Local Runner Hits Her Stride at Boston Marathon
by: Karen Graham Frances Ford who lives just above Cavan Monaghan’s northern boundary, ran her third Boston Marathon race last month, joining the record 36,000+ entrants in this the world’s oldest annual marathon. The field was much larger than usual due to the relaxation of qualifying requirements this year. This allowed space for the…
Fashion Show Features Canadian Designers
by: Celia Hunter Oasis Boutique provided the fashions to an enthusiastic audience at the annual Fashion Show presented by St. Thomas’ Anglican Church on May 7. The sold-out event, held by the Anglican Church Women (ACW) as a fundraiser for outreach projects, was introduced by Barb Marshall and emceed by Nancy Fallis, owner of…
Rolling Hills Studio Tour Welcomes Visitors on Mother’s Day Weekend
by: Karen Graham There were plenty of visitors enjoying the wide variety of art and craft at the Williams’ Design Studio this past weekend in Bethany. This studio was the focal point of the Rolling Hills Studio Tour which included the Williams’ metal, leather and gourd art as well as the fabric toys created…
Support Sought For Bike Safety Rodeo
Peterborough County OPP Community Policing in Millbrook will be holding their annual Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday, June 21, with a rain date of June 28, 9 am-1 pm. The event will be held at the Old Millbrook School (Millbrook Library).
Pedal for Hope Team Coming Next Week
Thirty-three Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) schools are playing an important role in raising funds for pediatric cancer research by supporting the Pedal for Hope tour again this spring.
Children’s Book Launch at Journeys
by: Karen Graham Bring your colouring skills to Journey’s Bookstore on Saturday morning, May 24, 10:00 to 11:30 to participate in a colouring contest, do some crafts, have our face painted and watch the creation of balloon animals as local author Kimberley Payne and illustrator Janis Cox showcase their latest book, Adam’s Animals.