In 2017, the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) contracted with Destinations International to conduct a statewide survey of Maine’s readiness as a world-class destination. Traveling all eight tourism regions, the survey examined, through self-evaluation, our destination health in terms of both community support and strength of the destination itself.     The Statewide results from […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4:00 every Thursday for a screening of a popular movie! The movie changes every week. This week, we'll be showing Doctor Strange (PG-13). This event is free and is open to attendees ages 11-18. Light refreshments will be provided. More Information »

Art in the Park, a free program hosted by Common Street Arts, is designed to foster creativity and community among residents and visitors to Waterville.  Art in the Park takes place each Thursday and works with area teaching artists to develop unique arts programming - providing workshops and special family-friendly activities for free.   This […]

1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, […]

Walter Iooss, whose work is on view at the Colby College Museum of Art through June 24 in the exhibition Game Time: The Sports Photography of Walter Iooss, is an award-winning photographer focusing on sports and beauty. Iooss has worked for Sports Illustrated for more than 50 years, and his work has graced the cover […]

Meet the artists June 8th, with food, drinks, and live entertainment. Everyone is invited! Artist Collections include: Photography by John Meader; Photography by Pat Groleau; Photography by Chad Tracy. Featuring: Waterville Area Art Society’s Annual project; Reflections. Craft items such as Zen Journals, Flower Pins and Art Cards are available for purchase throughout the exhibit. […]

“Sing me a story! Tell me a song! That’s what folksinger and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong said as a child growing up in a folk singing, storytelling family. Goldilocks, Peter Rabbit, Old MacDonald and Aiken Drum were all friends of hers. Jennifer grew up a member of the “first family of folk” in the Chicago area […]

Please help send financially disadvantaged Maine children to summer camp by shopping with us on June 9th! Organized by The Friends of The Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, 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 […]

KVCAP's 4th Annual Community Celebration! Join us for this FREE event! Visit with Superheroes & Princesses! Family-Friendly Music Barbecue Bounce House Climbing Wall Petting Zoo Cookie Decorating Face Painting Children's Games Police and Firefighter For more info contact Andrea Pasco at 859-1630 or andreap@kvcap.org

Friday, June 8, is World Oceans Day, but we are celebrating on Saturday, so that everyone can come! The action focus this year is preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. Come learn about the world’s most diverse and beautiful ecosystem, the ways in which pollution is harmful, and what we can […]

Build an easy “slab” mug for your morning coffee or tea!  Learn how to cut out the shapes, attach them properly, and add surface details by applying underglazes and using stamping techniques. Mugs will be ready for pick up 2 weeks after the class. These mugs make a great gift for Father’s Day! REGISTER

The Union Coffeehouse is proud to present The Racket Factory bringing their good-time toe-tapping music to Belgrade Lakes. The Racket Factory is five musicians who blend their instruments and their voices to create a fun evening of folk songs, country tunes, and rollicking instrumentals. Their repertoire includes traditional New England fiddle tunes as well as […]

A benefit screening for Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition Artist Chris Jordan alit on Midway Island in 2009 to photograph the albatrosses that populate this small spot of land in the middle of the Pacific. Little did Jordan know that he would return time and again to Midway on a wildly challenging eight-year odyssey to tell the […]

PK WTVL volume 28 will take place on Thursday, July 12, 2018 — on the eve of the 21st annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). Rain or shine, the event will take place under the tent in Castonguay Square, the central greenspace in downtown Waterville.   PK WTVL thrives on creativity! Proposals covering a wide array of […]

  lid banjo's Looking for a way to brighten your child’s day? Bring him or her on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. any Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. This week, we’ll b making lobsters […]

Help us recognize those in our community who provide outstanding support to the mission of Family Violence Project. Music by Penny Amundsen - Harpist Refreshments by White Flower Catering Tree Spirits Wine and Cushnoc Brewing Co Photography by Rene Roy To purchase your ticket, Call Liz at 620-9045 or go to our "Calendar of Events" […]

Join us in the Bartlett Room for Teens at 4pm 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. Click for more details

Art in the Park, a free program hosted by Common Street Arts, is designed to foster creativity and community among residents and visitors to Waterville. Art in the Park takes place each Thursday and works with area teaching artists to develop unique arts programming - providing workshops and special family-friendly activities for free. This week's […]

Relax after work and explore your creative side with the fun gang from Common Street Arts! This week, join us to paint your own stylish pottery and create fabulous (and functional!) mosaics. Such the blast. Participants will create one paint your own mug or bowl while learning the art of mosaic design - like adult […]

Please join Educare Central Maine at Waterville Creates! to celebrate Educare Central Maine's impact on our community and get a sneak peek of the Waterville Opera House's performance of Seussical the Musical Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Artwork by Educare students Tickets are $25 Call 207-859-1678 to reserve yours today.

  Seussical the Musical June 15, 16, 22 at 7:30pm June 17, 23, 24 at 2:00pm   Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Book by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens Co-Conceived by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, and Eric Idle Based on the works of Dr. Seuss Directed by Debra Susi   Seussical is a […]

Recycled Shakespeare Company to Perform Romeo and Juliet It’s a tale as old as time, the star-crossed lovers who take their lives - Romeo and Juliet.  Although everyone is familiar with the plot, this story never grows old. Recycled Shakespeare Company (RSC) is celebrating its fifth season with this the greatest love story ever told. […]

Come and explore Camp Tracy! Meet staff, learn about programs, and enjoy everything we have to offer!

9th Annual PFBF CPAs "Run the Numbers" 5K & KIDS FUN RUN That's right...we're an accounting firm and we "Run the Numbers", but when we aren't busy doing tax returns, we like to raise money for local Maine charities! This year we have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA of Greater Waterville at Alfond Youth Center. Registration Fees: Pre-registration […]