We're bringing our annual plant sale back to the shelter. Stop by to fill up your garden, eat some delicious BBQ and visit all the amazing animals available for adoption. All proceeds from this event benefit the homeless animals at the shelter.

What do humans, whales, and bats have in common?  Quite a lot, it turns out!  We will talk about what makes a mammal a mammal, and the adaptations we can observe in a mammal’s fur, teeth, and feet to find out who they are, and what they’re good at.  Skulls and pelts will be on […]

What sculptures can be created with using metal fasteners and simple brazing techniques? Find out in this fun, Father’s Day Weekend Maker Day with Jon Moulton. Try out soldering irons and other cool tools! Kids under 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program — this is a […]

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Historian Ken Hamilton will present an overview of the introduction and evolution of European products used in trade between Maine’s Native Americans and the French, English, and Dutch.  Such goods included guns, blankets, kettles, awls, knives, axes, beads, mirrors, red vermillion powder, fish hooks, shirts, wool garment cloth, alcohol, tobacco, small fancy gifts, and even […]

A conversation about Maine agriculture, food, community and more led by Patrick Whittle. Jenni Tilton-Flood was one of the first generations in her family not born on a farm. But raised up as the daughter of the local John Deere man and alongside acres in ag production, she has always straddled the often referenced “urban/rural […]

Did you know that there are hundreds of apple varieties from Maine? Create unique prints from apples and blossoms! Art in the Park is a free, weekly program that takes place each Thursday during the Farmers' Market. MORE

Join us at the Winslow Public Library to kick off the summer reading program with Northern Stars Planetarium. We will have two shows in the dome planetarium: one geared towards grades K-2 and one geared towards grades 3-7. These shows are exciting and interactive. Stay after for some milk and cookies. This is also a […]

A multi-media presentation by Eric Hooglund on the history of Belgrade Lakes Village.

The Maine Conference for Jewish Life is a pluralistic opportunity for superior Jewish learning and joyous celebration in central Maine. Living far from America’s major urban centers (and from one another), Jews in northern New England rarely gain access to the Jewish world’s finest scholars and cultural innovators, or the experience of being surrounded by […]

Join us at the library for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse  to kick of our teen summer reading program and leap into the universe of Spider-Man stories. Movie snacks will be provided. Geared towards ages 11 to 18.

Yard Sale in the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (Rain or Shine) 61 Pleasant St., Waterville Rent a table or come shop for great bargains!!! Table rentals - $25 To rent a table, please contact Grenda at 873-5358.

Love Mercy Watson? Come hear the story of how A Piglet Named Mercy become Mercy Watson. Cris Van Dusen, who brought Kate DiCamillo's porcine wonder to life, will be here to read and to sign A Piglet Named Mercy. Please join us for the fun.

Snow Pond welcomes the world renowned 21st Century Band for our 2nd Annual Jazz Brunch. GRAMMY® Award-winning drummer and composer Dion Parson leads a powerhouse ensemble comprised of some of the world’s finest musicians. Together with saxophonist Ron Blake (of the legendary Saturday Night Live Band), Parson formed 21st Century Band in 1998 to showcase […]

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Francis Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress. This performance is an encore high-definition broadcast performance from the Metropolitan Opera […]

We think the owl family (technically two families) are so intriguing and extraordinary, we’re giving them a day of their own!  Come learn about the amazing adaptations owls use to rule the night, and how to identify common Maine owls by sight and sound!

It's Kitty Season and our furry friends are looking for forever homes! Join us for 'Cat's Meow!' - An adoption event featuring live music from JanaeSound! Come meet a potential new family member, enjoy music, snacks and sip on our official event beverage "Quantum Cuddle Kitten" from our friends at Lone Pine Brewery! MORE INFORMATION

Snow Pond Center for the Arts is holding a summer arts camp for grades 1-8 at our Snow Pond campus in Sidney, ME. Children will have voice, dance, and art lessons from experienced and professional educators including Kents Hill music educator Christian Giddings. There will be swimming, recreation, with snacks provided. Cost of the program […]

Let ‘s learn about Maine wildlife as we create art inspired by the natural world and the museum collections. Did you know a frog makes a wonderful model? Lets catch and draw one. They love to pose for us here at the museum. For ages 6-12. Camp runs 9 AM – 2 PM, June 24 […]

The 6th annual Terrier Tee-Off Classic will be held on Monday, June 24, at Waterville Country Club. Scratch players and hackers, alumni, and friends come together for a day filled with fun, friends, and some great prizes. All proceeds support student-athletes and teams of the Thomas College Athletic Program. For more information, contact Kerry Smart, […]

The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change. Which species can endure the waves, tides and temperature changes of the rocky coast? Using this interactive traveling display, participants will dip their hands into the […]

Join us at the library to bring a story to life through reader's theater. We will warm up with some improv, charades and acting games. We will have a short script inspired by a book. Geared towards grades 2 and up.

United Way of Mid-Maine's Annual Meeting Join us in the Summit Room of Thomas College's Spann Student Center for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to learn more about our United Way and the building blocks of our community! Our Community Impact Awards will also be presented. We are pleased to announce our Community Impact Award Winners:  […]