Mapping the Water Crisis: The Dismantlement of African American Neighborhoods in Detroit

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Monica Lewis-Patrick, one of the leaders of the water rights struggle in Detroit, is a tireless and fearless strategist working to ensure that clean water is available and affordable for all.  She is an active member of the People’s Water Board Coalition, U.S. Human Rights Network, Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and D-REM.org, and was […]

Free

After School Art Club: How to Draw a Portrait

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Inspired by the I Am Not a Stranger exhibition at the Colby College Museum of Art, students will practice contour drawings, try out blind contour games as a group, and learn tips for creating cool portraits of themselves and others in the class. For Ages 7 - 12. $14 per session. Scholarships available. Snacks included. […]

$14
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Night at The Museum Flashlight Tours

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

Halloween comes alive and is fun at the L. C. Bates Museum’s annual Night at the Museum Flashlight Tours  held on two Friday nights, October 18 & 25, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. Come see our animal exhibits in a new light, the evening light. The Flashlight Tours are great for families. They include holiday scavenger […]

$1 – $3

Dinner and Psychic Readings

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME

5:00: Doors Open 5:30: Cash Bar 6:00: Dinner 7:00: Group Reading Dinner & Show General Admission: $35, VIP $45. (VIP tickets includes priority seating and a meet & greet with Bonnie after the show.) Tickets are non-refundable. Dinner: Lemon Rosemary Roasted Chicken Breast w/ A Lemon Caper Cream Sauce Haricot Vert Green Beans Garlic Herb […]

$35 – $45
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The Tempest

Skills Ervin Center 15 Wandrup Road, Hinckley, ME

Come away to a private island where the plants, stones, and water are alive. Considered one of Shakespeare’s best fairytales, The Tempest is a magical journey through love, loyalty, and power. Now in its sixth season, the Recycled Shakespeare Company will stage the play at 7 p.m., on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, […]

Free
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Thomas College Open House

Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville

High school students and their families are invited to a showcase of all things Thomas College at our Fall Open House events on October 19 or November 9 at Thomas College’s campus, 180 West River Road in Waterville. Students and families will learn about how Thomas College sets itself apart from other colleges with our Guaranteed […]

Free

Fall Book Sale — Final Day!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Looking for your next favorite book? Stop by anytime between Saturday, October 5 and Saturday October 19 and check out our Fall Book Sale, which features a wide selection of materials for all ages! All sales are by donation. The book sale is open any time during library hours. Location: Fireplace Room, First Floor, Waterville […]

Night Animals

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

When the sun goes down, nocturnal animals come out to play! Come learn about the special adaptations these creatures of the night use to find food while the rest of the world is asleep! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

$1 – $3

Fairy Houses in Castonguay Square

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

You’ve heard of carving Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween, but have you tried building fairy houses? Come to Castonguay Square on October 19th from 1 to 3pm and let your imagination run wild building miniature houses out of materials found only in nature. Once constructed, we will illuminate each house. The lighted houses will then welcome attendees […]

Free

Knights of Columbus Turkey Dinner

St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church 3 Appleton St, Waterville, ME

The Knights of Columbus, Council #11303, invite you to accompany them at the Turkey Dinner. This dinner will feature "all the fixings" needed for the most delicious meal! Help support the Knights' charity work at this event.

$10

Good Will Hinckley Fall Gala: Building for our Youth

Bishop Auditorium, Prescott Building, Good Will – Hinckley 16 Prescott Drive (off Route 201), Hinckley, ME

Honorary Chair - Glenn Cummings (President - University of Southern Maine) Thanks to the amazing sponsors, auction donors and attendees, last year's Gala was a huge success and many youth benefited. Get involved in this year's event: Be a Sponsor • Donate to the Auction • Reserve a Seat Click here to be brought to […]

$100

Variety!

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

The first annual VARIETY! is a new, signature fundraising event for Waterville Creates! and sure to be the hottest ticket in town. Join us in supporting the arts in Waterville as we present VARIETY! on Saturday, October 19 at the historic Waterville Opera House. Amazing and original performances have been curated especially for this community […]

$35

National Theatre Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

“The course of true love never did run smooth.” A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with […]

$12 – $18
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Financial Aid Workshop

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

The Financial Aid Workshop will provide an overview of financial basics and the completion of the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Discussion will include a review of the federal, state, school-based, and private funding sources. Upon completion of this workshop the student will be able to effectively access the funding they need to […]

Free
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Reader Dogs Return!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time and visiting! 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, […]

Free

Mountaintop

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Special worldwide, one-day-only, premiere event! Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Neil Young and Crazy Horse continue their 50-year odyssey, this time in the mountains of Colorado, and Bernard Shakey (aka Neil Young) filmed it all. Mountaintop offers music lovers an unprecedented peek behind the curtain as Neil works with the band and […]

Collecting Fog in Morocco

Chace Forum, Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons 150 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Jamila Bargach, Colby College’s Oak Fellow, is an activist and anthropologist who has dedicated her life to serving under resourced communities in Southwest Morocco, creating sustainable initiatives through education and scientific innovation. She is the co-founder of Dar Si Hmad, which operates the largest functioning fog collection project in the world, a system which fosters […]

$12

Lecture by Carrie Mae Weems

Given Auditorium, Bixler Bldg., Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Considered one of the most influential contemporary American artists, Carrie Mae Weems has investigated family relationships, cultural identity, sexism, class, political systems, and the consequences of power. Weems has sustained an ongoing dialogue within contemporary discourse for more than 30 years, during which time she has developed a complex body of art employing photographs, text, […]

Free

Gov. Paul LePage: People Before Politics

Ostrove Auditorium, Diamond Building, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Former two-term Maine Governor Paul LePage will speak to Colby students and the broader community about his political experience and the future of Maine politics.

Free

Run Lola Run

Railroad Square Cinema Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

35 mm print!! There’s rarely been more concentrated cinematic energy than in this incredibly compact (just 80 breathtaking minutes!), incredibly thrilling movie — nor could there be much more energy than in star Franka Potente’s unforgettable embodiment of Lola, whose movie this just plain IS — though director/writer Tom Tykwer has something to do with […]

After School Art Club: Pumpkin Carving

Common Street Arts 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville, ME

Create unique and festive pumpkins for Halloween using printmaking tools, safe carving tools, and sharpies. This program is very popular, register now! Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available REGISTER

$14

Fall Shabbaton

Given Auditorium, Bixler Bldg., Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Come to a unique weekend of Jewish music and learning. Featuring Nefesh Mountain, an old-time American roots band steeped in Jewish tradition, the Shabbaton begins Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. with dinner and a musical Shabbat service in Foss, and continues on Saturday with a full day of music, meals, and learning in Millett […]

Open Mic Night

Fairfield United Methodist Church 37 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME

Snacks and desserts! Fun time together sharing music and other talents. All are welcome!!

Bigelow Brewery Brew, Burgers & Brats

Snow Pond Center for the Arts 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney, ME

The Menu for the evening will include: Bigelow Beer Cheese Soup Topped w/ Garlic Butter Crostinis Mini-Burger Sliders w/ House-Made Boursin Cheese Vegi Burger Sliders w/ House-Made Boursin Cheese Brat Bites w/ Bigelow Beer Infused Grainy Mustard Steak Fries Topped w/ Bigelow Beer Beef Chili Bigelow Stout Chocolate Cupcakes Seating is limited - buy your […]

$30

Northern Light Inland Hospital Pops Concert

Waterville Opera House 1 Common Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Join Northern Light Inland Hospital at the Waterville Opera House for the 2019 Fall Pops Concert, featuring the majestic sounds of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, led by guest conductor Erin Freeman.  She will be joined by guest soloist soprano Alyson Cambridge. Proceeds from this year's event will support the purchase of a new cardiac monitoring […]

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