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Rhymetime
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-12-26 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for December 2025 are:
12/05: Letter “L”
12/12: Letter "M"
12/19: Letter "N"
12/26: Holiday Books
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Service of the Longest Night (Blue Christmas)
2025-12-19 17:00 | Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME
This service is designed for those who find the holiday season difficult due to loss or painful memories. Come and experience a restful chance to be held in hope and healing. All are welcome.

Date Night Childcare
2025-12-19 17:00 - 19:30 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME, 04901, United States
Date Night Childcare

Drop the kids off for pizza and playtime with museum staff and volunteers while you have a night to yourself!
Date Nights are November 21 (FULL), December 5, and December 19
5:00-7:30 PM
Open to ages 3 to 8 (all children must be potty trained)
$20 per child for members, $25 per child for non-members

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Jenda’s Movie Madness
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
Join us for the next riotous installment of Jenda’s Movie Madness, where cinematic disasters become comedy gold. This time, we’re unwrapping the gloriously awful holiday “classic” Santa Claus Conquers the Martians — a 1964 sci-fi mess so bad, it’s practically a gift.
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Met Opera Encore: The Magic Flute
2025-12-20 12:55 - 15:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first transmission to movie theaters worldwide — the abridged English language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor, Tony Award-winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King, gives the beloved fairy tale a whimsical setting with dazzling puppetry and costumes. Running under two hours, this title is perfect for audiences of all ages. The dynamic ensemble cast includes some of opera’s favorite stars, including tenor Matthew Polenzani as the noble prince Tamino and baritone Nathan Gunn as his comic sidekick, the zany bird catcher Papageno. Mozart’s score features a number of opera’s most popular tunes, including the showstopping aria for the Queen of the Night.
This presentation is a high-definition broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
All Met Opera Encore shows >
Admission: $16-19. Eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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Christmas Carols
2025-12-20 15:00 | Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood, 220 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME, 04901

Glenn Miller Orchestra
2025-12-20 19:00 | ME
Date: Saturday, December 20 at 7pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like "In the Mood", "Moonlight Serenade", "Chattanooga Choo Choo", "Pennsylvania 6-5000", "String of Pearls" and "Tuxedo Junction" back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well.
Over 18 musicians and singers bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound and perform those songs that everyone remembers... This is a show not to miss for jazz and swing fans alike or the incurable romantics who want to step back in time. The legendary Glenn Miller was the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and 1940s.
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Story Songs of the 70s: Christmas Spectacular!
2025-12-21 16:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
Story Songs of the 70s is a seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/songwriter, Tom DiMenna, and features songs by 3 legendary songwriters of the vinyl era — Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin.
For this special Christmas Spectacular edition, Tom has curated a setlist of reflective wintry songs balanced with upbeat favorites and holiday cheer—fit for bringing people together during the Holiday season. Rooted in Maine’s maritime spirit, this performance blends warmth and humor, rich 70s guitar tone, a soothing vocal presence, and plenty of toe-tappers to keep the energy up. It’s a carefully crafted presentation of the timeless songs that shaped a generation — performed with heart, humor, and resonance.
"Go See Tom!" -Aimsel Ponti, Portland Press Herald
New this season — Tom DiMenna and Story Songs of the 70s is now sponsored by John Pearse Strings, makers of the classic acoustic tone that defined the era.
Website: https://tomdimennamusic.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/storysongsofthe70s
Facebook: https://facebook.com/tomsingsgordon
Video here: https://youtu.be/TMjeDfGXfIQ?si=GtN9ByaOB4ClIz85
tomdimennamusic.com
Tickets $35, available at the door or online here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/story-songs-of-the-70s-christmas-spectacular-tickets-1919151125679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Show time is 4:00PM on Sunday, December 21

Contact information: info@theplayhouse.me Randy Jones
Event website:https://www.theplayhouse.me/story-songs-of-the-70s-christmas-spectacular/

Blue Christmas
2025-12-21 16:00 | Oakland Waterfront Park, 22 Belgrade Ave, Oakland, ME
The ShineOnCass Foundation will host its fifth Annual Blue Christmas Ceremony for grieving families and friends, and those who support them on the Winter Solstice, the longest and darkest night of the year. Blue Christmas will feature music, speakers, and a reading of submitted names of loved ones lost and the lighting of memorial blue candles.
Click below to submit the name of your loved one to be read aloud at our ceremony and to get more information.
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Crafternoons
2025-12-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Location: Children's Room, Waterville Public Library
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.

Crafts for December:
12/02: Snow Shadows
12/09: Snow Bird
12/16: Paper Gnomes
12/23: Paper Gingerbread House
12/30: New Year’s Ribbon Stick

Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!

For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Threads & Tales
2025-12-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Location: Large Print Room, 4th Floor, Waterville Public Library
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Babe
2025-12-27 10:30 - 12:15 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
This tale of a little pig is sure to warm hearts this winter break. Come to the library to see Babe (1995 - Rated G).
Free fun for the whole family, Children ages 8 & younger must stay with an 18+ adult at all times.
Popcorn will be served.

Threads + Tales
2025-12-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc.— all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library’s crafting resources. Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? We can help you with that, too! This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Fell free to pop in whenever it works for you.
Free and open to all teens and adults; coffee and tea will be available.
For more information: Call 872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

When Harry Met Sally
2025-12-31 19:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
In memory of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, all are invited to attend a free New Year's Eve screening of When Harry Met Sally, one of Rob Reiner's most iconic films and one of Hollywood's greatest romantic comedies. The film owes its ending to the real-life relationship between Rob and Michele; originally destined for a sad and "realistic" ending, Rob edited the script to feature a happier and more hopeful conclusion after meeting Michele during production.
(R, 95 min., 1989)
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended.
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Rhymetime
2026-01-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Come right to the Children's Department every Friday at 10:30am for songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and their families!
The themes for January 2026 are:
01/02: Letter "O"
01/09: Letter "P"
01/16: Letter "Q"
01/23: Letter "R"
01/30: Letter "S"
FMI: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

There's Still Tomorrow
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Two Screenings: January 3 + 4, 10:00 a.m.
Set in an occupied postwar Rome, a working-class woman struggles for a better future for her family while facing abuse from her domineering husband. Gritty Italian neo-realism embraces surrealism and comedy as the woman is presented with an opportunity to change her life circumstances — but will she find the courage to welcome it?
The film was an Italian box office phenomenon and won six David di Donatello Awards (Italian Academy Awards). The New York Times gushed, “Critic’s Pick! An effortless balance of humor and tragedy. Unfolds with timeless verve and romanticism.”
In Italian with English subtitles.
(Not Rated, 118 min., 2023)
Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged.
Part of Cinema Explorations, a wintertime community-curated film series.
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Wheel 2: Altered Forms
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Instructor and Clay Studio Coordinator, Jeffrey Lipton leads this six-week class exploring various methods of altering thrown forms. Techniques such as paddling, faceting, darting, and incorporating slabs are some of the techniques that will be explored. This is a great class for students who have solid throwing skills and are eager to explore new techniques and forms. The class continues on Mondays through February 9.
Age: Adults and teens 16+
Limit: 7 participants
Cost: $181. (This class is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.)
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Crafternoons
2026-01-06 14:30 - 16:00 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Come to the Children’s Room between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to make the craft with help from library staff.

Crafts for January:
01/06: Bobblehead Snowman
01/13: Dragon Puppet
01/20: Paper Penguin
01/27: Snow Shadows

Take pictures of the results and share them in the comments of the Facebook post or tag us on Instagram or Bluesky. We'd love to see what you create!

For more information: Call 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org

Threads + Tales
2026-01-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
Have you been itching to spin a yarn with fellow fiber artists? Check out Threads & Tales at the Waterville Public Library on Tuesdays, at 5:00pm! Crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, etc. - all crafts and all abilities are welcome. Work on your latest project, try something new, share patterns, or check out the Library's crafting resources. This is a relaxed and informal group, you do not have to attend every session. Just pop in whenever it works for you!
Free and open to all adults and teens, coffee and tea will be available.
FMI: Call 207-872-5433 or email librarian@watervillelibrary.org

Affordable Care Act and "Big Beautiful Bill" Update
2026-01-08 07:15 - 09:00 | Best Western Plus, 375 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Pawsome Tales
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME
January is a little special because we are closed for New Year's Day on the first Thursday. So the second Thursday this month, from 3:30–4:30pm, is time for Pawsome Tales with a furry visitor from the Kennebec Chapter of Love on a Leash! Children can drop in and take turns reading their favorite book with Sadie the therapy dog. Reading to animals provides a fun, low-stress way to help children who struggle with literacy.
No appointment necessary!For more information: email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org or call 207.872.5433.To learn more about Love on a Leash: loveonaleash.org/kennebec-valley.

Meet the Reps
2026-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Bricks Coworking & Innovation Space, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St. Ste. 110, Waterville, ME
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Hand Building
2026-01-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
Instructor Pam Wilcox leads this six-week, beginner friendly hand building class. Students will learn how to make connections by scoring and slipping the clay and will learn how to safely use equipment in the clay studio. First-time clay artists will be given individual attention, while more experienced artists may work at their desired pace. The class starts January 8, and continues on Thursdays through February 12.
Age: Adults and teens 16+
Limit: 10 participants.
Cost: $181. This class is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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EagleMania
2026-01-09 20:00 | ME
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8pm
Organization: Waterville Opera House
Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, Maine
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute.
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.
If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!
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Unified Champion Schools Play Day
2026-01-10 12:00 | Alfond Youth & Community Center, 126 North Street, Waterville, ME
This event has been cancelled.
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC), the AYCC’s Adult Unified Champion Club, and in partnership with Special Olympics of Maine, is proud to host the Unified Champion Schools – Central Maine Basketball Preseason Play Day on Saturday, January 10, beginning at 12:00 pm at the AYCC.
This exciting preseason event will bring together Unified Champion Schools from across Maine for a day of skill-building, friendly competition, and inclusive community connection. The Play Day is designed to celebrate teamwork, sportsmanship, and the power of inclusion – core values of the Unified Champion Schools movement.
Unified Champion Schools promote meaningful inclusion by bringing students with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports, leadership, and whole-school engagement. The preseason play day offers athletes a chance to prepare for the upcoming basketball season while building confidence, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging.
In addition to hosting the event, the AYCC is proud to be home to one of the few Unified Champion Clubs in Maine for adults, providing inclusive recreational and athletic opportunities year-round. This season, the AYCC has also launched a Buddy League for elementary and middle school-aged youth, expanding inclusive programming for younger athletes and fostering early connections through sport.
This winter, AYCC’s Unified programming will feature basketball and softball in the spring, along with additional inclusive recreational opportunities throughout the year. These programs reflect the AYCC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that individuals of all abilities feel welcomed, supported, and empowered through sport and community engagement.
All Maine Unified Champion Schools are invited to attend and participate in this collaborative and energetic event. Families, educators, and community supporters are encouraged to attend and cheer on the athletes. There is no cost to UCS teams or for spectators.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Beth LaFountain
Athletic Director
207-873-0684
blafountain@clubaycc.org
https://www.clubaycc.org/programs/youth/athletics/athletics-access-for-all/
