Community Care Volunteer

Community Care Millbrook celebrates our volunteers.  Lynda Allair has volunteered with the Millbrook office for 10 years.  Acknowledging her service with us we surprised her with a small drive-by. Pictured from left to right are Peterborough Community Care Executive Director, Danielle Belair, Director of Support Services Catherine Pink, Lynda Allair,… Continue reading

Millbrook Farm Supply Directing Funds from Bottle Returns

Since July, the Millbrook Farm Supply has been directing donations from bottle returns to a variety of local causes.  The community has embraced this effort, and the recipients have been very appreciative. Millbrook Community Care was the first beneficiary, receiving $1050 this summer.  Donations were next directed to two local… Continue reading

New IDA Opens in Bethany

After months of planning, permissions and renovations, a new IDA drugstore opened in Bethany a few weeks ago. It will be operated by members of the Pervaiz family, originally from Pakistan.  Zahid is moving from a pharmacy in Scarborough to open his own pharmacy in Bethany.  His wife is a… Continue reading

Registration for Christmas Hamper Program Begins

After several months of redirecting local Foodshare users to Peterborough’s Kawartha Food share because of COVID, our local food bank reopened its doors in early August. Thanks to the generosity of local individuals, churches and other organizations, their supplies have been replenished through local donations without the need to bring… Continue reading

NOW OPEN! – New Café Owners

NOW OPEN!!! The restaurant at Clarke’s Service Centre will reopen under new management.  Clarke’s Café will be managed by Taylor Post, pictured left, and owned by Heather and Mike Clarke.  The café will be open seven days a week from 6am to 3pm as soon as they get the green… Continue reading