Residents of Whonnock filled almost every visitors seat in Council Chambers

Betty von Hardenberg made a convincing and well-prepared presentation to the Committee of the Whole, seeking protection of Grant Hill aquifer in general and in particular protection from the destructive demands of Tantalus’s planned industrial-size hothouse.
Click here to read a report in Maple Ridge Times and click here to read what Maple Ridge News had to say about it. 

We have two very important events coming up this month regarding Tantalus Labs. You presence is VERY important and your support is needed. Our goal is to prevent Tantalus Labs from getting their licence. 

First important date is May 4^th at City Hall. Betty von Hardenberg, our expert on the Grant Hill  (Thornhill) aquifer,  will make a powerful presentation to our mayor and to councel. We must show up and fill the house to show counsel our united front in the fight against the greenhouse in our neighborhood.

The next date in our event calendar is May 22^nd,  at 12:00 o’clock, high noon, for an official protest in front of the greenhouse, Bell and 272^nd. We hope to have at least 100 people show up. We will have media coverage again. Our crowd has to make a serious impact.

Please tell your friends and neighbors and invite them to come along for both events. 

We are counting on your support and hope it will make all  our efforts worthwhile. 

On behalf of our group I thank you very much.

Birgit Mischke

Ruskin: Silent Auction and Potluck Dinner

On May 3rd, the Ruskin Hall Association will be holding its fifth annual Silent Auction and Potluck Dinner, starting at 5:00 PM, with dinner at 6:00 and the auction closing at 6:45. 
We hope that you will be able to join us, to share a great meal and raise some money for the Hall. We are also requesting your help, with the collection of items for the silent auction. 
Click here to open a letter that you can download and print and submit to businesses that you know or deal with, requesting the small donation of an item to auction off. It would be appreciated if all items, accompanied by two business cards, could reach Dan (604-462-0316) by May 1st so that bidding sheets can be prepared. Spread the news! Please invite others to help us make this event a success.

Volunteer Dinner 2015

Special recognition and appreciation went to Phil Johnson for more than 40 years of dedicated volunteer service. 

The Whonnock Communty Association honoured the volunteers of East Maple Ridge for their work and their love for their community with a dinner at Whonnock Lake Centre. CLICK HERE to look at some pictures taken at the event. 

Sunday, April 12th at Thornhill Hall

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Easter Egg Hunt 2015

Waiting for the word GO! Click on picture to enlarge

This was a record year -- in beautiful sunshine at least 470 children exchanged their plastic chips for chocolate.
Thank you to Shelley and her helpers for a great job in again organizing this annual event of the Whonnock Community Association.
Also thank you to the the City of Maple Ridge and several businesses for their support.
CLICK HERE to look at almost 100 pictures.