Festival begins at 10 AM at the Fun Park in Benton: Face Painting Bounce House Duck Pond game for kids Hotdogs Smoked Alewives Popcorn Appearances: Game Wardens from North Woods Law Delta Ambulance Kennebec Conty Sheriff's Department Skowhegan National Guard Larry the Bulldog Free Horse Carriage Rides for 11-3 with S&S Carriage Rides

Ever wondered about the little wildflowers in your woods? Come discover the beauty of native wildflowers in our forest ecosystem.

President David A. Greene will present bachelor of arts degrees to approximately 480 seniors at Colby College's 196th Commencement Sunday, May 21. The ceremony, which will feature Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as the commencement speaker, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Miller Library and will be streamed live. It is open […]

In Deconstructing The Beatles’ White Album, composer, musician and Beatles expert Scott Freiman looks at the Grammy-winning White Album from multiple angles, exploring the history behind the music. Released in 1968, the White Album’s thirty songs span almost every style of music — from hard rock to country to chamber music to avant garde. Its […]

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? This is where you can find the answers to […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great 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 […]

Dairy farmers remain the backbone of the region’s agriculture but fight for survival in an age of artisan cheese and kale. New England has lost over 10,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years; about 2,000 farms remain. Collectively, they tend 1.2 million acres of farmland and produce almost all of the milk consumed in […]

Common Street Arts, a program of Waterville Creates!, is pleased to present, Picturing Waterville, an arrangement of contemporary and historical photographs that considers the central theme of the built environment within the city of Waterville, as it relates to architecture, the landscape, revitalization, construction, and urban renewal. More info on: Picturing Waterville In conjunction with […]

For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs, with hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”, “Godzilla”, and “Burnin’ For You”. Tickets: $60 Orchestra, $55 First Balcony, $50 Second Balcony

Come learn about the solar eclipse coming on August 21 by trying some Earth and Sun Activities provided to the museum by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE). The activities for youth explore clouds, gravity, the solar eclipse, and for younger children, shadows. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

The dream cast of Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Elīna Garanča as Octavian star in Strauss’s grandest opera. In his new production, Robert Carsen, the director behind the Met’s recent Falstaff, places the action at the end of the Habsburg Empire, underscoring the opera’s subtext of class and conflict against a rich backdrop of […]

Explore the unlimited possibilities with film photography through this Introduction to Pinhole Photography. Instructor Johanna Moore will discuss the history, art, and science behind the technique and discuss a variety of cameras she employs to take photographs using both film and paper negatives. Participants will build a camera for 35 mm film which can be […]

Roam the bird gallery to explore the varied birds and their adaptations. Then grab water colors and paper and paint your favorite bird! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Please show your support this Memorial Day by coming out to watch (and cheer on) the parade! The parade will go from Head of Falls, to Front Street, to Main Street, to Appleton Street, crossing Elm Street to Park Street and ending at Veterans' Memorial Park where Mayor Isgro and other local leaders will speak. […]

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. […]

TED2017 “The Future You”, will explore the deepest scientific and psychological insights, the latest medical advances, and thrilling new inventions (all mixed with a dose of ancient wisdom), and will ask questions about our present and future selves that we often don’t have time for. The program will feature a succession of extraordinary speakers – […]

TED2017 “The Future You”, will explore the deepest scientific and psychological insights, the latest medical advances, and thrilling new inventions (all mixed with a dose of ancient wisdom), and will ask questions about our present and future selves that we often don’t have time for. The program will feature a succession of extraordinary speakers – […]

Jazz is PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead”. Jazz is PHSH is a collective of prominent musicians from the Jazz and Jam scenes that have come together in their appreciation of Phish music to reimagine Phish in an instrumental, jazz fusion setting! Founded […]

Help send financially disadvantaged Maine children to summer camp by shopping with us. Organized by the Friends of The Maine Children's Home, this Yard sale will help provide scholarships to children who may otherwise never get to experience summer camp. We have children's clothing, toys, household items, furnishings and more. Please help us to be […]

In these times of discord and differences, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails invites everyone to celebrate National Trails Day, by taking a walk together. We ask only that you put aside, your differences whether they be political, religious, or social or whatever and do what all good people do - which is take a walk together. Bring […]

Friends of Quarry Road welcome all to attend the official opening of the Susan Childs Boat Launch on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 3 starting at 10:30am. After a ribbon cutting ceremony, the group’s president, Joe Reisert, will give an update on the area and plans for trail enhancements and summer programs. The new boat […]

Celebrate 75 years of Wonder Woman just in time for her first solo feature film! Activities include a variety of Wonder Woman themed crafts and activities, as well as a special screening of episodes from her 1970's TV show! We'll also be holding a drawing to give away some fabulous Wonder Woman prizes! For more […]

The Central Maine Pride festival returns this year to a new location — Head of Falls in downtown Waterville. The festival will kick off with a rally at noon followed by a festival with a silent auction, vendors, food and community — all are welcome! For more information, visit the Central Maine Pride Facebook Page.

Taught by Kate Barnes, this weekly class will explore a wide variety of hand building techniques such as slab building, coiling, pinching, carving, and decorative surface making. These techniques offer endless possibilities for making everything from functional objects like bowls, vases, and cups to more abstract, figurative or sculptural forms. This course is open to students at all levels of experience. […]