KV Connect - Editorials

05/27/2009

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC!

Submitted by Shannon Haines, Steering Committee Member

How often do you hear young people lamenting the fact that it is hard to find things to do in Central Maine? I know that one of my biggest concerns in moving back to this area was that I wouldn't be able to catch any great live music anymore, and for a while that was true. I am happy to say, though, that thanks to the work of some local promoters, generous sponsors and area nonprofits, the live music scene in Central Maine is really heating up... so please go out and support it. Following is a list of upcoming events that you may want to know about.

* Friday, June 5, 8pm - Rustic Overtones LIVE at the Unity Centre for Performing Arts (ticketed event: 207-948-SHOW, www.unityme.org/theater)

* Wednesday, June 17, 8pm - Taj Mahal Trio LIVE at Waterville Opera House (ticketed event: 207-873-7000, www.watervilleoperahouse.org)

* Wednesday, July 8, 6:30pm - The Kayla Wass Band LIVE in Castonguay Square, Downtown Waterville - FREE outdoor concert!

* Wednesday, July 22, 6:00pm - The Calypso Soldiers LIVE in Castonguay Square, Downtown Waterville - FREE outdoor concert!

* Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm - The Toughcats LIVE in Castonguay Square, Downtown Waterville - FREE outdoor concert!

* Wednesday, September 9, 8:30 - John Brown's Body LIVE at the Unity Centre for Performing Arts (ticketed event: 207-948-SHOW, www.unityme.org/theater)

* Saturday, September 12, all day - The Hill 'n the 'Ville Music Festival at Head of Falls, Downtown Waterville - FREE outdoor concert! Stay tuned for details on performers.

01/5/2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Very Merry Holiday Season! Many thanks to all KVConnecters who showed their support for our local community by donating items and money for some of the members of the two families we adopted from the Family Violence Project. You will be happy to know you made Christmas truly magical for Tatiana and Matthew and Christine, Gage and Billy. Tatiana wrote to us saying: "Matthew and I are so grateful for your kindness of all the special gifts you have shared with us. I have been through so many things and appreciate the though and goodness that comes to my son and I at this time our lives. Our blessings and goodness are generously given to those who have spread this cheer our way. This project has given us hope and someday I hope I will be on the other end to give forward to others someday. Bless you again! Thank you so much - Love Tatiana & Matthew" Christine wrote: "This really helped me a lot. Thank you - Christine, Gage & Billy" Congratulations KVConnecters to a job well done!

01/2/2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Submitted by Shannon Haines
Thanks to everyone who came out for a fabulous New Year's Eve party at the Holiday Inn. Also, thanks to the Holiday Inn for being terrific hosts. I think it is safe to say that everyone had a wonderful time dancing the night away. I know I certainly did, though my legs were burning the next day from the 4 hours of cardio!

New Year's is for many people a time of reflection, and I heard many people say that KV Connect was responsible for them meeting their closest friends, and I know that's true for me, too. I think that we have a really great group of young people here in the Waterville area, and I really hope to grow it in 2009.

Special thanks to Sarah Gibbs and Lisa Oakes for creating the evening's play list, which appears below for your perusing pleasure:

1970s
Can't Get Enough of Your Love	Barry White
Boogie Wonderland	Earth, Wind & Fire
I Wanna be Sedated	The Ramones
Stayin' Alive	Bee Gees
Sweet Home Alabama	Lynyrd Skynyrd
Buffalo Soldier	Bob Marley
You Sexy Thing	Hot Chocolate
Lady Marmalade	LaBelle
One Way or Another	Blondie
I Will Survive	Gloria Gaynor
Last Dance	Donna Summer
Sexual Healing	Marvin Gaye
Higher Ground	Stevie Wonder
Dancing Queen	ABBA
Funkytown	Lipps, Inc
Brick House	The Commodores
Sweet Caroline	Neil Diamond
Best of My love	The Emotions
Play That Funky Music	Kool and the Gang
Disco Inferno	The Trammps
Wonderful Tonight	Eric Clapton

1980s
Call Me	Blondie
Faith	George Michael
Down Under	Men at Work
Hazy Shade of Winter	Bangles
Karma Chameleon	Culture Club
Gloria	Laura Branigan
Jessie's Girl	Rick Springfield
Maneater	Hall & Oates
Take on Me	A- Ha
True	Spandeau Ballet
Hold Me Now	Thompson Twins
Hungry Like The Wolf	Duran Duran
You Spin Me Round	Dead or Alive
1999	Prince
Flashdance	Irene Cara
Maniac	Michael Sembello
Billie Jean	Michael Jackson
Love is a Battlefield	Pat Benetar
Welcome to the Jungle	Guns n Roses
Walk this Way	Run DMC feat. Aerosmith
Cruel Summer	Bananarama
Dancing in The Dark	Bruce Springstein
We Got the Beat	The Go-Go's
Video Killed the Radio Star	The Buggles
I Think We're Alone Now	Tiffany
The Glamorous Life	Sheila E
Blue Monday	New Order
Working for the Weekend	Loverboy
Pour Some Sugar on Me	Def Lepperd
Come on Eileen	Dexy's Midnight Runners
Tainted Love	Soft Cell
Take My Breath Away	Berlin
Don't You Forget About Me	Simple Minds
She's Like the Wind	Patrick Swazye

1990s
Express Yourself	Madonna
Gonna Make you Sweat	C&C Music Factory
Unbelievable	EMF
What is Love	Haddaway
The Rockafeller Skank	Fat Boy Slim
...Baby One More Time	Britney Spears
Baby Got Back	Sir Mix A lot
I Touch Myself	The Divinyls
OPP	Naughty by Nature
Nasty	Janet Jackson
All-Star	Smashmouth
Groove Is In the Heart	Dee-lite
Step by Step	New Kids on the Block
I'll Take You There	General Public
Rhythm is a Dancer	Snap!
Everybody Hurts	REM
More Than Words	Extreme
One	U2
Killing Me Softly	Fugees

2000s
Just Dance	Lady GaGa & Colby O'Donis
Single Ladies	Beyonce
Somebody Told Me	The Killers
Stronger	Kanye West
Get This Party Started	Pink
Ain't No Other Man	Christina Aguilera
Womanizer	Britney Spears
Shake That	Eminem
Glamorous	Fergie
Crazy	Gnarls Barkley
I Kissed a Girl	Katy Perry
4 Minutes	Madonna
Shake It	Metro Station
Promiscuous	Nelly Furtado
Toxic	Britney Spears
Crazy In Love	Beyonce
Don't Stop the Music	Rihanna
Hips Don't Lie	Shakira
Yeah!	Usher
SexyBack	Justin Timberlake
Promiscuous	Nelly Furtado
Forever	Chris Brown
American Boy	Estelle
Let it Rock	Kevin Rudolph
Hey Yeah	OutKast
Fallin'	Alicia Keyes
You Are the Best Thing	Ray Lamontagne
Stay or Leave	DMB

10/1/2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600

KV Connect's Political Subcommittee wants to make sure our members have access to all the information you need to make an informed decision this election season. One of the best ways for us to make our voices heard on important issues is to vote on November 4th!

Join members of KV Connect and the Political Subcommittee at any of the upcoming debates. Check out a list of area debates in the KV Connect Opportunities section.

We've compiled this list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and answers to make participating in the political process easy.
How do I register?
You can register to vote at your town or city hall, your party's headquarters or at the Waterville Main Street office in downtown Waterville. More information about voter registration, changing your address, and voters' rights can be found online. In Maine, you can also register and vote the same day.

Where do I find a list of candidates?
For information about which general election candidates are running in your area, check out the final list of candidates.

What are referendums and how do I find out which questions will be on the November 4th ballot?
Ballot questions or referendums are questions which appear on the state's ballot wherein voters are asked to accept or reject a particular proposal. These votes can be on laws, the recall of an elected official, or a specific government policy. Referendums or ballot questions are a form of direct democracy favoring the majority. You can find the list of November 4th ballot questions online.

Where do I vote?
To find your polling place, visit the State of Maine website, enter your address and city, and you'll get a list of polling places. If you live in Waterville, you'll vote at the American Legion at 21 College Avenue.

I won't be around on November 4th. Can I still vote?
Of course! Vote absentee by requesting a ballot online or by going to your town or city hall during business hours and requesting an absentee ballot.

Still have questions? Contact your town or city clerk or the Maine Bureau of Elections.

We'll see you at the polls!