Motorcycles lined King Street on June 2nd preparing for the Legion’s annual Bike Ride. Forty seven riders travelled to Bancroft for lunch at the Bancroft Legion and returned to a hot dinner prepared and donated by the Millbrook Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. With a small top up from the coffers of… Continue reading
If you haven’t yet been to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, here are a few reasons to whet your appetite. The produce at the market is fresh – often picked that very morning. It is at or very near its peak of ripeness. If you haven’t eaten farm fresh produce before,… Continue reading
Many local residents still remember some unusual features in their local telephone service as recently as the 1980’s. Calling neighbours only required dialing the last four digits of their telephone number, and some residents still had “party lines” where a special ring indicated the intended recipient of the incoming call…. Continue reading
You don’t need an excuse to take the evening off for a little girl time. The Millbrook BIA’s Annual Ladies’ Night Event provides an opportunity to ladies (and gents) of all ages to enjoy an evening of indulgence strolling through the downtown where there will be sights, sounds and tastes… Continue reading
Pictured is Mrs. Wilson a member of the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute, serving a strawberry dish to Graciela and Galo Egas, visitors from Ecuador. The visitors were most impressed with the local community spirit and their fantastic ham and mashed potato meal. The Women’s Institute held a successful strawberry supper… Continue reading
The Millbrook & Area Garden Club plans summer outings to lovely gardens for the months of June, July and August on the first Wednesday of each month. July is the month when daylilies start to put on a show, and so the Millbrook & Area Garden Club has arranged a… Continue reading
Baking Date Nut Loaf- 1st-Gayle Martin 2nd-Judy Churcher Dinner Rolls – 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Katherine Moniz Sticky Buns-1st-Katherine Moniz 2nd-Lois Moffatt Rhubarb Streusel Muffins-1st-Judy Churcher 2nd-Lois Moffatt Carrot Pineapple Muffins- 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Leilani Howard Scones-1st- Lois Moffatt Chocolate Brownies- 1st-Lois Moffatt Favorite Fudge- 1st-Lois Moffatt 2nd-Brain Injury Assoc 3rd-Gayle Martin Chocolate… Continue reading
Last month the local Lions’ Club held their ninth annual Walk for Dog Guides. The lovely weather brought out the participants, with eight registered walkers accompanied by twenty supporters, including a young baby. Twenty six local businesses also supported the cause, providing items for the gift table and loot bags. … Continue reading
The heat reminds us that Fair season is here. Experience it through the eyes of a child by dropping in on Thursday to see the educational exhibits around the grounds. Or soak up the vibes at some of the evening pull events to see a noisy and exciting display of… Continue reading
