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Leadership Luncheon with Theresa Thompson

Amici's Cucina 137 Main Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Leadership Luncheon Thursday, July 11 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amici's Cucina, 137 Main St., Waterville Theresa Thompson - Owner & President Standard Waterproofing Join us for a delicious lunch and presentation with Theresa Thompson, Owner and President of Standard Waterproofing Inc., a women-owned commercial waterproofing company located in WInslow. It has a broad […]

$25 – $30
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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

Art in the Park: Cupcake Tin Art & Moth Making

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Join the Colby College Museum of Art for an afternoon of art-making in Castonguay Square. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of artist Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt in the Alive and Kicking exhibition, on view at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery of Art. Tell your story using the same materials beloved by the artist: shimmering mylar, translucent […]

Free

Where the Dead Reside: Burials and Cemeteries in History

Waterville Historical Society - Redington Museum 62 Silver Street, Waterville, ME

Montmartre Cemetery, Paris (photo: Véronique Plesch) Please join us for this month's history talk on Thursday, July 11th: Motivated by the current project of a trail through Waterville’s Pine Grove Cemetery, Véronique Plesch’s illustrated talk aims at providing historical context. Surveying millennia of funerary practices, from the ancient Egyptians through today, the lecture will stop […]

Free

Hope’s Place for Grieving Children

Hospice Community Center 304 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Hope’s Place for grieving children is offering its next activity session on Thursday, July 11th from 6:00-7:00pm, 304 Main Street, Waterville. Participants will create a calming jar.  This activity helps children and teens to calm and cope when they are feeling or experiencing difficult emotions related to their grief and loss.  Hope’s Place is a […]

27th Annual Maine International Film Festival

Maine Film Center 93 Main St., Waterville, ME

MIFF returns July 12–21 for 10 exciting days showcasing more than 100 films — the best of American and international cinema with world premieres, classic revivals, inspiring performances, and exhibitions. We highlight some of Maine and New England’s most innovative filmmakers. Full and partial festival passes and individual tickets are now sale! All screenings take […]

Official Opening of Light Sentinels Temporary Art Installation

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

After an initial delay, we are excited to announce Light Sentinels by Skunk Control will officially open in Castonguay Square in Waterville on Friday, July 12, in conjunction with the opening night of the Maine International Film Festival and Waterville Rocks. Light Sentinels, crafted by the Australian-based creative team Skunk Control, consists of 10 towering […]

Free

Waterville Rocks!

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Rustic Overtones with Muddy Ruckus Date: Friday, July 12, 2024 Time: Beer Garden opens at 6pm; Music at 7pm Place: Head of Falls, Waterville, ME Rain Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME Free Waterville Rocks is a FREE, family-friendly concert series that is held at beautiful Head of Falls in Downtown Waterville […]

Free

Museum Summer Luncheon

Given Auditorium, Bixler Bldg., Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME +1 more

Join us for the annual Museum Summer Luncheon, a cherished tradition since the museum’s inauguration in 1959. Each July artists, educators, curators, collectors, volunteers, and dedicated friends gather together in a day-long celebration of the museum’s commitment to transforming lives through art, the contribution of artists, and the unwavering support of friends like you. Colby […]

Union Coffeehouse: Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards

Union Church of Belgrade Lakes 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes, ME

The Union Coffeehouse looks forward to Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards returning to headline our mid-summer concert.  Raianne and Mark are clearly inheritors of a timeless legacy, creating music that is both original and evocative of a rich tradition. Blending distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric […]

$10

It Takes a Village: Making an Indie Movie

Greene Block + Studios 18 Main Street, Waterville, ME

Join the Lost on a Mountain in Maine filmmakers for a panel and workshop to learn about the production of their film and best practices for your own project. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 70. Free, but RSVP requested. RSVP

Free

Waterville Moves: MIFF27 Edition

Studio 1902, Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor 93 Main Street, Waterville

Join collaborative dance makers and artists Matthew Cumbie and Jenny Ngidi-Brown to stretch and move as part of your day of movies. All ages and levels welcome. Parent + Child: 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. All Ages: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Free; registration not required.

Free

Beth Israel Congregation: The Foundation and the Future

Beth Israel Congregation 291 Main Street, Waterville, ME

On July 14, 4-6 p.m., Beth Israel Congregation will be celebrating the culmination of our "The Foundation and the Future" campaign to renovate our building and endow operations for future generations. We will also be giving tours of our new mikvah (ritual bath), and our future plans for our community. Catering will be offered by Nilda […]

Business After Hours

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 50 Elm St., Waterville, ME

The Shyft Group/Duramax 977 West River Road #3 Waterville, ME

MIFF27 Youth Filmmaking Workshop

Ticonic Classroom, Schupf Art Center 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine

For aspiring young filmmakers looking to get a jumpstart on their future productions! Learn the basics of cameras and other film gear, the different roles on a production team, how to effectively structure a story, and essential editing techniques on professional software. This class is a great first step in filmmaking and is intended both […]

$50

MIFF27 Drop-In Screen Printing Workshop

Hinge Collaborative 5 Silver St., Waterville, Maine

Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11am–1pm Venue: Hinge Collaborative, 5 Silver Street, Waterville Organization: Maine Film Center + Hinge Collaborative Make and create a memorable MIFF print at Hinge Collaborative, Waterville’s community-based printmaking studio and gallery. Located within walking distance at 5 Silver Street.   This is a FREE event, with no registration required. For […]

Free
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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

Business After Hours

A great place to network and market your business. After Hours is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region and is one of many benefits we offer our chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, or you could win the 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area […]

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Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Head of Falls Temple Street at Front Street, Waterville, ME, United States

Enjoy the fresh air - and fresh food - your area farmers are happy to welcome you back outside. Visit the Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market Every Thursday, 2-6 p.m., From the First Thursday in May Until Thursday before Thanksgiving at Head of Falls Support your local farmers - and enjoy great food! Come join us at […]

MIFF27 3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION

Ticonic Gallery Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME

Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3–5pm Venue: Ticonic Lobby, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St, Waterville Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios and Maine Film Center During Art in the Park, step inside the Paul J Schupf Art Center, see 3D printers in action, and take home a printed piece as a MIFF souvenir! This is a […]

Free

Art in the Park: Rope Walk With Susie Brandt

Castonguay Square Common Street, Waterville

Join us for a unique opportunity to transform discarded clothing into stunning works of art! Collaborate with fabric artist Susie Brandt, whose masterpieces are currently showcased at the Speedwell Contemporary Gallery in Portland. Together with friends and family, repurpose worn-out garments into vibrant rope, breathing new life into forgotten textiles. Bring those old clothes tucked […]

Free

Ribbon Cutting at Mezza Café

Mezza Cafe 34 Temple Street, Waterville

Don't miss the ribbon cutting for Mezza Café. Help us welcome a new businesses to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change.

Free
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Curious Kid Hour

Wednesdays, June 26 – August 7, 2–3 p.m. Free, no registration required! Curious Kids Hour is back for another year, starting out by learning about programing robots with Waterville Public Library staff member Jessecca! Then, it’s off to space with the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, followed by the return of GSK in the […]

The Threat of Authoritarianism

Parker-Reed Room, Schair-Swenson-Watson Alumni Center, Colby College Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME

Linda Cotter Summer Speaker 2024 Co-hosted by the Mid-Maine Global Forum and the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby College, the Linda Cotter Speaker Series honors Linda Cotter, founder of the Mid-Maine Global Forum and late wife of former Colby College president William Cotter. The Threat of Authoritarianism with David J. Kramer Date: Wednesday, July 24 […]

$50

Christopher Cross

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

Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, and in a career spanning more than four decades, has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. Touring internationally, he is once again performing the […]

$59 – $69
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