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Upcoming Events
Oct15Wed2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 15 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 →1:00 pm Euchre @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookEuchre @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookOct 15 @ 1:00 pmWednesdays at 1pm beginning June 18th.7:00 pm Monthly Sing-along @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchMonthly Sing-along @ St Thomas’ Anglican ChurchOct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmWednesdays from 7 to 8pm at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street, Millbrook. Musical focus: The “best” of the past year! All welcome! Just bring yourself and your voice! The aim is to have fun! Decaff-coffee/herbal tea/cookies and conversation following in the parish hall. For more information please contact... Continue reading →7:30 pm Summer Darts @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookSummer Darts @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 MillbrookOct 15 @ 7:30 pmWednesdays register at 7:30pm, play at 8 pm, $5 per person, everyone welcome!Oct16Thu2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthOct 16 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 →
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Christmas in the Village Switches it Up This Year
This much-anticipated event hosted by the Millbrook BIA is returning to the village with an entirely new format. It will be an all-day event taking place on Saturday, December 7th. The day kicks off with a Breakfast with Santa at the Millbrook Legion with sittings at 8:30 and 10:30 am. … Continue reading
Welcome to The Brook!
When Kirsi Sheppard decided to open her own restaurant in her home town, she and her business partner Margaret Aldsworth knew what name they wanted to use. As teenagers growing up in Millbrook, they referred to it as “the Brook”. Last week the doors opened to their new restaurant, transforming… Continue reading
Two Key Downtown Properties Acquired by Township
After years of sitting idle, two of the three downtown properties owned by the Tinney family have been purchased by the municipality. The first property, located at 20 King Street East and extending through to Centre Street, is .75 acres and sits across from the LCBO. The second property abuts… Continue reading
New Retail Distributors of Alcohol Open Across the Province
Last month convenience stores across Ontario which had successfully applied for licenses began to offer alcohol under new rules outlined in Premier Ford’s 2018 election campaign. According to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, 4,146 convenience stores across the province received their license as of September 5th, when the… Continue reading
Open Studio
Pictured are colourful garden décor items created by Barbara Walker that were “planted” in the garden at the Open Studio event last month. The event featured work from five local artists and drew crowds throughout the weekend, including regular supporters and some new visitors. This annual event showcases a few… Continue reading
Celebrate the Season at the Fall Festival
The Millbrook Business Improvement Area committee has plans to help us welcome the new season with another Fall Festival schedule for Saturday, October 5th running from noon until 6pm in the village with activities for all of the family. This event is about bringing family and friends together to celebrate… Continue reading
Doula by day, Chemist by Night?
Georget Pounall has been creating skin and hair care products for family, friends and young “customers” since 2020. A practicing Doula, in her day job she supports families as they follow the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. After work, she creates hair and skin care products for her… Continue reading
Brandy Bliss Cleaning Services Makes it a Pleasure to Come Home
Brandy Bliss is ready to transform your home with a thorough cleaning service. She brings three years of service, a focus on detail and a pride in her work that will make it a pleasure to come home. She offers all levels of cleaning services, from a quick basic wipe… Continue reading