Learn to Twirl with National Baton Corps

Visitors to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market last month were treated to a display of grace and athleticism from members of the National Baton Corps. This non-profit organization has been operating for more than 40 years, and offers recreational and competitive baton twirling and pomp pom (think cheerleading) lessons for girls… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre hosts  Women in the Military Reminiscence

4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her and playwright Maja Ardal, to share stories, memories and reminiscences on the topic of women in the military. Ardal (The Hero of Hunter Street, Wishful Seeing) is developing a play about the history and… Continue reading

Meet Your Volunteer Match in Cavan Monaghan on Oct. 23

Volunteer Peterborough invites residents and non-profit groups to attend its Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23. More than 25 organizations have been invited to set up booths that day to share details about how to get involved in their causes. The Cavan Monaghan Public Libraries and Maple… Continue reading

Food Share Open House a Great Success!

Our local food bank, Millbrook and District Food Share, held an open house and barbecue on Sunday, August 25th. We are thrilled to report that it was very successful with a sizeable number of residents attending to enjoy a burger and to learn more about Food Share. Those who participated… Continue reading

The Kindest Cut?  Timber Harvest Begins In the Ganaraska Forest

Every year, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) performs a scheduled, selective harvest of the Red Pine plantations within the Ganaraska Forest. These logging operations facilitate the growth of native tree species including Red Oak, White Pine and Sugar Maple.  These activities were envisioned in the initial landscape restoration plans… Continue reading

Millbrook Minor Hockey Host Peterborough Petes at Preseason Game

This was the fourth time the local OHL team competed at the CMCC in a preseason game. The event was hosted by Millbrook Minor Hockey as a fundraiser in their efforts to subsidize registration fees to keep the cost of hockey more affordable. The event kicked off featuring local talent… Continue reading