St. John’s Ida in Today’s World
In last month’s second article about St. John’s Church, Ida, we concluded its history up to the 1985 tornado. In this final article as part of our celebration and thanksgiving for our 200th anniversary, we will look at our church today. After a long pairing with our original parish of Cavan and more recently…
After a year’s hiatus the Millbrook Zucchini Festival is back – September 8!
In all the excitement of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, we often forget that humans were not the first life force to arrive on (never mind colonize!) the lunar surface. Prior to sending humans to the lunar surface, and even before poor Laika’s famous but ill-fated journey to space, zucchinis had not…
Fundraiser Brings Families Together for a Movie Under the Stars
On Thursday August 22, join local families as they spend a summer evening watching a movie outdoors hosted by the Old Millbrook School Family Centre. Plan to come in time to get settled for a 8:10 pm start on the west side of the property just past the playground at 1 Dufferin Street in…
Congratulations to Millbrook Lions’ Club 2019
Congratulations to the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club as they celebrate a 70-year tradition of community service. The club was established in 1948 by 42 local residents from all walks of life bearing familiar names including Fallis, Lowery, Medd, Challice, and Brackenridge, who joined ranks to assist their community and the world at large.…
Protect Yourself Against Internet Frauds and Scams
Last week, Social Services division of Peterborough teamed up with Age-Friendly Peterborough to host their seventh Seniors’ Showcase. The free event featured information booths from more than 100 agencies and businesses providing services relevant to seniors along with workshops and presentations covering topics from dementia, stress management, financial services and internet fraud prevention. One…
Save the Date: Ladies’ Night is August 1st
Mark your calendars for this year’s annual Ladies’ Night event hosted by the Millbrook BIA. This popular outdoor evening provides an opportunity to ladies (and gents) of all ages to enjoy an evening of indulgence strolling through the downtown where there will be sights, sounds and tastes for everyone. Local shops will offer special…