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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.
Starting in January! Open Drawing / Painting Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month! Seasoned and aspiring visual artists are invited to participate in a newly expanded Common Street Arts program dedicated to drawing, painting, and sculpting. The first Wednesday of every month, we'll draw, paint or sculpt the nude, and every third Wednesday […]
The winter session of Hope’s Place will be held on Wednesday evenings, January 4 through February 15, 2017. Groups begin at 6 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Hope’s Place is a grieving children’s program of Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area that serves youth ages 3 – 18 and their parents or caregivers. Hope’s Place […]
New Digital Restoration! “The toughest-minded, most irresolvable movie ever made about race in this country. For all its reputation as a relentless tearjerker, this story of Annie, a black maid trying to hold on to a light-skinned daughter determined to pass as white, is characterized by director Douglas Sirk’s deeply ironic control. That’s most apparent […]
Craving some local food? Come for cheese, fresh greens, meats, sauerkraut, soups, bread, plus some other wonderful local goodies. Vendors include: Kennebec Cheesery, Winterberry Farm, The Maine Meal, The Highlands, A Page-N-Thyme's Wyked Goat Soaps & Farm Products, and Good Bread, among others. Location: Dean Conference Room.
Come visit Jean Ann Pollard's sculpted acrylic paintings and Laurie Sproul's foral wood sculpture anytime during library hours! Then join us on this night to meet the artists who made it possible, learn about what inspired the exhibit, and take part in a climate change conversation, led by hydrogeologist Peter Garrett. Admission is free, and light […]
Strata: Works by Sarah Vosmus January 5 - February 19 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 5, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Strata: Works by Sarah Vosmus will be on display in the lobby of Railroad Square Cinema as part of the Art in the Lobby Series. Sarah Vosmus is a Maine native, returning from a three-year stay […]
Personalize your library! Design a bookend based on your favorite book or fandom, the possibilities are endless! After they are painted, the bookends will be sealed and returned to holding up books with a lot more style! This program is free, and open to attendees under the age of 18. For more information, please call […]
Saturday, January 7, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 11:00 a.m. 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 this month’s theme, “This Storytime’s a Zoo.” Then head to the Mirken Education Classroom to have a snack and create your […]
Music by Giuseppe Verdi The legendary Plácido Domingo brings another new baritone role to the Met under the baton of his longtime collaborator James Levine. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Abigaille, the warrior woman determined to rule empires, and Jamie Barton is the heroic Fenena. Dmitri Belosselskiy is the stentorian voice of the oppressed Hebrew people. The […]
Fundraiser for Hall-Dale High School’s REM Delta Prime Robotics Team Dinner, Silent Auction, 50/50 Raffle and 2017 Robot Game Reveal: “FIRST Steamworks” Saturday, January 7th, 2017 5:30 – 7:30 PM Hall-Dale High School, 97 Maple St, Farmingdale Buy Tickets Ahead: $10/adult, $5/under 10 yrs. Available at the Door for $12/adult, $6/under 10 yrs. FMI: www.deltaprimerobotics.com; […]
Show Synopsis: In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on the animated Disney film of the same name. Production Dates: March 31, April 1, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 2, 8, 9 at 2 p.m. Audition Materials: For […]
Medicare has four parts: A, B, C, and D. Part A is hospital insurance. Part B is medical insurance. Part C is Medicare Advantage Plans & Part D is for prescription drugs. Do you know the difference between a Medigap Plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan? This is where you can find the answers to […]
Join us to kick-off our Women's Action Groups. This is a chance to bring together, in coalition, the many women in our state who've thought to themselves, "I can't just sit here. I need to do something." You are not alone. We want to harness the collective power to create change. The first hour will […]
Tom Dowd of Thomas Dowd Professional Development & Coaching, LLC will discuss how to engage young professionals and what organizations need to do to attract and retain the best workforce for the next phase of their business. Held at Thomas College Spann Student Commons in the Summit Room -180 West River Road, Waterville. 7:15AM -9:00AM […]
Scott Erb is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Maine at Farmington, whose specialty is German politics and the European Union. In this talk, Professor Erb will discuss both the background of the Syrian civil war and refugee crisis, and the profound impact this has on Germany and the European Union. The crisis […]
“I Am a Man” was a statement that echoed throughout the civil rights movement. Conceived in Memphis, Tenn., after two African-American trash handlers were killed by a malfunctioning garbage truck, the phrase was a declaration of humanity, a demand for better wages and safer working conditions. The Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike began Feb. 12, 1968, and Martin Luther King Jr. joined […]
The next meeting of 350 Central Maine will be Thursday, January 12 at 6:00 at the UU Church (enter through the Elm St. door). Barry Dana former chief of the Penobscot Nation will be speaking about the importance of supporting the “Water Is Life” movement. In case of inclement weather, this will be cancelled. FMI: Contact Linda Woods, linda350centralmaine@gmail.com.
The 2017 Cinema Explorations series will kickoff on January 14 and 15 with screenings of The Anthropologist. Director Seth Kramer will join us for a Skype Q&A after the screening on Saturday, January 14! In The Anthropologist (Unrated, 78 min.), Kathryn joins her mother Susie Crate in studying communities in Siberia, in the Pacific islands […]
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 […]