We live in troubled times. The COVID-19 pandemic lingers on, inequality and fragmentation are at alarming levels, disinformation and fake news proliferate, attacks on democratic institutions multiply, and radical tendencies are growing. Internationally, core norms of sovereignty and self-determination are under assault with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine destabilizing the European order. Western liberal democracy is […]

Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity. Williams strongly believes that all of us possess our own power and ability to achieve, and she rejects the exceptionalism that encourages us to “admire that yonder star,” while making us feel small and insignificant; unworthy of shining […]

The Super Raffle is Coming...the Super Raffle is Coming! Mark your calendar for one of the most enjoyable nights of the year on September 29 at The Elm. Along with the great food and other prizes, you could win $500, $750, $1,500 and $3,000, making the night even more enjoyable! Tickets are on sale now! […]

Maine Lit Fest 2022 is a welcoming large-scale series of gatherings that celebrate diverse experiences and stories and brings Maine’s communities together through the power of the written and spoken word. Running from Friday, September 30 through Saturday October 8, the festival takes place in Portland, Waterville, and online. Presented by the Maine Writers & […]

Please join us for United Way of Kennebec Valley's Movie in the Park on Sep. 30 at 6pm at Mill Park in Augusta! This family-friendly event will feature Disney's Encanto and concessions will be available for purchase throughout the event in order to raise money for 49 local nonprofit programs in Kennebec County. This event […]

Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Time magazine, in the March 2020 “Best of” issue, listed Paula’s HBO special, Cats, Cops and Stuff as one of The 5 Funniest Stand-Up Specials Ever. Paula can be heard weekly as the host of […]

October 1: Enjoy and learn about the beautiful trees in our forest on a guided tree walk. Children will receive “tree cookies” to use along the trailsand then take home. October 8: Roll a hoop, spin a top, and enjoy other outdoor old-time toys and games. October 15: Tour Maine birds and make a watercolor […]

Community Draw featuring Alex Katz: Theater and Dance Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program, organized by Ticonic Gallery + Studio. At this program, the model and poses will be inspired by works in Alex Katz: Theater and Dance, on view now at the Colby College Museum of […]

Please mark your calendar for our next Good Health Is Good Business on Thursday, October 6 at 11 am. We will be discussing “Supporting Women’s Health – What’s important to know and why?” Here is the link to register. Webinar Registration - Zoom.

Kick off your Friday night in downtown Waterville with and Open Mic hosted by Tyler French from 5 pm – 7 pm. Bring a poem or a song that is no longer than 5 minutes to share on the mic. Then stick around for some dancing until 9 pm! Make Waterville Food Stories risograph prints […]

This fun and relaxed class offered through Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education will cover basic glazing and surface techniques on ceramics. Each student will select two paint-ready pieces from an assortment of cups, bowls, mugs, and vases. Instructor Yvonne Brown will demonstrate a few methods of glazing that provide delightful results! Cost: $50 LEARN MORE

Special Business Breakfast: GUBERNATORIAL FORUM WITH CANDIDATES HUNKLER AND LEPAGE Sam Hunkler - Independent Paul LePage - Republican  When: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:15 - 9:00 a.m.  Where: Ayotte Auditorium Thomas College West River Rd., Waterville Join the Mid-Maine Chamber for an engaging Gubernatorial Forum with candidates Sam Hunkler and Paul LePage as they present their […]

Four Season Financial/Raymond James Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10 Water St. Suite 113C  Waterville, ME. 04901

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Violence Project, Waterville Creates, and Hinge Collaborative are teaming up to bring a free workshop for all ages! Come to an open drop-in workshop to create art with the intention of exploration, creation, and finding peace. Try your hand at printmaking in a relaxed and welcoming […]

One Night Only! Post-film Q&A with documentary subject Elliot Van Orsdel, current USM student. Minnesota is the heartland of US hockey, creating more skaters—on the local rinks and in the NHL—than any other state. Here, the senior boys of rival towns — one an emerging dynasty, the other with a fabled past — face down […]

Leadership Luncheon co-hosted with KV Connect Wednesday, October 13 from 11:30 to 1 at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville This is your opportunity to join us for a fantastic lunch at Amici’s Cucina to hear to hear an informational presentation from Kate McAleer, Owner and CEO of Bixby & Co.  Join us on October […]

Join Colby College and the Camden Conference for a wide-ranging discussion about the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), the updated version of the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This in-person event is free and open to all and will also also available to watch virtually at https://www.colby.edu/livestream/. The USMCA brings major […]

This lecture will be an exploration of the music of the Carribean coast of Columbia through muscial demonstrations as well as an in depth conversation and question and answer session.

In its continuing efforts to recognize individuals who put themselves at personal risk for the sake of truth-telling, Colby College will honor two Ukrainians with the 2022 Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism. Mstyslav Chernov, a visual journalist and writer, and photojournalist Evgeniy Maloletka are being recognized for exceptional bravery in covering the Russian […]

UNIFIED CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Friday, October 14th Starting at 5:30PM *PURNELL WRIGLEY FIELD 47 Matthews Avenue in Waterville *Rain Location, AYCC Gymnasiums 50/50 RAFFLE GIFT BASKET RAFFLES CONCESSIONS by the Proper Pig COMPETITIVE & SOCIAL Brackets ​ TOP PRIZE $500 FEES: $60 - Competitive Team of 2 $30 - Social Team of 2 ​ Free T-Shirt […]

The Juice Joint is Jumpin! Join Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity for a night of Murder, Mayhem & THE MOB!   Click for more info.

Wache brings you the ancestral sounds of Gaita flutes, tambores (traditional hand drums), and call-and-response vocals for a lively trip to the Caribbean coast of Colombia! Join Wache as they explore the roots of Cumbia, Porro, and other traditional Colombian rhythms that celebrate community, love, and life through music. Funded by the Robert J. Strider […]

500 Years tells the epic story that led Guatemala to a tipping point in their history, from the genocide trial of General Ríos Montt to the citizen uprising that toppled President Otto Perez Molina. While indigenous peoples of Guatemala are no stranger to oppression, the recent events that took place over a tumultuous three-year span, change […]