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Upcoming Events
Nov27Thu2025all-day Activities – Children & YouthActivities – Children & YouthNov 27 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 →Nov28Fri202511:45 am Zumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorZumba Gold & Body Training @ Millbrook ManorNov 28 @ 11:45 amFridays at 11:45 am at the Millbrook Manor.*pre-registration required-call 705-932-2011.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.
Tag Archives: local events
The EarlyOn Centre’s Christmas Events
The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre will be at Christmas in the Village selling popcorn and helping to spread holiday cheer, with a crafty table for the children! Stop by and see us! The following week the centre will host a Holiday Potluck Event on Tuesday December… Continue reading
Remembrance Day 2018 – Millbrook
Remembrance Day events ensured all generations had the opportunity to recognize and appreciate our armed forces. The Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph was well attended, and members of the 33rd Scout Group including Beavers, Cubs and Scouts joined residents at Centennial Place to pay their respects.
Words of Gratitude for Incredible Community Celebration Sparked by Tragic Fire
It has taken us some time to be able to fully process the events of 2018 and we do not believe that we are finished yet. One thing that the Winslow- Lamothe and de Wolde families have been preoccupied with since the terrible fire that destroyed six barns and a… Continue reading
Two Events Mark Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day is a time when those who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces are honoured and remembered. To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended hostilities between the Allies and Germany in 1918, the Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society is holding… Continue reading
Christmas Comes to the Village on December 6th
Once again the Millbrook BIA is hosting this popular event, giving the community an early taste of the season. Back again is a procession into town, but this year the departure point is the Old Millbrook School. Bring a flashlight and get there by 5:45 to join Mrs. Claus and… Continue reading
Next Garden Club Meeting Features Presentation about Tropical Houseplants
Join us on Wednesday Oct. 3rd at 7:30 PM the Millbrook & Area Garden Club as we host a presentation by Margaret and Bob Burley, featuring a “Show and Tell” all about tropical houseplants, including Orchids and African Violets (Gesneriads) and their care and repotting. Margaret and Bob have owned… Continue reading
Pontypool Celebration Honours Canadian War Brides
Last month the Manvers Historical Society hosted a reunion for local war brides to celebrate their contribution to the country. Thirteen women and a husband representing his hospitalized wife attended from across the province. Many brides bore familiar local names including Tinney, De Mille, Leahy, Condon, Robertson and Lash. Ranging… Continue reading
Municipal Staff Host Dinner Under the Stars in Support of the New Community Centre
Last Saturday evening, Municipal staff organized and executed a celebration of things local with a spotlight on food, and in the process raising funds for the new Community Centre. The evening began early with a cocktail hour where guests chose between local beer from Publican House and Smithhavens’ breweries, wine… Continue reading