Christmas at our Libraries

Is it December already?!  Are you ready to get in the Christmas spirit? Join us at the Bruce Johnston Branch Saturday, Dec 1st, 11:00 am, where we will be decorating for the holidays. We will also be making felt Christmas trees and decorations at the Bruce Johnston Branch, Saturday Dec… Continue reading

Recycled Sweaters Find New Life as Stylish, Environmentally-Friendly Mittens

It’s not glamourous but it is commendable; Amanda Benns creates beautiful, hand-made mittens using items destined for the second hand store or even the dump. She scoops up used, unloved and untrendy sweaters and diverts them from their looming, ignoble end, using them as raw materials for her beautiful and… Continue reading

The EarlyOn Centre’s Christmas Events

The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre will be at Christmas in the Village selling popcorn and helping to spread holiday cheer, with a crafty table for the children! Stop by and see us! The following week the centre will host a Holiday Potluck Event on Tuesday December… Continue reading

Cavan Art’s Valerie Kent Promotes Art for Everyone

Like the little engine that could, Valerie Kent just keeps on chugging.  Recent knee surgery slowed her down a bit, but she’s back at it, hosting painting workshops, private painting parties, writing for art journals, and organizing two more painting trips to France this summer, all while running her Art… Continue reading

Centennial Places Hosts the Last Garden Club Meeting of the Year

The Millbrook & Area Garden Club is wrapping up the year on Wednesday December 5th at 7:30 pm with an interesting and fun social evening entitled “The Agony and The Ecstasy of Gardening” –  a discussion of the ups and downs of the past gardening season in some of our… Continue reading