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Upcoming Events
May4Sat20242:00 pm 11th Annual Red Pashmina Walk @ Emmanuel United Church11th Annual Red Pashmina Walk @ Emmanuel United ChurchMay 4 @ 2:00 pmAt 2 p.m. there will be a welcome and speakers, and the walk, begins at 3pm. Sponsored by the Peterborough chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. An Afghan family who fled Afghanistan in fear after the Taliban takeover, and who now reside in Peterborough, will be sharing their... Continue reading →May6Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreMay 6 @ 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.May8Wed2024May10Fri20246:30 pm Game Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchGame Night – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pmBethany Community Hub invites you to enjoy board games, card games and memory games at the lower level of Bethany United Church, 3 George Street, Bethany. Fun for the whole family.May12Sun20249:00 am Springville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillSpringville Market Mother’s Day ... @ Springville Tap ‘N GrillMay 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmFeaturing Mother’s day Brunch until noon, face painting, B12 injections, Reiki treatments, readings, ice cream, live music, and crafts.May15Wed2024May16Thu20247:00 pm Alderville First Nation Historia...Alderville First Nation Historia...May 16 @ 7:00 pmAnnual General Meeting of your Millbrook Cavan Historical Society, at Millbrook Legion Hall. Come and learn about Alderville’s unique history. All welcome. Info: millbrookcavanhs.org
Tag Archives: food
New Alcohol Policy Approved
When the weather heats up, a new policy will kick in allowing alcoholic beverages to be served in sidewalk patios in the township this year. Last month Cavan Monaghan Council approved a new Municipal Alcohol policy which will allow alcohol to be served by those in receipt of a seasonal… Continue reading
A Year in the Village – Millbrook Valley Chocolates Celebrates
This time, the filming of the second season of the television series “Anne”, was a more welcome experience. Last year, Millbrook Valley Chocolate owners Stephen and Jackie Flamminio had just taken possession of the former pizza shop location and were rushing to complete their renovations to open their doors… Continue reading
Boosting Veggies and Fruit with Kids – Doing it Together!
Are you and your family getting enough veggies and fruit? Does the thought of encouraging kids to eat vegetables and fruit make your heart rate go up? Meal and snack times can sometimes feel stressful for parents and caregivers. Healthy Kids Community Challenge Peterborough has tips and tricks for you,… Continue reading
Roast Beef Dinner
Letter to the Editor – November
Millbrook Community Garden It is with regret that I have to write this letter, but it has to be addressed. Our great volunteers have worked diligently for years to provide fresh produce for our Food Share, rolling up sod by hand, tilling the garden, building fences and sowing seeds into… Continue reading
The Community piles on for Food Share
Food Share Chair David Brackenridge is no longer surprised by the depth and breadth of support from our generous community when it comes to reaching out to those in need. Donations to our local food bank come from all generations and community groups, and some of the most eager participants… Continue reading
Cody & Kelsie’s Veggy Patch
These young siblings started their entreprise at a young age. Kelsie was in Mrs. Fallis’ grade 2 class when her teacher arrived to purchase some produce and found her young student manning the market stall in front of the family home. As would any good teacher, Mrs. Fallis recognized a… Continue reading
Slightly smaller Ontario apple crop volume this year, but quality will be excellent
Ontario’s apple crop volume will be slightly lower this year compared to last, but the fruit will be larger, juicier, and more colourful. That’s what Ontario’s apple growers are seeing as they prepare to harvest the 2017 crop along the shores of Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Georgian… Continue reading
