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Advantage Charity Classic Golf Tournament for Community Care June 3rd
Chris Schier of Advantage House Painters Inc. is organizing his third Advantage Charity Classic Golf Tournament which takes place this Saturday, June 3rd in support of Millbrook Community Care. The tournament is a four-man…
Easter Eggstravaganza!
The storm that arrived on Good Friday had organizers worrying about the practicalities of an Easter egg hunt in snowbanks, but by Sunday afternoon, the sun was shining and the ground had dried up…
Lunar Rhythm Gardens Takes the Traditional Approach to Farming in Janetville
It has been more than eight years since Jessica Foote returned home to her family farm on Gray Road in Janetville to launch her version of a modern day mixed farm incorporating new and…
Take Your Mother on a Studio Tour for Mother’s Day
Celebrate your mother by showing her some beautiful countryside and introducing her to local artists in their own studios during the Mother’s Day weekend. The Rolling Hills Studio Tour covers local venues featuring 12…
“There’s No Place like Home” by the Millbrook Community Choir
Once again the Millbrook Community Choir will wrap up their season with a concert. This year the group will be celebrating Canada’s 150th with a concert called “There’s No Place like Home”, which takes…
Another Escape for the Elusive Millie
The cooler weather and the threat of rain showers couldn’t keep parents and their children away from the annual Millbrook and District Children’s Fishing Derby held this past week-end at the Mill Pond.…
Get Your Lines and Hooks Ready for the Fishing Derby
Calling all fisherpersons! The annual Millbrook and District Lions Club Fishing Derby will take place at the Millpond in Millbrook on Saturday April 29 from 7:00am to 1:00pm. The fishing derby is open to…
March Masquerade Celebrates Community
The Historical Society transformed the atmosphere in the Millbrook Legion into a flamboyant Mardi Gras for their March Masquerade event. Revellers came ready to play in support of this local organization. For the whole…
Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras- What’s it all About?
Pancake Day is a tradition at St. Thomas Anglican Church. It falls on the day before Ash Wednesday on the Christian calendar. Because the actual date is determined by that of Easter, for which…