The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, will be held Thursday evenings starting October 12, 2023. Groups begin at 6:00 pm and end by 7:00 pm. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens, and families through peer […]

Based on a true story from 2001, a journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so-called "Spider Killer," who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners. Sponsored by the Oak Institute for Human Rights, the film is […]

A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. The original Friday the 13th was not expected to do well at the box office, let alone spark a cult classic franchise. The promiscuous camp counselors are dismissive of the locals' […]

Robert Mirabal is an internationally respected Pueblo musician and Native American flute player and maker from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico. An award-winning musician and leading proponent of world music, Mirabal performs worldwide, sharing flute songs, tribal rock, dance, and storytelling. Join us for this special concert to experience Mirabal’s music with a full band composed […]

This month we’re celebrating family with special guest and local children’s book author, Jeanine Deas! “Deas brings unforgettable storytelling magic to the pages of a sing-songy story about one diverse family’s rib-tickling kitchen experience.” –Morning Sentinel Ms. Deas will read from her books We’re All In the Kitchen and Twinkle, Twinkle, Where You Are; and […]

The Chordsmen will perform songs from various eras of American music. The show also will include the featured quartet Daily Special, from southern New England and guest chorus Fairwinds from Midcoast Maine. The Chordsmen are under the direction of Ben Clark of Winslow.The chorus consists of gentlemen whose ages reach from elementary school to the […]

"You know that tingling feeling when your foot falls asleep? I think I'm made of that." Set at a haunted mansion in Maine, this film is a delightful achievement in animation and video effects from 1995. When a supernatural specialist and his teenage daughter, Kat, arrive, Casper, a kind young ghost, develops a friendship with […]

Conservator Ron Harvey will present a free workshop on object conservation. He will cover preservation techniques and be available to answer participants' conservation questions. The workshop is made possible by support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please call or email the museum to register.

Prof. Daniel Sandweiss of the University of Maine is a geoarchaeologist who studies the effects on cultural development of climate change, particularly the prehistory of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon, as well as environmental change, such as rising sea level during the last deglaciation period. He also investigates the development and organization of complex […]

Join us for a free screening of Paris is Burning, a stunning documentary that chronicles the New York drag scene in the 1980s. Following the screening, hear from Aquarius Funkk, a Maine-raised performance artist who has been active in the drag/ballroom scene in Maine, across the country, and abroad. This screening is inspired by the […]

LYLE LOVETT A singer, composer, and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ […]

Colby's “Climate Change Superstar” Dr. Stacy-ann Robinson, will present a talk on the near and far-reaching consequences of climate change on small island developing nations. She is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Dean of Global Engagement at Colby College. She primarily teaches International Environmental Policy and Global Climate Policy. Dr Robinson has made a […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 18 - 3 p.m. to celebrate her new location with Danielle Doyon of Baking With Danielle to be held at 33 Temple Street, Waterville

Bangor Savings Bank AND Children's Discovery Museum, 7 Eustis Parkway, Waterville, ME 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 to Chamber members. Hors d'oeuvres, beer wine and other beverages are available, or […]

Writing Waterville Workshop: Starting with Place Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6-7:30pm Organization: Ticonic Gallery + Studios Venue: Ticonic Classroom, 93 Main St, Waterville, ME Starting with Place with Andrea Lani Join Central Maine writers for a series of writing workshops spanning genres and forms. Each workshop session will be led by a different writer […]

The focus of this year’s summit is “Creating Places for Connecting People.” The recent public health crisis of loneliness and our growing divisiveness have made it harder to support and maintain these personal connections. But it is possible to create buildings, communities, and transportation systems that make connections easier. GrowSmart invites community activists, local and […]

Waterville mayoral candidates Mike Morris and Matt Boulerice will particpate in a debate moderated by Dr. James Libby of Thomas College. The debate will also be livestreamed on centralmaine.com. REGISTER

Goldfarb Center, Colby College | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901

Take Out Turkey & Gravy & Biscuit Supper  with Coleslaw and Dessert        4 - 5:30pm or until sold out $9 donation

Together is a project in partnership with Waterville Creates designed to enable Waterville, Maine, residents to share positive community experiences through art and story. It formally launches with this event: a celebratory, experiential, and informative event combining “happy hour” vibe with community-building purposefulness. The two-part event features a 4:30-5:30 pm reception followed by a 5:30-6:30 […]

Join us for a great night out at the museum! We will have black lights and glow activities, as well as music and lighting provided by J.R. Davis Entertainment. Friday October 20, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM $10 per person ages 3 and up. Drop-in, no tickets required. ​

Join Maine Master Naturalists Harry Vayo and Serena Sanborn on a walk at Quarry Road to explore the ways nature gets ready for winter. Explore ferns, leaf change, and thoughts on migration. Mini sketchbooks and pencils will be provided for all participants. ***Click for more info and to get tickets***

Post-film Q&A with filmmaker Siân Evans. A century of Maine life filmed by Maine people, telling stories of places, livelihoods, and family loved in times gone by. Filmed over the past 100 years, these home movies tell the story of northern lives– our seasons, our ways. Primary sources of home movies speak for people no […]

Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Mike is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a […]