Author: The Millbrook Times
Is Moderate Alcohol Consumption Healthy?
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines moderate drinking as no more than one drink per day for women (7 drinks per week) and two drinks per day for men (14 drinks…
Get Ready for Another Great Car Show from our Local Lions’ Club
It will be hard to top last year’s Antique Car Show, but organizers at the Lions’ Club are giving it a try. Last year the weather brought out over 200 cars from 910 to…
Raise the Roof Event
A private fundraising event organized by Peterborough City Councillor Pat Parnell and hosted by Galerie Q last month raised $8000 towards YES shelter for youth and family’s “Raise the Roof” campaign. The organization has…
Bill Slavin Launches New Children’s Book at Bear Essentials
Most attendees wandered in with several books in hand, eager to have personal notes and an autograph from popular children’s book writer and illustrator Bill Slavin at the launch of his latest book on…
Pedal for Hope Brings Record Donations
The Cops for Cancer events arrived at the local schools on May 13th, bringing their usual combination of entertainment laced with education to North Cavan and Millbrook South Cavan public schools. With a movie…
Silver Creek Creations Joins the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Get ready to grow with the help of Jane and Peter Martell of Silver Creek Creations, who are joining the other vendors at our local monthly market. They established a nursery business on their…
The Need to Pump Iron
Some years ago, chronic fatigue haunted me every day. I’d go to sleep early but had difficulty getting out of bed twelve hours later. I would then have to nap later in the afternoon.…
Millbrook & District Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides Raises $3,839
By Linda Hughes On Sunday, May 29th, the Millbrook & District Lions group hosted their 7th annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides, raising $3,839.00 to support the Lions Foundation of Canada. This brings the…
Local Volunteers Recognized
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individual volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an organization The award is presented at a special ceremony held at the Trentwinds International Centre…