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Please note the meeting location is the Chace Community Forum, located on the first floor of the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main Street. Please enter through the doors located on Main Street, across from the Portland Pie Company. Click for links to current/past agendas and minutes
Join community members in a community-wide food drive. Organizations will be creating sculptures of non-perishable food and essential items. Please join us to see creativity in action, vote for your favorite sculpture, and help us reach our goal of collecting 2,000 pounds of food to support local pantries. For more information email Sam.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Michael Mayer’s richly textured new production, featuring a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Soprano Diana Damrau plays the tragic heroine, Violetta, and tenor Juan Diego Flórez returns to the Met for the first time in five seasons to sing the role of Alfredo, Violetta’s hapless lover. Baritone Quinn Kelsey […]
National Bird Day was created to promote avian awareness. Nearly 12% of the world’s almost 10,000 bird species are threatened with extinction, and a further 8% are near threatened. Come take a special tour focused on the birds in our collection which are endangered, or have come back from the brink. Learn about the human […]
By William Shakespeare Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war. Director […]
A group of people concerned about food insecurity for area residents is starting a gleaning group. Gleaning, or food rescue, is defined by the Maine Gleaning Network as “gathering of produce after or during an active harvest and donating the produce to humans rather than for compost or for animal feed. The produce gleaned could […]
Join KV Connect, Waterville's young professionals group, for an exciting evening of networking and socialization while helping to support a great cause! Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Donations benefit the Humane Society in the Waterville Area. Waterville GreenDrinks is part of the international GreenDrinks network, which is an informal and volunteer-managed social networking group […]
It’s the post-9/11 U.S. when Tom McCarthy (who was to go on to make the Oscar-winning Spotlight) made this “heartfelt human drama that sneaks up and floors you” about our fear of immigrants. Richard Jenkins notched a Best Actor Oscar nomination as a nerdy Connecticut professor “who seems to move through life in a trance. […]
Business Breakfast Series Brought to you by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and Thomas College Giovani Twigge, corporate vice president and chief human resources officer at IDEXX, will discuss why traditional approaches are more likely to fail. IDEXX’s corporate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Giovani Twigge, will speak about attracting and retaining talent at […]
The Prenatal program addresses the current issues faced by couples expecting a child including the use of prescription drugs, alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy; the relationship between healthy pregnancies and proper nutrition; the effects of stress on the baby; ways to keep a healthy sexual relationship; and issues of body image, weight gain and brain […]
Sustain Mid Maine Coalition’s Education and Community Outreach Team invites you to join us for a discussion of the book Climate: A New Story by Charles Eisenstein. The discussions will be held in January 10 & 24 at the Winslow Public Library from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Amazon Reviews says of Climate, A New Story […]
Downtown Waterville is home to one of Maine's 32 Opportunity Zones, the nation's newest tax incentive to encourage investment and growth in economically-distressed areas. With over $100 million invested in recent downtown Waterville projects, the program looks to leverage existing investments and major revitalization efforts already underway. Governed by the IRS, the Opportunity Zone (OZ) […]
Hosted by Waterville Historical Society and Redington Museum Join us as Tom Nale and Joe Jabar speak of the Lebanese Heritage in Waterville, particularly Head of Falls.
A six-week pottery class that will teach students the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. The fun starts with clay basics and expands to creating mugs, bowls, plates, and other objects based on student interest. Skills that will be developed include centering, shaping, trimming, handle making, and decoration as well as glazing. The instructor […]
After his embittered father dies, Masato, an ambitious young Ramen chef, leaves his hometown in Japan to embark on a culinary journey to his late mother’s hometown of Singapore to find the truth about his past and discover why he is so disconnected from her side of the family. He uncovers a lot more than […]
Local residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a day of cross-country skiing and other winter activities at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville on Saturday, January 12. This free community event, hosted by the City of Waterville, is the second of three Community Ski Free Days scheduled for the 2018-2019 winter season. The Welcome Center […]
Join us in appreciating our remarkable visitor from the Arctic — the Snowy Owl! What adaptations does the Snowy Owl use to survive and thrive in frigid winter weather? Why do we see hundreds of Snowy Owls visiting Maine some winters, and fewer in other years? Plus, make & bring home a special owl craft! […]
Want to learn how Minecraft, iPads, and Google are made? Come join us for Camp Code! Each week we will show you how to turn your ideas into reality, with languages like Python and Scratch. Are you new to tech, and want to learn some basics? We have you covered. Are you a tech veteran […]
Dressed 2 the 9’s, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show as close as you will ever get to the real thing. Ford and company perform all the hits you know and love, including the Purple Rain album in its entirety. But, it’s more than just the songs. […]
Guest speaker: Jackson Gillman, a professional story teller A celebration of nature with an eye to where we fit in and how we can help sustain our world. Jackson Gillman’s ecology background from the College of the Atlantic informs much of his work, with a wide variety of nature-oriented programs in repertoire. He has performed […]
Auditions will take place on the Opera House main stage. Children: January 13, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Adults: January 13, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. & January 14, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Please note: All “Dorothy” candidates should come to the ADULT audition times. All candidates will need to sing at the audition, including those in […]
This exhibition integrates three-dimensional design concepts created by teams of citizens during a public design charrette held in November 2018 with historic images of Castonguay Square from the Waterville Historical Society. The exhibition opens Monday, Jan 14, 2019 at 9 AM and runs through 5:00 PM Saturday, Feb 16 Common Street Arts Location: 10 Water […]
"Hand building" is working with clay by hand using only simple tools, not the pottery wheel. Before potters employed the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms by hand. During this six-week class, we will cover the three most common forms of creating hand-built pots: pinch pot, coiling, and slab techniques. Students will […]
Council Packet for Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019 Council Meeting - 7:00 PM at Chace Forum, 150 Main St (new Colby Dorm).
Join us each month at a different area business for Business After Hours. These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]
For Charrette #3, the design team from Beyer Blinder Belle and Mitchell & Associates will present to the community three design options for Castonguay Square based on earlier input provided by community members. The goal of this presentation will be to prioritize concepts and design elements within the three options to be combined in a […]
Sustain Mid Maine Coalition’s Education and Community Outreach Team invites you to this presentation by Dr. Steven Kahl, who teaches environmental and sustainability courses at Thomas College and hosts the call-in energy radio show Power for the People on WERU-FM.
This event will be on the steps of City Hall here in Waterville. In love and solidarity with all Mainers we wanted a special event here in Central Maine on this day. So on Jan. 19th Waterville will host its first Equality Rally. We hope you and your family and friends will join us on […]
Rescheduled to March 3, 2019 Soprano Anna Netrebko joins the ranks of Renata Tebaldi, Montserrat Caballé, and Renata Scotto, taking on — for the first time at the Met — the title role of the real-life French actress who dazzled 18th-century audiences with her on-and offstage passion. The soprano is joined by tenor Piotr Beczała […]
Strap on your snowshoes and explore the woods in winter. Lots of different creatures travel the trails behind the museum — you never know what we will find. We provide some snowshoes, tracking guides and binoculars — you bring your curiosity and warm clothes! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.
What can you print with a 3D printer? How does it work? This introduction to 3D printers will show you some basics, including software used for printing. Each participant receives a 3D print of their own inspired by the Castonguay Square Redesign project! Instructor: Stephen LaRochelle Cost: $15 CLICK TO REGISTER.
Everyone is welcome to join this multi-faith celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and work, where we will also present the Drum Major for Justice Award.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast has been cancelled. PROGRAM Master of Ceremonies: Jennifer Olsen, President, Waterville Rotary Club Invocation: Father James Doran, Saint Joseph Antiochene Syriac Maronite Catholic Church, Waterville Buffet (MLK, Jr. photo slideshow played during breakfast) Guest Speaker: David Deas, "Martin Luther King and ME" Mr. Deas served as Assistant Registrar at the University of […]
Doreen Stabinsky is professor of Global Environmental Politics at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, USA. Her research focuses on political and policy responses to the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food security, with a particular interest in impacts on the African continent, and primarily within the context of the UN […]
Joy DeGruy will deliver the keynote address to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of hope and struggle for justice. As a scholar, educator, and mental health professional, DeGruy is a major voice in important discussions about the lasting impact of enslavement on contemporary Americans, particularly African Americans. She is the author of Post Traumatic […]
It’s the post-9/11 U.S. when Tom McCarthy (who was to go on to make the Oscar-winning Spotlight) made this “heartfelt human drama that sneaks up and floors you” about our fear of immigrants. Richard Jenkins notched a Best Actor Oscar nomination as a nerdy Connecticut professor “who seems to move through life in a trance. […]
Group and self-guided ski and snowshoe tours, followed by soup , snacks and a guest speaker.
Have a beer, make a blanket and meet other professionals in the area! Join United Way of Mid-Maine's Rising Leaders and KV Connect at Waterville Brewing Company for our first ever VolunBREW event, filled with networking, BREWS and of course a hands-on volunteer activity! We will be creating tie blankets to benefit Hospice Volunteers of […]
Join the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers on Thursday, January 24th for our Annual Appeal! Our night will consist of a social hour, cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, a celebration of our accomplishments in 2018 and our goals for 2019! Tickets are $20/person. Tickets are available online or by calling Rick Dorian at (207) 873-4253. […]
PechaKucha Night Waterville is a creative networking event centered on storytelling in 20x20 (20 slides with 20 seconds per slide). Every event is well attended and provides its own distinctive journey. Waterville | Vol. 30 January 25, 2019 Snow Date: January 26, 2019 Colby College |Diamond Building |Ostrove Auditorium Reception: 6:20pm | Presentations: […]
After a spirited and successful program last year, Theater and Dance presents The Passion Project 2019, a brand-new evening of original, story-based performance about issues Colby students are most passionate about in their lives. Through the Jan Plan Activist Storytelling Workshop, students will write and rehearse a series of short solo and small-group pieces inspired […]
by Ken Ludwig A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with…golf. This hilarious romp, which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club, is filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over the top romantic shenanigans! When Henry Bingham makes a hefty wager, which […]
Directed by George Cukor and adapted from the same Adela Rogers St. John story that inspired A Star Is Born (in its four incarnations), What Price Hollywood? tells the story of aspiring actress Mary Evans who waits on tables until meeting and befriending famous, yet seldom-sober director Max Carey. Soon she is a big-time star. She […]
After a brief exploration of the Museum, we will read a children’s book related to the month’s theme. Preschoolers, toddlers, and their grownups will then be invited to the Mirken Education Classroom to have a snack and create their own works of art. Location: William D. Adams Gallery, Colby Museum of Art.
Did you watch the recent lunar eclipse on January 21? Bring all your moon questions, and find out how a lunar eclipse takes place! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.
Space is everywhere and humans have the opportunity to define it with intention and creativity. In this four-hour workshop students will work individually in 2-dimensional (paper) and 3-dimensional (wooden blocks) formats. Constructive group critique will be incorporated into the classroom. This is a great way to develop your artistic skills. Cost: $25 Instructor: Oliver Solmitz […]
A four-course gourmet dinner, with a different wine carefully selected to accompany each course. Only 36 seats available at $50 each. Click for menu and reservations.
Featuring Naomi Schaefer Riley, Beth Cooper Benjamin, and Adrienne Carmack During this conversation we will discuss how the American family has changed over history, the role of nostalgia in this conversation, and how changes in the American family will impact policy more broadly for our nation and our world. A light dinner will be served […]
Do you ever wonder if there is a better way to handle some of those daily parenting challenges? Learn how with this 6 - session video and discussion program for parents and care providers of children ages 5 - 12. This program is designed to help raise responsible children by using effective discipline techniques and […]
Winter is an awesome time for us to create and contemplate and it is also a nice time for beer and art! Learn different glazing techniques on a beautiful pre-constructed bowl. We will be accepting canned goods that evening to donate to the local food cupboard. One free beer ticket included with the cost of […]