The present crisis in U.S. democracy has its origins in our history and political system. Much the same can be said for our slow and inadequate response to climate change now underway. David W. Orr, counselor to the president at Oberlin College and Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics, Emeritus, will discuss how […]

Hayden Anderson of the Maine Humanities Council will facilitate a discussion of the movie after the Tuesday, 7 p.m. screening. As part of the discussion, Esther Anne and Penthea Burns of Maine–Wabanaki REACH and Jackie Crow Shoe of the Center for Tribes will share their thoughts on the film. Group discussion will follow. For more information, visit mainehumanities.org/event/neither-wolf-nor-dog/ A […]

The Age Friendly Community in Waterville — in conjunction with the Local Advisory Council (LAC) — at the Muskie Community Center is inviting you to join them for a Focus Group hosted by John Nale, Esq. Please call 873-4745 to pre-register for this free event!

Mid Maine Global Forum Program Announcement Colby Professor Hong Zhang   “Political Satire and the Authoritarian State in Contemporary China”   Wednesday, September 20 Alfond Center 12 Noon   This program is sponsored by the Maine Humanities Council as part of its “World in Your Library programs. We are grateful to the Council for its […]

Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Does your loved one have dementia or another chronic illness? Come and talk with others who share a similar journey, to support one another and learn about resources and information that may help you. The Caregiver Support Group will is here to listen, to care, […]

This workshop with Sabaah Folayan will be a multimedia presentation on women leadership in rebellion and a discussion about people like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Nina Simone, Dolores Huerta, and Queen Nanny. This event will explore Folayan’s current work in progress, touching on the themes of femininity during conflict, romance, and relationship to popular literature. […]

Join United Way of Mid-Maine, our supporters, and volunteers for a morning filled with inspirational stories, powerful presentations and celebration of those in our community making  a true impact. Help us kick-off our annual campaign and see how your gift is making our community a better place to live, work, and play!   RSVP: csavage@uwmm.org […]

Job Corps is a FREE residential vocational training program for eligible youth ages 16-24. Training is available in the construction, medical, hospitality, and administrative fields. Job Corps also offers training in employability skills and life skills. Please join us at the Waterville Public Library to hear more about the program and to start the application […]

A recently formed chamber trio featuring mezzo-soprano and Colby music associate Joëlle Morris along with cellist Eliza Meyer and pianist Bridget Convey, the Resinosa Ensemble will explore the theme of love with wonderfully crafted settings of poems. Location: Paul J. Schupf Wing, Colby Museum of Art

Join Common Street Arts in Castonguay Square in Downtown Waterville for Art in the Park for a free aviary art making activity before the screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds at Railroad Square Cinema at 7:15 p.m.

5:30-7:00, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 31 Temple St, Waterville. Share your vision of what should or could happen at the new REM Community Center, at 31 Temple St, downtown Waterville.  What programs, events, and services would you like to see there?

All are welcome to this student roundtable discussion, which will be moderated by Rory Bradley, assistant professor of German. The winners of the poster competition will be announced and a reception in the Diamond Atrium will follow. This event is part of the German Campus Week “Germany Making Choices,” which is supported by a grant […]

Alfred Hitchcock scored a huge hit with his creepy 1963 film based on a Daphne du Maurier story, which Hitchcock himself called “the most terrifying picture I have ever made.” A chic San Francisco socialite envisions romance and a beautiful escape  to nature when she pursues an erstwhile boyfriend to a small Northern California coastal […]

Are you new to Medicare? Medicare has four parts: 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? Our Medicare 101 Clinic is where you can find […]

Rustic Overtones is a seven piece rock band from Portland Maine that boasts a discography spanning 20 years. The bands unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the '60s and '70s. Best known for their energetic live shows and perceptual songwriting, they have collaborated […]

Plan to join us for a truly one-of-a-kind FUNdraiser that appeals to women of all ages! Bring your friends and/or family with you to sample and purchase products, watch demonstrations, play games, participate in activities, enter raffles, and give-a-ways for your chance to walk away with a gift! You must be present to win. Be […]

Study the secretive world of owls! Learn together with hands-on activities about bird beaks and feet and examine real specimens from our museum collections. Learn about the specific owl adaptations that make them incredible nocturnal predators, by investigating real feathers and bones. Dissect owl pellets to learn the details of an owl’s midnight snack. Listen […]

Join Ms. Jenn for a special Storytime that is…  ALL ABOUT APPLES!      Dedicated to A P P L E S And followed by an apple craft! LIKE me on Facebook! Ms. Jenn and the Nutrition Detectives www.facebook.com/MsJennAndTheNutritionDetectives "Hi, I'm Ms. Jenn, and I'm passionate about nutrition. Especially about introducing good nutritional habits to kids and […]

The incredible Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. Set in contemporary London, Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force to a staggering, shocking, climax. A young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have […]

In collaboration with the exhibition, Into the Forest, join Common Street Arts as we explore sketching our natural environment in downtown Waterville’s Castonguay Square.  The instructor will guide participants using a range of media. All ages and levels welcome. For more information call 872-ARTS or email serena@watervillecreates.org Sponsored by the Center for the Arts and Humanities.

The 2017-18 Music at Colby series opens with the virtuoso Regina Carter, “widely considered the finest jazz violinist of her generation” according to the New York Times. A 2006 MacArthur Fellow, Carter will be joined by members of her quintet for a tribute to the music of Ella Fitzgerald. This is the first of two […]

In this series of four classes you will learn discipline methods that work, how to prevent tantrums, establishing routines to make life easier, and much more. This class is designed for parents of children from birth to age 5 Class meets Mondays, September 25 – October 23, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Presented by: Emily Buckhalter […]

Shane Bradt of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will presents a workshop at the MLRC introducing the participants to ArcGIS Online and provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience mapping with this powerful software. This first day will consist of two sessions: Getting to Know ArcGIS Online and Telling Your Story with Maps. The class continues […]