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.

Pardon the Innovation

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

Come hear the innovative steps that five entrepreneurs have taken in their businesses which have made them leaders in their fields. This event, Pardon the Innovation, hosted by Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation, is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Our five entrepreneur panelists will each give a […]

Free

PFLAG

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Effects of Floodplain Restoration and Winter Cover Crops on Nutrient Export from Agricultural Catchments

Room 1, Olin Science Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Excess nutrient runoff from agricultural fields can enter nearby streams and rivers, harming sensitive species, contaminating water supplies, and fueling downstream algal blooms and low-oxygen “dead zones.” Research by Jen Tank, Galla Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, examines the benefit of two conservation strategies that potentially prevent excess nutrients from being transported […]

Free

Music in the Museum: Folk Song and the Guitar

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

For centuries, the guitar has been associated with folk songs, which are occasionally elevated to art song. We offer three in this program: Manuel da Falla’s “Siete canciones populares españolas” (1914), Mátyás Seiber’s “Four French Folk Songs” (1959), and Benjamin Britten’s “Folksong Arrangements” (1961). Location: Alex Katz Gallery, Colby Museum of Art. Sponsored by the […]

Free

Rocks Really Rock

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

Examine and learn about some of the minerals common in Maine, look at special minerals under a black light and see what happens, break a geode, and start a small rock collection. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children (ages 17 and under)

$1 – $3

Spring Vacation Special: Catapults!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by the Children's Department between 2:00 and 4:00. We'll be making mini-catapults and loading them with marshmallows. Can your creation knock down a wall? For kids up to age 12. If you are younger than 7, you must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Teen Game Night: April Vacation Edition

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

There will not be a game night on Monday, April 16, because the library will be closed for Patriot's Day. Instead there will be game nights Tuesday, April 17, Wednesday, April 18, and Friday, April 20. Come to the Waterville Public Library during April vacation and join us for a series of Teen Game Nights! […]

Celebrity Life Drawing

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Join Common Street Arts for this skills-focused series that captures the poses of local celebrities! All are welcome to attend from seasoned artists to beginners. This program offers a unique opportunity to hone artists' drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants must bring their media of choice. This month's celebrity model is Anuli Iloabachi, Assistant […]

$5

United Way Rose Sale

Support The United Way of Mid-Maine by ordering Beautiful Roses that are delivered May 11, 2018 - the Friday before Mother’s Day. THURSDAY, 4/19 is the last day to order - get orders in! $20/dozen To order: call Stacy or Kristen at (207)873-0686 or email Kriesten at    kcotenti@uwmm.org     

Dead Simple

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Come to the Waterville Public Library and join us in exploring unknown worlds! We will be playing Dead Simple, a paper-and-pencil role-playing game, where you control a character and go on quests for fame, fortune and glory! The event is free and open to attendees ages 10 to 18. Registration is required; ten spots are […]

Free

Vacation Special: Card Game Day!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Bring your friends and drop by the Children's Department for old and new card games, including: Bears vs. Babies — a monster building war for ages 8+, 2-5 players. Exploding Kittens — a “hot potato” game for ages 7+, 2-5 players. LittleCodr — a game of planning and computer logic for ages 4+, 2-5 players. […]

Free

Winter Indoor Farmers’ Market

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Join The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center (2nd floor library) for the final Winter Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market of the season. Along with the fresh fruits and vegetables, there will be a Youth Booth managed by the After School Program at AYC. Something for everyone can be found at […]

Teen Movie Night: The Incredibles

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

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

Free

Buster Keaton and the Lost Wizards

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

Maine Film Center Members’ Spring Event: FREE to all Maine Film Center members in appreciation of your continuing support! Wine and eats provided by Meridians before the film, beginning at 7:00. Mark Tipton and Les Sorciers Perdus perform live original music to accompany a program in two acts, including Buster Keaton comedies and a selection […]

Free – $15

How to Start Over

Strider Theater, Runnals Union, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30 We’ve been waiting for you. Ephiria lies beyond the red door. Take the next step; make the Switch. A culmination of a year’s worth of research and writing, this immersive production seeks to break the boundaries of conventional performance and explores what it means to blur the lines between […]

Free

Spring Rummage Sale

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all.   Household items and white elephant items. Toys, books and whatever. 9-1PM Friday, Apr 20 9-Noon Saturday, Apr 21 ($1/bag the last hour on Sat) First Congregational Church, corner of Main St and Eustis Parkway, Waterville

Capture A Mammal On Paper

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

Come learn about mammals as you draw you favorite furry beast. Find out about how mammal teeth tell what they eat. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children (ages 17 and under)

$1 – $3

Vacation Special: Let’s Make a Kite!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by the Children's Department between 2 and 4 pm to make a simple paper kite. With the right wind conditions, it really flies! For kids up to age 12. If you are younger than 7, you must bring a grownup helper

Free

Teen Game Night: April Vacation Edition

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

There will not be a game night on Monday, April 16, because the library will be closed for Patriot's Day. Instead there will be game nights Tuesday, April 17, Wednesday, April 18, and Friday, April 20. Come to the Waterville Public Library during April vacation and join us for a series of Teen Game Nights! […]

Free

FrogWatchUSA Night

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

FrogWatchUSA is a citizen science project where regular people get to go out gather scientific information that scientist actually use! The scientist behind FrogWatchUSA would like information like what species we have in our backyards and when are they calling. So we would like to invite you to come and learn how all of this […]

Spring Rummage Sale

First Congregational Church, UCC 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

Clothing, shoes, and accessories for all. Household items and white elephant items. Toys, books and whatever. 9-1PM Friday, Apr 20 9-Noon Saturday, Apr 21 ($1/bag the last hour on Sat) First Congregational Church, corner of Main St and Eustis Parkway, Waterville

Bard’s Birthday Bash

The Concourse Corner of Appleton and Main Streets, Waterville, ME

Believe it or not Recycled Shakespeare Company is about to hold our FIFTH annual Bard's Birthday Bash to celebrate Shakespeare! REM was part of the very first one and several others so we hope you will take part this year. We invite you to join in this community celebration and have some Shakespearian fun on […]

Free

Art + Storytelling: Game Time

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

Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to a brief exploration of the museum, after which we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. No RSVP is required; however, the program is capped at 30 […]

Free

Colby Cares Day Celebration

Green Street Park Green Street, Waterville, ME

Come join Colby students for some food and entertainment at Couture Park Softball Field on Water Street and Green St. Park in the South End. We will have activities for children as well as small samples from local vendors. This event will be following Colby Cares Day, during which students will spend the morning volunteering […]

Free
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