Two Cent Talks: Lauren Saxon and Emerson Whitney Emerson Whitney is the author of Daddy Boy (McSweeney’s 2023), Heaven (McSweeney’s 2020), and the poetry title, Ghost Box (Timeless Infinite Light, 2014). Emerson’s work has appeared in The Paris Review, New York Magazine, The Los Angeles Review of Books, and elsewhere. Kirkus, in a starred review, called Heaven “An incisive, nuanced inquiry into gender and…

Join us for a great night out at the museum! We will have black lights and glow activities, as well as music and lighting provided by J.R. Davis Entertainment. $10 per person, ages 3 and up. Learn more at: childrensdiscoverymuseum.org

Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: all day 50% off concessions at Maine Film Center 5-7pm Meet and Greet and art making with author Jaimie Hogan!  Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity and stargazing with the renowned children’s book author and illustrator, Jamie Hogan, as we celebrate the magic of the…

Using nonviable seeds, craft stunning paintings with instructors from Waterville Creates and Fedco Seeds! Combining art and a beautiful mixture of seeds, participants will create a special artwork to take home. This is art for all ages and abilities. All materials are provided. Location: Railcar Speakers Tent For more information about the Common Ground Country…

Two new books open on story walk trails in Waterville this fall! Join us on September 9th at the Waterville Public Library for the official opening event! The Children’s Discovery Museum will have mobile museum exhibits and there will be book giveaways from the Waterville Public Library while supplies last! Skywatcher written and illustrated by…

Do you love to spin, knit, or crochet and want to hang with other fiber lovers? This is the group for you! All are welcome to sit and create their own projects with other area fiber lovers every Wednesday from 1-3pm. This is a free, informal gathering of like minded lovers of all things fiber!…

Paul J Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St: All day Half off concessions at the Maine Film Center! (excluding alcohol) 5-7pm Display of Death Wings project by artist Bess Whelan on the second floor of the Schupf Center . Whelan will be on hand to answer questions about the upcoming Death Wings workshops. 5-7pm  Art-Making…

Experience a true potluck through a shared meal and conversation. Gather with friends and community members and bring food to share for a truly magical night. This event will feature handmade plates by Ticonic clay studio members. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Sign up to bring a…

Singing together makes everyone better!  Enjoy a multi-generational, family-friendly musical experience at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. This performance will feature community members singing with the Kennebec Chordsmen, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary this fall! Do you love to sing and want to participate? Click here. This project is supported in part by…

Do you and your family love to sing? Join the Kennebec Chordsmen for a family-friendly, multi-generational musical experience! Community members are invited to participate in  a series of rehearsals which will culminate in a performance on October 6 at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center! Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from September 7 through October…

Bringing the citizens of Waterville and community partners together to share local resources for housing, health, community engagement, and other basic needs to build a stronger, healthier Waterville. All are invited to attend! Participants include: Maine General Harm reduction, Waterville Fire and Rescue, Mid Maine Homeless Shelter, Waterville Creates, Adult Education, Waterville Health & Welfare,…

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Waterville Moves is a bi-weekly series that invites you to move your body, share stories, and create connections through guided movements and dance making! This shorter 45 minute program is for parents with children 6 and under. This class is designed specifically for parents to move alongside and with their child. Instructor Jenny Ngidi-Brown is…