Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
Upcoming Events
Apr24Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – April 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – April 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchApr 24 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be from Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes.Apr28Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market @ Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolApr 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmIn the parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public School featuring fresh local produce and artisan products.May1Wed2024May6Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreMay 6 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.May8Wed2024
Tag Archives: Volunteering
The Community Garden is looking for plot holders to garden a small garden plot for $5/season, as well as volunteers to help in the community area to grow food for Millbrook Food share. Volunteers needed also for big garden clean up Monday May 13 4-8pm. Call Joanne 932 3214 or… Continue reading
Last Lions’ Club Breakfast of the Season
St. John’s Ida 200th Anniversary Celebrations Coming Next Month
St. John’s Church in Ida, first established by Rev. Joseph Thompson in 1819, is celebrating its 200th year of worship and ministry in Cavan-Monaghan Township. As a community church in the Anglican tradition, we have from the very beginning, welcomed people from very diverse backgrounds. Our first two pioneering ministers,… Continue reading
Volunteers Lift Communities – Community Care Celebrates Volunteers
At last month’s Community Care Luncheon, their host of dedicated volunteers were recognized at an event hosted at Baxter Creek. The luncheon featuring a speaker from the local branch of the Canadian Mental Health organization, a touching thank you from Ed and Linda Lawrence and an airing of a recent… Continue reading
Help Honour Local War Veterans
Centreville Presbyterian Church in South Monaghan is the keeper of Millbrook Grace Presbyterian Church’s War Veterans’ Honour Roll. To commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday, Centreville embarked on a reproduction project for these documents. The originals, beautifully hand-written in India ink, are now in new frames and protected with anti-glare, UV-rated glass…. Continue reading
Walk with Your Neighbours For a Good Cause
Our Millbrook and District Lions Club is once again hosting their PetValu Walk for Dog Guides in downtown Millbrook. The event takes place on Sunday, May 26, and is one of approximately 300 events in communities across the country, raising funds to train Dog Guides for Canadians with disabilities. Last… Continue reading
Making a Difference in Belize
Andy Harjula is an active volunteer in his own community and abroad. He can often be found at his church at St. John’s Ida, at a free tax clinic at Centennial Place or on the Community Policing Committee helping to keep our roads safe or organizing youth events, always lending… Continue reading
Community Support Embraces Canadian Pony Club Motto – Loyalty, Character, Sportsmanship
The Kawartha Pony Club branch wishes to thank each and every one of their guests and supporters who attended and donated to their very successful Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Through raffle, meal tickets and cash donations, the club raised $1,762.31 at that event. The Millbrook Lions’ Den was the perfect venue… Continue reading
