Waterville Creates hosts a public reading and storytelling event at the completion of the Death Wings Project, a series of three workshops held from January–March 2024 that redefine our relationships to death, grief, loss, and challenging life transitions. Professional actors will read excerpts from a script developed by instructor Bess Welden and workshop participants will […]

Regional Legislative Breakfast Silver Street Tavern - 2 Silver St., Waterville Thursday, May 16, 2024 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Limited Seating - Register now: The Maine State Chamber's annual Regional Business Breakfasts bring "the State Chamber to your region," enabling us to hear first-hand about the concerns of each region's local businesses, as well as […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, May 16 - 3 p.m. with Kennebec Messalonskee Trails Directions: Kennebec Trails Rd., Benton Ave., Winslow. Take Benton Ave. NE in Winslow and look for the CMP pole yard (halfway between Big G’s Deli and Haywood Road). On the west side of the road, you will see a […]

Our annual work weekend is just around the corner, and we are looking for more hands to help get work done! So far we have had an intrepid group of 10 volunteers sign up; we hope for 40-50 total volunteers. Work weekend is happening Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19, at Friends Camp in […]

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! Plus, discover the construction and principles behind a working refractor telescope with the Galileoscope! Admission: $4 for […]

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens' (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation, which explores the complexities of human emotions. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London's […]

Celebrate National Pet Month with Mrs. Liz! There will be stories about pet ownership, choosing a pet, and more. What is Family Storytime? Fun for children and their caregivers with music, movement, and a bit more reading than Rhymetime. The target audience is 5–8 years of age, but ALL are welcome! Questions? Call 872-5433 or […]

Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the […]

Chamber Members: Book your booth today! Clear your calendar and plan to join us for the best networking opportunity in Mid-Maine. Tuesday, May 21 - Noon to 6 p.m. at the Thomas College Field House West River Rd., Waterville Enjoy the warm weather and join us for: ~ FREE Admission ~ Plenty of parking ~ […]

Wondering why we keep bragging about our cohort all the time? Come see for yourself! We’re celebrating the third Dirigo Labs class with a pitch event. Once you meet this amazing group of entrepreneurs we know you’ll be impressed. This event is free to the public, but registration is required to secure your spot. Hors […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting Friday, May 24 - 10 a.m. with Oliver & Friends Bookshop to be held at 150 Main Street, Waterville Proud Sponsors of our 2024 Ribbon Cuttings:

Join us for the opening reception of At Play: Works by Tom Jessen. Step into the creative world of artist Tom Jessen as he brings his piece Atsuko to life right before your eyes at Ticonic Gallery. Following the construction of Atsuko, visitors will be invited to become a part of the interactive journey! Participants will be asked […]

Let your imagination run wild as we invent fantastic new creatures by combining parts of existing animals in the museum — using colored pencils, of course! This fun activity helps kids think about adaptations and the “creativity” we observe in some animals’ naturally selected traits. Can you invent a chimera stranger than the duck-billed platypus? […]

Extraordinary soprano Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong reprises the role of the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. […]

May 25th 1:00 - 4:00  Viles Arboretum The Fairies & Gnomes Festival is back and better than ever! Join us on May 25th at Viles Arboretum for a day of magical fun. Kids can build gnome houses, get their faces painted with fantastical designs, and take guided walks through the woods. There will be crafts, […]

Celebrated presidential historian, international speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin ’64, LL.D. ’78 will deliver the commencement address. Goodwin is the author of seven critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling books that provide intimate portrayals of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and John F. Kennedy. Her books […]