and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street Yoga. LEARN MORE

Free
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Auditions for Clue

Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing with Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Colonel Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Character descriptions and audition […]

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KVCAP: Ride Free Wednesdays.

Waterville, ME

KVCAP’s Kennebec and Somerset Explorer public buses are offering “Ride Free Wednesdays.”  Ride existing routes for free every Wednesday from Sept. 7 – Oct. 27. Click for KVCAP Explorer bus routes and schedules

Free

The Pivots to Success During COVID-19 and Beyond

Best Western Plus 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Business owners Chris Gaunce (Central Maine Motors Auto Group), Mike Fortin (Fortin’s Home Furnishings), and Robin Samalus-Getchell (The Robin’s Nest) speak to their challenges, pivots and successes dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and offer helpful tips to continue to help your business flourish in the months ahead. What set these businesses apart? What changes or […]

$20 – $27

Defendify: Streamlining Cybersecurity Across People, Processes, and Technology

Online Event ME

Listen in to hear how Defendify is cultivating a cyber-smart culture, utilizing technology that goes beyond traditional antivirus and firewalls to provide customers with a comprehensive cybersecurity platform to protect data and privacy. Presented by Tom Leen, Head of Engineering. Click for more info and to register

Free

Nature at Night

Quarry Road Recreation Area 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME

Join us for a tour of the night sky and an exploration of the lovely nocturnal moths of early fall. Maine Master Naturalist, Serena Sanborn, and  John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead the nature tour highlighting local moths and not-so-local constellations! John will share a bit of constellation lore and will use a […]

WALK in my shoes Benefit Fundraiser Patient Needs Benefit Walk

Waterville, ME

We invite you to join us for a benefit walk to help support fellow community members who are in need. Funds raised will go toward Northern Light Inland Hospital’s patient relief fund which helps patient with their daily living needs, including personal hygiene items, warm clothing, medical equipment, and more. WALK in my shoes Benefit […]

$15 – $30

Snow Pond on Tap

Bowl in the Pines, Snow Pond Center for the Arts Geranium Lane (off Route 23), Sidney, ME

The only lakeside brewfest in Maine! Featuring live performances from Muddy Ruckus, Adam Ezra Group, and the Mallett Brothers Band. Craft beer & cider provided by Ambition Brewing, Bigelow Brewing Co., Cushnoc Brewing Co., Freedom's Edge Cider, Island Dog Brewing, Lake St. George Brewing Co., Orchard Girls Cidery, and Ricker Hill. Admission: $45 for general […]

$10 – $65

Jacinta

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Maine Film Center | Railroad Square Cinema presents CINEMA IN CONVERSATION: FILMS OF FREEDOM, CAPTIVITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Sponsored by Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities and Oak Institute for Human Rights Part of Freedom & Captivity, a statewide initiative to explore an abolitionist future for Maine. Post-film Q&A with subject Jacinta Hunt. A feature documentary directed by Jessica […]

Free

Good Health is Good Business

Online Event ME

Mental health and living with continued COVID One-hour Zoom Conferences Twice a Month on Thursdays at 11am If you want your employees and your customers focused on why they’re at your business, instead of on whether they’ll get sick, you’ll want to attend our series. Our panels of experts will cover the topics and contingencies you […]

Free

Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Join Daniel Harkett, associate professor of art, and exhibition co-curators Justin McCann and Shalini Le Gall for an in-gallery conversation about Inside Out: The Prints of Mary Cassatt. This conversation will delve into the themes of the exhibition, offering a better understanding of Mary Cassatt’s printmaking process and the role of women and children, identity, […]

Free

Pints for a Purpose

Drip City Arcade Bar 99 West River Rd, Waterville, ME

KV Connect Presents Pints for a Purpose Join KV Connect for Networking and raise donations for Run of River at the same time.  

Free

Rhymetime: for Babies, Toddlers and Their Grownups!

Waterville, ME

ridays just aren’t the same without Rhymetime. So, to stay engaged with our baby, toddler, and preschool families, Mrs. Liz live streams with all the music and early literacy read-a-louds on our Facebook page.  The themes for September are: September 3: It’s Schooltime! (Prerecorded) September 10: Chickens September 17: Autumn is Here! September 24: Alphabet […]

Arts Collaborative Open House

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

This event is open to the Colby community and the general public.  From 11 am - 4 pm, guests will be able to meet the teaching artists of 18 Main Street as they demonstrate the free workshops that will be offered to the community. Arts education opportunities include screen printing, music-making, movement, creative aging, and […]

Free

Recovery and Opioid Addiction Rally

Coburn Park 419 Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine

Kennebec Behavioral Health is pleased to partner with the Recovery & Opioid Addiction Resources (ROAR) to host the third annual Recovery & Opioid Addiction Rally on September 17th from 5 to 7 PM. KBH invites the community to join ROAR to honor those who have lost their lives to substance use disorders and to support […]

Free

Get Your Laugh On

Children's Discovery Museum 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, United States

The Children's Discovery Museum invites you to Get Your Laugh On Featuring Capital City Improv Auction and Entertainment 6 PM Friday, September 17, 2021 The new museum building 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME With the support of Joel and Shannon Lockwood and Technology Solutions of Maine Enjoy an evening of improvised comedy using audience suggestions […]

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