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Upcoming Events
May10Fri20246:30 pm Game Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchGame Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmBethany Community Hub invites you to enjoy board games, card games and memory games at the lower level of Bethany United Church, 3 George Street, Bethany. Fun for the whole family.May11Sat202412:30 pm Millbrook Library Ice Cream Fund...Millbrook Library Ice Cream Fund...May 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pmWe are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be... Continue reading →May12Sun20249:00 am Springville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillSpringville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillMay 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFeaturing Mother’s day Brunch until noon, face painting, B12 injections, Reiki treatments, readings, ice cream, live music, and crafts.May15Wed2024May16Thu20247:00 pm Alderville First Nation Historia...Alderville First Nation Historia...May 16 @ 7:00 pmAnnual General Meeting of your Millbrook Cavan Historical Society, at Millbrook Legion Hall. Come and learn about Alderville’s unique history. All welcome. Info: millbrookcavanhs.orgMay22Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 22 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be Tammy Brydon, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator.
Category Archives: July 2023
Summer Fun at the CMLibraries
Summer is officially here! We have some great programs and activities planned for the summer, which will focus on getting outside and being active. We will continue to have our Children’s Storytime on Tuesdays at the Bruce Johnston Branch and Fridays at the Millbrook Branch. As we had such a… Continue reading
The Old Arena’s Days are Numbered
At the June 5th meeting, Council decided to bite the bullet and say out loud that the old arena would be shuttered sooner than later. There was insufficient support to justify any significant expenditure on the 70-year-old building after studies indicated that even the facilities’ current users aren’t keen to… Continue reading
Common Ground – July 2023
“Do what we can, summer will have its flies. If we walk in the woods, we must feed the mosquitoes.” Emerson My friend the Wind Chime Hater is convinced that the mosquitoes are bigger this year. I’m not sure that they’re bigger but there are certainly a lot of them…. Continue reading
Make Hay While the Sun Shines – The Rest of the Story
This farmer was raking his hay on Larmer Line last week in order to expedite the drying process so he could get it baled ahead of the rain in the weekend forecast. Raking fluffs up the crop, allowing better air circulation before the crop is baled and stored for later… Continue reading
The Challenges of Faith Today
As human beings we like to connect God with our peace and comfort. During the tough times, the times of grief, failure or illness, we call out to God, “Please help me. Please give me peace. I need comfort. I need your strength.” Sometimes we think of God as we… Continue reading
Selwyn Garlic Farms Offers a Variety of Garlic Products in all Shapes and Sizes
Sean and Theresa Wilson produce garlic on their farm in Selwyn and operate a booth at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. Sean has a history in dairy farming in the Hamilton area. In 1995 he moved to Peterborough for employment and since then he has gradually found his way back to… Continue reading
Mike Doherty Teaches Mental and Physical Conditioning at Nomad Striking Academy
Mike Doherty is a fighter, but COVID almost knocked him out of the box. Nine years into operating a successful martial arts club in downtown Peterborough called Dohjo Muay Thai & Fitness, he found himself closing the doors, but not for good. He found a new location in the former… Continue reading
