Volunteer Peterborough invites residents and non-profit groups to attend its Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 23. More than 25 organizations have been invited to set up booths that day to share details about how to get involved in their causes. The Cavan Monaghan Public Libraries and Maple… Continue reading
Our local food bank, Millbrook and District Food Share, held an open house and barbecue on Sunday, August 25th. We are thrilled to report that it was very successful with a sizeable number of residents attending to enjoy a burger and to learn more about Food Share. Those who participated… Continue reading
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the need for international support grows. An easy way to offer support to those on the front is by joining a group of Canadians and Australians who coordinate the writing and delivery of personal notes of support from their citizens for distribution to… Continue reading
Millbrook Minor Hockey is gearing up for the 2024-24 season which begins next month. The club boasts approximately 300 players ages four to eighteen. Recreational teams account for the bulk of the players, with rep teams for players ten years old and higher representing about 30% of the total. Each… Continue reading
Pictured is Lion Brooke Taylor, owner of Brooke’s Plastics and a member of the Millbrook and District Lions making a very generous donation of 46 chairs to Lion Camp Dorset Manager Jeremy Schumacher. Located in Dorset, ON, the camp is a unique resort that offers vacation opportunities for dialysis patients… Continue reading
Lions Steve Paul and Paul Haynes were awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones award at the Millbrook and District Lions’ President’s dinner on June 17th. This award recognizes outstanding humanitarian work by a Lions member. Congratulations to you both. The Lions’ Food Trailer will be seen out and about at events… Continue reading
Millbrook Legion President Diann Corfe serves up a burger and fries at the Legion’s BBQ lunch on May 17th. This is an extremely popular lunchtime destination in the summer, drawing regulars and passersby with the aroma of the grill. The lunches are scheduled for every other Friday from 11:30 am… Continue reading
This enthusiastic volunteer was recently recognized for his twenty years of service to our local community care organization. For many years his primary responsibility at Community Care has been to help seniors and those with disabilities by setting up distress alarms and helping them learn how to use them. For… Continue reading
