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Come learn about some of the techniques used by NASA scientists to explore and understand our universe, through a series of fun and informative hands-on activities, including: Stomp Rockets Mars Rover Game Discovering Distant Planets Moon Craters and more... Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for children.
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.
Please come one, come all… with pets of all kinds (or no pets at all!) Rev. Kim Shrader, pastor of the Benton Falls and Winslow Congregational Churches, and Rev. Maureen Ausbrook, minister of visitation at the First Congregational Church in Waterville, will lead a blessing of the animals The Apple Farm in Fairfield. It should […]
Join the City of Waterville for the official ribbon cutting of the RiverWalk at Head of Falls with the Honorable George J. Mitchell. This event is free and open to the public.
Flamenco artists Lindsey Bourassa (dance), Barbara Martinez (voice), and Cristian Puig (guitar) will perform traditional and passionate flamenco works that showcase flamenco’s integration of dance, song, and guitar in traditional styles such as Cana, Alegrias, Tientos, and more.
Josh Ritter will return to the Northeast for a select number of special solo acoustic shows. These shows will highlight brand new material Josh is working on, as well as songs from his extensive, critically acclaimed catalog. Josh’s latest album, Gathering (Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers), continues to receive critical praise, about which NPR proclaims, “Josh Ritter remains at […]
Sustain Mid Maine Coalition's Energy Team and InSource Renewables invites you to a National Solar Tour Sunday, October 7 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Vassalboro Friends Meeting House - 48 S. Stanley Rd. Vassalboro - Rooftop Solar and MSHPs 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Garrett Residence - 202 Eames Rd. Winslow - Solar trackers and […]
On October 8, the Maine Film Center and Railroad Square Cinema will take part in the statewide initiative Making Migration Visible: Traces, Tracks and Pathways. Events include companion exhibitions, lectures, films, performances, poetry readings, and community conversations. At Railroad Square Cinema we will host Portland artist Titi de Baccarat's work for the month of October. On October […]
Former Denver Post editorial page editor Chuck Plunkett will receive Colby’s 2018 Lovejoy Award for courageous journalism for his outspoken commitment to local journalism. Plunkett’s stance against the Denver Post’s owners, Alden Global Capital, led to his resignation from his post. He criticized the new owners for abandoning the core mission of the newspaper in […]
Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:30 and 4PM every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft. We do something different every week! This Month: 10/9/18: Leaf People! 10/16/18: Masking Tape Mummies 10/23/18: Q-Tip/Cotton Swab Skeletons […]
Ken Ilgunas walked nearly 2,000 miles across North America, following the proposed route of the Keystone XL pipeline, from Hardisty, Alberta, to the Gulf Coast of Texas. Learn about Ilgunas’ adventure, the world’s first modern journey across private property, on which he trespassed over one of the most ignored, yet beautiful, regions of our continent—the […]
Natural History Collections: Addressing Issues from Mounted Specimens to Sea Shells In this 5.5 hour workshop, Ron Harvey of Tuckerbrook Conservation will discuss the special needs of natural history collections and how to safely handle, exhibit, and store them. Come learn how to best care for the many organic objects from our natural world: from […]
Learn how a graduate degree can help your career. You will be able to meet the faculty and staff who will help you succeed. Degrees include Master of Business Administration, MS in Cybersecurity, MS in Criminology, and MS in Education. Please email gps@thomas.edu with your name and degree program you are interested in, if you plan […]
Join the Oak Center in welcoming 2018 fellow Bassam Khabieh to the Colby community with a cocktail reception and tour of the photographic exhibition with the photographer. Khabieh has powerfully documented war crimes and other ongoing human rights violations in the Syrian conflict. He will give a tour of his work and speak about some of the […]
Leonardo DiCaprio, UN Messenger of Peace travels to 5 continents and Arctic to witness climate change. A National Geographic production. Before the Flood is a collaborative project between some of the most recognized names in Hollywood in conjunction with National Geographic. Spanning a course of three years, the film follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he […]
The American Shakespeare Center and the Department of Theater and Dance present Sophocles' Antigone, directed by Doreen Bechtol and sponsored by Richard B. Smith. In the aftermath of her brothers’ bloody war, Antigone is left torn. Her brother Eteocles will be honored, but her brother Polyneices will be shamed and denied funeral rites. In this ancient […]
Central Maine's technology community comes together each month for a fun night of collaboration, drinks, food, and networking. At Tech Night you will be connected with technologists (from experts to hobbyists) who share a passion for learning, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Come be part of mid-Maine's innovative IT community! October TechTalk: Innovation in Tech Funding: […]
Join us as Pearly Lechance talks about the pilgrimages made during the 1930's by the WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows to the visit the European Cemeteries.
Luc Sante’s lecture and slide talk proposes that American regional photographers in the 20th century, far outside the discussions occurring in major cities, were experimenting with the medium in often radical ways. Many of these photographers were little documented — we may not even know their names—and we can have little idea of what they […]
Join us at Beth Israel Congregation for an evening of art, food, and community as we host an opening reception for artist, poet, and activist Kifah Abdulla. “Freeing the Captive” depicts Abdulla’s experience as a prisoner of war in Iran, where he was jailed for eight years. Using bold colors, Cubist-inspired human forms, and modern […]
Homecoming and Family Weekend is always a good time, and this year, it will be even more special with a celebration of our 125th year of changing lives and serving students. There is something for everyone, from athletic games, family friendly activities, and a scavenger hunt to face painting, terrific food, student performances, lawn games, […]
Come meet the artists behind the amazing Painted Breeze Exhibit! There will be refreshments by Holy Cannoli! and live music by Loki. Artist collections on display include: Abstract Printings by Deb Pipes; Abstract Paintings by Walter Dale; Oil Paintings by Sheila Gilbert; Acrylic Paintings by Chuck Ott; and Book Art and Illustration by Bonnie Bishop. […]
Maine’s own wicked funny comedian returns for his annual performance at the Opera House! Tickets: $27.50 Price does not include per ticket handling fees. Click to get tickets.
We invite you and your family to join us on October 13 to experience all that Thomas has to offer YOU! Hear from students, faculty and staff to learn more about academics, life outside of the classroom plus more. We want you to apply, and make it easy for you. Bring your high school transcript […]