Tag: local events
Construction Begins for Habitat Home in Fraserville
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…
Millie Makes an Appearance at the Fishing Derby
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…
Earth Day Event Draws a Crowd
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…
Inaugural Easter Brunch a Huge Success
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…
The Sun Comes Out for Centennial Place Easter Egg Hunt
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…
Spring Into Spring!
By Courtney Spence, CM Libraries Now that it is officially May and the weather is starting to warm up, we can acknowledge that it is spring. Finally! With the excitement of spring in the…
A Stranger Comes to Town Seeking a Fresh Start
Plays at the 4thline are all original, Canadian stories, many of them rooted close to home. Most plays showcase the creativity and inspiration of the company founder, Rob Winslow, and audiences at the theatre’s…
Millbrook Farmers’ Market Returns
For those who love everything local, there is good news about the Millbrook Farmers’ Market. Under new management, the event will happen every week, running Sundays from 10 am to 1pmat the Millbrook South…