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Souleymane's Story
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
Two Screenings: January 17 + 18, 10:00 a.m.
Souleymane, a migrant in France, cycles through Paris delivering food as he prepares for an asylum interview in two days—the biggest issue, however, is that he has no documentation to present to the immigration officer. With the clock ticking, he must gather enough evidence to secure his future in France. Reminiscent of the humanist films of the Dardennes, Boris Lojkine’s urgent propulsive feature is a deeply affecting account of the daily trials and uncertain futures faced by migrants in France and around the world.
“A biting critique of an unjust immigration system…a film whose depth of honesty keeps it feeling refreshingly human.”—Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com
In French, Fulah, and Malinka with English subtitles.
(Not Rated. 93 min., 2024)
Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged.
Part of Cinema Explorations, a wintertime community-curated film series.
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Rhymetime
2026-01-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-02 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.

Community Draw
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States
Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to join this costumed figure drawing session to refine their skills in a welcoming, supportive environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—Ticonic will supply the chairs, model, and plenty of camaraderie.
All levels of experience are welcome. Each class will begin with a quick drawing warm-up exercise, followed by timed, open-drawing sessions. There will be an optional 15-minute sharing of work after class.
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Teen Clay Club
2026-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Art of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, ME
January Session: Wednesdays, January 14 + 28
February Session: Wednesdays, February 11 + 25
March Session: Wednesdays, March 11 + 25

Wendy Burton leads this bi-monthly exploration of clay where teens ages 13–16 will learn about hand building, glazing, surface design, and more. Each young artist will be encouraged to independently find their own unique approach to clay in a supportive environment.
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Threads + Tales
2026-01-13 17:00 - 18:30, 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

Crafternoons
2026-01-13 14:30 - 16:00, 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

Audition
2026-01-12 18:30, 2026-01-11 14:00 | Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville
ACAT AUDITIONS for A Doll’s House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath
Date and time: January 11 at 2PM and January 12 at 6:30PM
Storyline:
It is 15 years after Nora walked away from her husband and children. She returns to find out why Torvald has never signed the divorce papers. Why she still, is not truly free.
Nora (40-45) a much wiser woman than her former self. She’s been living life on her own terms. She’s a writer of romance novels and is living comfortably.
Torvald (50-55) still a banker. He has let the community believe that Nora died, rather than left him. So while Nora has been living her truth, he has been living a lie.
Anne Marie (60-75) Nanny to Nora and then her children. She knows everything thathas happened, or not happened, in this family.
Emmy (20-25) Nora and Torvald’s daughter. About to marry and very certain that she is doing it “right”. Has no affection for Nora.
ACAT is producing the show on 3/20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29.
Auditions are at The Playhouse at Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square, Waterville.:
Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Monday, Jan 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Stephanie E G Irwin will be directing. DM her on Facebook, text her at 207 319-2656 if you need a time arranged to audition.
Auditions will be cold readings from the script.

Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus
2026-01-10 15:00 | Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States
War-torn villages, refugee camps, famine, and political upheaval were once the daily reality for many of the young singers who would eventually find safety, companionship, and harmony within the Pihcintu Multinational Girls Chorus. Though the memory of danger and loss never fully disappears, the healing power of music has helped these resilient young women learn to trust, hope, and laugh again.
Founded in Portland, Maine — an ever-growing hub for international resettlement — the chorus brings together girls from across the globe to sing as one. Conceived by award-winning producer, musician, and songwriter Con Fullam, Pihcintu unites voices from Cambodia, Congo, El Salvador, Egypt, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Vietnam, the British West Indies, and many more, along with girls whose families have lived in Maine for generations. Their presence is transformative, and their music touches the hearts of all who hear them.
Admission is free, but reservations are required.
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Met Opera Encore: Andrea Chénier
2026-01-10 12:55 | Maine Film Center, 93 Main St., Waterville, ME
This passionate tragedy by Umberto Giordano (1867 – 1948) stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging.
This screening is a high-definition rebroadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
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Tickets: $16-$19. This screening is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.
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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/

EagleMania
2026-01-09 20:00
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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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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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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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.

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

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.)
REGISTER

There's Still Tomorrow
2026-01-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-03 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.
tickets + trailer

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.
tickets + trailer

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

Threads & Tales
2025-12-30 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-12-23 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

Crafternoons
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

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.

Rhymetime
2025-12-26 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 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.
