The 4th Annual Denim & Diamonds took place on Saturday, April 22 within the inviting Gambrel Barn at the historic Country Heritage Park. Hosted by The Rotary Club of Milton, the event was planned this year in support of the Milton District Hospital Foundation.
Photos by Ryan Tonegawa
The Milton United Way ended its 2016 by surpassing its goal of $1 million. The total unveiled at a “touchdown” celebration March 24 broke through the $1 million mark at: $1,002,312.
Key members of Milton took the evening to congratulate and celebrate the bright young minds in our community. With 18 nominees and only six categories, it was a tough decision for the co-chairs of the Milton Youth Advisory Committee to come to.
The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the Spring Milton Farm Craft show. The vendors from near and far were gearing up to showcase their unique crafts and edibles. Everything from homemade jam, one-of-a-kind jewellry, bold fashion and perfect gifts like hand crafted tooth fairy pillows are available for sale this weekend at Country Heritage Park on 8560 Tremaine Road.
Photo by Denise Cooperwhite
On May 27th kick off your celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary with the Milton Choristers and their presentation of Canada Sings Eh?! Part Deux, bringing to a close their 48th season.
Last year at this time the choir performed its first all-Canadian repertoire Canada Sings ‘Eh?! to a very enthusiastic response from the audience. At the fondly named “Brag and Drag” end-of-season wrap up meeting, a choir member put it to the others saying “I think we’ve only just touched the tip of the iceberg on Canadian music.
Photos by Ann Kornuta
What do you do when the Mayor of your town is the longest-serving in the country? You hold a Comedy Roast. That’s exactly what Milton Transitional Housing (MTH) did Saturday April 1, 2017. Roasters included councillors, and community leaders. It was emceed by MTH Executive Director Donna Danielli, and raised $2500.
This past sunny Saturday morning, a few members of the Milton community got together for a Milton Historical Society meeting. Members greeted each other, happy to reunite in each other’s presence. They shared some coffee and some delicious peanut butter cookies while waiting for the meeting to start.
The Easter celebration is one of the busiest weekends for the local Milton farm, hundreds, if not thousands, of people from all over the region came with loved ones for some outdoor farm fun.
Bell School Line was packed with cars from Derry road to 14th side road at the top of the hill. The farm was bustling with people from all generations, grandparents to grandkids. With face painting, puppet shows, wagon rides and more, there was plenty for everyone to enjoy under the clear blue skies and warm sun.
“People get excited to get out, especially after such a long winter,” said Laura r Hughes, one of the farm owners. “Not only do families enjoy the outdoors, but so do our staff.”
Many members of the farm team are part-time, ranging from all ages, retirees to high school students, with a core of full timers. Some were dressed up in full body pink bunny costumes, posing with kids for photos or running the egg hunt station. “They’re amazing,” said Hughes, happy to see so many younger people getting involved.
The farm runs daily from 9-5 through until the holiday season, but this is one of the biggest events for the farm. Other than the six-week harvest festival in the fall, Easter is a very lucrative time for the farm, especially after a long winter break. It’s always a family favourite spot.
You can find many baked goods and plenty of home décor items in the gift shop along with some rustic knick-knacks. In the summer, Springridge sells their famous strawberries along with a selection of other berries and veggies.
In Milton, 2017 was the first year that local women gathered for an annual march through the downtown to recognise International Women’s Day.Mayor Gord Krantz encouraged those present to “Capture the moment! A first only happens once in a lifetime. Today is a small part of something global. How do mighty oak trees grow? We plant a little seed.”
By: Laura Steiner
A buzz of voices, and array of smells greeted visitors to the Muslim Womenpreneurs show. The third annual event was held at Milton’s Teatro Conference Centre March 8, and 9. It was a festive mood as people made their way through vendor tables in a grand ballroom.
Vendors displayed everything from cosmetics, and traditional dresses to teas, and a wide variety of services.