Rozell “Prexy” Nesbitt was born and raised on Chicago’s West Side. After graduating from the Francis Parker School in Chicago, Nesbitt enrolled at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. After graduating from Antioch in 1967, Nesbitt continued his education, attending the University of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania; Northwestern University; and Columbia University. Even before […]

Law Week is May 1-7, 2016 Because libraries are at the heart of our communities and justice is at the heart of our democracy, librarians and lawyers are joining forces. During Law Week, Maine lawyers will be present at prearranged times at Maine public libraries throughout the state to meet and speak with members of the […]

Mothers and Daughters features an amazing female cast — Susan Sarandon, Selma Blair, Sharon Stone, Courtney Cox, Christina Ricci, Mira Sorvino — in interwoven stories about what it means to be a mom, which are tied together via single gal Rigby Gray, a rock photographer who’s riding a career high when an unlikely and unexpected […]

This seminar covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, cash planning and is suitable for those thinking about or in the start-up phase of a new business. It will help you assess your business idea and learn about many resources available to help you succeed. Complimentary coffee, tea and water will be available. Small […]

The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival presents “Best of the Fest: The 2015 Shorts,” its dynamic program of seven award-winning shorts. Diverse in style and subject, the MNFF blend of documentary and narrative shorts offers audiences many opportunities to engage and enjoy. Come experience the fine work of first and second time filmmakers—the emerging voices in […]

10% of sales go to help programs at the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers!

George Biddle, chairman of World Connect, will discuss what is being done to alleviate the Syrian people’s suffering, how Syria’s neighbors are faring, what the impact on Europe has been, and how the crisis is forcing the international community to reconsider its responses to refugee and humanitarian crises.

A brand new business opened in downtown Waterville in the last few months: Napoli Italian Market. Be a guest with Waterville Sunrise Rotary Club and hear Nick Isgro tell the story of going for a dream. Breakfast will be available for $8. (Pay cash at the door). Small Business Waterville is honoring Small Business Week […]

Join Amy Sneirson, Maine Human Rights Commission executive director, as she outlines burgeoning occurrences and their potential impact on your business. Cost per person: $17 members, $19 late registration (after Friday before the event), $25 at the door & for non-members. Register on-line (PLEASE NOTE: To cancel, please call the Chamber two (2) business days […]

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. Complimentary coffee, tea, and water will be […]

Learn to use TinkerCAD, a free, web-based design program to create a 3D object that’s uniquely yours. Several lucky attendees will win a free printout of their design from the Library’s Cube 3D printers! The event is free and open to people ages 7-17, but space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Children’s […]

This annual Senior Art Exhibition brings together art created by Colby seniors who have completed extensive work in their chosen media. The exhibit will remain on display through May 22.

The Business of the Year 2016 award will be announced at the Downtown Celebration, in conjunction with Small Business Week, May 2-May 6. Waterville Main Street celebrates a downtown business, nominated by its peers, and voted on by all of us. City officials, Mayor Isgro and City Manager Mike Roy, along with last year’s winner, Charlie […]

With Facilitators Jacob and Gretta Stone & Debbie and John Humphries What is a Couple Enrichment Workshop? It is an opportunity for a couple to focus on their relationship, enhance communication skills, and deepen their appreciation of each other. Couple Enrichment workshops help couples celebrate their relationship's joys and strengths, and develop skills to deepen […]

Discover ideas and information presented in poster format by Seniors of Colby College's Science, Technology and Society Program. Light lunch with sandwiches from Big G’s will be served. Katie Chow, "Park Politics: Political Influences on Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) & the Creation of Central Park" Emily Glaenzer, "Neuromarketing: The Neurological Reasons Behind our Choices" Thomas […]

Join us to watch short films made by students enrolled in the Integrated Studies 224 seminar on Global Maine. While Maine remains the whitest state in the union, demographic trends are rapidly changing many regions. Refugees, asylum seekers, medical and high-technology workers, undocumented farmworkers, and guest workers in the hospitality industry are transforming urban and […]

The L.C. Bates Museum is proud to announce its new exhibition Open Spaces: Reimagining Pastoral Maine, opening on May 6, 2016. The exhibit aims to explore the natural beauty of Maine’s fields and the flora and fauna that fill them. Defining fields as an expansive space, the exhibition seeks to combine scientific and artistic methods […]

Join the Greater Waterville Area Kiwanis Club for its ninth annual health and safety fun fair.  We'll have our annual Fun Run at 8:30 followed by a number of great booths showcasing healthy and safe living!  Outside will be Maine's Ready Freddy Trailer, Oakland Ladder Truck, Delta and more!  Inside the fun continues with vendors […]

Learn about grafting plants and contemporary art through the work of artist Sam Van Aken.

Demonstrations and hands-on workshops, held hourly on different topics, include: Splitting bees Evaluating Queens and Nucleus Hives Introducing mated queens Mite monitoring Mite treatment applications including oxalic acid, Mite Away Quick Strips, and Apivar Tours of honey extracting and processing All events are free, lunch is included, and there will be door prizes! RSVP to […]

No appointment necessary, just stop by their store with your dog or cat. Dogs must be on leash and cats in a carrier. Cost is $25.00 per pet. All the proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society Waterville Area! Access convenient parking and an entrance to their store via Temple St. behind Lebanese Cuisine.

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The festivities included FREE comic books and several exciting events! Starting at 11 a.m., Tyson Pease will be hosting Creating Comics […]

While not as rare as the transit of Venus, the transit of Mercury across the surface of the sun, is wonderful event to view. We will have out telescopes for viewing all morning, plus cameras and glasses for safe viewing. This is the first time since 2006 that the transit of Mercury will be visible […]

The museum will host a free Maine Archives and Museums workshop about collections storage presented by conservator Ron Harvey. Come learn how to store your family or museum treasures. If you want to ask the conservator how to store specific objects, please bring photographs of the objects. There will be snacks provided, but you should […]