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4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect will host “Meet the Reps,” an event that brings members of the business community and public together with elected officials at all levels of government on Thursday, December 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Hampton Inn located at 425 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville. The two organizations renewed their partnership […]
With a recording career that began in 1998 at age 18, award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland has grown to become one of the most talented and passionately candid artists on today’s roots music scene. Her riveting new album, Uncivil War, builds on the musically and lyrically adventurous territory she’s been exploring for over a decade, blending blues, […]
The Waterville Public Library offers Grab & Go kits for adults and teens! The kits will be available every other Friday of every month and distributed while supplies last. Each kit will contain the supplies and instructions for the current craft or activity. December’s projects are Hot Chocolate Bombs on December 10 and Paper Bag […]
Everyone's favorite ballet returns to the Opera House stage! Let the holiday magic begin with a fabulous journey to the Land of Sweets, where toy soldiers, dancing mice, and delicious treats help make holiday dreams come true. Join us for the return of Bossov Ballet’s family favorite, The Nutcracker, at the Waterville Opera House, December […]
Join us for Santa’s Workshop with Humane Society Waterville Area! ? We are would love for you and your family (dogs too, if they can handle crowds!) to come on over and get their picture taken with Santa! There will be all kinds of fun Christmas activity stations the whole family can enjoy such as: […]
Amanda Stent is the inaugural director of the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Colby College. She is considered one of the leading authorities on natural language processing (NLP), the branch of AI that provides computers with the ability to understand human text and spoken words, and was involved in the work that directly led to a […]
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. […]
Vermont poet Ruth Stone is still not well known outside of the poetry world, though she won accolades and vaunted accolades such the National Book Award. Now, Vermont filmmaker Nora Jacobson, many of whose films have been favorites at the Maine International Film Festival, returns to Waterville with the premiere of a new feature, 12 […]
What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tucks’ unending youth, she […]
Join the Colby College Museum of Art for a special guided tour of their galleries. One of the museum’s trained docents or staff will walk you through the galleries for a unique look at the permanent collection and insights into the special exhibitions Bob Thompson: This House Is Mine and Jacob Lawrence: The Life of […]
Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna's rich and commanding voice has sold over 30-million albums worldwide spanning her remarkable 34-year career. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds," Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as "the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline." This […]
Waterville Creates and the Waterville Public Library are offering a special Grab & Go kit for all ages! Through the Winter Solstice on Tuesday, December 21 (or as along as supplies last), pick up a Paper Bag Luminary Kit at the Waterville Public Library. Light up the longest night of the winter with your own […]
The ShineOnCass Foundation will host a community Blue Christmas Ceremony on Tuesday, December 21, Winter Solstice, 6 p.m. at Oakland Gazebo, located at Oakland Waterfront Park. Light the Night will feature music, speakers, and a reading of loved ones’ names remembered, along with a lighting of memorial blue candles that people will take home. Anyone […]
Join us for a ribbon cutting at a brand-new location: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 - 9 a.m. 170 Main Street, Unity Come and help us welcome Dunkin' Donuts to Unity! Mix Maine Media will be hosting a live remote.
Figure drawing at Ticonic Studio is back! Seasoned and aspiring artists are invited to participate in this costumed figure drawing program. This class offers a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to hone their drawing skills in a supportive environment. Participants bring their media of choice: charcoal, pastels, paint, clay, etc. Ticonic will provide […]
K-12 educators, join Colby College Museum of Art staff and guest instructors for a monthly virtual meeting to have fun, spark ideas for your classroom, and create a community of practice and support. Each month, we’ll share a new set of looking activities, games, or other innovative approaches to encountering art. In February, we will […]
A wintertime community-curated film series. Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00AM. Free and open to the public! Click on specific movie title for more info: January 8 & 9: Those Who Remained January 15 & 16: Truth Tellers February 5 & 6: Luzzu February 12 & 13: How They Got Over (2017) February 26 & 27: After […]
Practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the Colby Museum galleries. Our virtual Artful Movements sessions begin with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by yoga and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street Yoga. In January, our theme of Let’s Reflect is inspired by Sister by Elizabeth […]
Join Maine Master Naturalist Andrea Lani for an afternoon of art, nature, and poetry. In this hands-on workshop, participants will make a journal and try out a range of drawing techniques designed to hone observation skills, silence the inner critic, and increase focus and mindfulness, followed by a poetry exercise that will facilitate reflection, connection, […]
The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs will be hosting a conversation with Jan Plan visiting faculty Bernardine Dohrn and William Ayers. The talk will be a contemporary conversation about how to respond to the desires, demands, and questions in classrooms today. What contradictions and conflicts, complexities and controversies, emerge when we consider free speech in […]
The ribbon cutting for Olivia's Cake Place Bakery scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Chamber office has been cancelled. Join us for a ribbon cutting for a new business: Olivia's Cake Place WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 at 3 p.m. Note: This ribbon cutting will be held at the Mid-Maine Chamber, 50 Elm Street, Waterville Please join us […]
Please join United Way of Kennebec Valley for the 2021 virtual Campaign Celebration via Zoom on January 12th, during which Campaign Chair Andrew Silsby will announce the successes from the 2021 campaign. This free, celebratory event will highlight a new United Way partner program, announce campaign recognitions, reveal fundraising results and incorporate UWKV's annual meeting. […]
Join the Mid-Maine Chamber for an engaging presentation with Governor Janet Mills as she speaks about the pandemic and Maine’s economic recovery. She will discuss her Maine Jobs & Rocovery Plan and her vision for Maine in 2022. The cost of the Business Breakfast is $20 for Chamber members in advance, or $27 at the […]
Need a plan to help your employees manage stress and treat burnout? Be sure to register and join us, Thursday, January 13 at 11am. We look forward to working with you in 2022. Have a safe, healthy, and happy New Year! ________________________________________________________________________________________ For inquiries, please contact: Lanie W Abbott, APR Director of Communications […]