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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.
Have you always wanted to learn to use the potter’s wheel to turn clay into beautiful wheel-thrown pottery? This fun, fast-paced class will help you tap into your creativity while learning the basic skills of throwing on the wheel. Master potter Tim Christensen will guide you through wedging, centering, forming, trimming, throwing, and decorating with […]
Put on some snow shoes for a tromping adventure! (We have lots of sizes to borrow, but call ahead if you have a large group.) Beginning at the museum, come out to explore the tracks of winter animals. Discover the signs of animal life that thrive in our winter world and make some track prints […]
The Waterville Police Department will be hosting a “Musicians for HOPE” benefit concert at 7pm on January 14th at the American Legion on College Avenue. The concert will feature local talent with some of the area’s best musicians supporting the PD’s HOPE (Heroin Opiate Prevention Effort) program. FMI / Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/975247039248123
A multi-faith service celebrating the King legacy will take place Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. in Lorimer Chapel. A Community Gospel Choir will sing two pieces, “We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest” and “I Woke Up This Mornin',” both of which can be learned easily. All are welcome to join the choir; no previous […]
Come join us for Waterville's 31st annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Breakfast! Rev. Dr. David Anderman, pastor emeritus of Waterville's First Congregational Church, U.C.C., will be the speaker. Tickets cost $8 and will be available at the door.
“The much-hyped Malcolm X happens to be a spiritually enriching testament to the human capacity for change — and surely Spike Lee’s most universally appealing film. An engrossing mosaic of history, myth and sheer conjecture, this ambitious epic manages to sustain itself for 3 hours 21 minutes, and also overcomes an early frivolity of tone and […]
Aldon Morris, Leon Forrest Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Northwestern University, will deliver the Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote address titled “Du Bois at the Center: From Science to Martin Luther King to Black Lives Matter.” Morris is an award-winning scholar whose work explores the social and political underpinnings of the civil rights movement and its legacy. His […]
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.
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 your journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. Our Caregiver Support Group is here to listen, to care, and to […]
About the Program: Any sustainable food system needs to account for all its inputs, including seeds. Saving your own is not only a cost-saving measure, but guarantees access to superior varieties which may come and go in the marketplace. In this two-hour presentation, Will Bonsall teaches the skills needed to grow, process, and store your […]
Community Conversations is a series of three events bringing together Waterville faith and community institutions with Colby faculty and students to discuss major issues of common concern. The theme for the 2016-2017 year is wealth, and the event will feature two thought-leaders – one Jewish and one secular – in conversation with each other, followed […]
Enjoy refreshments while learning about artworks and how to incorporate them into your classroom teaching. This evening will be dedicated to a field trip experience on balance and motion. Those attending will receive contact hours for certification. Held on the third Thursday of the month. Upcoming dates are: Thursday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February […]
Tracking the Border is the culminating event of a year-long project focused on the artist Lucinda Bliss's navigation of the 611 miles that make up the Maine-Canada border. The resulting work takes many forms, including installation, drawing, and photography, all of which will be represented in the Common Street Arts exhibit, alongside other, related bodies […]
We invite our board, staff, volunteers, friends and supporters to the Annual Celebration for The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers on Thursday, January 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Waterville Elks Lodge. There will be a silent auction, a catered dinner, and recognition of outstanding staff, volunteers and supporters. The guest speaker will be […]
Inauguration Day Special! (coinciding exactly with the Inauguration of Donald Trump) A dictator in the White House? In this astonishing 1933 film made at MGM at the height of the Depression, an everyday Joe is elected President, then suffers a concussion, is visited by an angel (hence the title) and is thus transformed into a […]
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 […]
Music By: Charles Gounod When Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo starred opposite each other in Manon at the Met in 2015, the New York Times said, “the temperature rises nearly to boiling every time Damrau and Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers, in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. The production, […]
Squirrels are an often over looked and under appreciated animal. Why not celebrate them and their crucial role in our Maine forest? Come explore, look for squirrel tracks and make a squirrel craft! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children Dress warmly; the museum is not heated!
Come join us for our first bi-weekly anime club! Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? Join us for old and new favorites, plus snacks and socializing. For our first meeting, we'll be watching the first two episodes of Log Horizon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2942218/ This event is free, and open to attendees under […]
Gorgeous 35 mm Print! “Terrence Malick’s 1978 movie Days Of Heaven was never a huge hit, but it was such a departure and so deliberate an attempt to have the audience stirred by beauty that it felt calming and inspiring. Without shame or caution it was trying to address the pre-modern era of American history, […]
The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the public together with elected officials at all levels of government. The two organizations renewed their partnership for the upcoming legislative session in order to continue to encourage communication between business and community leaders, professionals and […]
January 27, 28, February 3, 4 at 7:30pm January 29 and February 5 at 2:00pm Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street Written by Terrence McNally Directed by Adam P. Blais A celebration of theatre at its best… and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. It’s opening night of Peter Austin’s new play on Broadway and he anxiously […]
The Mallett Brothers Band is a band from Maine that plays original music. With a unique style that spans across country, rock and roll, Americana and "alt-country" genres, the band has grown a dedicated fan base across the country since releasing their debut record in 2009. With the release of their fourth studio album, Lights […]
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, please join the Central Maine ski community for a day of free skiing on the Quarry Road trails. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the Welcome Center opens at 10 a.m. with ski equipment available to rent. Additional activities will include snow sculptures, snowball toss, sledding, and […]
The Speed Sisters are the first all-woman race car driving team in the Middle East. Grabbing headlines and turning heads at improvised tracks across the West Bank, these five women have sped their way into the heart of the gritty, male-dominated Palestinian street car-racing scene. Weaving together their lives on and off the track, Speed […]