Commissioner of Economic and Community Development Heather Johnson will speak about moving Maine forward and creating a sustainable economy for all at Thomas College and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. in the Spann Student Commons Summit Room on Thomas […]

Kids will take turns trying out wheel throwing and hand-building in the Common Street Arts clay studio! This is an awesome introduction to some of our more advanced clay play. For ages 7 - 12. Registration required. $14. Snacks included. Scholarships available. FMIFMI

Join us as Larry Dodge, from the Waterville Public Library, presents: Asa Redington: From 1776-1783-How an orphan served in the founding of a Country. Larry's Talk will highlight Asa's Military Service including his time on General George Washington's Honor Guard! This should be an interesting talk! THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

All military care packages say "I love you," but the unique way each family conveys their love, longing—even their humor—through foods and other items in care packages reflects family culture, as well as regional, ethnic and, in some cases, religious traditions. Art in the Lobby begins anew in 2020 with a presentation by Odale Cress, […]

The Pleasant Street United Methodist Church (PSUMC) will be holding a Rummage Sale from 8am - 2pm on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 at their church, which is located at 61 Pleasant St., Watervile. Items being sold include clothing (including winter clothing), housewares, toys, books, and miscellaneous items. At least 19 non-profits use the building on […]

Written by Alban Berg Berg’s 20th-century shocker stars baritone Peter Mattei in the title role, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium and soprano Elza van den Heever as the long-suffering Marie. Groundbreaking visual artist and director William Kentridge unveils a bold new staging set in an apocalyptic wasteland. The performance is a live […]

Join us in appreciating our remarkable visitor from the Arctic — the snowy owl! What adaptations does the snowy owl use to survive and thrive in frigid winter weather? Why do we see hundreds of snowy owls visiting Maine some winters, and fewer in other years? Plus, make & bring home a special owl craft! […]

As the Stand-up Chameleon, Jackson has been performing throughout the country for 40 years.  Through his many talents as songsmith, movement artist, and storyteller, he engages and delights audiences of all ages.  His concert will include topical originals and some familiar tunes with which you’ll be tempted and invited to sing along, but will find that many […]

Waterville GreenDrinks is part of the international GreenDrinks network, which is an informal and volunteer-managed social networking group built around a common interest and passion for the environment, sustainability and community. We invite you to join us each month for great food, drinks and conversation with your friends, colleagues and neighbors! This month, we're at […]

  Join the Mid-Maine Chamber each month at our Business After Hours Events! These events are a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals and leaders in our communities. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, as well as a 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. […]

Have a pint and experience the joy of painting ceramics! Each participant will receive a mug to paint with an option to purchase additional pottery to glaze. Instructor Yvonne Brown will lead the group through the glazing process, but feel free to come with your ideas. No experience required! $35 per person (includes one beer […]

Pay Equity, the Gender Wage Gap and Policies Toward Pay and Parenthood Fifty-seven years after the Equal Pay Act in 1963, the median woman who works full-time earns only 82 cents for each dollar earned by her male counterpart. Recent economics has found that, on average, women’s annual earnings fall after having children but men’s […]

Are you worried about climate change and want to do something, but don’t know what to do? OR Are you interested in learning about climate change legislation currently moving through the US Congress? If the answer is yes, welcome to CCL! The Waterville and Colby branches of the Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) will be meeting […]

Kids try out making simple segmented shadow puppets! Special guests from Colby’s community engagement and art course, led by Matthew Cumbie, will be on hand to guide kids through a fun movement activity with the puppets. Ages 7 -12 $14 per session Snacks included Scholarships available

Please join us for the opening reception of CSA Clay! on Thursday, January 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. CSA Clay!  is on view in the CSA gallery from January 13 through February 15, 2020.  All work in the exhibition is for sale and this a great opportunity to support Maine artists and select a special, one-of-a-kind, […]

Ever wondered what made those tracks you saw in the woods? We will lead a snow shoe/ hike across one of our conservation properties. We call it "Dolley" — it is a property across the road from the Round Top trailhead in Rome. It includes a wide trail and a field home to deer, apple […]

As part of the museum’s wellness initiative, Let Art Inspir, Artful Movements provides an opportunity to practice a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by artworks in the galleries. This free one-hour session begins with a deeper look at an artwork, followed by a series of gentle poses and meditation led by Kathleen Leisure Haberstock of School Street […]

National Squirrel Appreciation Day — it’s actually on January 21, but we will celebrate it on the preceding Saturday — is a day to learn about and celebrate the world’s cutest rodents. We might generally look at squirrels as being an unnecessary nuisance, but their existence is actually beneficial to the environment, and in urban […]

34th Annual MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST January 20, 2020 7:30am – 9:00am Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street, Waterville - Master of Ceremonies: Peter Garrett, President Waterville Rotary Club - Invocation: Father James Doran, Saint Joseph Antiochene Syriac Maronite Catholic Church - Buffet (MLK, Jr. photo slide show played during breakfast) […]

Everyone is welcome to join this multi-faith celebration of Martin Luther King’s life and work, where we will also present the Drum Major for Justice Award. Contact: Lexie Hinners-Mucci, ammucci@colby.edu, 207-859-4265

Colby invites you to join us for a dinner-time chat as we listen in on an honest conversation between Shay Stewart-Bouley and Debby Irving as they discuss racism’s impact on their lives and the ways in which interpersonal dialogue has been instrumental in their own understanding of 21st-century racial dynamics. Following their conversation, participants will […]

Our therapy dog friends from Kennebec Valley Love on a Leash will be in this afternoon for read-aloud time and visiting! For kids who want to practice their reading skills and for families who want a fun, calming read-aloud opportunity. Spend 15 minutes with a dog who loves to listen. Bring your own favorite book, […]

Central Maine Growth Council was recently selected as one of 10 communities in the U.S. to join the 2020 Rural Innovation Initiative, which helps communities utilize their own unique assets to build a digital economy based on technology, innovation, and quality of place. Officials from the Initiative and the US. Economic Development Administration will conduct […]