New Spinning Star Block Quilt Welcomes Visitors Entering the Village
Another block quilt telling the story of the area has been installed at the home of Ray and Fran Lowery on County Rd 21 West. This traditional quilt pattern is the oddly named “Spinning Star”; and its origins are unclear. However, with only a little imagination the rays of the spinning star become the…
Handcrafted Quilt and Stained Glass Image Pay Homage to Blocks and Blooms Event
These unique panels have been crafted by Anne and Peter Ramsay for the Blocks and Blooms event being held Saturday, June 23, 10 am to 4 pm in Millbrook. The event is organized by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society, with generous support from the Millbrook Downtown BIA and Nexicom, along with a host…
Let Patefacio Design Inspire Your Next Dream Kitchen
Bonnie Moore is one busy lady, and she seems to like it that way. A few years ago she launched her home-based business – Patefacio Design. From the Latin term meaning to construct or bring to light, this name is a reflection of the process she was going through as her business transformed from…
Students – Make Your Own Summer Job!
Applications are now being accepted from aspiring student entrepreneurs by the Peterborough and Kawartha Business Advisory Centre for the 2018 Summer Company program. Summer Company is the Government of Ontario’s flagship youth entrepreneurship program that connects students ages 15-29 with training, mentorship and funding to start a summer business. This year, nine grants up…
A Different Kind of Catch and Release at Millbrook Dam
While we miss the traditional catch and release action that is part of the Annual Fishing Derby that is cancelled this year, early in March the millpond was the location of a different and wildly successful catch and release activity. As progress continues on the Millbrook Dam reconstruction project, the water level in the…