Once again, contestants came to test their skills against noble competitors in a wide variety of home craft categories, including baking, preserving, handcrafts, photography and more. Below are just a few of our prize winners from this year’s event. Baking- Special Pies Rhubarb: 1st Jamie Lee Pearson Immel; 2nd Gayle… Continue reading
Valentine’s Day has a new meaning for Louise Bedford. It’s the day she decided to take the leap and start her own business. Sitting in the Pastry Peddler, she was dismayed to see a Florist Shop sign on a store across the street- someone had stolen her dream! She soon… Continue reading
The heat reminds us that Fair season is around the corner. Experience it through the eyes of a child by dropping in on Thursday, June 6th to see the educational exhibits around the grounds. Or soak up the vibes at some of the evening pull events to see a noisy… Continue reading
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society held its Annual General Meeting on May 23 in the Fireside Lounge at Centennial Place in Millbrook, celebrating the end of a successful year of programming and some significant milestones. Board member and treasurer Kim McLeod has been heading up the Historical Society’s Indexing… Continue reading
The Univox Choir of Toronto will return to Millbrook to perform a benefit concert on Friday, June 14, at 8 pm at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, 16 Centre Street. The concert is entitled: Sing Out Against Homelessness! All ticket sales will be used to assist people affected by homelessness in… Continue reading
Ethan, Cole, Avery, Jesse, and Samantha Parrington are enjoying the many benefits of small-town living in their new home “on the hill”, including quiet evenings and star-filled night skies. The Parrington’s were one of the first families to move into one of the new homes in the Highlands of Millbrook… Continue reading
Congratulations to the six residents and organizations that were selected by their community for their service to the community. The Peterborough Curling Club was recognized for its contribution to accessibility improvements in the County, Pat Taylor of Taylor Made Signs was acknowledge as a local business leader, the Millbrook Gallery… Continue reading
Marion has been an enthusiastic volunteer with Millbrook Community Care for 19 years, contributing a minimum of eight hours each week to seniors in the area. She can usually be found behind the counter in the New-to-You shop but also hosts seniors coffee clubs, helps out at the organization’s monthly… Continue reading
Thirty vendors filled the parking lot of the Old Millbrook School last Sunday at the May Farmers’ Market. As sunny skies and warmer temperatures prevailed, exuberant shoppers scooped up a wide array of local products, including newly bottled maple syrup, preserves, Ontario cheeses, wine, fresh meats and, of course, baked… Continue reading
