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 the Hottest Year, the Hottest Fight

Lorimer Chapel, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free
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Mary Poppins

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

PLEASE NOTE: As of Thursday afternoon, April 14, seats were still available for the April 15 and 16 performances, but the April 17 performance had SOLD OUT. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes Directed by Debra Susi One of the most popular Disney movies of all […]

Girls Rock! Conference

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

LGBT Human Rights Movement Around the World

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 […]

$10

In the Garden of Live Flowers

Strider Theater, Runnals Union, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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, […]

Free

Camp Expo & Healthy Kids Day

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Cat and Dog First Aid/CPR Course

Humane Society Waterville Area 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME

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 […]

$70

Out & Allied Youth Theatre Reception

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.

Free

PechaKucha Vol 20

Hathaway Creative Center 10 Water Street, Waterville

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, […]

Free

Maine Saxophone Project Cancelled

Lorimer Chapel, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Gentle Yoga

School Street Yoga 5 School Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

$50

Lebanese Supper

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

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.

$5

Diabetes Prevention Program

Thayer Center for Health 149 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Diabetes Prevention Program

Thayer Center for Health 149 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Nine to Ninety

Muskie Community Center 38 Gold Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Neighbors of Knots in the Gordian Graph

Davis Science Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Responding to Sexual Violence in Our Community

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Lewis and Clark in the Work of Robert Adams

Colby College Museum of Art 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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

Free

Gentle Yoga

Thayer Center for Health 149 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

$50

Eating Better on a Budget

Alfond Youth & Community Center 126 North Street, Waterville, ME

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 […]

$10

Science Special: Super Gluey!

Waterville Public Library 73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME

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.

Free

Growing Rice in Maine

Room 141, Diamond Bldg., Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

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 […]

Free

Green Screen: Documentary Filmmaking for the Environment

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

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 […]

Free

They Will Have To Kill Us First

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

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, […]

$7

ScamWatch: Protect Your Business Now!

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

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 […]

$17
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