4th Line Hosts Free Acting Workshop and Public Reading of “The Orchard”
Join members of the 4th Line Theatre on Saturday, February 1st at a community play workshop and a public reading of The Orchard written by Ian McLachlan and Robert Winslow. The day-long workshop begins at 10:00 a.m. and will culminate in a free public reading of the play at 4:00 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian…
Keep the Chill of Winter at Bay with These Warm and Friendly Library Programs
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we have set up ‘Blind Date with a Book’ in the Children’s and Youth section of both the Millbrook and Bruce Johnston Branch. From February 1st through to the 14th we invite children and youth to take a chance and select a book from our beautifully…
School days, school days …
The bell rings at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28 at the Millbrook Legion Hall for students, teachers and staff who spent time on reading, writing and ‘rithmetic at area schools, past and present. Of course, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the stories, witness the reunions, and take a look at the…
The Doldrums of Winter
Last month as I was sitting writing my column we were under a freezing rain warning. And a freezing rain warning has just been lifted as I write today. Luckily we escaped unscathed from both of these. We know it’s a very Canadian preoccupation commenting on, and worrying about the weather. And it would…
Auction for the Belize Children
Pictured is John MacFarlane, in front, our local bee keeper and Alpaca farmer who lives in Ida. John is assisting Jason McIntosh (behind John) who was the auctioneer of the 80 items that were sold Saturday, January 25. With Jason’s formidable persuasive powers, he and the silent auction raised $5000 for the children in Belize. Chuan Wang,…
The Goods on Greens: Are Prepared Salads Safe?
Who doesn’t love the convenience of purchasing prepared salads or pre-washed greens – I know I do. But recent outbreaks of human illness, including hospitalizations and deaths are raising concerns that perhaps these pre-packaged and pre-washed salad greens pose too much of a health risk, and are best avoided. Are these products safe to…