The Arena: Where Memories and Friendships Were Made

I attended the final skate at the Arena yesterday, and as I sat there in my old spot I began reminiscing, thinking about what that place meant to so many. My last official visit to that arena was in the Fall of 2002 when my late husband’s Cavan Blazer sweater… Continue reading

Puck & Stick and Adult Hockey Final Skate at the Old Millbrook Arena

On March 29th the players participating in the Puck & Stick and the Adult Hockey had their final skate at the Old Millbrook Arena. For the past number of years the Puck & Stick (adult based program for residents 45+ years, use of pucks and sticks only) and the Adult… Continue reading

Eyewear Firm Finds Success With Products Offering Style and Performance

In his career, Paul Storace has veered far from his agricultural roots. When he began working with an eyewear firm in Toronto some 30+ years ago, he knew little about the industry.   He now owns and operates an eyewear design and sales company with a large sales force operating across… Continue reading

Bring your Rakes and Shovels to Help with the Millbrook Valley Trails Cleanup

The Millbrook Valley Trails Committee is inviting anyone who wants to volunteer to assist with the annual cleaning and grooming of our trail network taking place this Saturday May 4th from 9am to 12 noon.  If we have poor weather, the alternate rain date will be Saturday May 11th. Everyone… Continue reading

Community Benefit Dance Raises Almost $4000 for Local Family

Last month, Compass Early Learning hosted a benefit dance for one of their clients, Rebecca de Waard, who early this year suffered a severe car accident.  Seventy-five people attended the event, which featured a silent auction and more than 20 raffle basket prizes all donated by family members and local… Continue reading

Next Farmers’ Market Sunday May 26

If attendance at our first market in April was any indication, this will be a spectacular market season. Threats of rain, snow and high winds gave way to a (mostly) sunny day and people came out in droves.  Clearly, we were all suffering from cabin fever and were more than… Continue reading

Old Millbrook School Family Centre Hosts Weekly Stroller Walk

It is every Wednesday rain or shine from 11:00am – 12:00pm and we meet in the parking lot of The Old Millbrook School at 10:50am.  It is a casual way to get in some physical activity, have an opportunity for both parents and children to be outside and to meet… Continue reading