By Courtney Spence, CM Libraries June is pride month! Help library staff celebrate by checking out our book display and grabbing your own pride pin (donations are appreciated to cover the cost of supplies). We will also be hosting pride-themed activities for a variety of ages throughout the month. Starting… Continue reading
On Tuesday April 29, 2025, Millbrook Community Care celebrated their volunteers at an event hosted by Baxter Creek Golf Club. Staff treated the visitors royally, and the day was exceptional. Among the volunteers recognized for their years of dedication were: Lois Greiger, Steve Chilton, Ronald Larmer & Gina Wallace for… Continue reading
May 8th is a significant date for western nations, marking the liberation of the Netherlands and victory in Europe in World War II. On this day in 1945, Allied Forces of WWII accepted the unconditional surrender of Germany’s armed forces, bringing an end to all German military operations. The 80th… Continue reading
On May 7th, a crowd of community members, local officials, and supporters of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) gathered to mark the launch of a first-of-its-kind 3D-printed affordable home in Fraserville. This groundbreaking project was made possible through the generosity of the former Bailieboro-Springville United Church,… Continue reading
Despite the wet and chilly weather, the Millbrook Lions report that 232 children registered for the event. Thanks to a generous donor, the pond was stocked with 500 Brook Trout this year, almost twice the usual number. There were also 11 large tagged brook trout released into the pond each… Continue reading
By Leslie Bilcox The Sustainability Committee is thrilled with the overwhelming success of this year’s Earth Day event. The community’s engagement exceeded our expectations, and we had an exceptional turnout. The interest in the rain barrel and tree purchase programs demonstrated a strong and growing community appetite for practical sustainability… Continue reading
The skies brightened and the temperature spiked last Saturday to usher in the first Easter Hunt and Brunch hosted by the Millbrook Business Improvement area supported by sponsors Mitchel’s Cake and Dessert Co. and Millbrook Christian Assembly. Participation in the event was free, but because it was new, organizers asked… Continue reading
The sight of fresh snow on the ground on the morning of the annual Easter Egg Hunt was discouraging for organizers at Centennial Place, but by the time the event began the sun was shining and the temperature climbing. Winter coats were discarded to ensure maximum mobility for those coming… Continue reading
