Simply click on the coupon pictured above and print!

We’re all so busy moving, moving, moving. Time is flying by. We received a letter from the Country Corner thanking us for doing some of our business with them.  Locally. When we could. We can’t always buy from them, but we do, when we can.  I hope it’s the same for you. I hope you think of  The Mill and stop in when you can.  As a small, family run business, we do appreciate it.

In return we hope you notice when we walk you out to your car, in the pouring rain, with an umbrella over your head.  When you come in to get coffee and forgot your wallet, and we write you an IOU.  Or how we know exactly how you like your coffee-whip, no whip, 1/2 caff, weak or strong etc. etc.   It’s our way of thanking you, everday, for your patronage.

I’m really excited about our fan page on Facebook.  If you haven’t been there yet-get on over-special coupon on its way and much more.

Here’s to you , not just today, but everyday.  Thank you!

Enjoy a wholesome bowl of Kathy K’s soup from scratch. Serving it up Fridays and Saturdays from 11am - till its gone!
Here’s the menu for November:
6th & 7th: Beef Barley & Cheddar Cauliflower
13th & 14th: Cowboy Beans & Chicken with Southern Dumplings
20 & 21st: Chili & Italian Wedding
27th & 28th: Asparagus & Turkey w/ Stuffing Dumplings

Come join us for the 2nd Annual Gypsy Faire September 26th, 2009

We invite you to come stroll our historic property while you enjoy our amazing food, live music and variety of artists.

The Gypsy Faire market has a wonderful blend of handmade items, art, and vintage items.  The BrewHouse Cafe will be making our famous boxed lunches for this special one day event.

This event is being held in conjunction with Almont’s Heritage Festival which is also September 26th, 2009.

If you are interested in hosting a booth, we have a limited number of spaces remaining.  We’re still looking for a few people to host demonstrations or mini-classes so there will be plenty to do for our guests. If you are interested in doing a short demo or mini-class (30 minutes or so) please contact us!  You can read more about the Gypsy Faire HERE

We’ll be raffling off an amazing gift basket too so don’t forget to enter the drawing!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!  Bring your girlfriends,sisters, mothers to the Gypsy Faire!  Send your husbands and children up town to participate in the various events going on in town.  From the farmers market and “Almonts Got Talent” contest to the “Killer Bees” band, it’s a great event for everyone.  Childrens games, scarecrow decorating contest and more will be going on at this Family Friendly event.

Also going on September 26th, 2009:  Mt. Bruce Station’s Fall Sheep & Wool Festival (just 2 miles south of town) and Dryden’s Fall Festival (just 5 miles north west of town on Dryden Road)

All events in Almont are FREE!  (Sheep & Wool festival was $7 pp last year, no info on Dryden’s event)  There is NO ADMISSION fee for the Gypsy Faire!!!

SEVENTH ANNUAL
MICHIGAN’S SEVENTH ANNUAL
LAVENDER FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY GABRIEL’S GARDEN

Where: Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Twp., Michigan
When: Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18, 2009: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Enjoy the Essence of Fragrant Lavender swaying in the breeze as you listen to the sound
of Live Harp Music playing near the lavender garden… A series of events centered
around the fragrant purple plant will also be offered, including: make-and-take workshops,
talks & demonstrations by Local Artisans, “Cooking With Lavender” Classes & more.

With just a short drive from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Lavender Festival is a
perfect mid-summer getaway. Not only is this event a celebration of all the wonders of Lavender,
but also an event that knits together local, talented Artisans of one-of-a-kind hand-made goods!

The Michigan Lavender Festival is proud to be a “Made-In-Michigan” Event, featuring over 45 Michigan Artists, Craftspeople and Vendors of Fine Lavender Products. New attractions to this years event will include a Farmer’s Market, Natural Health Area and Horse-drawn wagon rides.

Emilys New Bike! Our day off found us in Croswell at the summer flea market.  We always ask each other “what are you looking  for”?  Emily said she wanted an old fashioned bike. We were almost to the end and one aisle over-there it was!  Hurry! Remain calm, remember we’re ladies, Well forget that! there was a bunch of women  oohing and awing, goodling and gawing over the bike! RUN!!

Well, not to worry, they moved on. Whew! The nice gentleman halfed the price for our sweet emily-she’s picture perfect on her new ride.  Energy efficient, cost effective and all that too.

While we were there, I ran into my friend Sara Samoray. A most excellent antique dealer who now has her shop, Gull  Cottage, on the shores of Lake Huron in Port Sanilac. I first met Sara shortly after I’d set up shop in Almont, she was in Armada at the time. She was telling me about the Blue Water 7th Annual M-29/M25 Yard Sale Trail- This year August 14-15-16.  I hope to make it out with some girlfriends and score some treasure. Be sure to visit Sara and the others when you’re in the area.

The Mill & Brewhouse is now ServSafe Certified. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation developed ServSafe® to educate food service managers about such topics as microbial contamination, food allergens, and food-borne illness; personal hygiene; preventing cross-contamination; monitoring time and temperature; flow of food through the operation; pest management; cleaning and sanitizing; food safety regulation and standards and employee training.
In addition to the course work, participants must pass an exam before receiving their certification.
Food service managers are currently required to complete food safety training by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and by July 1, 2009, every establishment will be required to have at least one manager who has received certified food protection education accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

State Rep. Kevin Daley is holding district office hours in order to give residents a convenient opportunity to meet with him locally.
Daley will be available Monday, May 11 from noon until 2 p.m. at The Mill and BrewHouse Café in Almont, located at 622 S. Main Street.
No appointment is necessary.  Residents unable to meet during the scheduled office hours may contact Daley at his Lansing office by calling 1-517-373-1800 or by e-mailing kevindaley@house.mi.gov.

3–Think about which three independently owned businesses you would miss the most if they

were gone. Stop in and say hello. Pick up a little something that will make you or someone
you know smile. Your contribution is what keeps those businesses around.

50–If just half of the employed U.S. population spent $50 each month at independently owned

businesses, their purchases would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the
positive impact if three quarters of the employed population did that.
For every $100 spent at an independently owned store, $68 returns to the community
through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only
$43 stays local. Spend it online and nothing stays local.

The number of people it takes to start a trend? One….you.