Have you been thinking about helping another adult learn to read? Literacy Volunteers - Waterville Area is holding a 3 night Tutor Training session which is scheduled for May 16, May 19 and May 25 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Attendance at all three sessions  and pre-registration are required. Please call Danielle at 873-7786 […]

Medicare has four parts: A, B, C and D. Each part provides different benefits. Do you know what those benefits are? This workshop will give you the answers to basic questions such as: What is Medicare? When and where do I sign up? What services are covered? What is the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit? What […]

Mid-Maine Technical Center video production students will showcase the best work of the year including documentaries, profiles of people and places in the greater Waterville area, and cinematic short films. Popcorn reception at 6:30 in the lobby!

Sustain Mid Maine Coalition Presents “Coyote, America's Songdog” Geri Vistein Meeting in Room 141 of The Diamond Building at Colby College. Geri’s presentation titled COYOTE, AMERICA’S SONGDOG is filled with numerous visuals, and of course, wild songs. Come and learn about this important, resilient carnivore in a way you have never heard before. Additionally, this […]

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 […]

Each spring, we have a volunteer work weekend so that all of us who believe in Friends Camp will have the rewarding opportunity to help with some of the repairing, cleaning, and painting that needs to be completed before the first campers show up in June. You and/or your family and friends are welcome to attend this year’s […]

Check-in at 9:00; Walk/Run at 10:00; Cookout and Silent Auction at noon The mission of the Horizon Program is to provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive medical and social services to all identified people living with HIV/AIDS in central and mid-coast Maine. With offices in Gardiner and Augusta, the program provides: A clinic for medical services […]

Learn about photography with the museum staff, and then make your own sun prints in this family-friendly workshop.

Ever wondered about the little wildflowers in your woods? Come on a walk to discover the beauty of native wildflowers that have fleeting but important lives in our forest ecosystem. Learn ID tricks you can use on walks and hikes in your own neighborhood.

President David A. Greene will present bachelor of arts degrees to approximately 500 seniors at Colby College's 195th Commencement Sunday, May 22. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Miller Library and will be webcast at colby.edu. Members of the Class of 2016 came to Colby […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time. For kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen. Bring your own favorite book, or borrow […]

Oxford Houses are self-run, self-supported group homes for individuals in recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or other addictive drugs. Oxford House, Inc. is the national 501(c)(3) umbrella organization that connects the network for the 2000+ houses nationwide by providing each house with a standardized system of operations. Recovering individuals in Oxford Houses pay the cost […]

Living Well with Diabetes is for adults with Type 2 diabetes. Topics specific to this workshop include techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress, and emotional concerns. This free workshop is for anyone who has diabetes or is a support person for someone with diabetes. The workshop gives tips on […]

Youth singers, dancers, musicians, poets, karate performers and more will show off why Waterville’s future is so bright at the Alfond Youth Center’s Annual Appeal Kickoff Event, the Celebrating our Youth Talent Show. Featuring performances by Alex Preston, 2014 American Idol finalist. For more information about how to contribute, get involved, or audition visit the […]

Interesting findings like Waterville’s desire for more live music and more will be shared on Thursday during two public meetings focused on the results of the 2016 Waterville Cultural Blueprint surveys. What do our most senior residents want to see more of in Waterville? How important is developing a stronger youth in the arts program […]

Make a difference for those living with Alzheimer’s disease! Volunteers are sought for the Alzheimer’s Association’s new Capitol Region Social Engagement Committee. Committee volunteers will plan and present 1 to 2 social events monthly for eligible persons diagnosed with dementia and their care partners. This is your chance to brighten the lives of those living […]

This is a wonderful time of year to explore a pond! Come join us for outdoor fun at our pond using nets to capture and release some of the interesting residents of a wetland. A museum expert will guide visitors as they explore the wonders of wetlands. The museum will have indoor activities in the […]

As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx’s nearly three-decade-long career has had innumerable highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, including the chart-topping “Hold on to the Nights,” with “Don’t Mean Nothing” earning him […]

Donors, volunteers, and community partners are invited to attend. Thanks to generous sponsors Northeast Laboratories Services, Kennebec Savings Bank, and Kennebec Wealth Management, a complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided. All attendees are requested to bring school supplies for the annual UWMM “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive, which helps provide school supplies for children […]

8 a.m. : Bird Walk — Bring your binoculars! 10 a.m. : Trail walk — Explore the trails with a museum guide.

Come pick up a bargain or two at the yard sale being hosted by Friends of the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers - and help a great cause at the same time!  There will be home furnishings, decor, children's clothing, baby furniture,attic treasures and much more...

This year, our celebration locally is about rolling up our sleeves and cleaning some brush on the South End Trail in Waterville. A little work will go a long way to making this dream a reality for the South End neighborhood, and making this trail a great complement to the wonderful resources we have in […]

Please join us for an evening of musical entertainment featuring: Big E and Friends Tickets are on sale now in the Development Office or by calling 872-0261 with your Visa or MasterCard and seating is very limited. Act quickly to get your tickets to this superbly entertaining evening.