Sgraffito is an ancient form of decoration made by scratching through a surface to reveal a layer of contrasting color. In this hands-on and playful class, ceramic artist Tim Christensen will guide you through expressing yourself through etching on clay. For ages 12 and up. No experience is necessary. Cost: $37 for adults, $27 for […]

The Maine Film Center will conclude its fall series Cinema in Conversation: Films of Freedom, Captivity, and Human Rights with a special screening of the documentary All Light, Everywhere, followed by a Q&A with producer Jonna McKone. The film is free and open to the public. Jonna McKone, originally from Maryland, graduated from Bowdoin College. […]

Prof. Aaron Hanlon Prof. Christel Kesler Prof. Dasan Thamattor Conventional wisdom holds that science flourishes in a free, open society with robust free speech norms. But as misinformation spreads during a global pandemic, costing lives and undermining scientific credibility, is it time to rethink conventional wisdom? The Goldfarb Center will host an interdisciplinary faculty-led discussion […]

Join us on Tuesday, November 16, for a 1-hour (virtual) conversation with artists who will share how they use their artistic brilliance to raise awareness, challenge norms, and cause a ruckus. Can’t make the live event but don’t want to miss this? No problem! Everyone who registers ahead will receive a link to both 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, a 50/50 raffle, and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. […]

Brian Wilson is, indisputably, one of the most celebrated and “eccentric” musicians who's ever lived—and a true musical genius. He turned pop music into hymnals, with an unprecedented mastery of the recording studio that produced, as well as inspired, some of the most acclaimed albums and songs of all time. He's also one of the […]

Please register and join us, Thursday, November 18 at 11 am for our next Business to Business Conference Series: Supporting our families’ health and wellness this holiday season. Materials including recordings from our Zoom series are easy and convenient to access, visit our designated webpage. https://northernlighthealth.org/Resources/Business-to-Business-Conference-Series ________________________________________________________________________________________ For inquiries, please contact: Lanie Abbott lwabbott@northernlight.org

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Meet Mrs. Liz to walk the StoryWalk® trail followed by writing gratitude poems. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy with each other after the program. Free for youth and their caregivers! (This event will be held, if the weather allows.)

LAST OUTDOOR MARKET OF THE SEASON! The Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of locally grown and produced items every Thursday, 2:00-6:00 p.m., from the last Thursday in April to Thanksgiving, at the Riverwalk at Head of Falls by the Two Cent Bridge. From steak and potatoes to milk and cookies, from bacon […]

The Gala Committee met and decided to change our Gala to a virtual event due to the increased number of COVID cases. The safety of others is a priority, and we feel this is the best decision for everyone.   This year marks the Good Will-Hinckley (GWH) 4th Annual Fall Gala! Join us for the virtual […]

Join the Colby College Music Department for a series of live performances in the Colby Museum galleries, featuring local and regional musicians. This program features the Duane Edwards Trio in a jazz and modern music performance, with selections from Edwards’ first album, Time Machine, new material from a forthcoming record, Birds, and improvisational arrangements of modern pop […]

The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation is excited to announce hosting of the Fifth Annual Converge and Create Weekend on Friday, November 19 from 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM online. For FREE registration and ZOOM access to the event, REGISTER on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-converge-and-create-tickets-178779874417 This year’s event will be focused on “Demystifying the Startup” and will include entrepreneurs revealing […]

What could be better than supporting our mid-Maine small businesses? Once again, this year the Mid-Maine Chamber will take the lead in bringing attention to Small Business Saturday. What can shoppers expect for 2021? The highly popular coupon booklets will be offered once again. The booklets contained savings and dollars-off coupons from approximately 40 small […]

For the fourth year, Joy to the Ville returns to Waterville on Saturday, November 27, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Waterville Creates, together with the Maine Film Center, Waterville Public Library, Colby College Museum of Art, Children’s Discovery Museum, and downtown businesses, worked to bring back this afternoon of free family-friendly holiday activities in […]

Pulled by the magnificent horses from S & S Carriage Rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus will travel down Main Street 5:00 PM  on Saturday, November 27th to meet families and light the tree in Castonguay Square.   In partnership with Waterville Creates' Joy to the Ville and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce's Shop Small Saturday.

French auteur Jacques Tati's Playtime is a genre-less collection of scenes observing the absurd and often comedic banalities of everyday modern life. The set, called "Tativille," was created with its own high-rises, offices, power plant, and airline terminal. The characters on screen interact with the glass and steel of the whimsical world, often disappearing and […]

State Sen Matt Pouliot (R - Augusta) and Amanda Olson (of Maine Mushroom Co.) will explore the varying challenges that leaders face in their respective roles. Our presenters will share their experiences with navigating the challenges of the changing landscape in organizations, recognizing the various management styles and employee group differences leaders encounter throughout their […]

Do you have questions on how to embrace the holidays and winter and support good mental health? Looking for the latest on COVID-19, vaccines, and boosters? Then be sure to join us Thursday, December 2 at 11 am (register HERE). Our experts are here to help support an enjoyable time of year.   If you […]

You’ll work with award-winning horror film director Corey Norman to understand how suspense works, then build a series of shots that will bring terror to life. Don’t wear your best clothes for this session — lots of fake blood around! Open to Maine students ages 12 and up.