The L.C. Bates Museum’s summer 2021 exhibition, Marks and Tracks will host a virtual opening May 8, 2021 at 4 PM. The Marks and Tracks exhibit will showcase the work of 25 contemporary artists from Maine or with close ties to Maine that explore, in a variety of mediums, the myriad marks and tracks that […]

COLBY COLLEGE ENSEMBLES – VIRTUAL SPRING CONCERT This semester we are proud to present a virtual showcase of performances from our ensembles, including Collegium, Colby Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. Please use these links to view the event: https://fb.me/e/AG9s55JP https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7VpDS5HtZS-D-xpDUESiPQ This semester we are proud to present a virtual showcase of performances from […]

Don’t miss your shot to get a COVID-19 vaccine! COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available in Waterville at our Mobile Vaccination Unit clinic. Times: Sunday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 from 8:30 […]

Experience greater mind-body connection though our Artful Meditation program. During this session, Jing Ye, a meditation teacher and a counselor at Colby College, will guide participants through a meditation inspired by Large Plate with Chrysanthemum Pattern from Yuan dynasty China. Artful Meditation is part of the Museum’s wellness initiative, Let Art Inspire, all of which are […]

Want to be "in the know"? Take this opportunity to ask questions of your state and local officials. It will be time well-spent! Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will co-host “Meet the Reps,” a virtual event that brings members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of […]

Local business leaders Susan Meehan (Maine Cannabis Coalition), Erik Gundersen (State Office of Marijuana Policy), Bill Rafuse (GHM Agency),Charles Tetelman (KVCOG), and Ryan Poulin (New Dimensions FCU) will address changes and updates in the cannabis market with regard to retail/growing, insurance, finance, and regulations. (This breakfast will be extended to 9:30 a.m., based on panel size). […]

Listen in to hear how Nugget is enhancing your remote meetings by bookmarking what’s most important and eliminating the distraction of note-taking, allowing for more efficient and engaging conversations. Noon, Thursday, May 13  Click here for Zoom link About Nugget: Nugget is a recently developed web application that assists individuals with transcribing meeting notes to capture […]

Waterville Seed Library presents a three-part live virtual lecture series with Will Bonsall, director of the Scatterseed Project. Join us in Waterville Public Library’s Zoom via the links below! In Part II, we learn how to deal with the special challenges raised by biennials ike carrots, kale, onions, chard, etc. Includes strategies for overwintering and […]

          You won't need to leave your car at all.  Drive up to the door where volunteers will be standing . Tell the volunteer who’ll come to the car to ask you, how many meal (s) and which dessert(s) you want.  Select from the large poster of desserts which can be viewed at the pay/pick […]

Practice a series of hands-on activities inspired by artworks in the galleries. In our Artful Healing sessions, Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR, an art therapist with a private practice in Waterville, Maine, called Conscious Art Therapy will gently guide participants through a creative healing exercise inspired by a work of art in the Museum’s collection. This […]

Crafternoons are fun weekly crafts for young children and their families! Join Mrs. Liz at 3PM on the Waterville Public Library’s Facebook page for instructions and a video demonstration. The kits for each craft will be available through Library-To-Go the Monday before the event.

This live, virtual event will feature a conversation between United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Associate Professor of Sociology Christel Kesler. The dialogue will be hosted and moderated by Goldfarb's Executive Director Kimberly Flowers. Mayorkas will share the opportunities and challenges of his new role as part of President Joe Biden’s cabinet, […]

Business After Hours is back meeting in person! 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 […]

Waterville Historical Society and Redington Museum Invite you to an online event: A Tale of Two Campuses, The Architecture of Colby College Join us as Earle Shettleworth talks about the Architecture of Colby College! Click to view online event 5:00 PM Thursday, May 20, 2021 on vimeo.com

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Commencement will take place on Miller Lawn. Each student has been allowed to invite two guests to attend the ceremony on the lawn in front of the College’s iconic Miller Library, where guests can be spaced safely apart. The event will be live-streamed for friends and family who cannot be in attendance. In the event […]

The MidMaine Global Forum presents Tarlan Ahmadov, State Refugee Coordinator for the Office of Maine Refugee Services at Catholic Charities Maine. Mr. Ahmadov will present a program entitled: “Global Migration, US Refugee Resettlement, and Maine’s Unique Challenges and Opportunities” A free virtual presentation on Monday, May 24th from 12 – 1 p.m. This talk will […]

This month’s kit, Feel Good Felt Banners, is inspired by Mental Health Awareness Month. What lifts you up? What inspires you? Each kit contains materials to make a felted banner for your house! Many kits will come with a copy of the book The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, a story about acceptance and friendship. […]

Practical advice for parents: How to discuss vaccine hesitancy with your child or teen If you want your employees and your customers focused on why they’re at your business, instead of on whether they’ll get sick, you’ll want to attend our series. Our panels of experts will cover the topics and contingencies you need to […]

Waterville Seed Library presents a three-part live virtual lecture series with Will Bonsall, director of the Scatterseed Project. Join us in Waterville Public Library’s Zoom via the links below! Pollination Control: When Purity Matters - Controlling your seed plants' sex-life to ensure that what you want is what you get. Includes strategies for isolation and/or hand-pollination and/or caging. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89520982023 […]

The Colby College Museum of Art will reopen to all members of the public on Friday, June 4. Join us for the final weekend of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960, which the Boston Globe describes as “thrilling” and “a revelation.” Before visiting, please read our visitor guidelines.

Kennebec Messalonskee Trails invites you to celebrate National Trails Day at a Safe Trails Walk/Fun Day Join KMTrails at the Rotary Centennial Trail Parking Lot off Benton Ave in Winslow, Maine. This is a family/pet friendly event filled with vendors, displays, Trail maps/info and of course trail walks. Dogs are welcome but all dogs must […]

The Maine Chamber Music Seminar is a two-week summer intensive for college and graduate-level musicians passionate about pursuing leadership and service through music. Our mission is to develop life-long creative thinkers, compassionate collaborators, and cultural ambassadors through the study of, exposure to, and the performance of chamber music. Program participants will focus on two to […]

Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Amber Lambke, founder and CEO of Maine Grains, Inc. She will share her vision for the future of growth in the organic grains community, her notable entrepreneurial path and lifelong experiences that propelled her to her current position. Maine Grains are carried by specialty food stores and used by bakeries, […]