Bill McKibben is an author and environmentalist who was awarded the 2014 Right Livelihood Prize, sometimes called the alternative Nobel. His 1989 book, The End of Nature, regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, has appeared in 24 languages. His 350.org is the first planet-wide, grassroots climate change movement. Tickets […]

Registration for the Girls Rock! Conferences is officially open.  Space is limited so reserve your spot today! The Girls Rock! Conference is an event planned BY girls FOR girls.  The high school girls on the Girls Advisory Board choose topics for the conference that are relevant to them AND YOU!  Get ready for a fun […]

Kyle Knight is a researcher in the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) rights program at Human Rights Watch. Prior to joining the LGBT rights program, he was a fellow at the Williams Institute of the University of California at Los Angeles and a Fulbright scholar in Nepal. As a journalist he has worked for Agence […]

Colby’s Department of Theater and Dance presents a one-night-only performance of In the Garden of Live Flowers, winner of the Kennedy Center David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award.  Written by Attilio Favorini and by Professor Lynne Conner, this original play about environmentalist Rachel Carson’s valiant fight to publish Silent Spring is part of the Community, Culture, […]

Join us for a morning of fun, active play and opportunities to learn about summer camp opportunities.  Enjoy Adventure Playland and the climbing wall; fun games and activities, arts & crafts, face painting, swimming, and more - all for free!  Bring the kids and your Family Fun Series Passport or sign up for the Let’s […]

This important class will be led by Bobby Silcott, founder of the Maine Pet Oxygen Mask Project. At the completion of the course, each registrant will receive a book, DVD and a lifetime Red Cross Certificate. This class is "must attend" for any pet walker, pet sitter, groomer, boarder, shelter employee or volunteer, or first […]

Out & Allied Youth Theatre is a troupe of artists who use theater to tell their stories, build community and address issues of social justice. The group exists to provide a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, questioning youth, and their allies. Come meet the troupe and enjoy theater games, tours, and refreshments.

PechaKucha Night Waterville is a creative networking event centered on storytelling. Every event is well attended and provides its own distinctive ride. PechaKucha Night (PKN) began in Tokyo in 2003 and has turned into an international phenomenon with events happening in over 800 cities around the world. It is a format that makes presentations concise, […]

The Maine Saxophone Project started at the University of Southern Maine in 2006 and hasn’t stopped growing. The combo has roots in a Charlie Parker tribute band formed by Med Flory and Buddy Clark in 1972, which featured harmonized arrangements of Parker’s music. M.S.P. has expanded beyond Parker’s compositions to perform arrangements that explore new […]

Stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress and relax with this gentle yoga class appropriate for anyone. (You will need to be able to get down onto a mat and back up from the floor, but can use a chair to assist if needed.) The class meets every Sunday through June […]

Held annually on a Sunday in April, this public supper features Lebanese cuisine. Take-out is available. Donation: $10 for adults and teens, $5 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the church building fund.

Are you ready to make a lifestyle change? Enroll in a highly effective lifestyle change program today and meet weekly with a trained lifestyle coach and a peer support for FREE! You will learn creative ways to eat healthier and become more active; how to make your habits healthier and get long-term support you need […]

Are you ready to make a lifestyle change? Enroll in a highly effective lifestyle change program today and meet weekly with a trained lifestyle coach and a peer support for FREE! You will learn creative ways to eat healthier and become more active; how to make your habits healthier and get long-term support you need […]

Nine to Ninety is a love story of Phyllis & Joe Sabatini, who at age 89 and 90 live in the home of their daughter and son-in-law, where they relish time with their young granddaughter, Jacqueline. As the family struggles to make ends meet and the grandparent's health problems escalate, Phyllis becomes determined to free […]

Switching a crossing on a knot diagram is one of the simplest methods for converting one type of knot into another type of knot. The Gordian graph is the graph which keeps track of which knot types can be converted into which other knot types by a single crossing change. Associate Professor of Mathematics Scott […]

Join us for a community conversation and panel discussion on responding to sexual violence. The panel of experts will include Maeghan Maloney, District Attorney for Kennebec and Somerset Counties; Bill Bonney, detective sergeant in the Waterville Police Department; and Jackie Dupont, a licensed clinical social worker. Donna Strickler, executive director of Sexual Assault & Crisis […]

Assistant Professor of History Dan Tortora will discuss the historical context of the Lewis and Clark Expedition that inspired Robert Adams.

Stretch and strengthen your muscles, gain flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress and relax with this gentle yoga class appropriate for anyone. (You will need to be able to get down onto a mat and back up from the floor, but can use a chair to assist if needed.) The class meets every Tuesday through June […]

Concerned that eating healthy costs too much money? Learn how you can maximize your food budget in this hands-on cooking class where you learn how to stretch a dollar and discover healthy foods/recipes that everyone can afford. Scholarship assistance is available. Call 626-1279 to learn more. This class has two sessions: Tues., April 12, and […]

Stick with us for science fun! Join us while we make glue from nature! Students from Colby College will help everyone make their own glue from simple, natural materials and use it for arts and crafts. Recommended for kids 7 and up. Younger kids are welcome, but must bring a grownup helper.

Ben Rooney speaks of "Growing Rice in Maine" We have been growing rice at Wild Folk Farm for 4 years in paddies in central Maine. We grow with human power, on a multi-acre rice paddy ecosystem where we test different methodologies, trial seeds, and integrate different plants and animals into our paddies. We want to […]

Documentary films play a vital role in generating public awareness and mobilizing change, and films about the environment are no exception. Ever wonder what it takes to bring environmental stories to life through documentaries? Filmmaker Andrea Palombella will share her experiences, highlight the essentials of effective storytelling and the craft of documentary filmmaking, and discuss […]

This screening will be introduced by director Johanna Schwartz! They Will Have To Kill Us First is a disturbing, but ultimately uplifting story about the power of music over violence and censorship. Timbuktu was once one of the great music centers in Africa, but when Islamic jihadists invaded in 2012, they banned music, burned instruments, […]

Amy Schram of Better Business Bureau in Massachusetts is the Bureau's Senior Community Outreach Specialist She will discuss the most common scams, the major red flags to watch out for and the steps you can take to protect your business. Schram has been with Better Business Bureau since 2011. She is responsible for educating the […]