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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.
In this free, legal seminar, elder law attorney John Nale will speak on these subjects and answer your questions. Advance registration is preferred.
The Mid-Maine Chamber's Leading Women's Luncheon is a quarterly series of women speakers presenting their path to success and their struggles along the way. Men and women are welcome. Cost is $20 for Chamber members who register in advance, $25 for members who register at the door, and $25 for general admission. Registration includes a […]
NEW! Living Well with Diabetes is for adults with type 2 diabetes. Topics specific to this workshop include techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia, stress and emotional concerns. This free workshop is for anyone who has diabetes or is a support person for someone with diabetes. The workshop gives tips […]
The next session of Hope’s Place will be held on Thursday nights, beginning March 31, and continuing through May 12. Group meetings begin at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm. Hope’s Place is located at 302 Main Street, next door to the Hospice Community Center of Waterville. The mission of Hope’s Place is to […]
Paul Gorski, cofounder of EdChange and associate professor of integrative studies at George Mason University, will discuss how poverty impacts opportunity in today's education system. In addition to his work in poverty and educational opportunity, he also writes about social justice education and social justice activist sustainability.
Join faculty from various departments for short talks on the intersections between their teaching and the Museum collection. Organized by the Museum’s Student Advisory Board.
Let the stress from work melt away while we create this beautiful painting. Bring your besties, family, or your honey and make it a night to remember! We always have a blast and make memories to last. Paint Nite is always stress free, fun, creative, and judgment free! We always encourage you to add your […]
Varieties of Textual Experience is a one-day symposium with scholars from across the humanities to discuss the role of the material text in their research and scholarly practice. Papers will cover a wide range of topics and we will include Colby faculty scholars Anita Savo (Spanish), Ben Lisle (American Studies), and Sarah Watkins (History). The […]
Rustic Overtones is a seven piece rock band from Portland Maine that boasts a discography spanning 20 years. The bands unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the 60's and 70's. Best known for their energetic live shows and perceptual songwriting, they have collaborated […]
Women of all ages are invited to attend this 19th annual free event. Inland and dozens of local organizations collaborate to offer free health screenings, interactive exhibits with wellness information and resources, interactive cooking and exercise demonstrations, spa samples, gifts and door prizes. Inland’s nutrition partner, Hannaford Supermarkets will serve up some delicious food samples […]
A scavenger hunt at the Museum is followed by an egg-decorating workshop in the Mirken Education Center.
Colby Wind Ensemble, Eric Thomas, conductor A composer's inspiration can come from anything or anywhere: baseball (Carolyn Bremer's Early Light),ribbons and word substitution (Joan Tower's Fascinating Ribbons), the ferocity of nature (Percy Grainger's Hill Songs 1 and 2), Genghis Khan (Julie Giroux's Khan), devotional paintings (William Revelli's Trittico) it's clear that a composer's inspiration can […]
Wim Wenders is cinema’s preeminent poet of the open road, soulfully following the journeys of people as they search for themselves. During his over-forty-year career, Wenders has directed films in his native Germany and around the globe, making dramas both intense and whimsical, mysteries, fantasies, and documentaries. With this retrospective of four of his films—from […]
In this mathematics and statistics colloquium, Ken Shoemake will discuss the crystallographic restriction theorem, which lies close to the heart of crystal structures. Mineralogists and mathematicians studied many crystal specimens and their likely inner structure, and they concluded that the only possible rotational symmetries were two-fold, three-fold, four-fold, and six-fold. Mathematicians extended the theorem into higher dimensions, […]
Ellen Sharp, director of the Butterflies and Their People Project at the Cerro Pelon Butterfly Reserve, Mexico, will discuss competing stakes in transnational efforts to protect the annual monarch butterfly migration. Despite well-meaning efforts to foster development projects that will keep forest-dwelling Mexicans from logging in the butterfly sanctuaries, communications between scientists, citizen-scientists, transnational NGOs, […]
Medicare has four parts: A, B, C and D. Each part provides different benefits. Do you know what those benefits are? This workshop will give you the answers to basic questions such as: What is Medicare? When and where do I sign up? What services are covered? What is the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit? What […]
Associate Professor at the Maine College of Art and printmaker Elizabeth A. Jabar creates hybrid works on paper that explore ideas of ethnicity and heritage.
Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos (The Cove) assembles a team of artists and activists to show the world never-before-seen images that expose issues around endangered species and mass extinction. Whether infiltrating notorious black markets or exploring our effect on the environment, Racing Extinction will change the way we see the world.
Join us for a free demonstration of the Music and Movement Class offered by Kennebec Music Together. We'll have 30 minutes of singing, dancing, rhythm-making and instrument play! Designed for children from birth to age 5.
Join Mayor Nick Isgro as he reads a mayoral proclamation recognizing the month of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. This is an annual vigil that will take place in front of City Hall in Castonguay Square. The Mayor will read the proclamation from the steps of City Hall. For more information, call Deb […]
Join the Mid-Maine Chamber at Common Street Arts for Business After Hours. Held each month at a different local business or institution, 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 […]
As part of our Mission Driven Leadershift initiative, the Maine Association of NonProfits will host two events to help organizations explore the opportunities and challenges of the leadership transitions facing the sector. Register to attend either, or both! Executive Transitions Panel Luncheon: Managing Risks + Seizing Opportunities, 11:30am-1:30pm We all want to ensure the sustainability of […]
As part of our Mission Driven Leadershift initiative, Maine Association of NonProfits will host two events to help organizations explore the opportunities and challenges of the leadership transitions facing the sector. Register to attend either, or both! Executive Transitions Panel Luncheon: Managing Risks + Seizing Opportunities 11:30am-1:30pm We all want to ensure the sustainability of […]
Learn to use TinkerCAD, a free, web-based design program to create a 3D object that’s uniquely yours. Several lucky attendees will win a free printout of their design from the Library’s Cube 3D printers! The event is free and open to people ages 7-17, but space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Children’s […]
Hardy Girls Healthy Women is committed to amplifying the voices of brave and amazing girls throughout our state. We have found girls whose bold voices and daring acts have made a substantial impact on their communities. Join us as we congratulate them for their achievements and learn how you and the girls in your life can join […]