Would you like to learn how to identify some common trees in the Waterville area? Come stroll around town with Dr. Drew Barton, author of The Changing Nature of the Maine Woods and Professor of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington. You’ll stretch your legs, learn some simple techniques for tree identification, and […]

The 5-Kilometer (3.1 mile) loop course starts and finishes at Prescott Hall on the beautiful Good Will-Hinckley campus.  All proceeds benefit the Family Violence Project, whose mission is to end domestic violence in Kennebec and Somerset counties by increasing victim safety, empowering survivors, and advocating for social change.  The link for online registration is below: […]

Come learn about Maine Native Americans by exploring the museum’s archaeology collections and basket collections. Throw a spear with an atlatl and grind corn with a stone. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children. Location: L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley, 14 Easler Road (off Rte. 201), Hinckley, 238-4250, www.gwh.org/lcbates/

Make your own animal-inspired Halloween masks in the Museum’s Mirken Education Classroom. Wearing your “new face,” learn and perform some animal dance moves. Location: Colby Museum of Art, Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, 859-5600, www.colby.edu/museum.

Auntie D (Darcie) will present how she creates the fantastic needle felting designs from dying the wool to the finished needle felting product. There will be kits available to construct your own design, usually sold for $25 but for only $15 during this workshop. You can select your own color wool. We are celebrating Maine […]

Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine conducts Tony Award winner Julie Taymor’s production of Mozart’s masterpiece, Die Zauberflöte (“The Magic Flute”). Golda Schultz makes her Met debut as Pamina with Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, Charles Castronovo as the fairy tale prince Tamino, Markus Werba as the bird-catching Papageno, Christian Van Horn […]

Join Aislinn Sarnacki, outdoor reporter for the Bangor Daily News and author of Family Friendly Hikes in Maine, for a family-friendly, fall hike on Inland's own trails - and a chance to win a copy of her book! Bring your Family Fun Series passport or sign up and register to win a $500 L.L. Bean […]

The menu is baked beans, hot dogs, casseroles, salads, desserts and beverages. The cost is $8 for Adults, and $5 for Children under age 10. Donations of canned and other non-perishable food items will be greatly appreciated. Location: Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, 61 Pleasant St., Waterville, 872-7564, www.pleasantstreetumc.com

Proceeds will support local food access for local low-income individuals, families and seniors. The menu will include butternut squash soup, mixed green salad, angel hair pasta with a garlic butter sauce, roasted vegetables, bread and butter and desserts. The supper will take place at the Vassalboro Community School, 1116, Webber Pond Road, Vassalboro. Ticket costs […]

Vox One, the award-winning a cappella jazz quintet, makes its Colby debut with its unique blend of blues, folk, and gospel music. Composed of faculty members at the Berklee College of Music, they have toured throughout the U.S. and in Japan and opened for Ray Charles, Chicago, The Persuasions, The Bobs, The Woody Herman Orchestra, […]

Tai Chi is an effective exercise to improve health and well-being. Tai Chi is a low intensity type of physical activity that exercises the entire body, all the joints, muscles and internal organs and at the same time, strengthens the mind. Tai Chi relieves stress and brings harmony to yourself and others. Tai Chi is […]

Join us in the Teen Room every Monday at 3:00 and make something amazing! We provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! This week we'll be making miniature, marshmallow-flinging catapults! This program is free, and open to attendees ages 11-18. For more information, please call 872-5433 or email staylor@watervillelibrary.org. Location: Bartlett Room for Teens, Waterville Public […]

Do you ever wonder if there is a better way to handle some of those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this six-session video and discussion program for parents and care providers of children ages 5 - 12. This program is designed to help raise responsible children by using effective discipline techniques and encouragement skills. […]

Heritage Winds is the woodwind quintet component of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. As professional Airman-musicians, the members of Heritage Winds are dedicated to using the power of music to honor our veterans, inspire patriotism, communicate the Air Force story, and recruit those who are interested in serving our nation. Heritage […]

Looking for a way to brighten up your children's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! This week: Leaf rubbings! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. Location: Children's Room, Lower Level, Waterville Public […]

Discover a different anime and themed art project every month at Teen Anime & Art Club! Drawing supplies will also be available for those who are feeling especially creative.This month's anime is Black Butler, with a variety of character papercrafts to work on while you watch! Cosplay is welcome, but not required. Black Butler: "A […]

Children’s book illustrator and author Russ Cox will share his secrets to his funny and creative illustrations. Go home with a new character of your own invention based on Maine forest flora and fauna. For ages 13+. Cost: 12. Location: Common Street Arts, 93 Main St., Waterville, 872-ARTS, www.watervillecreates.org/common-street-arts/ REGISTER

Come read with the reader dogs! Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time! Great 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! […]

Community Harvest Dinner at Muskie Center, Gold St, Waterville. Join us for simple, affordable cooking demonstrations, gardening activities 4:30-5:30. Community Dinner served at 5:30-6:30. Events and meal are FREE.  For more info contact Cheryl at 859-1567 or cheryll@kvcap.org

The Waterville Public Library is partnering with the Maine Humanities Council, the Margaret Chase Smith Foundation and the Mid-Maine Global Forum to present a three-part speakers series, The World in Your Library. Tonight's presentation is the third of three. In this richly illustrated presentation, Libby Bischof, Associate Professor of History and Department Chair at the University […]

It has been 25 years since their first album and Rusted Root is still going strong.  In 1992 Rusted Root released Cruel Sun and two years later they released their platinum-selling breakthrough, When I Woke, which spawned the Top 40 hit “Send Me On My Way”.  2014 saw the release of their latest studio album […]

This interactive workshop touches on the four steps in the college process: admissions, financial aid, career and study skills. Advance registration is required. Register at meoc.maine.edu/workshops/workshop-schedule/ or by calling 1-800-281-3703. Location: Colby Program Room, Lower Level, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville.

Join us for a fall open house, where fresh, local appetizers by healthy eats and refreshments by Meridians will be provided. Enjoy our current exhibition Into The Forest: Flora, Fauna, Lichen, Moss featuring works by Barbara Sullivan and Juliet Karelsen and learn more about the many new programs happening at CSA. There will be free artmaking […]

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours! Held on the third Wednesday of each month, except during the summer, these events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 […]

Join us for our ongoing Celebrity Life Drawing series capturing the poses of local “celebrities” at CSA, the third Wednesday night of each month from 5:30 to 8:00. This week features TOCmedia President and CEO, Tracy O’Clair. Cost: $5 per session/per person. Visit the Common Street Arts website or call us at for more information! Location: Common […]