Local Weight Loss Group Hosts Weight Loss Queen

Darlene Gauweiler understands the frustration of those struggling to lose those last ten or fifteen pounds.  She shed 144 pounds over two years, but it took another entire year to lose those last ten pounds.  Darlene will be speaking at a free open event at the Millbrook Take Off Pounds… Continue reading

Common Ground – October 2024

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”              F. Scott Fitzgerald We haven’t had a lot of crispness yet as I write this towards the end of September. There were three or four cold nights when I wrapped up the hot peppers at night. But after… Continue reading

Learn to Twirl with National Baton Corps

Visitors to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market last month were treated to a display of grace and athleticism from members of the National Baton Corps. This non-profit organization has been operating for more than 40 years, and offers recreational and competitive baton twirling and pomp pom (think cheerleading) lessons for girls… Continue reading

4th Line Theatre hosts  Women in the Military Reminiscence

4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her and playwright Maja Ardal, to share stories, memories and reminiscences on the topic of women in the military. Ardal (The Hero of Hunter Street, Wishful Seeing) is developing a play about the history and… Continue reading

Meet Your Volunteer Match in Cavan Monaghan on Oct. 23

Volunteer Peterborough invites residents and non-profit groups to attend its Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23. More than 25 organizations have been invited to set up booths that day to share details about how to get involved in their causes. The Cavan Monaghan Public Libraries and Maple… Continue reading

Food Share Open House a Great Success!

Our local food bank, Millbrook and District Food Share, held an open house and barbecue on Sunday, August 25th. We are thrilled to report that it was very successful with a sizeable number of residents attending to enjoy a burger and to learn more about Food Share. Those who participated… Continue reading