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Upcoming Events
Oct8Wed2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 8 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →3:00 pm Meet Your Township TeamMeet Your Township TeamOct 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmWednesday, October 8th from 3 to 6pm at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. Chat with Council and staff, ask questions, share ideas and see how we’re building a stronger community together.4:30 pm Spaghetti Dinner @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchSpaghetti Dinner @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchOct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pmWednesday, October 8th,from 4.30 pm to 6 pm at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 16 Centre St., Millbrook. No charge: free-will donation7:00 pm Monthly Sing-along @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchMonthly Sing-along @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchOct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmWednesdays from 7 to 8pm at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street, Millbrook. Musical focus: The “best” of the past year! All welcome! Just bring yourself and your voice! The aim is to have fun! Decaff-coffee/herbal tea/cookies and conversation following in the parish hall. For more information please contact... Continue reading →7:30 pm Summer Darts @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookSummer Darts @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookOct 8 @ 7:30 pmWednesdays register at 7:30pm, play at 8 pm, $5 per person, everyone welcome!Oct9Thu2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 9 all-dayEarlyON Family Centre Programs: offered at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin St., Millbrook Mondays: Music and Movement from 10 am to 11 am on the 2ndfloor offering songs, dances and instruments to get youngsters moving. Open Gym at 12:30pm for infants up to 18months. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Stay and... Continue reading →5:45 pm Take Off Pounds Sensibly @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchTake Off Pounds Sensibly @ St. Thomas Anglican ChurchOct 9 @ 5:45 pmTake Off Pounds Sensibly: Every Thursday at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Millbrook. Weigh in at 5:45pm, meeting begins at 6pm. Parking is available behind the church off Manor Drive. For more information, call Lou at 705-944-5422 or email bluemoons@nexicom.net
Celebrate Earth Day This Sunday
Celia Hunter This year’s annual Earth Day Celebration will be held this Sunday, April 26, 12 noon to 2 pm. Rain barrels may still be available through the Old Millbrook School Family Centre for just $50, with pick-up at the Earth Day event. This year, organizers hope to sharpen the… Continue reading
Spring on King: Openings Create a Buzz in Downtown Millbrook
Working Together with Math at Millbrook South Cavan
Celia Hunter On Thursday, April 16, Millbrook South Cavan Public School held Math Night, an event for the whole family. The gym was full as families came together for a pizza and veggie dinner before watching with wonder Jay’s Magic Show. The magician incorporated just enough math to go with… Continue reading
Working Together with Math at Millbrook South Cavan
Celia Hunter On Thursday, April 16, Millbrook South Cavan Public School held Math Night, an event for the whole family. The gym was full as families came together for a pizza and veggie dinner before watching with wonder Jay’s Magic Show. The magician incorporated just enough math to go with… Continue reading
Top Trainer Leads Clinic For Youth Appaloosa Team
Celia Hunter Trickle Creek Farm just south of Eagleson Line hosted a clinic last weekend with award-winning trainer Andrew Dewar. The clinic was a fundraising event for the Ontario Appaloosa Youth Team which will travel to Brandon, Manitoba this summer for the Canadian National Appaloosa Show. Three of the eight… Continue reading
Timing of Watermain Replacement Still To Be Decided
The Story of Fred – The Rewards of Being a Dog’s Best Friend
Celia Hunter Before he was called Fred, he was known as Buddy. He began as a cute little puppy, a Maltese Shih Tsu cross that a dad thought would entertain his children and delight his wife. He presented the puppy to his family and no doubt was greeted with squeals… Continue reading