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Media Malpractice?: The Press in the Age of Trump

Room 122, Diamond Bldg., Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

The role of the media in the 2016 election was exceptional and will be studied for decades. Did the press underestimate Donald Trump’s support, or did it help fuel his ascent? The role of the press during the early stages of the Trump Administration has also become a hot topic. How will the press respond […]

Free

Waterville Public Library Love Day Tea Party

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

The Library Board of Trustees invites the community to celebrate Waterville Library Love Day! By Mayoral Proclamation, April 26, 2017 is a day to celebrate the Library’s 121 years of service to the community. Join the Library Trustees for cake, crafts, treats, prizes, and other fun! Location: Fireplace Room, 1st Floor.

Free

Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Amber Lambke

Ayotte Auditorium, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

WATERVILLE, April 2017 — Thomas College will hold its first in a series of entrepreneur speaker and networking events to be held at Thomas College’s Ayotte Auditorium on April 26, 2017 at 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first speaker will be Amber Lambke, President and CEO of Maine Grains, who will talk about how she […]

Talking about Social Change: Are We Sending the Right Messages?

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel 363 Maine Mall Rd, Portland, ME

In these fast-paced, uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to send clear messages about the work of Maine’s nonprofits. MANP’s Spring 2017 Executive Leadership Forum will feature Dr. Lynn Davey, an expert in the art and science of framing public discourse on complex social problems. Dr. Davey will explain how non-experts think about the causes […]

$45 – $65
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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Mark your calendars! The Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market opens on Thursday, April 27, in its new location, Castonguay Square and Common Street. Rain or shine, the Market will be open from 2:00 to  6:00 p.m. every Thursday through November 16. Due to the change in location, the City will be closing down Common Street from […]

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony

53rd Annual Awards Ceremony April 27, 2017 Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield Campus  5:00PM to 7:30PM $50.00 per person - call 873-3315 to register For 53 years, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has presented awards to deserving area businesses and business people.  Join us April 27 to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our 2016 […]

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Yarn Club

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Yarn Club is for people for all ages who enjoy yarn crafts such as knitting, crocheting, plastic canvas, and for anyone who wants to learn new skills! Join Miss Foster to enjoy your yarn hobby and socialize with others. Learn a new craft, get help fixing a mistake, or learn how to adjust and create […]

Free

REM Community Volunteer Awards

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

The community is invited to join in the fun and honor with their attendance the community nonprofit organizations and exemplary volunteers which directly and powerfully affect our quality of life.  A Power Point presentation will be projected larger than life on the Waterville Opera House screen providing a rare opportunity for the community to get […]

Free
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The House We Live In

Three Performances: Friday at 7:30, Saturday at 2:00 & 7:30 The House We Live In is a collection of monologues, poems, and short skits written by Out & Allied Youth Theatre members. The performance pieces address gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and stereotypes. Free admission! To reserve seats or to find out more about the […]

Free
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Vernal Pools Evening Walk

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

Many do not know about the term “Big Night,” which is when the first amphibians wake up during spring to migrate to breeding spots on one rainy warm evening in spring. It is an exciting time to go walking at night! Come join us for one of these walks in which we will learn the […]

Maine Author/Illustrator Hazel Mitchell

To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Cellar will be hosting Hazel Mitchell, Maine author and illustrator. Hazel's newest book is Do Fairies Bring The Spring? Her book, Toby, is a finalist for the newly established Anna Dewdney Read Aloud Award. Come to meet Hazel! She'll demonstrate her drawing skills and do free fairy drawings […]

Free

Community Day at the Colby Museum of Art

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

Join the Colby Museum of Art for another fantastic celebration of our community with refreshments, art making for all ages, guided tours and live music by Suzy and the Smelts! (Smelt-tastic!) Click the link below for more information.

Free

Thank You, Trees!

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

Celebrate Environmental Education Week and Arbor Day! Trees provide homes for animals, homes and furniture for people, shade, paper, fuel, and, oh yes, oxygen for breathing! Let’s look closely at our trees and celebrate their beauty with an elegant art project. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

Twelfth Night

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

By William Shakespeare A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. So begins a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. The nearby households of Olivia and Orsino are overrun with […]

$13 – $15

Paint With Us

Celebrate spring with a creative afternoon out on the town as we paint "Almond Blossoms" inspired by the artworks of Vincent Van Gogh. Bring a beverage, bring a friend, and enjoy an arty afternoon in a supportive atmosphere! No experience necessary! Our Price: $30 per person (supplies and instruction included!)

$30
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Mozart Requiem

Lorimer Chapel, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

In the closing concerts of the season, the Colby Symphony Orchestra, the Colby Kennebec Choral Society, and the Colby College Chorale will present Mozart’s Requiem. The orchestra will also perform movements from the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto and the Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto with Concerto Competition winners Jacqueline Betz '17, violin, and Lucas Lam '17, oboe, […]

Free

Comedian Juston McKinney

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

Comedian Juston McKinney, a former Maine sheriff's deputy with multiple Tonight Show appearances and two Comedy Central specials, returns to the Waterville Opera House with lots of new material! Tickets: $20

$20

One in Five 5K

On Sunday, April 30 at Thomas College in Waterville at 9:00 am, we anticipate over 600 people  running or walking in solidarity against the harsh reality of the impact of sexual violence in our Maine communities. Inspired by the current Maine statistic of an estimated ONE in FIVE people in Maine have been affected by […]

How to Build an Authentic Startup Community

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

Jess Knox will talk about how to build an authentic startup community in Waterville that creates jobs, attracts talent, and expands prosperity. Communities across the world are discovering that cultivating authentic startup and innovation communities are key to transforming their traditional regional economies into one that features high-aspiration companies with customers all over the world. […]

Free

LinkedIn Alive

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

Join James Westhoff of Husson University for a live demonstration of LinkedIn. James will cover all aspects of using LinkedIn. This includes how to use it to make networking more powerful, to learn more about people in your areas of interest, to learn more about companies in which you may be interested, and about the […]

Free
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Teen Game Night

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Join us in the Teen Room every Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 for Game Night! There will be board games available, as well as games for the library's Wii and PS3! This program is free, and open to attendees under the age of 18. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call 872-5433 or email […]

Free

Say Amen, Somebody

Room 100, Lovejoy Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Gospel music is the subject of this lively film, which explores the history of the faith-rooted musical style. While the documentary features a number of gospel musicians, it spends the most time looking into the considerable contributions of Thomas A. Dorsey, a pioneering songwriter and pianist, and his popular associate, singer “Mother” Willie Mae Ford […]

Free

QuickBooks Basic

Business after hours 420 Quaker Hill road, Albion, ME

This session will cover the fundamentals of QuickBooks: how to set it up, write checks, invoice customers, receive payments and pay bills. We’ll also review reports that you can easily produce to let you know how your business is doing. This workshop is designed for people who have just begun or have not yet started […]

Free

Bits, Bytes, and Best Means of Telling Your Story

Effective storytelling is key to making your case as an artist, arts organization, or creative entrepreneur, and has become even more important in the digital age. When people are in constant communication and everyone has the ability to distribute stories and requests with a push of the button, how will yours stand out? In this […]

Free

QuickBooks Intermediate

Business after hours 420 Quaker Hill road, Albion, ME

This session will address your most pressing QuickBooks questions. It will also cover: Tricky Transactions, Working with Reports, Advanced Features, Tips and Tricks. Please be ready with your specific questions and issues. This seminar is designed for those who have been using QuickBooks for at least 6 months. Presenter Janet Roderick, CPA, has been a […]

Free
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