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Upcoming Events
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.7:00 pm Millbrook Community Choir @ Centreville-Harmony ChurchMillbrook Community Choir @ Centreville-Harmony ChurchDec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmPractices every Monday evening, 7:00-9:00, at Centreville-Harmony Church, one concession south of the roundabout, County Rd. 28 at Zion Line. If you love to sing, come! For information, contact Annette, fallisa@hotmail.com or Beryl, bcablewilliams@gmail.com.
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Gender Equality Comes to the Hair Salon
When you call to book a hair appointment these days, you may be surprised by the questions you are asked. It’s no longer just selecting a cut, colour or wash and style; salons are now booking services based on hair length and time required to deliver the service. This might… Continue reading
The 4th – a Tart Celebrating Local Creativity
Pastry Peddler baker Brad — got his creative juices flowing to develop a tart for the 4th Line Theatre as their contribution to this year’s largest Butter Tart Tour christened Arts ‘n Tarts. Last year, the popular Kawartha Butter Tart tour adopted a Canada 150 theme launching a Canadiana collection… Continue reading
Decorating Committee & Other Volunteers Make Butterflies
Concession Booth Contract for George and Marion Corfe Extended Another Year
Council approved the extension of the Corfe’s contract for the operation of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre concession booth in the arena for another year after their current contract expired in March. Awarding the operating licensing for the canteen in the new community centre will follow the normal process. Rather… Continue reading
Walton Wood Products Make You Feel Good Inside and Out
Walton Wood Farm founder Leslie Scott has something to prove and she’s not done yet. When she pitched her firm on the 11th season of the Dragon’s Den series, she received more offers than the program aired. One dragon offered to buy her out completely, but Leslie wasn’t interested… Continue reading
Bethany TD Bank Retains Its Customer Service
Pictured are long time Bethany TD Staff members Evelyn Carlson and Carol Shea in front of the bank vault. The branch began its 100th year of operations on April 16th. The building was built in 1919 for TD, and prior to that year its customers were served at the Millbrook… Continue reading
Community Improvement Plan Moves Forward
It’s a tool that has worked in hundreds of communities across Ontario, and soon Millbrook will have its own Community Improvement Plan designed to help drive economic growth in the downtown area. Regulated under the Planning Act, these plans encourage the revitalization of an area by offering financial incentives… Continue reading
Turmoil in Township Over Proposed Commercial Development on Fallis Line
There was a wake-up call to the community as word spread about a proposal for a new commercial development on the south west corner of the intersection of Fallis Line and County Rd. 10 submitted by the Towerhill developer. After the initial public meeting in January drew little interest, a… Continue reading