Weekly Events
These events take place every week (or every other week) at the same time and place. Any event listed below may be suspended during the summer or school vacations, during snowstorms or when snow is forecast, or when its regular meeting time falls on or near a major holiday.
Alfond Youth Center
Youth Ages 6-12
- Saturday Snactivity
- FREE Snack & Arts/Science Activity, Every Saturday through August 2018, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM thru August 2018, AYC Art Room. Snacks include: Yogurt, Crackers, Fruit, Granola Bars, Water. Stay for all or part of the time; parents are welcome, but not required. Staffed by the Art Teacher and ASP Program Staff.
FMI: Katie McCabe, kmccabe@alfondytouthcenter.org, 873-0684 - Enhance®Fitness
- Enhance®Fitness is developed and created for older adults of all fitness levels which focuses on cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility that older adults need to maintain health and function as they age. The program is led by a certified instructor trained in bringing out the physical best for those 55 and older. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:00—11:00 a.m.
Address and Contact Info: 126 North Street, Waterville, 873-0684, www.clubayc.org.
Common Street Arts
- Life Drawing
- Held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 5:30-8:00 p.m., this program provides 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. and CSA provides the chairs, model, and camaraderie. Sessions are open to all levels of experience and are with without formal instruction. The cost is $5/session; scholarships are available to high school students. For more information call 872-ARTS or email marie@watervillecreates.org
Location: Common Street Arts, Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water Street, Suite 106, Waterville.
Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market
- Downtown Waterville Farmers' Market
- Held every Thursday, the market is a 100% producer-only market. That means when you shop at the market you’re buying directly from the producer. FMI: http://snakeroot.net/waterville/
Summer Location: Head of Falls, by the Two-Cent Bridge, Waterville. Last Thursday in April until the Thursday before Thanksgiving, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Winter Location: Chace Forum, Alfond Commons, 150 Main Street, Waterville. December – April, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Inland Hospital
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Every Friday at 1:00 p.m. Education and support for a very important, natural aspect of nurturing a healthy child. Babies welcome! FMI: call 861-3100 or email inlandhospital@emhs.org. Location: Inland's Birthing Center, 200 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville.
- Tree of HOPE Postpartum Support Group
- One in seven mothers feel sad and irritable during pregnancy and postpartum, and fathers can feel down and anxious too. You are not alone! There is hope - and it begins with a simple thought - being a good parent includes taking care of yourself. If you take care of yourself, you will be able to take better care of your baby and your family. Please join us every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – noon, and/or the last Saturday of the month, 9:00 – 11:00, for an honest and safe place to listen, talk, and gain education on postpartum experiences. This support group is free and open to the public. Contact: Bridgette Gemelli, 861-6091 or bgemelli@emhs.org. Location: Medical Arts Building Conference Room (attached to Inland's front entrance), 180 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville.
Spectrum Generations
- Yoga
- Join Kim Nashed, a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Fee: $5.00 per class. Call 873-4745 to sign up.
- Richard Simmons Workout
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Fee: $1.00. FMI, call 873-4745.
- Computer Lessons
- Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Learn the basics of email, Internet, Facebook, Kindle, iPad, and more! $7 per lesson. Please call 873-4745 to schedule your personal 45-minute appointment. Pre-registration is required.
- Speak French Social Hour
- Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Do you speak French but only have a few people to converse with? If so, join our Speak French Social Hour. Call 873-4745 to join in the fun! Fee: $3.00 (Includes coffee and muffins.)
- Waterville Non-Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge
- Every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Cost $2.00 Please bring your own partner. Call 872-5932 for more information.
Address and Contact Info: Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street, Waterville, 873-4745, www.spectrumgenerations.org.
Waterville Public Library
For Younger Children
- Crafternoons
- Looking for a way to brighten up your child's day? Bring them on down to the Library for Crafternoons! Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday to participate in a fun craft! Children under 7 must be accompanied by a grown-up helper. Check our Children's Calendar for pictures of each week's craft!
- Rhymetime for Babies, Toddlers, and Their Grownups
- Babies are born ready to learn! By singing, clapping, and sharing stories with their grownups, children from birth to age 3 gain valuable skills and knowledge for later learning success. Join us for a half-hour of active fun every Friday, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., in the Children's Room!
Address and Contact Info: 73 Elm Street, Waterville, 872-5433, www.watervillelibrary.org.
All events at the library are free.
Winslow Public Library
- Check Winslow Public Library's calendar for more info
- For younger children (age 0-7)
- Weekly storytime Tuesdays at 10 a. m.
- For grades 2-8
- Lego Club Fridays at 2:30 a. m.
- Around the World
- Science Explorers
- Robot Coding with Dash, Dot and Cue
- Teens (ages 12-18)
- Teen Dungeons and Dragons - June 5 and 19th from 4pm to 6pm
Address and Contact Info: Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax St., Winslow, 872-1978 winslow-me.gov/departments/library/
(List Updated: 5/26/2019)