Jews have called Maine home for over 200 years — come discover some of their experiences. Colby students will share stories about Jewish-Franco relations in the early 20th century, Jewish back-to-the-landers, and local Jewish artists.   Presenters: Ling Ding, Colby ’18 Sam Sessions, Colby ’21 Sarah Shoer, Colby ’18 Amy Waterman, Maine State Museum   […]

Enjoy savory and sweet refreshments and meet great people! Bring family and friends to hear about the growing vision of REM. Check out our new rental spaces open for your family and business celebrations.

We will be holding our May Texas Hold’em tournaments for the benefit of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area on the 8th at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901.  The tournament starts at 6:20pm and the buy-in is $75.  Please come join us for some fun and bring a friend! If you […]

Waterville schoolchildren taught by Colby students enrolled in Lunder Institute artist in residence Richard Blanco’s course Teach this Poem™ will read their poetry in the Museum’s galleries.

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Registration required. Register by visiting http://meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1.800.281.3703.

Thomas College professor Dr. Frank Appunn will be providing a remote keynote address about project management to more than 500 project managers nationally and internationally at the world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T. Community members are invited to sit in the audience during the keynote at Thomas College. The talk, “Improving Project Benefits and Organizational Success: […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! This week, we'll be showing Paddington 2 (PG). This event is free and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information

This annual senior exhibition brings together art created by Colby seniors who have completed extensive work in their chosen media. The exhibit runs through May 27. Location: William D. Adams Gallery, Museum of Art.

Will you be attending May's Central Maine Tech Night? We hope so! Join us for drinks, pizza, and the hottest issues in technology! Central Maine's technology community comes together on the second Thursday of each month for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists […]

Join us as Captain Jonathan Bratten talks to us about Waterville’s National Guard and their contribution in WWI. Captain Jonathan Bratten is the Command Historian for the Maine National Guard. In this capacity, he has produced multiple articles on the history of Maine’s soldiers, appearing in such publications as The Washington Post, On Point: the […]

Students from the Advanced Documentary Production class at Colby College will be screening their semester-long documentary projects. Each film is a unique glimpse into a small part of our world, from behind the scenes at the Colby Art Museum, to an exploration of the few remaining ski areas of Maine, these films will make you […]

Come and join us for the L.C. Bates Museum's annual summer art exhibition—this year’s theme is “On and Off the Wire: Birds in Urban and Natural Landscapes.” The exhibition features more than 20 artists who have found inspiration in birds and showcases works in a variety of artistic styles and mediums, from oil or watercolor […]

Decorate your own picture frame for your favorite 5″ x 7″ photo, and come with your cheesiest smile for the on-site Polaroid photo booth. Open to all ages — children must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Mirken Education Center, Colby Museum of Art.

On May 13, 1985, the Philadelphia police and the FBI dropped a bomb on a home of MOVE, a radical, back-to-Nature group. Six adults and five children were killed. Not one government official, police officer, or firefighter saw any repercussions. This is the story of MOVE, a group still fighting for life today. Narrated by […]

Join G.E.A.R. Parent Network for an afternoon of family fun in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Families will have the use of two gymnasiums, the Adventure Playland, and the climbing wall. The pool will be available for family swim. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget to bring swimwear! A lifeguard will be on […]

In honor of our summer exhibition, we invite you to explore the artists’ work and our own Audubon Gallery and interpret a bird of your choice in watercolor. A great chance to hone those art skills, and reflect on the magnificent biodiversity of the world of birds! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children (age […]

The Waterville Area Humane Society will have kittens and cats available for adoption and doubling as models for drawing sessions in the gallery. Participants are welcome to keep the drawings or donate them to the Humane Society for display in their lobby space. People with interest in adopting a cat or kitten are also welcome […]

The Union Coffeehouse is set to start its 2018 summer season with a terrific “Welcome To Summer Concert” by the Gawler Family! How’s that for a fun way to kick the winter doldrums goodbye and welcome the warm weather back into our lives? If you’re not familiar with their music, the Gawlers accompany interweaving family […]

Big E Entertainment Live Presents: Big E & The Hopefuls Unplugged for a benefit concert in Winkin Auditorium located on the Maine Children's Home campus. All proceeds to benefit the Sharon Abrams Teen Parent School Program at the Maine Children's Home! Tickets are $10 and you can call 872-0261 to reserve your tickets! Winkin Auditorium […]

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday afternoon at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! On Monday, May 14, come create miniature versions of your favorite superheroes! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Caterpillar Bookmarks!

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 us for celebrity life drawing series capturing the poses of local “celebrities” at CSA. This month’s special guest model is Peter Garrett. Peter Garrett has lived in Winslow half his life, though he doesn’t sound like it (he’s British). He met his wife in Bermuda and, after adventures here and there, insisted she take […]

Please join us for the MMTC Mass Media Communications Program's Night at the Movies at Railroad Square Cinema. We’ll be screening the best work produced in the program – everything from award-winning journalism to short experimental pieces. Show starts at 7:15, followed by a Q&A from our student filmmakers and journalists. FMI: http://www.railroadsquarecinema.com/mid-maine-technical-center-night-at-the-movies/