Tag: local events
Compass Early Learning Hosts Benefit Dance for Rebecca DeWaard
When a serious car accident left a single young Millbrook mother in difficulty, staff at Compass Early Learning where her son spends his days in childcare felt they should do more than support the…
Bailieboro Women’s Institute Spring Luncheon
This year, the Bailieboro Women’s Institute Spring Luncheon featured a guest speaker from Peterborough Public Health informing the audience about some of the less desirable aspects of the upcoming season. In her presentation about…
Millbrook Anglicans Host Housing Event
Over 50 people attended an all-day conference on March 16th in Millbrook. The event was entitled “The Housing Crisis – A Way Forward?” and was organized by ‘Journeys’–the outreach & social advocacy working group…
Millbrook Figure Skating Club Says Goodbye to the Arena
Our local figure skating club delivered the final show in the Millbrook arena in early March in a program called “The Final Goodbye”. The bittersweet theme did not seem to faze the participants. The…
Funfolk Returns
Get ready for another entertaining event delivered by the local youth theatrical group, Funfolk Theatricals of Millbrook. Now in their 11th year, this group continues to pick up steam, with many returning performers who…
Legion Hosts Annual Public Speaking Contest
On Sunday, February 10th, the Royal Canadian Legion in Millbrook hosted the annual Youth Education Public Speaking Contest. Participants were invited from all local elementary schools, and twelve entrants joined each of the two…
Kawartha Pony Club Gears up for the Season
Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club. It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers. …
Thanks for years of service
Former Council members John Fallis and Jordan Landry were thanked for their years of service last month, receiving a photo of the Millbrook Valley Trail by local artist George Raab. Pictured is Mayor McFadden,…
Start the New Year with a New Activity at Your Library
Welcome 2019! If your New Year’s resolution was to pick up a new skill or hobby we have you covered! Come and brave the cold and connect with the community, plus we have lots…