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Upcoming Events
Dec6Wed2023Dec9Sat20231:00 pm Santa Claus Parade – 2023Santa Claus Parade – 2023Dec 9 @ 1:00 pmThe parade starts at the Millbrook Christian Assembly and travels along King St. to the Old Millbrook Arena. To enter a float, complete an application form on the township website or with staff at the CMCC.2:30 pm Festive Family Drop-in – 2023Festive Family Drop-in – 2023Dec 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmJoin township staff following the Santa Claus parade at the CMCC for cookies, hot chocolate, a Christmas craft and a special visit with Santa!Dec10Sun20232:30 pm Yuletide Cheer Concert by the Ka... @ Cambridge St. United ChurchYuletide Cheer Concert by the Ka... @ Cambridge St. United ChurchDec 10 @ 2:30 pmCome to hear this award-winning choir sing arrangements of traditional carols by John Rutter, David Willcocks and others, joined by guests hand bell performers UnBELLievable.Dec13Wed2023Dec16Sat20238:00 am Breakfast with Santa @ Bethany United ChurchBreakfast with Santa @ Bethany United ChurchDec 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 amCome and join Bethany Community Hub. Enjoy Pancakes, Sausage and Fruit Salad with coffee, tea or juice all for only $5 per person. You will also have the opportunity to purchase photos with Santa.
Category Archives: December 2020
Santa Claus is still coming to town!
Some Traditions Weather the COVID Storm
The family-owned and operated Dawson Tree Farm on Zion Line opened for the season last weekend with as many as 100 happy customers taking home trees to decorate. Apparently they should expect a good season, as reports indicate consumers are choosing real trees rather than artificial ones this year. Pictured… Continue reading
A Glimpse into Towerhill 2.0
After years in the works, a revised plan of subdivision application for Phase 2 of the Towerhill Subdivision was published last week, providing a look at the developer’s vision for the next phase of the Highlands of Millbrook, in planning documents referred to as Towerhill North. The proposal is now… Continue reading
Proposed Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act
The reactions on both sides of the proposed changes to Ontario’s conservation legislation are loud and impassioned. Environmental groups claim the revisions remove or severely restrict the Conservation Authorities’ role in regulating development, permit and planning application appeal process and appealing municipal planning applications. Some sources equate it to… Continue reading
Local Quilt Donations Headed to Kawartha Children’s Aid and Millbrook Community Care
Although they have not met in 8 months, the Millbrook Needlers’ Quilt Guild members are still sewing for charity. Here is a photo of some of their creations prior to their donation to the Kawartha Children’s Aid Society on November 23rd. Ten more quilts were donated by a customer of… Continue reading
Decorating Committee Brings Christmas Cheer to the Village
Pictured are members of the decorating committee during the early days of November as they updated the streetscape with winter décor. The beautiful boughs were purchased locally from Puddleduck Farm. The Community Garden gave permission to cut dogwood that surrounds the garden, while sedum and hydrangea were donated by Maya… Continue reading
Help Needed to Solve a Mystery
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society recently received this photograph as part of a donation, and we are intrigued! Can you help us out? There are clues: the photo is of men and children only – a special banquet of sorts? The picture hanging on the back wall is of… Continue reading
Update #2 Nexicom Fibre Overbuild in Millbrook
Phase 1 of Nexicom’s fibre overbuild in the village of Millbrook was completed last month. This phase involves the construction of the “backbone” of their main transportation route throughout the village, which required locating all applicable hydro electrical and gas lines currently underground and tunneling for the fibre optic cable… Continue reading
