WATERVILLE, ME – NOVEMBER 14, 2019 – The “Great Jazz for a Great Cause” benefit concert/Open House will be held on Sunday, December 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grand Central Café, 10 Railroad Square, Waterville, to raise funds for Waterville resident Jen Hickey, who is experiencing financial hardship due to treatment for breast […]

Dale Kocevski, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, focuses his research on the study of distant galaxies that host actively accreting supermassive black holes, otherwise known as active galactic nuclei (AGN). There is mounting evidence that the evolution of galaxies is closely linked to the growth of their central black holes, but how this connection […]

The Colby Pottery will have tables of student pots very reasonably priced, and all of the proceeds will go to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. There will also be a sale of fine pottery made by students and staff. In case of questions, email Campus Life.

"Handbuilding" is a process that manipulates clay by hand using only simple tools as opposed to the pottery wheel. In this three-week workshop, students will fire and glaze the coil mug works they create. No experience is necessary. Class starts December 4. The cost is $95. Registration is required. FOR MORE INFORMATION

“One of the many remarkable things about Charlie Chaplin is that his films continue to hold up, to attract and delight audiences” —Roger Ebert And why shouldn’t they? Though rooted in the Industrial rather than the Digital Age, Chaplin’s satire of the anti-human wages of mechanization is equally relevant today—to say nothing of just plain […]

The only constant is change, but winter stoke is eternal. After seven decades of celebrating skiing and snowboarding, Warren Miller Entertainment can confirm that nothing compares to the anticipation of another season. Come kickoff the season with WME’s 2019 film, Warren Miller’s 70th film, Timeless, presented by Volkswagen, and travel with new and veteran athletes […]

Business Breakfast Series Doing Business in a Digital World Andrew Silsby, president and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, will discuss the importance of building and maintaining customer service in a digital world.

Let your imagination run wild with creative ideas at After School Art Club. Delve into the fun of leather creations with simple braiding, carving, and stamping techniques. For ages 7 -12. $14 per session. Snacks included. Scholarships available. REGISTER

Enjoy a special evening at the Hathaway Creative Center! Stroll the historic halls at Hathaway and join Common Street Arts, Hathaway Mill Antiques, The Robin’s Nest, and Waterville Brewing as they host a diverse array of holiday events perfect for adults looking to create, shop, and have fun! CLICK FOR DETAILS.

This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker, a nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present. Free and open to the public. Screened as part of Joy to the Ville! 94 Min. Rated PG. “It’s a nostalgic comedy featuring a family of eccentrics who lovingly celebrate […]

The city of Waterville will once again embrace the holiday spirit with the third annual Joy to the Ville, a community celebration meant to highlight the magic of the holiday season on the Kennebec River. Waterville Creates! and their friends at the Waterville Public Library, the Colby College Museum of Art, Snow Pond Center for […]

Winslow Congregational Church is again making fresh turkey pies. The proceeds from the pies will be used to offset costs for our newly renovated handicap-access ramp. Pies will be made the morning of Saturday, December 7 and can be picked up at the church, at 12 Lithgow Street, between noon and 2PM. Cost is $10 […]

In anticipation of our upcoming tracking walk next month, let’s take some time indoors to study the tracks we might expect to see. From the snowshoe hare to wild cats and weasels, we can learn a lot from observing not just an individual footprint, but the animal’s gait! Plus, we will talk about the special […]

The all-inclusive ticket price for this magical event is $49 Dinner Buffet Family Style Will be Served in Snow Pond's historic Lodge. Seatings are at 5:30 and 6:30. Dinner: Pork Loin With Cherry Dinner Rosemary Herb Roasted Potatoes Kale & Butternut Squash Salad with a Lime Vinaigrette Ginger Cake with Cardamon Whipped Cream Vegetarian Option: […]

Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Commander (Ret) Michael D. Wisecup, former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander and current Colby Vice President and Harold Alfond Director of Athletics. He will share his vision for the future of athletics at Colby, his notable leadership path and lifelong experiences that prepared him for his current position. Commander (Ret) […]

Postponed from Tuesday, December 3, due to storm! To celebrate the generosity of our patrons and donors we’ll be hosting a thank you party at Railroad Square Cinema on Giving Tuesday, December 3. The party starts at 5:15 pm — admission is a suggested donation of $10. If you or your supporters have organized or […]

Join the Winslow Public Library for an afternoon of learning about different "-ology" or "science" through crafts, activities, visuals and more. In December, it will be oceanology! For grades 2 and up.

Come create at After School Art Club. After a tour through the 7th annual Holiday Bazaar, students will make holiday cards using stamps and carved linoleum blocks! For ages 7 - 12. Registration required.

Harold Stover’s recital career spans more than half a century and includes appearances on most major New York series, at Westminster Abbey in London, the National Cathedral in Washington, Harvard and Princeton Universities, and many other distinguished venues. His compositions include organ and choral music are heard in churches and concert halls throughout the USA. […]

Colby College Professor Jennifer Yoder wil speak about the lasting impact of walls – physical, mental and symbolic – in Germany and Europe including Angela Merkel’s legacy and national populism in Germany. Yoder is the Robert E. Diamond Chair of Government and Global Studies at Colby College where she has taught since 1996. Yoder’s courses […]

This exhibit features oil paintings, wood carvings, acrylics, encaustic ornaments, mixed metal and bead ornaments, jewelry, cards, and so much more. Come meet the featured artists! Light refreshments will be available. This exhibit runs through January 13. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The Fairfield United Methodist Church will be holding their Annual Christmas Craft Fair Saturday December 14th from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM  Many Crafts Tables and Vendors, Gifts, Cookie Walk, Food, Silent Auction and Hot Lunch available Come see the Decorated Trees for viewing.  The Fairfield United Methodist Church is located at 37 Skowhegan Road, FAIRFIELD, Maine […]

Design your very own cookie cutter and decorate cookies for the holidays! Click to register.

You're invited! Saturday, December 14, at 6PM Bangor Savings Bank, Senator Way   Join us for an evening of improvised comedy using audience suggestions and stories about the funny, fabulous, and fascinating things the children in your life do and say! A live auction packed with adventure baskets to follow.     Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cash bar. […]

It’s difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin' essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but front man Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: community. To the musicians at the heart of AEG, community is epitomized by a belief they all share, one that has long doubled […]

Join us at the Winslow Public Library for our Winter Workshop Craft-Making Festival. We will have wintry crafts, card making and decoration making.  We will have community members sharing crafts. Storytime with Ms. Jenn will kick off our event with a reading of How to Catch and Elf. There will be desserts and live music!  […]

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of government. Admission is free, but registration is appreciated. Please contact Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, if you plan to attend. This event is made possible […]

Nothing rivals a unique, handmade holiday card. Learn the workings of our antique Adams letterpress and make your own card with an animal or holiday image to take home. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

In this guided tour, we will highlight some of the endangered, threatened and extinct species found in the museum’s collection. We also, happily, get to talk about some species that have made remarkable recoveries thanks to recent conservation efforts! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.

Put on your wildlife biologist cap, and hone your observational skills, as we follow the clues we find in various birds’ beaks to learn about their lifestyles and behavior. Why do hummingbirds have long, skinny beaks, while the Red Crossbill has a unique, asymmetrical beak? Plus, make a bird craft to take home! Admission: $3 […]

Join Winslow Public Library for a one-off Dungeons and Dragons event. Choose a character and play through an adventure. Beginners are welcome. Dice, pencils, and characters will be available. Ages 10 - 18.

Have you ever wondered why the sky can appear to be clear blue one day, pink the next? How are clouds formed? And how do pollutants affect our atmosphere? At the end of this program, everyone gets to take home a copy of an awesome educational book from NASA! Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for […]

Dance the night away to the classic sounds of the Big Band Jazz Era. Since 1944, The Al Corey Big Band has been dazzling audiences of all ages with their unique take on popular hits from the Big Band Jazz Era that includes the sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Count […]

Ring in the New Year at the Opera House! 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. […]