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.

Wildflower Walk

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

Ever wondered about the little wildflowers in your woods? Come on a walk to discover the beauty of native wildflowers that have fleeting but important lives in our forest ecosystem. Learn ID tricks you can use on walks and hikes in your own neighborhood.

195th Colby College Commencement

President David A. Greene will present bachelor of arts degrees to approximately 500 seniors at Colby College's 195th Commencement Sunday, May 22. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Miller Library and will be webcast at colby.edu. Members of the Class of 2016 came to Colby […]

Free

Reader Dogs at the Library!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

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

Free

Oxford Sober House Fundraiser

Oxford Houses are self-run, self-supported group homes for individuals in recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or other addictive drugs. Oxford House, Inc. is the national 501(c)(3) umbrella organization that connects the network for the 2000+ houses nationwide by providing each house with a standardized system of operations. Recovering individuals in Oxford Houses pay the cost […]

Living Well with Diabetes

Four Seasons Family Practice 4 Sheridan Drive, First Floor, Fairfield, ME

Living Well with Diabetes is for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Topics specific to this workshop include techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional concerns. This free workshop is for anyone who has diabetes or is a support person for someone with diabetes. The workshop gives tips on […]

Free

Celebrating Our Youth

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

Youth singers, dancers, musicians, poets, karate performers and more will show off why Waterville’s future is so bright at the Alfond Youth Center’s Annual Appeal Kickoff Event, the Celebrating our Youth Talent Show. Featuring performances by Alex Preston, 2014 American Idol finalist. For more information about how to contribute, get involved, or audition visit the […]

$10

Waterville Cultural Blueprint Public Meeting

Interesting findings like Waterville’s desire for more live music and more will be shared on Thursday during two public meetings focused on the results of the 2016 Waterville Cultural Blueprint surveys. What do our most senior residents want to see more of in Waterville? How important is developing a stronger youth in the arts program […]

Free
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Spectrum Generations Plant Sale (and More!)

Muskie Community Center 38 Gold Street, Waterville, ME

Annual Plant Sale Ready to show off your green thumb? Come to our Annual Plant Sale to buy some beautiful plants and flowers donated by local greenhouses to the Muskie Center and make the neighborhood envious of your garden! White Elephant Sale One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure! Come find yours at our White […]

Social Engagement for Alzheimer’s Patients

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Make a difference for those living with Alzheimer’s disease! Volunteers are sought for the Alzheimer’s Association’s new Capitol Region Social Engagement Committee. Committee volunteers will plan and present 1 to 2 social events monthly for eligible persons diagnosed with dementia and their care partners. This is your chance to brighten the lives of those living […]

Family Pond Exploration

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

This is a wonderful time of year to explore a pond! Come join us for outdoor fun at our pond using nets to capture and release some of the interesting residents of a wetland. A museum expert will guide visitors as they explore the wonders of wetlands. The museum will have indoor activities in the […]

Richard Marx

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

As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping “Hold on to the Nights,” with “Don’t Mean Nothing” earning him […]

$45

United Way of Mid-Maine Annual Meeting

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Donors, volunteers, and community partners are invited to attend. Thanks to generous sponsors Northeast Laboratories Services, Kennebec Savings Bank, and Kennebec Wealth Management, a complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided. All attendees are requested to bring school supplies for the annual UWMM “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive, which helps provide school supplies for children […]

Free

National Trails Day at Good Will Hinckley

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

8 a.m. : Bird Walk — Bring your binoculars! 10 a.m. : Trail walk — Explore the trails with a museum guide.

Yard Sale to benefit Maine Children’s Home

Maine Children's Home 93 Silver Street, Waterville, United States

Come pick up a bargain or two at the yard sale being hosted by Friends of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers - and help a great cause at the same time!  There will be home furnishings, decor, children's clothing, baby furniture,attic treasures and much more...

National Trails Day in the South End

Confluence Park Water Street, Waterville, ME

This year, our celebration locally is about rolling up our sleeves and cleaning some brush on the South End Trail in Waterville. A little work will go a long way to making this dream a reality for the South End neighborhood, and making this trail a great complement to the wonderful resources we have in […]

Free

Big E and Friends Benefit Concert

Winkin Auditorium, Lunder Hall, Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers 93 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Please join us for an evening of musical entertainment featuring: Big E and Friends Tickets are on sale now in the Development Office or by calling 872-0261 with your Visa or MasterCard and seating is very limited. Act quickly to get your tickets to this superbly entertaining evening.

$10

Northfield

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

Based in Farmington, this 10-member a cappella group has been singing together, in varying line-ups, for over 30 years. They will be performing a wide range of sacred and popular music of Renaissance and Medieval Europe, and of the early American shape note tradition. Their spring concert will feature works by William Byrd, Claudio Monteverdi, […]

Chamber Golf Classic

Waterville Country Club 39 Country Club Road, Oakland, ME

WANT A CHANCE TO WIN A 1,000,000? SIGN UP NOW FOR THE AREA’S MOST PRIZE-LADEN TOURNAMENT MANY TEAMS HAVE ALREADY BOOKED! RESERVE YOURS NOW! Purchase a ticket for a chance to be one of five qualifying players. The closest qualifier goes for $1,000,000! All 4 par 3s have a hole-in-one contest to include a $45,000 […]

$125

Hospice Writing Workshop

Hospice Community Center 304 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Please join writers Sarah Kilch Gaffney and Emily Swartz for an evening of connecting, reading, and writing in the HVWA Memorial Healing Garden. Emily and Sarah will share the challenges and joys of writing as a way of helping with the grieving process and they will offer some favorite readings, writing prompts, and different writing […]

Free

Kindness Is Contagious

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

Kindness is Contagious (2015, Unrated, 75 mins.) is a documentary about the viral nature of kindness.  Research has demonstrated that acts of kindness and generosity have ripple effects that help us all toward having happier, healthier and more meaningful lives.  The film features cutting-edge scientists and best-selling authors from Berkeley to Harvard, along with people […]

Free
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Quarry Road Summer Race Series

Quarry Road Recreation Area 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME

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 varying […]

Can Maine Prosper?

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Maine Development Foundation (MDF) drives sustainable, long-term economic growth for Maine. MDF stimulates new ideas,develops leaders, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues. Yellow Breen, its fearless leader, will expound upon its measures of growth report as well as other data to seek common ground for solving problems and advancing the state […]

$17
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Nana’s Naughty Knickers

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

Written by Katherine DiSavino Directed by Debra Susi Starring Marie Cormier and Birdie Katz Bridget and her Grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet […]

$18

Modeling Ocean Resources

Dr. Nick Record works at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in Boothbay.  His area of work centers around using computer models to help predict the ongoing changes in the oceans around the world.  By using these modeling techniques, we will be better able to understand these changes and make long-range plans to help sustain […]

$10

Simons and Goodwin

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

The Union Coffeehouse welcomes back the always entertaining folk duo, Renee Goodwin and Bob Simons, for their tenth headlining appearance. Their tight-knit harmonies of have made them one of our favorites at the Coffeehouse for the past nine years. They perform both original and traditional folk and popular songs complemented by Bob’s intricate guitar accompaniment. […]

$5
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