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Upcoming Events
May22Wed20242:00 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.May25Sat20248:00 am Annual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryAnnual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryMay 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmHosted by the Friends of Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library. Plant donations needed! Call for Information9:00 am Heart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCHeart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCMay 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmAt the CMCC from 9 am until noon hosted by personal trainer Annie Smith. Join her in a variety of heart-health activities and raise funds for Heart care research.May26Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMay 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmFeaturing fresh local produce and artisan products.1:00 pm Rice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryRice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryMay 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFeaturing art demos, live music, food and lots of activities.May29Wed2024Jun3Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreJun 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
Community Care Millbrook Fundraising – Kms for Care Millbrook
COVID-19 Restrictions and Guidelines – 2020
COVID Hits the Local Legion
It’s tough times at the local legion. Even Remembrance Day services have been cancelled. The flag will fly at half-mast and wreaths will be laid at the foot of the Cenotaph on November 11th, but there will be no service at the Cenotaph this year. Legion members are encouraging everyone… Continue reading
Remembrance Day Poster – Millbrook Legion
This national award-winning poster created in 2013 by Kelaiah Guiel hangs in a place of honour inside the doors of the Millbrook Legion. Every year, youngsters are invited to participate in the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Poster and Literary contests. While schools are no longer active participants in these events,… Continue reading
What Pandemic? New Bobcat Dealership Opens in Cavan-Monaghan
This May, Jeff Traynor opened a new Bobcat dealer on Whittington Drive in Cavan-Monaghan. It was an unlikely moment to launch a new business, but this owner/operator thinks long term and this isn’t his first rodeo. His mission is to become the compact industry leader in Durham, the GTA and… Continue reading
Armstrong Farm Photo – Wilson Family
First Full-Length Album for Local Singer-Songwriter, Peter Graham
Peter Graham is releasing his first full-length album this month entitled Despite Where We’ve Been. It’s a collection of alternative folk and country songs featuring strong vocals and concise lyrics supported by the collective efforts of established musicians. His first EP entitled Nowhere in Tacoma released in 2017, received airplay… Continue reading
Harvest Community Park Closes in on Fundraising Goal for Phase 2
In July, the Harvest Community Park was open for play. With an aggressive budget of $185,000, the project was not without its challenges, but the congregation of Millbrook Christian Assembly remained steadfast in their plans to create a play facility in the west end of town that was accessible to… Continue reading