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Winter Break Crafternoon: Snow Measuring Sticks

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2 and 4PM this week to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week: Snow Measuring Sticks! Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level.

Free

Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire

Robinson Room, Miller Library, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

In the space of a few hours on Oct. 23, 1947, a furious wildfire destroyed almost all of the small western Maine town of Brownfield. Neighbors fought and fled the fire, then returned, determined to rebuild their community as best they could. Drawing on interviews with townspeople, letters, photographs, and newspaper reports, storyteller Jo Radner […]

Free

PFLAG

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME

Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, PFLAG meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM at the Pleasant Street Methodist Church in the Dunn Parlor on the 2nd floor. All those interested in promoting the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their […]

Free

In the Name of the “People”: The Rise of Populism in Europe

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

Lunch available at 11:30; speech starts at 12:00. Dr. James Richter’s current research pursues two different but related tracks. First, following upon earlier scholarship on the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Russian governance under Putin, he is working on a long-term project that compares and contrasts the relation between state and society in Russia […]

$12

Colby Faculty Recital

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

“Threnody for Ann Arceneaux,” a trio for clarinet, viola, and piano composed by Eric Thomas, Colby music associate and director of bands, is the featured work on this chamber program. The work, jointly commissioned by the Maine Teachers Association and the Music Teachers National Association, was premiered at the Quad State Conference in 2015. Other […]

Free

Rocks and Minerals

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

By examining rocks and minerals learn how to identify interesting specimens by their properties such as color, luster, and hardness. See Maine’s state crystal. Find the different minerals in rocks from western Maine. Go on a rock hunt in the museum exhibits and choose a small rock to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 […]

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: Catapult!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Hands On History for Winter Vacation! Drop in between 2 and 4 pm to find out how the catapult changed castle warfare.  Build and fire your own mini-model catapult. Recommended for kids 7 and up.   Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Pints for Play

The Proper Pig 16 Common St, Waterville, ME

Celebrity Life Drawing

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Join Common Street Arts for their series that captures the poses of local "celebrities." This month's celebrity model is Jordia Benjamin, Mirken Coordinator of Academic and Public Programs at the Colby Museum of Art! All are welcome to attend from seasoned artists to beginners. This program offers a unique opportunity to hone artists' drawing skills […]

$5

Earth and Space Activities

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

The museum has received from NISE new activities that explore astronomy. Come be the first to try the Earth and Space activity kits that will be part of our 2018 astronomy programs. Try making and launching a stomp rocket and learning about objects in motion. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for youths under 18.

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: “Pop up” Architecture

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm for a building challenge Be a designer/model builder/architect with popsicle sticks. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Teen Movie Night: Wonder (PG)

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 p.m. every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Free

Ukuleles at the Library

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

If you play the ukulele, are learning, or are just curious what the international uke phenomenon is all about, join us for our twice-monthly meet-up. Our group is informal, we learn from each other and enjoy strumming and singing all kinds of music. Coaching is available and there are instruments to try if you don't […]

Free

Noontime Art Talk: Unending Sweetness

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Assistant Professors of Spanish Dean Allbritton and Brett White will discuss Felix Gonzalez-Torres’ “Untitled (Portrait of Dad),” an arrangement of individually wrapped candies from which visitors are able to take a piece of sweet art.

Free

Winter Break Special: Altered Books

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Drop by between 2 and 4 pm and we'll "upcycle" pages from broken books into your own unique art project. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids must bring a grownup helper.

Free

Art + Storytelling: Home

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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 the month’s theme, Home. Then to the Mirken Education Center to have a snack and create your own works of art. An RSVP is not required, but the program is capped […]

Free

Atmospheric Wonder

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Have you ever looked up and wondered why the sky can appear as a deep blue one day and pale blue the next? Why does our sky change, even when there are no clouds? Come find the answers to these questions and more! You even get to take home a new book at the end! […]

$1 – $3

Winter Break Special: Board Game Day!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Bring family and friends and play new and classic games! We'll have games for kids 7 and up, and games younger kids can play with grownup helpers.

Free

Snow Sculpting in the Park

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Save the date for this fun outdoor event with the two fantastic sculptors, Amanda Bolduc and Cathy Thompson. Learn techniques from these two 2017 National People's Choice award at Lake Geneva United States National Snow Sculpting Competition and third place overall winner recipients. Make sure to dress warmly, including snow pants and boots, as this […]

Free

King Arthur’s Quest

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence…or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threatened to overwhelm him? Watch the Damsels in Distress sound the warning of trouble. Witness the Lady of the Lake as she produces the sword in the stone. Hide with the Camelotians […]

$5 – $7

The Met: La BohèmePOSTPONED

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Postponed to March 9, 2018 An exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production of Giacomo Puccini’s classic La Bohème, the most-performed opera in Met history. Sonya Yoncheva stars as Mimì opposite Michael Fabiano as the passionate writer Rodolfo. Susanna Phillips reprises the role of the flirtatious Musetta and Lucas Meachem sings the role of […]

$15 – $20

Teen Maker Monday: Mini Book Charms

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Teen Room at the Waterville Public Library and make something amazing! Every Monday at 3:00, we'll be creating something new. We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This week we'll be creating miniature versions of favorite books! This event is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. Location: Bartlett Room […]

Free

Maine Republican Gubernatorial Debate

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

The Colby College Republicans, Thomas College, and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host Maine Republican Gubernatorial Debate 2018. The participating candidates are Garrett Mason, Mary Mayhew, Ken Fredette, Shawn Moody, and Michael Thibodeau. This event is sponsored by Maine Technology Group, Preti Flaherty, Serra Public Affairs, Sheridan Construction and Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs.

Free

Medicare 101 Clinic

Muskie Community Center 38 Gold Street, Waterville, ME

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 the answers to questions you may […]

Free

Crafternoons: Melted Snow Tissue Paper Paintings

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring him (or her) on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! (Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper.) This week: Melted Snow Tissue Paper Paintings! Location: […]

Free
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