Community Calendar

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
16 oz of beer (or N/A option)
30 minutes
$18 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.

Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

Join us for the Chamber's largest fundraiser!

Donate a basket of at least $50 in value to be raffled off to the lucky winner. Or buy tickets for a chance to win!

Winners chosen at random and do not need to be present to win.

November 11 - December 13

Tuesday-Friday 9-4:30pm

with two Saturdays Dec. 6 and 13, 10-1pm

Tickets

$1 each, 3/$2, or 10/$5

drawing held on Dec. 13

please join us for a donation yoga class to benefit the 3 towns, 1 community Little Pantry. The Little Pantry is available at 16 Water Street 24/7 and full of shelf stable items for local families in need. Class is open to all members in our community.

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.
*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.

Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon St.

More information on Children’s programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.

Lighting Up Lives, One Tree at a time!

The Festival of Trees is a festive celebration - a partnership with the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, the Alfond Youth & Community Center and presented by the Central Maine Betterment Collaborative.

The Festival of Trees is a cherished annual event that transforms the Waterville Elks Lodge into a winter wonderland, beautifully decorated with dazzling trees, each uniquely adorned with fantastic gifts curated by local businesses and organizations. We invite the community to revel in the holiday spirit while supporting community initiatives. Funds raised during the festival directly benefit our community experiencing food insecurity and provide meaningful workforce development opportunities.

Details:

📍 Waterville Elks Banquet Center, 76 Industrial Rd, Waterville, ME
📅 November 21 & 22 | 10:00 -7:00 PM
November 23 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
November 28 & 29 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
November 30 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

🎟️ $2 per person | Free for kids 12 & under
🎫 Tree raffle tickets: 50¢ each (cash only)
💰 50/50 raffle tickets also available

To volunteer or sponsor a tree, please visit: https://festivaloftreesmaine.net/

Witness the exciting changes fall brings and build your ecological literacy with Fields Pond Audubon Center’s Homeschool Naturalists program! Designed for children ages 6-14, this engaging series will start as a whole mixed age group, then break into age based investigation teams to dive deeper into that week’s theme!

Together, we’ll:

Study the magic behind fall leaves,
Explore fall seed dispersal and native plant life cycles
Study the role of naturalists in identifying trends and patterns in our natural world.
Learn how the local habitat prepares for the coming winter
And more!
Each session combines outdoor exploration, guided hiking, and nature journaling to deepen your connection with the natural world.

Portland--Come Light The World!
Have you ever bought a goat from a vending machine? How about warm clothing for a child, groceries for a family, or job training for the underemployed?

This year Portland will have that chance. From November 20 to December 10 visitors at The Maine Mall can purchase essential items like from The Light the World Giving Machine to help those in need in Maine and throughout the world.

The nonprofits featured in the South Portland Giving Machines include: Catholic Charities; Furniture Friends; Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine; Ronald McDonald House Charities Maine and Through These Doors.

We’re offering specials on beer and a tasty burger deal to go with it. Every Thursday, we’ll have select pours for just $5 and a $10 burger deal from our friends at Bite Into Maine! Join us anytime between 11am and 6:30 pm. No reservation is needed but let us know you're coming for extra high-fives!

Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made is a curated seasonal marketplace that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine makers, offering visitors a unique selection of locally handmade goods.

Thank you to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank, the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, and Back Office Solutions!