Tag: February 2020
Get Your Tickets for the Next Funfolks Theatricals Production
A March break tradition continues as Funfolks Theatricals prepares for its twelfth season providing fun-filled family entertainment delivered by the local youth under the expert guidance of local children’s author and Cavan resident, Shan…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Difficult Love
Over the last few weeks I have been thinking and writing about love. It’s easy to focus on loving some people. Usually they are friends, family members, even strangers that we read about who…
Good Fishing Practices Make Great Fishing Experiences
Fishing is a great way to connect with nature, destress, learn about the natural environment, and spend quality time with friends and family. Millbrook is blessed to have one of the few cold water…