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Upcoming Events
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.May11Sat202412:30 pm Millbrook Library Ice Cream Fund...Millbrook Library Ice Cream Fund...May 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pmWe are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be... Continue reading →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
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Sunset Speedway Changes Force OMRS to Reschedule its Season Finale
At the end of July, officials with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series received correspondence via e-mail and social media from the promotional team at Sunset Speedway, advising that in order to compete at the Fall Velocity event – which was to conclude the 2017 OMRS season – teams would… Continue reading
Millbrook Explorers Take the Trip of a Lifetime
A journey that began for several young Millbrook boys at age four culminated last month in a northern Ontario adventure with their Millbrook Explorer group. The small contingent of Millbrook youth headed out on August 6th for an adventure to northern Ontario. The Four Millbrook Traditional Explorers accompanied by four… Continue reading
Ladies’ Night
Celebrate Millbrook Garden Club’s 25 Anniversary With Special Guest Lecturer Paul Zammit
You are invited to share a special night on Wednesday September 6th, 2017 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street in Millbrook . Those who have heard Paul Zammit speak know how enthusiastic and passionate he is and he will be presenting one of his favourite talks: “Feeding the Garden… Continue reading
New Vegetarian Festival Takes Root in Our Region This Fall
I am delighted and grateful to be part of a group of local volunteers who, for the past few months, have been working very hard planning the first vegetarian festival for our region! Peterborough VegFest will be an opportunity for people in Peterborough and the Kawarthas to sample and learn… Continue reading
Cavan’s Dan McHattie Takes the Win at Peterborough Speedway
This experienced father of two is well known in car racing circles, with multiple championships wins under his belt. He was at it again as Peterborough Speedway kicked off the unofficial second half of its 50th anniversary season with the Mid-Summer Bash presented by Country 105 on Saturday July 22nd…. Continue reading
Two Farmers’ Markets in August
It’s harvest time! This season’s crop of fresh, delicious produce is ready for the picking. Fresh greens, new potatoes, sweet corn, juicy ripe tomatoes, sun-kissed berries, succulent squash – you’ll it all and much more at the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. This year, we are running two markets each during the… Continue reading
The Millbrook Lions’ Classic Show ‘N Shine 2017
On Saturday July 8, 2017 classic car enthusiasts gathered in Millbrook to display and enjoy over 100 beautifully restored cars of yesteryear. From Model T Fords to late 80’s pick-up trucks, there was a wide range of interesting vehicles on display. Public fascination in these cars and trucks is… Continue reading