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Upcoming Events
Nov27Thu2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthNov 27 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 →Nov28Fri202511:45 am Zumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorZumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorNov 28 @ 11:45 amFridays at 11:45 am at the Millbrook Manor.*pre-registration required-call 705-932-2011.Nov29Sat202510:00 am Otonabee South Monaghan Public L... @ 490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point RdOtonabee South Monaghan Public L... @ 490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point RdNov 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pmOtonabee South Monaghan Public Library Christmas Fundraising Market: November 29th from 10 am to 3pm at 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Come on out and shop the incredible local vendors and purchase a ticket for our raffle! For further information, visit ourwebsite:https://otosoumon.library.on.ca/Nov30Sun2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthNov 30 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 →8:30 am Lions’ Breakfast @ Lion's DenLions’ Breakfast @ Lion's DenNov 30 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pmSunday, November 30th from 8:30-12 at the Lion’s Den. On the menu is bacon, pea meal bacon, eggs, beans and toast, beverages and fruit salad. The cost is $12.50/person and $8.00 6-12 and 5 and under free.10:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook South Cavan Public SchoolNov 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmSundays from 10 am to 1pm in the parking lot of Millbrook South Cavan Public School. Find fresh farm products including fruit, vegetables, eggs and flowers, along with local cheese, wine, and artisan products produced locally.Dec1Mon2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthDec 1 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 →9:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreDec 1 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
Tag Archives: Cavan-Monaghan
Millbrook/Cavan United Church Donation
ZimArt Celebrates 20 Years
Pictured is a sculpture entitled “In Harmony”, created by this year’s ZimArt’s Artist-in-Residence Wimbai Ngoma. The Gallery located at 855 2nd Line, Bailieboro is open for the season, with a 20th Anniversary kick-off party that was held Saturday, Aug. 3. The gallery will be open from 11 am to 6pm… Continue reading
TAG – We’re It – Millbrook Invited to Join Toronto-Algonquin Greenway Project
Early last month, Toronto-Algonquin Greenway (TAG) Coordinator Pamela Marsales made a pitch to the Millbrook Business Improvement Association (BIA) executive to encourage Millbrook to join communities along a series of routes connecting Pearson International Airport with Algonquin Park to draw environmentally-friendly tourist traffic to the area. Greenway is a term… Continue reading
Millbrook Medical Centre – Community Asset or Liability?
Early last month, the Millbrook Medical Centre Board hosted their Annual General Meeting for an audience of one. The poor showing perhaps reflects a lack of appreciation for the building’s unusual role in the community. The Millbrook Medical Centre was built in 1972. A newly-minted General Practitioner, Dr. Van Loon… Continue reading
Sneak Peek at the New Community Centre
Council to Consider On-Road ATV Use on Municipal Roads
With 30 spectators in the gallery at the last Council meeting, it was clear a new issue was touching a nerve with some community members. The item of interest was a report presented by Parks and Facilities Manager Gerry Barker regarding potential routes for consideration for on-road All-Terrain Vehicle traffic…. Continue reading
OLG Makes First Quarter Payments to Local Municipal Governments
Last month, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) provided first-quarter (April 1 to June 30, 2019) non-tax gaming revenue payments of $132,375 to the Township of Cavan Monaghan for hosting Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs, and a further $837,838 to the City of Peterborough for hosting Shorelines Casino Peterborough. This… Continue reading
Congratulations on your Retirement
After serving the community for 37 years, Dr. Lar. as he is affectionately known. will make his last chiropractic adjustment at the end of the month. Lynn and Larry Smith look forward to an active retirement which kicks off with a cycling trip north of Montreal in September. Between hockey,… Continue reading