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Reminder – Village Easter Egg Hunt

REMINDER

The annual Easter egg hunt will be held at the community park on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 PM, rain or shine. This fun community event is for children ages 1 – 10. We have heard that the Easter bunny will be there for picture taking!

This is a “blink and you missed it” event so please be sure to arrive as close to 1PM as possible. Our hunts usually last 15-20 minutes once all the kids get participating. However to know our “hunting limits” we need children to arrive on time.

All participants should bring a basket or other container to use while gathering eggs.  At the end of the hunt all the plastic eggs will be collected for use next year so please make sure to close and turn them in once they are emptied. 

We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!
VAT Social Committee

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Village Easter Egg Hunt 2024

The annual Easter egg hunt will be held at the community park on Saturday, March 30th at 1:00 PM, rain or shine. This fun community event is for children ages 1 – 10. Plus, the Easter bunny should be there for picture taking!!!

Make sure you bring a basket or other container to use while gathering eggs.  At the end of the hunt all the plastic eggs will be collected for use next year.

In keeping with prior years, we are asking for the community’s help with candy donations. We are seeking a total of 900 pre-filled Easter Eggs. Below is a link to our SignUp Genius for this event. Donations are needed by March 23rd at the latest.

Please note: failure to secure enough donations will result in this event’s cancellation. 

If anyone is willing to represent the Easter Bunny (or have a teen who may be willing) – we have a one size fits all outfit available. Please reach out to the Board to confirm – [email protected].

Thank You

The VAT Social Committee
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2024 Annual Meeting Reminder

A reminder that the VAT annual meeting has been scheduled. All homeowners are encouraged to attend.

Details for this meeting were included in the annual assessment packet and can be found below as well.

Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Southwest Area Library at Westland – 4740 W Broad St

The primary purpose of this meeting is the election of Board members.

Join the Board – Be a new member on the Board! A full HOA board consists of seven members with seats split into even and odd years. Due to seat terms, four members have just completed their two year term and those positions will be open for new members. One member of the odd year group will be moving, which results in a total of five available board positions. This means we can have up to five new faces on the board in 2024 – and one of them could be yours! 

Serving on the board is a great way to learn about our community and get to know your neighbors. All knowledge is welcome but in particular, experience with finance, accounting, or maintenance would be very helpful in serving our neighborhood. Want to learn more about the time commitment and responsibilities before volunteering? Send an email with your contact information to Board@thornappleassociation.org for more information.

We look forward to seeing everyone.

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Vote for the VAT Home of the Holidays!

Have you noticed an especially charming holiday home in the neighborhood? Passed by a winter wonderland while walking the dog? Mention that address you’re loving in the comments below! Inspire your neighbors to take a look! Then vote for it! Voting will take place December 16-20. The grand-prize winner will be announced December 21! Everyone take a stroll or a drive through our winter-wonderful neighborhood anytime between December 16 and 20 to search for your favorite home. Make a note of the address YOU think should win best Home of the Holidays. Then you can cast your vote by paper in the ballot box at the front door of the gate house, or you can vote by email to [email protected]. One vote per household, please and thank you!

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Beggars Night 2023

Halloween is almost upon us and we want our community Beggar’s night to be spooktacular!

Please take note of the following to keep all our community kiddos safe on Beggars Night.

 

Beggars Night – Tuesday, October 31st 6-8PM

 

  • Clear sidewalks – Ohio weather is always unpredictable and rain can often be part of a Beggars Night forecast. Please help keep sidewalks, ramps, and gutters/drains clear from fallen leaves to keep our walking paths safe.
  • Lights On (or off!) – Most families know a lit porch light often means homeowners are participating in Beggars Night. If you want a quiet evening, please keep your porch light off or place a note on your door indicating you are not participating.
  • Slow down – If you find yourself driving in the community between 6-8PM, please keep your speed down and watch for excited children who may be crossing the roadways.
  • Safety First – Make sure costumes are easy to walk and see in. Flashlights and reflective tape are useful too to ensure that people are easier to see at night.
  • VAT Social Committee  – Some VAT Social Committee members will be handing out information or have signs up on how to donate to our Social Committee fund. Please consider a donation to this group. These funds will help secure a Santa visit as well as help fund additional events like the Egg Hunt, food trucks, and National Night Out within our community.

Wishing everyone a happy Halloween!

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Block Party TONIGHT 6 to 9!!!

Pack a picnic and join us at the VAT park tonight! The Columbus Police Department will be stopping by for National Night Out, so let’s give them a warm West Side welcome!

It’s a family-friendly event with Kona Ice, corn hole, and sweet beats by your favorite neighbors and musicians, DAN & PAUL ACOUSTIC!!!! Bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy this night with your neighbors.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

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Block Party 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 1!

 

It’s time for the Village at Thornapple annual block party to celebrate National Night Out at our neighborhood park!

It’s a family-friendly event with Kona Ice, games, and sweet beats by your favorite neighbors and musicians, DAN & PAUL ACOUSTIC!!!! More plans are in the works, so save the date and get your picnic blankets ready.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This event is open to all members of the VAT community. This event will give everyone an opportunity to meet one another, learn more about each other, and learn more about your fantastic neighborhood.

Please note:  In the event of severe weather or lightning this event would be cancelled. A blog post will be created to update the event status.

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2023 Community Garage Sale – Mark Your Calendar!

Everyone must have spring cleaning on their minds as we have had several inquiries for when our community garage sale is going to be happening. It’s great to see so many households eager to participate!

The dates for 2023 are going to be June 9th and 10th.

We hope to see some great community involvement and hope folks use this as an opportunity to get out and speak with neighbors and new faces within the community.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars.

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Hop and Hunt With the Easter Bunny April 1

photo by gabe pierce

The Village at Thornapple Social Committee is hosting the annual Easter egg hunt at noon on Saturday, April 1 at our park!

Bring your kiddos aged 1 to 10 and your Easter baskets for fun and prizes. Hippity hop along with the Easter bunny and snap a fluffy photo!

This event is rain or shine, so bring your umbrellas just in case, and hop (or hope) for the best weather!

If anyone would like to donate candy, please contact Susan Wood at [email protected] to arrange drop off or pick up by March 23.

See you there! Hoppy Easter!

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Home of the Holidays Winner

The votes are in! The VAT best Home of the Holidays is 6089 Broadwell Court, where Stephanie and Scott Krummel are making merry! Congratulations! They won a yard sign boasting their festive status and gift cards donated by your local JOANN store on West Broad Street, and your neighbors, The Vidosh Family. Thank you to everyone who let their spirits and lights shine this year! Our neighborhood sparkles because you’re in it!

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