Tag: Millbrook
What’s Ahead for the Old Arena Facility?
It’s the topic of many local conversations. Suggestions abound, ranging from keeping it open as a rink to take advantage of an ice shortage next season, to razing it and converting the area to…
Easter Sunrise Service
A Congregation of 32 people meet at the Old Millbrook School to attend an Easter sunrise service to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Ministers from six Millbrook churches lead the service. From left to…
CMCC Project Fundraising Total Tops $830,000
Thanks to the a generous personal donation of $500,000 by local area developer Mario Cortellucci last month, the current fundraising commitment of the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre (CMCC) is approaching its $1 million…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…