THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser— for Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry Just $10 100 percent of proceeds to assist food-insecure children & families. Enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast * including bacon * juice * coffee Applebee’s in Waterville 251 Kennedy Memorial Drive Sunday, September 29, 2024 8 a.m. –  10 a.m. Please […]

Monday, September 30 - 1:30 p.m. with Thomas College to celebrate the expansion of science programming with the opening of new science labs to be held at 180 West River Road, Waterville Ayotte Building - Second Floor Tours of the new science labs and demonstrations by current students will be available.

Coffee & Conversation Are you ready to jump into your real estate journey? Join us for the next edition of KV Connect’s Coffee and Conversations series, where industry professionals will share their advice and answer all your burning real estate questions. From first time homebuyers, investment properties, and property management, our panelists will have something […]

Trail of Treats This FREE family event will take place on October 26th at Viles Arboretum. You’ll embark on a journey through a not-so-spooky forest, discovering treats and enjoying engaging activities along the way! Costumes are encouraged but not required. We expect this event to fill up quickly so don’t wait to register! CLICK TO […]

Steven Weinberg writes, illustrates and makes art all about color! He’s written and/or illustrated fifteen books for kids about everything from backpacking to Timbuktu, to all your favorite home appliances, to the horrors (and joys) of being a middle kid. These books have been translated into other languages; won awards and distinctions; and been called […]

3D Printing is back and better than ever! With brand new printers and laptops, now is the best time to explore the world of 3D printing. This four-week class will show you step-by-step from start to finish how the entire 3D printing process works. Makers and creators will learn to use the 3D printer, become […]

For the modernist painter Martha Diamond and the Russian director Alexander Sukorov, time is a mirage that unfolds on an extravagant scale. Join us for a free screening of Russian Ark, a gauzy journey through Russian history, shot entirely within the State Hermitage Museum in a single take. The film will be preceded by an […]

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Hear Legislative Updates and Hot Topics for the Next Session...   Patrick Woodcock Maine State Chamber President Simon West Chief Executive - Maine Economic Research Institute (MERI) With the fall elections right around the corner, let Simon West, chief executive of the Maine Economic Research Institute (MERI) and Maine State […]

Friday, October 4 - 1 p.m. with Heavenly Spa & Cosmetic Ink to be held at 79 Main Street, Fairfield

Don't miss this upcoming ribbon cutting. Please help us welcome new a business to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change. Friday, October 4 - 1 p.m. with Heavenly Spa & Cosmetic Ink to be held at 79 Main Street, Fairfield

In collaboration with Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and the Center for the Arts and Humanities’ 2023–2025 “Play” theme, Colby College will be sponsoring the two-day Maine Lit Fest focusing on creativity, graphic writing, and social justice and featuring MacArthur Fellow and the 2024–2025 Kristina Stahl Writer-in-Residence Lynda Barry. Lynda Barry is an award winning […]

Two Workshops: 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Join Sayon Camara of Guinea, for a beginner’s lesson in the drumming and songs of the Malinke people. All levels welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. In Castonguay Square or inside the Paul J Schupf Art Center if the weather is rainy. Participation is […]

Waterville Creates and Ticonic Gallery are pleased to announce the return of this beloved handmade marketplace to downtown Waterville. This festive marketplace features the talents of Maine makers across various media, offering a community space for artists to showcase and sell their creations. The bazaar will be open daily, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., through […]

Songs From Here’s performing duo returns for their third season of concerts with “Love Today,” a program that celebrates love in its many forms. Soprano Sarah Tuttle and pianist Bridget Convey present a concert of songs celebrating love for friends, lovers, family, and the natural world - tranquil, tragic, and laugh-out-loud funny! We’re excited to […]

Join the Maine State Museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum for a morning of hands-on activities, special demos, and more, all centered around celebrating the beautiful state of Maine! Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Augusta’s Capitol Park. MaineFest is a free, family-friendly event with activities for different ages. They will be […]

Maine Craft Weekend is a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses, and events. The weekend offers an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and businesses in Maine and for artists to connect with craft enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors behind the scene. Waterville Creates will be participating with Community Maker […]

In this workshop, participants (who are willing) will be generating writing using a combination of spoken and written word and will then reflect on how those words might be illustrated. Specifically, participants will look at how Gipe decides which lines will have the greatest impact when illustrated, that is, which lines will “gouge” the reader […]

In this workshop, participants will transform themselves into unique cartoon characters, drawing inspiration from the techniques De La Cruz developed while crafting autobiographical daily comics. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of storytelling in comics, showing participants how to create engaging narratives around their cartoon selves. Whether it's a single-panel image or a multi-panel strip, […]

 Two Shows: 5:00 p.m. + 8:00 p.m. Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it! He lives in Maine, which is the best state in the world, maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy! He has put out over 20 comedy CDs […]

Conducted by Marshunda Smith, the “Black Azaleas Song Cycle” introduces the group of eco-activists at the core of Post Pardon: The Opera. Featuring local vocalists and musicians, as well as Colby students and faculty, the concert brings this new opera’s musical excitement and drama to audiences as a part of the Maine Literary Festival. In […]

The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. John Ondrasik—the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, "Superman (It's Not Easy)," hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back 'round full circle. […]

www.midmaineglobalforum.org October Forum lunch-time speaker: Nazli Konya on the Rise of Authoritarianism in Turkey Date: Tuesday, October 8th Time: Program starts at Noon Location: Chace Forum, Main Street, Waterville, Maine Select your platform below to add the 10/8 MMGF event with Nazli Konya directly to your calendar! Nazli Konya, a professor in Colby College’s Government Department, […]

Stardust in Waterville, Maine Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5 - 6 pm Did you know that micrometeorites are some of the oldest matter in our solar system? Join us for an out of this world presentation by the current Maine Astronomer of the Year, NASA Solar System Ambassador, and former science teacher Jon Wallace. Learn […]

Join us after the screening for a Q+A with director and two-time Academy Award nominee Rick Goldsmith! Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink is the story of one secretive hedge fund that is plundering America’s newspapers and the journalists who are fighting back. Investigative reporter Julie Reynolds, Denver Post editorialist Chuck Plunkett and […]

Two Screenings: 4:45 p.m. + 7:00 p.m. Celebrate John Lennon's 84th birthday with Daytime Revolution, a documentary about one extraordinary week in February 1972 when the revolution WAS televised. Daytime Revolution takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the iconic Mike Douglas Show, at that time the […]

Please join us for the 1st public meeting, which is intended to provide transparency into this process, and an outlet to comment for airport stakeholders and Waterville residents. This meeting will cover what an Airport Master Plan is, what the process entails, the schedule, and a presentation on the Inventory, Forecasts, Environmental Overview, and Facility […]

Join us for a costumed figure drawing program designed for both seasoned and aspiring artists. This class provides a unique opportunity to refine your drawing skills in a supportive and creative environment. Bring your preferred media—charcoal, pastels, paint, tablet, etc.—and we’ll supply the chairs, model, and camaraderie. All levels of experience are welcome. Each class […]

Join us for a comprehensive workshop that will help you master Facebook marketing for your business! You'll learn how to set up and optimize a professional Facebook business page, navigate Meta tools and features, and decide how best to use them for your business.Discover proven content and engagement techniques to grow your audience and drive […]

The Comprehensive Plan Review Commission wants to hear from you! Public feedback will directly influence the City’s policies and direction over the next 10 years. Your input is a critical first step in developing a new comprehensive plan. Click for more info

Date: October 12 at 12pm Runtime: 2 hours 5 minutes MPA Rating: R Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa […]

A classic Studio Ghibli title, Castle in the Sky follows Sheeta, an orphaned girl who possesses a mysterious crystal that is seemingly tied to the mystical floating island Laputa. After being kidnapped by the treasure-hungry air pirate Dola, Sheeta meets Pazu, a mechanic and fellow orphan who dreams of discovering the island. The two embark […]

Central Maine Motors Auto Group Location to be determined

Join instructor Misha Oraa Ali for this six-week course focusing on intermediate wheel-throwing techniques. Misha will guide students as they explore techniques of wheel-throwing, including large forms, altered forms, and other objects based on student interest. Students should be competent in basics steps, including centering clay on the wheel, shaping forms, and trimming, and understand […]

During the academic year, the Waterville Opera House offers a selection of performances designed to meet the curricular, financial, and scheduling needs of area classrooms and homeschool groups. Spanning the topics of children’s literature, science, and history through plays and musical performances, these events are many students’ first opportunity to experience live performing arts. Each […]

Business After Hours is a great place to network and market your business. Each event is hosted, or co-hosted, by chamber members in our region. Hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and other beverages are available, and you could win the 50/50 raffle and fabulous door prizes donated by area businesses. Make sure to bring your business […]

Waterville, ME 10/16/2024 – The second annual Back of the Napkin Challenge, a dynamic competition aimed at fostering creativity and entrepreneurial thinking among regional college students, will take place on October 17 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Greene Block + Studios in downtown Waterville. Fourteen students from Colby College, Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC), and Thomas […]

Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, it makes any theatre vibrate with energy and represents the strength, agility, and life's joys of young Africans. The audience […]

For Waterville residents only: Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Free Event Waterville residents interested in participating in this event, must register with Waterville Public Works (207)680-4744.

Visit the Fire Station (7 College Avenue) on October 19, 2024, from 10am to 2pm. List of activities for the day include: Lunch CPR Class (11am) Stop The Bleed Class (1pm) Kids Activities Station Tours Equipment Demos  

Two shows: 11:00 and 1:00 Waterville Creates and the Waterville Opera House have partnered to sponsor this fantastic show for the community, taking place at the Children's Discovery Museum! Long ago, Blackbird was voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds admired Blackbird and begged Blackbird to paint their feathers with a […]

Date: October 19 at 12:55pm Runtime: TBD MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of Live in HD performance transmissions, starring French tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. […]

This Halloween edition of Family Storytime will feature boo-tiful stories to make you gasp and giggle. (Mmmmoooorahahahaha!) 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 207.872.5433 or email ldavis@watervillelibrary.org.

Join us for an artist reception at the Albert Church Brown Memorial Library with the Waterville Area Art Society on October 19th from 2-4 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and meet some of the artists while viewing the beautiful artwork on display at the library from October 5th- Nov. 23rd. A bit of history about the […]

The Colby Symphony Orchestra highlights two canonical composers for the ensemble’s season opener, Brahms and Poulenc. The concert features two contrasting works by Johannes Brahms: his Academic Festival Overture (1880), which quotes multiple student tavern songs, and his melancholy, rich Symphony No. 4 in E Minor (1885). Pianists Steven Pane and Colby Associate Professor of […]

You are invited to join us for the unveiling of Strengthening Maine’s Civic Life: Trust, Belonging, and the Future, a new report produced by the Goldfarb Center, Public Engagement Partners, and the Maine Community Foundation that gauges the health of civic life in Maine. The new study, which analyzed census data and also draws on […]

A Deja-Boo Throwback Movie Night, sponsored by KV Connect! Teenager Max struggles to fit in with his peers after moving to Salem right before Halloween. An avid denier of the spooky legends surrounding the town, he is less than thrilled to take his little sister Dani trick-or-treating. Hoping to impress his new friend Allison, Max […]

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Join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, October 24 - 3 p.m. with Friends of Quarry Road Trails to be held at Quarry Road Trails Building 300 Quarry Rd., Waterville

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Date: October 26 at 12pm Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes MPA Rating: PG Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Celebrate Halloween with the 15th anniversary of Coraline, a beautifully animated film from director Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before […]

Nosh & Knock Off, an interactive mystery theater fundraising event, will take place at the Waterville Public Library on Saturday, October 26, 2024! This 5th annual fundraiser is a not-to-be-missed event! Nosh & Knock Off will feature an original script, Murder at the Epilogue Club, written by local playwright and beloved friend of the Library, […]

Date: Saturday, October 26 at 7pm Organization: Waterville Opera House Venue: Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville, ME This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Let’s Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the […]

Cappella Nova Mundi, a specialized choral ensemble based in Dover, New Hampshire will perform renaissance répertoire focused particularly on Pierre de la Rue (ca. 1452 – 1518). Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. RESERVE TICKETS

“Do or do not. There is no try.” Relive the classic space opera trilogy that redefined science fiction with our all-day marathon! From the Mos Eisley Cantina to the winding halls of the Death Star, through the frozen tundras of Hoth to the forests of Endor, join Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the […]

Waterville Creates is excited to host the Maine Arts Commission for a public learning session to introduce their new Creative Communities Grant, which is designed to support arts-based projects that foster community engagement! The session will also include an overview of their Assets for Artists professional development workshops. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Please register […]

We are very excited to bring The Lunder Institute @ series home to Colby College Museum of Art to culminate its inaugural year. Launched in February of 2024, after traveling from California to New York and through Arkansas and Massachusetts, the Lunder Institute @ the Colby College Museum of Art will be hosted at the […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting. Please help us welcome a new business to the neighborhood and celebrate growth and change. Wednesday, October 30 - 3 p.m. with A Coffeehouse to be held at 252 Main Street, Waterville (former home of the Record Connection) Costumes are encouraged. Best costume wins an A Coffeehouse gift certificate […]

Although admission to these discussions is free, reservations are recommended. Please note: This event is student-focused. Only students will be allowed to ask questions during the Q&A session. If you cannot attend in person, you may watch the livestream. Register

Please plan to join us for a great networking opportunity — you'll be glad you did!

Date: November 1, 2024 Time: 5–10pm Location: Multiple Locations, Downtown Waterville At the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: All Day: Half off all concessions (except alcohol) at the Maine Film Center. Community Maker Day from 5–7pm 3D Printing - FREE Get ready for The SpongeBob Musical at the Waterville Opera House! Stop […]

Are you ready for A Night Out?  Kennebec Behavioral Health is hosting its annual fundraiser, ‘A Night Out,’ featuring a 1980s-themed mystery show with Mystery207 on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM at KVCC’s Carter Hall in Fairfield, Maine. KBH invites the community to join KBH for this fun night of intrigue, themed around […]

MAGIC ROCKS Friday, November 1 at 7:30pm You’ve seen him on America’s Got Talent, Jimmy Fallon, Masters of Illusion and Penn & Teller: Fool Us! Illusionist Leon Etienne rocks venues around the world with his jaw - dropping, critically acclaimed hit show, Magic Rocks! Witness this family friendly spectacular featuring the world’s best illusions, award-winning […]

Date: November 2 at 12:55pm Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes MPA Rating: Not Rated Organization: Maine Film Center Venue: Maine Film Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville, Maine This film is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues […]

Directed by Dr. Brendon Wilkins, this concert will feature student vocalists singing with the Colby Jazz Ensemble, as well as many classics from the jazz big band repertoire. “Cry Me a River” by Arthur Hamilton is widely considered one of the greatest torch songs of all time. This tune will feature the collaboration of jazz […]