We are tying to historically preserve the church, beginning with its steeple. Our steeple houses the last bell cast by the Paul Revere Foundry. For nearly 200 years, this historic bell has run to summon the community to gather in times of emergency, war, celebration and worship. There will be a yard sale, raffles, baked […]

You are invited to celebrate Shakespeare’s 452nd birthday “with pomp, with triumph and with reveling.” Join Recycled Shakespeare Company for some or all of the day as we read all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets, perform skits, and sing songs. This is a family friendly event. All ages are welcome to watch and participate. Starting at […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in the library 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 […]

Join us for a short hike to the Roosevelt Monument. We'll talk about the things we see along the way, learn some fun exercises, and finish by making a teddy bear craft in honor of the president who loved spending time outdoors — Theodore Roosevelt. For children ages 3-7 and their grown-ups.

The community is invited to the REM Partner Community Volunteer Awards Ceremony at the Waterville Opera House.  Sixty three REM Partner organizations will gather to honor exemplary volunteers representing 13 local organizations.      FREE – Donations welcomed  The community is invited to join in the fun and honor with their attendance the community nonprofit organizations […]

The Colby Collegium Chamber Singers and Players celebrate nature’s renewal with music of spring. The program will feature instrumental excerpts from “Le Journal du Printemps” by Johann Caspar Fischer, as well as songs and madrigals of spring by Francesca Caccini, Thomas Morley, Clément Janequin, and Claudio Monteverdi.

Come on out and join The Winslow 4th of July Fundraising Committee for a great night of dancing and listening to the great sounds of Central Maine's Out of The Blue band cranking out the tunes of the '70s and '80s! We will have a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, and door prizes with lots […]

In Maine, 1 in 5 people will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. This shocking statistic has outraged many of us in our community. We have decided to take a stand against sexual violence by running or walking at this event in support of those survivors in our own home towns. The proceeds from this […]

Music: Leon Minkus Choreography: Alexei Fadeyechev (after Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorsky) Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote leaves on journey full of adventures with his loyal squire Sancho Panza in search of his perfect woman. On the way he meets Kitri, the dazzling daughter of an innkeeper who he thinks might be his ideal love. […]

Organists Don Kerr and Stephen Crisp, cellist Steve Witkin, and the choir of St. Mark's, directed by Don Kerr, will perform works of Jan Sweelinck, J.S. Bach, Aleksandr Arkhangelskiy, Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, and Charles Villiers Stanford. Admission is free; donations will be accepted for the Humane Society Waterville Area. Refreshments will be […]

One of the most significant transformations in American society in recent decades is the growing ranks of women in the law and on the bench. In 1970, women made up less than five percent of the nation’s lawyers, a figure that has since jumped to 34 percent. Half of law school students today are women, […]

Tai Chi for Health is an easy-to-learn form of tai chi that focuses on healing, relaxation, and improving mobility and balance. Medical studies have shown that practicing this program helps improve the control of diabetes; improves flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung function, posture and balance; and increases one’s ability to relax. This program is […]

Many of us are easily able to feel compassion for others, but what about ourselves? Learning to have self-compassion is vital for living a truly happy and joyful life. Join us in a relaxed and supportive workshop where you will participate in creative exercises designed to increase your capacity for mindfulness and self-compassion. This class […]

The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement at Colby College has selected Chief Justice of California Tani Cantil-Sakauye as the recipient of the 2016 Morton A. Brody Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The ceremony and award was established to honor Morton A. Brody, a former Maine U.S. District Court judge and friend of the […]

Guest speaker: Dr. Melissa J Glenn, Associate Professor of Psychology at Colby College 2001 had its counterpart in Russia where, in 1972, the legendary director Andrei Tarkovsky (Stalker, Andrei Rublev) created this stunning, unforgettable, poetic version of Stanislaw Lem’s science fiction novel, remade 30 years later by Steven Soderbergh in a very different Hollywood production […]

Laughter is the best medicine! Please join us for a side-splitting comedy breakfast buffet featuring the Joke Doctor, Dr. David Preston. The show will include Maine stories, Irish humor, and much more! Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. and the show starts at 8:30 a.m. Tickets cost $8 in advance and will be $10 at the […]

Professor Ben Lisle and Katz Curator Diana Tuite will discuss Alec Soth’s 2012 video Summer Nights at the Dollar Tree in the context of urban development and the history of its representation.

Looking for a full time/part time job?? Over 30 employers are expected to be available. See the Facebook event page for a list. The job fair is free and open to the public. Bring copies of your resume and dress as for an interview. Employers with job openings to fill interested in having a table […]

Crime author Maureen Milliken will speak about her new novel, Cold Hard News. Originally from Augusta and now living in Belgrade Lakes, Milliken is a third-generation newspaper editor and columnist. She has worked for over thirty years in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Come hear her talk about her love of Maine, her lifelong affection […]

Join us for a celebration of the arts at Colby College with presentations of creative scholarship. Event schedules as well as refreshments will be available in the William D. Adams Gallery.

For 53 years, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has presented awards to deserving area businesses and business people.  Join us April 28 to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our 2015 award winners: Business of the Year: Amici's Cucina     Business Person of the Year: T.J. Bolduc - Advance 1 Cleaning Elias A. Joseph Award: Nicole […]

A panel of experts and community members will discuss male culture—including the phrase “Be a man” and the ways in which manhood is portrayed in media—and the potential for creating a broader definition of manhood. Without guidance and support, many youth learn to define manhood through media images and messages that portray masculinity stereotypically. Some […]