Josh Helm Recognized at County Recognition Awards Event
Millbrook Foodland owner Josh Helm earned a County Recognition Award last month. On Thursday May14th Otonabee South Monaghan hosted the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards. That evening, Josh Helm of Millbrook Foodland was awarded the Business Leadership Award. Josh was nominated by Millbrook resident Glenn Spurrell, who wrote: “A grocery store is often the…
Millbrook Valley Trails Work Day
Roughly forty volunteers put their backs into efforts to repair and refresh sections of the Millbrook Valley Trails in early May. They were treated to a wide variety of weather, from brilliant sunshine to a few flurries, but all kept smiling. Among the projects was some boardwalk repairs replacing rotted boards, new mulch covering…
Kawartha Land Trust Adds Two More Properties to its Nature Reserves
Kawartha Land Trust Ballyduff Trails. Two more properties have been brought under the protection of Kawartha Land Trust (KLT), bringing the total number of nature reserves to fifty, encompassing more than 9,100 acres across the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County since its founding in 2001. Donors allow protection to natural spaces in…
Mt. Pleasant Hosts Women’s Institute District Meeting
Last week, the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute hosted the Peterborough District Annual Meeting at their hall, where they gathered to complete District business and discuss the organization’s mandate of community outreach, advocacy and education. Once business was complete and a delicious pot luck lunch was consumed, the members prepared donated purses and tote bags…
Community Events – June 2026
Bethany United Church Yard, Plant and Bake Sale: Saturday, June 6th from 8 am until noon at 3 George Street, Bethany. 175th Millbrook Fair: June 11th to 14th at the Millbrook Fairgrounds on Frederick St. Join the community and help the Millbrook Agricultural Society celebrate this historic milestone. See story p 6. Decoration Day…
Celebrating the Heart of Our Village: Millbrook Community Care’s Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteers congregate in the lobby of the club house at Baxter Creek Golf Club last week to celebrate their extensive contributions to the community. In turn, club owners graciously paid for the entire event, saying thank you in a tangible way to those who work tirelessly to serve the 453 Community Care Clients who…