Blocks and Blooms Coming June 23rd
It’s the Airing of the Quilts. It’s a Garden Tour. It’s a chance to see up close the heritage features of some of Millbrook’s beautifully preserved historic properties. Blocks and Blooms has it all! Tickets go on sale at Bear Essentials and The Quilter’s Bolt in Millbrook on May 15 for Blocks and Blooms,…
Community Care Hosts Breast Health Presentation
Last week two staff members from Peterborough Regional Health Centres’ Breast Assessment Centre came to Millbrook to discuss breast health. This hospital department offers complete breast care services, from screening through a range of diagnostic tools and patient support. In the event of a breast cancer diagnosis, their staff help patients navigate the…
Walk Your Dogs for a Good Cause with the Local Lions’ Club
The Millbrook & District Lions Club is hosting their PetValu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 27, 2018. The Walk coincides with the National Walk with more than 200 different communities participating to mark the 32nd Anniversary of the Walk for Dog Guides. Last year was their 8th event, and 22 walkers raised…
Turmoil in Township Over Proposed Commercial Development on Fallis Line
There was a wake-up call to the community as word spread about a proposal for a new commercial development on the south west corner of the intersection of Fallis Line and County Rd. 10 submitted by the Towerhill developer. After the initial public meeting in January drew little interest, a second public meeting was…
Millbrook BIA Contributes $10K to Community Improvement Plan Development
Representatives from the Millbrook Business Improvement Area (MBIA) were on hand Monday March 5th, 2018 at the Township of Cavan Monaghan’s Regular Council Meeting to present the Township with a cheque for $10,000 for the development of the Community Improvement Plan. The Township of Cavan Monaghan, in partnership with the MBIA and the Ontario…
MADD Speak to Local Elementary Students
Last week, representatives of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) came to Millbrook South Cavan Public School with a somber message for grade seven and eight students. The organization hosted a screening of their film entitled “The Pledge”. It is this year’s message that will be shared with elementary students across the country in their…