Visitors are invited to take a tour at our local sugar bushes in celebration of maple syrup production to see how that clear, thin sap is transformed into that thick, rich, sweet confection. Producers will share their secrets, some samples, grading techniques and, weather permitting, a walk through their sugar… Continue reading
You know the shop is open well before you can see it because of the music. It’s his trademark, which has been known to ruffle a few feathers but for the most part is a much appreciated ingredient to the atmosphere in the village. Joe’s musical tastes are eclectic, running… Continue reading
Like community newspapers, our phones connect us with one another. So do our stories. As we have been developing the June 15 Blocks and Blooms tour, we have been enjoying some stories, making some surprising connections, all about phones. One of the stops on our self-guided tour we’re planning is… Continue reading
Last month, Jane Wilson and Joanne Rowland of Cavan Monaghan organized a fundraising event in honour of the late Erin Sullivan, a young woman who died in 2022 of Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 43. They knew Erin through a Buddhist meditation program in Peterborough. Erin had dedicated a… Continue reading
Rev. Will Willimon (Biblical scholar) told this story: In a heated confrontation with one of my parishioners after my sermon, I finally said, “I’m not going to continue to argue with you, George, I’ll never persuade you.” George replied, “Humph. Glad that our… Continue reading
On Wednesday afternoons, the Millbrook Legion hosts Bid Euchre games which are enjoyed by many seniors. Each week, more than 40 players show up to share cards, conversation and some friendly competition. While some players are local, many participants are dedicated card players, coming from Peterborough, Port Hope and beyond. … Continue reading
Annie Smith (centre) with participants in her group fitness classes currently on offer for participants of all abilities at the CMCC on Tuesdays from 10:30 and Thursdays from 11:35 until May 2nd. The forty-five minute classes include a variety of exercises using equipment she provides, such as BOSU balls and… Continue reading
“There are moments in the gardening year when, like Cecil B. de Mille, you want to shout Hold it and freeze the scene, just as it is in every detail, for a little longer.” Anna Pavord (The Curious Gardener) My Cecil B. de Mille moment came right before Easter weekend… Continue reading
