4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

On the Road: Fieldstone Gardens

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at Waterville Creates!, we realize there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road […]

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Juneteenth/Freedom Day Event – Cancelled

Kennebec Juneteenth/Freedom Day Educational Walking Tour Cancelled The Kennebec Juneteenth Educational Walking Tour - Oakland, Maine will be hosted by Dr. Phoenix Mourning-Star (former member of Board of Directors Black American West Museum). Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm, Friday, June 19th Location: Oakland, Maine (address: TBA) What: Kennebec Juneteenth Educational Walking Tour What Else: We are seeking Volunteers, […]

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Facebook Live Rhymetime!

Join Mrs. Liz from the Waterville Public Library today! She will be hosting Rhymetime over Facebook Live  at 10:30am right on the Library's Facebook page . We might not be physically in the Library, but Mrs. Liz would still love you have you and your child come sing and read with her! Interact through the comments below […]

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On the Road: Vassalboro Artists

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully, we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road series […]

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Naturally Creative Camp

L.C. Bates Museum, Good Will-Hinckley 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, ME

Get a closer look at nature through hands on art activities. Get your hands dirty with both pond mud and paint as we are inspired by plants, animals, and the museum collections. Camp runs June 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Please bring a lunch.) For ages 6–12. Cost is $110. CLICK TO […]

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Art Club for All: Make Your Own Natural Paintbrushes!

Now that we are experiencing our glorious Maine warm weather, we’re ready to embark on outdoor activities! This easy all-ages art project uses items found outside to make your very own paintbrush! Material needed: leaves, flowers, twigs, and elastic bands. Tune in to our Facebook Page at 3pm Tuesday and look for our Facebook watch […]

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Maine Voices – Maureen Beck

  Maureen Beck Tuesday, June 23 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Maureen “Mo” Beck grew up Ellsworth, Maine. She roped up for the first time at age 12, developing her potential as a one-handed climber. Now based in the Colorado Front Range, Mo was named one of National Geographic’s 2019 Adventurers of the Year. She works […]

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Art Kits for All

South End Teen Center Wednesday, June 24 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Downtown Waterville Farmers Market Thursday, June 25 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Waterville Creates! has launched a new collaborative program, Art Kits for All. This effort is designed to help keep our communities’ families engaged and entertained during this public health crisis by providing […]

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Safe Return to Business

Risk Mitigation Through Infection Prevention, Communication, and De-escalation We welcome you to join us Thursday, June 25 at 11 am for our next free Safe to Return to Business Zoom meeting: Risk Mitigation Through Infection Prevention, Communication, and De-escalation. Topics will include: Infection Prevention - what precautions you need to take to keep employees and […]

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On the Road: Canaan Farmers Hall

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road series […]

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On the Road: Canaan artists

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully, we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road series […]

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Intro to Yoga for Children

Online Video Instruction provided by Winslow Public Library Yoga offers amazing benefits to children. It promotes a healthy body, helps kids gain coordination and confidence, improves concentration, reduces stress, and more. Now the child you love can get an easy, step-by-step introduction to this amazing practice. Each yoga session will have a theme tied to […]

Helpful Tips for Safe Return to Business

  Hundreds of Maine businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and more are joining us each week to get first hand guidance to keep their employees and customers safe during these challenging times. Our Return Safe to Business Zoom Conference series is free to the public. You’ll just need to register ahead to secure your spot. Practical guidance […]

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Friends Virtual Everybody Camp

You may have seen our first Save-the-Date announcement about our virtual program this July 5 - 19: Everybody Camp. Thank you for all your enthusiastic responses! Please read on for more information, and contact us any time with questions. Registration opens June 22. Everybody Camp Frequently Asked Questions Who is "everybody?" Everybody! We are hoping […]

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Maine International Film Festival

Skowhegan Drive-In 201 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, ME

Hello film lovers, I’m writing to share an update about the 23rd Maine International Film Festival. While the ongoing pandemic has radically changed the ways that we can enjoy cinema together, we're excited to announce a partnership with the Skowhegan Drive-In Theater, where we'll host MIFF from July 7-16. We're proud to bring MIFF to […]

The impact of COVID-19 on food service, travel and team culture

Are you joining the hundreds of Maine businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and others each week to get first hand guidance to keep your employees and customers safe during these challenging times. Our Return Safe to Business Zoom Conference series is free to the public. You’ll just need to register ahead to secure your spot. Practical guidance […]

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On the Road: Maine Grains and Langlais Art Trail

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize that there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road […]

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On the Road: River Roads Artists

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully, we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize that there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road […]

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Tusk: Tribute To Fleetwood Mac — Cancelled

The Elm 21 College Avenue, Waterville, ME

Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the […]

World Premiere at MIFF: American Thief

Skowhegan Drive-In 201 Waterville Rd., Skowhegan, ME

The 23rd edition of the Maine International Film Festival, taking place at the Skowhegan Drive-In July 7-16, will feature the world premiere showing of the American independent political thriller American Thief as its Centerpiece Film selection.The film shows at 8:45 p.m. on Sat., July 11, and the filmmakers will be present at the event. Individual tickets […]

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Curious Kids Hour!

Curious Kids Hour! Event Type: Children's Room Wednesdays, July 15th - August 12th! Looking for answers to the who, what, where, and why's of the world around us!   August 5th: Medicine Makers w/Maine Discovery Museum*   Observe what happens when an antacid medicine mixes with water. After observing, it'll be your job to recreate an […]

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Star Party with John Meader

Quarry Road Recreation Area 300 Quarry Road, Waterville, ME

Join us for a tour of the night sky in a properly socially distanced star party at Quarry Rd, near the yurt, after the MIFF film Latcho Drom. John Meader, of Northern Stars Planetarium, will lead a tour of the constellations visible, sharing his knowledge of stars, visible planets, and the Milky Way which will […]

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Employment Law

Waterville Country Club 39 Country Club Road, Oakland, ME

Join Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for a Business Breakfast at Waterville Country Club, Thursday July 16, 7:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. This month, Erik Peters, attorney with the Law Office of Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman, P.A., will discuss current topics in employment law and when to utilize non-disclosure agreements. Some items regarding CDC guidelines for attendance: […]

Caring for employees during COVID-19

If you want your employees and your customers focused on why they’re at your business, instead of on whether they’ll get sick, you’ll want to attend our series. Our panels of experts will cover the topics and contingencies you need to prepare for to have your workforce present, engaged, and safe. Topics will include: Plan […]

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On the Road: Viles Arboretum

Many of us are lamenting the limitations of travel this summer. Thankfully we live in a state of extreme beauty with many fascinating places to visit. Here at WC!, we realize there are numerous destinations off the beaten path where we can explore Maine’s incredible art, artists, and natural landscape. The On the Road series […]

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