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Tag Archives: Volunteering
St. John’s Ida Cemetery Board Recognizes Allen McCamus
Over forty people, family and friends, including members of St. John’s Church in Ida, joined in celebrations on July 31, to recognize the retirement of Allen McCamus from the Cemetery Board and as a happy coincidence, the birthday of Allen’s wife Waunita. Allen had faithfully served this entire community for… Continue reading
Masonic Lodge Hosts Drive for Kawartha Food Share
In July, members of the Masonic Lodge in Millbrook joined forces with members of their Peterborough association to run a fundraising drive on behalf of Kawartha Food Share, which supports the Millbrook Food Share. Collecting donations in fishing nets along King Street on the morning of July 22nd, organizers received… Continue reading
Millbrook Cavan Firefighters Donate to Friendship Force
In June a story about a new social program for adults with different abilities called Friendship Force described a new weekly program at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre that was launched by three local women. rogram participants are on the Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a developmental disability that… Continue reading
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Millbrook Legion Fundraising Activities Support Local Schools and Hospital
Pictured is Millbrook Legion members Linda Adams and President Diann Corfe presenting donations of $1000 to MSC Secretary Shari DeWolde (left) and to North Cavan teacher Mr. Pyper for the schools’ nutritional program. These funds were raised at last month’s Rubber Duck Race. The legion has also recently donated $2000.00… Continue reading
Sink Our Boat
On Saturday, July 29th, Cove Antiques & Art of Cavan is hosting a vendor/yard sale behind their store at — Hwy 7A in Cavan from 8 am until 4pm. They are asking for food donations for the Millbrook and District Food Share in a volume that fills the boat that… Continue reading
Millbrook Lions’ Club Celebrate 75 Years of Service
Most of us are most familiar with this club through its ubiquitous food trailer which is usually in the vicinity during most community events, including the Kick off to Summer event last month as well as the Millbrook Fair. In fact, it has already made 11 appearances this season. Stanch… Continue reading