The Impact of Climate Change on Which Birds We See
The Royal Ontario Museum’s Dr. Mark Peck will talk about how climate change is affecting which birds we see – and which ones we don’t see anymore – at the Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 23. All are welcome at this gathering in the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place, Millbrook, beginning…
Puddleduck Farm Focuses on Community Supported Agriculture Program
Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock have been operating their local organic farm on the edge of Millbrook for six years now, and their business continues to evolve as they seek new ways to grow. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation on 100 acres, but most of their labour happens on the two acres…
Maple Event 2019!
Pictured are visitors to the Staples’s property where they saw modern production of that sweet syrup during the local maple event last month. Despite poor maple harvesting weather, the sun broke out for the event. More than 100 people dropped by Red Mill Maple Syrup’s location on Deyell Line, where they were treated…
Galerie Q Hosts Painting Workshop for the Peterborough Chinese Association
On the afternoon of April 13th, Galerie Q welcomed the Peterborough Chinese Association Members and their families in their first painting event with artist Valerie Kent of Cavan Art Gallery and Studio. An experienced teacher, Valerie provided step by step instruction adapting to the participants. Everyone enjoyed watching the demonstrations and was able to…
Walk with Your Neighbours For a Good Cause
Our Millbrook and District Lions Club is once again hosting their PetValu Walk for Dog Guides in downtown Millbrook. The event takes place on Sunday, May 26, and is one of approximately 300 events in communities across the country, raising funds to train Dog Guides for Canadians with disabilities. Last year, the 29 registered…
Treat Your Mother to a Taste of Local art in the Rolling Hills of the Bethany Area
Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking her on a tour of the rolling countryside around Bethany where you can introduce her to local artists in their own studios during the annual Rolling Hills Studio tour. This free, self-guided tour runs on Saturday and Sunday of the Mother’s Day weekend from 10 am to 5 pm,…