It's the most wonderful time of the year...!

We've had a bit of snow, and, the festive season is definitely in the air!  As with past years, the Family Centre holds one of its major fundraising efforts at this time of year.  The 'Win your Christmas Baking' raffle is a popular (and extremely yummy!) way to help us reach our funding targets.  We rely on the support of our families and volunteers who sell (and buy!) tickets, and donate the baked goods. You can sign up to volunteer to sell tickets or donate baking at the Family Centre.  Your generosity is so appreciated!  The Family Centre has a dedicated group of volunteers that need to raise between $5000 and $7000 each year, and it can be a struggle!  We rely on community support for every penny!  Please consider taking part in this raffle!

We'll also see you at one of the most magical nights of the year - Millbrook's Old Tyme Christmas - on Thursday December 3rd.  We'll be on the main street with a festive craft for children, and also will be selling raffle tickets!  See you there!

We need volunteers to sell tickets on Saturday November 28th outside of Millbrook Foodland, at Old Tyme Christmas on Thurs. Dec. 3rd, and, during the Santa Claus parade on Sat. Dec. 5th.  Please visit us on Facebook and send us a message if you can help!

Thank you!

Thank you SO much to the lovely folks who came out on Saturday night to support the Family Centre at our Oktoberfest event. Thanks especially toRelic's Boat for their amazing music and enthusiasm (seriously, they brought a Tuba!). Thanks too to the wonderful businesses in our community who donated silent auction items. Also, thanks to Kirk H., who won the 50/50 draw and then donated his winnings back to us! And finally thanks to the many volunteers who cooked sausages, decorated, sold tickets, and worked at the event - your help was so greatly appreciated!  We raised over $1,400 an could not have done it without your support! Thank you!

Oktoberfest is almost here!

Roll out the barrel, and we'll have a barrel of fun! Join us at the Millbrook Legion starting at 7pm on Saturday October 3rd for our 2nd annual Oktoberfest.

Pretzels, polkas, pints (sorry kids, this event is only for grown-ups!) and more!  Live music will be provided by Relic's Boat. 

Tickets are $15 each or in advance for 2 for 25$.  If there are any tickets left over, they will also be available at the door.  Pick up your tickets at: The Old Millbrook School Family Centre, The Quilter's Bolt/ Anchor & Company, OR, at the Millbrook Zucchini Festival on Sunday September 13th (from 12:30 'til 4:00, next to Needler's Mill).  

Last year we sold out, and it proved to be our most successful fundraising event of the year!  Please do come out and support us, and if possible, consider donating a silent auction item.

Thanks to the Millbrook Legion for their support, and to the other kind local businesses who have donated items!     

Music and Movement 2015/2016

Music and Movement is one of our most popular programs, held at Centennial Place in Millbrook!  We're delighted that our amazing volunteers Nancy and Lee will be back to share their enthusiasm, talents, and kindness with Millbrook's children and their caregivers!
This multi-generational session helps little ones socialize, explore their imagination, and enjoy some music and movement!  It's geared to children under 5.  
VERY IMPORTANT:  Please keep sick children at home to protect our elderly friends at Centennial Place.  Thank you.  

All sessions take place at the Fireside Lounge, Centennial Place, from 10:00 - 11:00am.  This is a drop-in program, Registration is not necessary.  A snack is provided by Centennial Place.  
Dates for 2015/2016 are: 


October 19th   - cancelled - first day will be Nov. 2nd

November 2nd, 16th, 30th
December 14th
January 11th, 25th
February 8th, 22nd
March 7th, 21st
April 4th, 18th
May 2nd, 16th, 30th

Story Tree

Join us at the Millbrook Farmer's Market, in the parking lot of the Old Millbrook School, on the 4th Sunday of each month. Enjoy a story under the big tree, read by a volunteer from the community, and an activity.  Begins at 11am each market day.


Last Sunday of each month, 11am (Market runs 10:00 - 1:30pm)

Back by popular demand... Rain barrels for sale!

Our rain barrel sale was VERY popular and we've had requests for more! So, you can again order a rain barrel with proceeds supporting the Family Centre. All barrels MUST be ordered in advance by June 22nd.

Order NOW - Prepaid cash only orders. Most rain barrels are $50 and accessories are also available.

To order please call or email Terri: terribomhof@hotmail.com 705-944-9014

Last day to order is June 22nd/15

Pick up: June 28th 2015 | 9am – 12pm

1214 Tapley ¼ Line, Millbrook, ON K0L 1V0

Monday's Music & Movement moved to Old School

Due to an outbreak at Centennial Place, Monday's Music & Movement class will take place at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin Street.  Sorry for any inconvenience!

Music & Movement class is a free drop-in program for children under the age of 5 and their parents/caregivers.  Two wonderful volunteers run the sessions, which include song, moving to the music, and lots of fun!

Earth Day at the Old School!

Did you know that Millbrook has an Earth Day event each April to celebrate the environment?  A small extremely commited group of volunteers has been planning earth-friendly festivities in our lovely village for years (decades?!).  Past activities at these family-friendly events have included canoe rides on Baxter creek, tree planting, scavenger hunts, guided hikes, singing, eating and much more.  

Please join us on Sunday April 26th at the Old Millbrook School for the 2015 Earth Day celebration which will include:

12-12:30: Nature photography workshop for kids

12:30:  Medd's Mountain hike on the gorgeous Millbrook Valley Trails, led by Millbrook Time's nature columnist Glen Spurrell

1:30:  Planting a children's Earth Day garden 

2:00 pm:  Earth day cupcakes

This will also be the location and the place to collect your new and environmentally friendly rain barrel!  Please note that rain barrels must be ordered in advance!  You can order your barrel here at www.rainbarrel.ca/millbrook and proceeds will benefit the Family Centre!

Spring is.... coming?! Time to get your rainbarrel!

The Old Millbrook School is pleased to announce that we are selling rainbarrels as part of our latest fundraising efforts.

The rain barrel sale, distribution and pickup is scheduled for Sunday, April 26^th, 2015 and will take place from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0. Only rain barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available.

Prices begin at $50 per barrel. A variety of optional items including flexible downspout pipes, downspout diverters, rain barrel stands, dispensing hose and additional lengths of overflow hose can also be purchased. Please bring your receipt to the sale event to claim your products.

Email Terri Wallace at terribomhof@hotmail.com for information not available on the website or if you need assistance with online ordering.

You can shop online now and pick up your new rainbarrel on Sunday April 26th at the Old Millbrook School parking lot.  www.rainbarrel.ca/millbrook.  

Saturday Stay n Play

***Please note that due to a poor response we are cancelling Saturday Stay n' Play for the remainder of the sessions.  Apologies for any inconvenience ****

Music and Movement for 2015

Here are the dates for spring Music & Movement:  Please note that the Monday Feb 23rd class will take place at the Family Centre, NOT Centennial Place.

See you there!  10:00 - 11:00

Feb 2, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 13, Apr 29, May 11, May 25

** Please remember to keep sick children at home to protect our friends at Centennial Place **