Plan Your Local Maple Syrup Tour April 6th and 7th

Visitors are invited to take a tour at our local sugar bushes in celebration of maple syrup production to see how that clear, thin sap is transformed into that thick, rich, sweet confection. Producers will share their secrets, some samples, grading techniques and, weather permitting, a walk through their sugar… Continue reading

Community Euchre Draws Casual as well as Dedicated Players

On Wednesday afternoons, the Millbrook Legion hosts Bid Euchre games which are enjoyed by many seniors. Each week, more than 40 players show up to share cards, conversation and some friendly competition.  While some players are local, many participants are dedicated card players, coming from Peterborough, Port Hope and beyond. … Continue reading

New Farmers’ Market for Springville

Springville Tap ‘n’  Grill is hosting a new farmer’s market in the area which organizers are calling “From Our Hands to Yours”. Scheduled to open on Mother’s Day, there are twelve planned dates for this market, all of them on Fridays and Sundays.  The dates have been carefully selected to… Continue reading

Local Syrup Producer Takes Visitors into the Woods to Tap for Syrup

Jeremy Poulin of Red Mill Maple Syrup, is offering to give visitors an experience at their farm at 1232 Deyell Line south of Millbrook this month. February is usually the month when temperatures climb to the levels that allow for the collection of pure maple sap, and Jeremy is inviting… Continue reading

Here Comes the Santa Claus Parade, Next Stop 2024!

Allan Packman is doing his best Tom Hanks impersonation as he rides the Polar Express float prepared by Otonabee Massage and Wellness of Bailieboro. Reports indicate that this was one of the best parades ever, with 17 floats, marching bands and of course Santa dropping by for a visit. KG