Coat Drive Mountain Health and Performance will be collecting new and gently used winter jackets to be donated to the Lookout Emergency Aid Society and the Spectrum Mother Support Society until Dec. 22. Coats can be dropped off at 100-223 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-984-0014.
North Shore Scouts Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Taylor Way and Marine Drive, West Vancouver (old White Spot location). Hours: Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit various scout programs.
Charity Tree Lot Aunt Leah’s Place will be selling Christmas trees at the East plaza of Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver until Dec. 24. Hours: Monday-Thursday from noon-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aunt Leah’s Place is a transitional house for homeless moms and babies.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival Park & Tilford will have a display of more than 50,000 lights at the community gardens until Dec. 31 at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Fridays are family nights with Santa visits, hot chocolate, cookies, face painting, strolling characters and more.
Operation Red Nose needs volunteers to drive peole home in their own cars for free Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20 and 31 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. 778-288-8996 [email protected] nsorn.org
Canyon Lights Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, will feature thousands of lights until Jan. 3. Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (except Christmas day) with holiday activities beginning at 4 p.m. The park will feature a 152-foot Christmas tree, as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, singalong carols and more. Cost: $69 for a family, $32.95 for adults and $12 for children. Partial proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. 604-985-7474. capbridge.com
Dundarave Festival of Lights View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver until Jan. 5. There will be free family entertainment on Dec. 13 from noon to dusk and Dec. 20 from 3-9:30 p.m. dundaravefestival.com
Lynn Valley Lions Christmas Tree Sale features a variety of trees at the Karen Magnussen Community Centre lot, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver until Dec. 21, weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for their hamper program. lynnvalleylions.com
Seymour Scouts Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit various scout programs.
Santa and Mrs. Claus Santa will be available for photos every day until Dec. 23 at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. There will be storytimes with Santa Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. and cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus Dec. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. capilanomall.com/events
Christmas at the Market Lonsdale Quay will host holiday story times at 11:30 a.m., crafts from noon to 3 p.m., and visits with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Funds raised from photos and crafts will be donated to Aunt Leah’s Place. 604-985-6261 lonsdalequay.com
Cutathon West Van Barber Shop will offer haircuts for a minimum donation of $20 Dec. 14 from noon to 6 p.m. at 1345 Marine Dr. Proceeds from the event will go to the Children’s Wish Foundation. Patrons are also welcome to bring toys for the charities. 604-281-2844
A Few of My Favourite Things Celebrate the season with music and song Dec. 11-14, 18-21 at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. $10-$28. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever An evening of theatre based on the book by Barbara Robinson, Friday, Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Free, all ages welcome. 604-922-0911 westvanbaptist.com
Christmas Market at Lynnmour elementary Friday, Dec. 12, 3-8 p.m., 800 Forsman Ave., North Vancouver The event is free and includes a variety of vendors and homemade items. All ages welcome.
The Vancouver Bach Choir along with two guest soloists will perform excerpts from Handel’s Messiah as well as a selection of traditional carols Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will also be an audience singalong. westvanlibrary.ca
Carol Ships Celebration Ships will be in the Deep Cove area Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Watch the ships sail by from Panorama Park. There will also be musical entertainment, roving performers, free craft workshops and a bonfire. nvrc.ca
Community Christmas Dinner North Shore churches in partnership with local businesses invite those who are unable to afford a dinner or are lonely for company to a traditional Christmas dinner Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. The event will also feature entertainment, Santa and friends, and a gift for each child and family. 604-984-6422.
How Santa Really Works RNB Dance students and special guests Lamondance will perform Saturday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. at Lynn Valley school, 3207 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. $5 minimum donation.
Family Christmas Concert An all-ages, free concert performed by The Laudate Singers Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. and 4 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. The concert will include interactive popular songs and classical choral music. 604-729-6814 laudatesingers.com
We Need a Little Christmas The Keynotes Choir will perform Sunday, Dec. 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors Centre, 695 21st St. $7.50. 604-925-7280
Black Bear Band Winter Concert The Lynn Valley Black Bear Band will perform on Monday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Meet the band members and enjoy refreshments following the show. $12/$6 Children 12 and under free. Tickets can be purchased online at kaymeekcentre.com or call 604- 981-6335
Christmas Concert A Tout Choeur, the North Shore’s Francophone choir, is inviting the public to their Christmas concert Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Admission by donation. Refreshments will follow the concert.
Lighting of the Hannukah Menorah Members of congregation Har El and the North Shore Hebrew School will light a public Hannukah Menorah on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 1950 Marine Dr. Students will perform Hannukah songs, followed by a community singalong. Free, all ages welcome.
Blue Christmas A service of hope and remembrance St. Andrew’s United Church will be hosting Blue Christmas, for those who are missing or grieving loved ones, dealing with health challenges, or feeling sorrow, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at 1044 St. George’s Ave., North Vancouver. For more information, contact 604-985-0408, or visit st-andrews-united.ca
Special Deliveries for Christmas The Vanleena Dance Academy is presenting Special Deliveries for Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets $15 and can be purchased through Vanleena directly at 604-983-2623. Silent auction at intermission.
Festive Music in the Main Hall Pianist Jerri Mercer will perform a selection of classical and popular music of the season Wednesday, Dec. 17-19, 2-2:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free. westvanlibrary.ca
Holiday Benefit Concert Play it Forward Productions Society is holding a concert benefitting the WISH Drop In Centre Society Friday, Dec. 19, reception at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. WISH provides services for women on the Downtown Eastside. Tickets $20 and can be purchased online at playitforwardps.com
Movie Matinee West Vancouver Memorial Library will be screening the movie Home Alone on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2-4 p.m. at 1950 Marine Dr. Drop-in, but space is limited.
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Bright Christmas Experience what Christmas might have looked and sounded like in 1913 with a traditional Christmas Tea Sunday, Dec. 21, 1-2 p.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The whole family is welcome for mince tarts, shortbread and a cup of tea. Tickets $40 and must be purchased at Mollie Nye House before Tuesday, Dec. 16. mollienyehouse.com
Marcus Mosely Chorale presents shine Sunday, Dec. 21, 2:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Tickets $25 adults, $20 for seniors and students. To order tickets call 604-770-1770, or email [email protected].
Music is for Everyone Singer and songwriter Jill Barber will read from her newly published children’s book at the family Christmas Eve service Wednesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Dr. The service is designed for younger children, parents and grandparents. 604-926-1812
Family First Night A family friendly New Year’s Eve event Wednesday, Dec. 31, 6 p.m. at Mount Seymour, North Vancouver. There will be tobogganing, children’s performers, a scavenger hunt, a snowshoe fondue, and more. Hot apple cider and s’mores will be available, and food trucks will have food for purchase. The evening ends with fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. Tubing costs an additional $10 and the snowshoe fondue costs an additional $20. mtseymour.ca/family-first-night
Winter Gift Gallery The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Meet the artists and enjoy holiday baking at a reception Sunday, Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. There will be a holiday card making class Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for adults and 2-3:30 p.m. for families. $5. Registration required. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com
Great Stuff Art Sale Giftable art by 37 local artisans, jewellers, potters and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Preview and opening sale: Friday, Nov. 14, 4-8 p.m. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.
Christmas Tree Chip-Ups North Shore scouts will hold tree chip-ups by donation Jan. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hollyburn Plaza, Marine Drive and 18th Street, West Vancouver and Ray Perrault Park, Moody Avenue and East 13th Street, North Vancouver. All proceeds benefit various scout programs. scoutschristmastrees.ca
Christmas Tree Chip-Up The Seymour Scouts will hold their annual tree chip-up by donation Sunday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. All proceeds benefit various scout programs.
