The most popular yearly event !!!

Thornhill Artisan Fair

The second annual Thornhill Artisan Fair will be held once again at the von Hardenberg Candle Studio on December 6th and 7th at 9730 Spilsbury Street, Maple Ridge.  The studio offers a warm, light and inclusive venue for all to enjoy.  At this year’s Christmas market we will have 11 unique artisans sharing their handmade products with you.  There will be an opportunity to find a special Christmas gift at this intimate and lively artisan fair situated on the beautiful south slope of rural Maple Ridge.

Please visit the 2014 Artisan page for information on the artisans who will participate in the fair this year. The Event Information page provides an event schedule and an interactive map of the event location. 

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Thornhill Giant Pumpkin contest

Guess who won the 2014 Giant Pumpkin Contest?  Snoopy won (George), at 420 lbs

Send Brian Malfesi & Adam Tenwolde to the Worlds in Hungary!

Brian Malfesi has been a member of Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club since his intermediate years at Whonnock Elementary.  
He has had much success over the years as a kayaker for our community. After his accomplishments at the first two sets of National Team Trials this spring he will represent Canada at Worlds this summer! 
Amazing how he and his K2 partner, Adam Tenwolde (Banook Canoe Club, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) have clicked and their hope for success in Szeged, Hungary.
In the past, when Brian represented Canada on the International stage, Canoe Kayak Canada provided full funding for all expenses. Not this time! 
Are you in a position to support his efforts? 
Click here to help these two athletes reach their dream!

One Book Whonnock in action

Some twenty readers of George Godwin's The Eternal Forest united on a wonderful and sunny Saturday afternoon to review the history of Whonnock in the years immediately before the First World War when the Godwins lived in Whonnock. The participants, including Lucy Godwin, granddaughter of George and Dorothy Godwin, visited the places where the author and his wife lived at that time. A warm thank you to all who participated in making this a most joyful event. Click on the picture to enlarge.

One Book Whonnock welcomes all who live, work, go to school or got to church in Ruskin, Thornhill, and Whonnock. The book to be read by all participants in the 2014–2015 season is Terry Falis's The Best Laid Plans. If you are interested to join click here for their Web site for information and call Jean at 604-462-8942 to register. 

Tom Brent: Volunteer of the Year 2013

This Sunday, April 6th at the annual dinner of the Association the Whonnock Community Association announced that their choice for last year's special volunteer is Tom Brent of RCKC.
He was awarded with the usual  plaque and a potted orchid. For more photos of the dinner click here.

Volunteers distinguished in the past with this award were: Trevor Taylor (2005) Margaret Norman (2006), Sue Schulze (2007), Yukiko Tanaka (2008), Rick Hammer (2008), Jean Ruttan (2009), Melanie Snel (2010), Scott Henney (2011), Marie Slessor (2011), and Betty and Klaus von Hardenberg (2012).
Active members of the board of the WCA and committee members are not considered candidates for this award.