OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX CAMPAIGN: The shoebox campaign invites the community to fill a shoebox with small gift items for needy children in other countries. Boxes can include small toys, art/craft items, toiletries, games etc. North Shore Alliance Church at 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver will serve as a distribution and collection hub for the North Shore for this year's campaign. Collections will take place until Nov. 25. Info: 604-985-7155, [email protected] or samaritanspurse.ca.
POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel Secondary's Interact Club will hold a sale to raise money for ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity which provides shelter for survivors in need. The plants come in red, pink or white and cost $12.95. Order online at sentinel.plants4nonprofit. com/. Pick up will be Dec. 6 and 7 at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Crosscreek Rd., West Vancouver.
COATS FOR KIDS: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its 17th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 7. North Vancouver drop-off locations: Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave., Monday-Friday, 6: 30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. and Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-5 p.m.
ST. PIUS X ELEMENTARY will hold its annual Christmas craft fair Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. The fair will feature local crafters and there will be unique handmade gifts and a kids' craft table.
WINTER GIFT GALLERY: The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists from Nov. 20 to Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Meet the artists and enjoy homemade holiday baking at a reception Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
STARRY NIGHT: Park Royal's annual holiday shopping night will take place Wednesday, Nov. 21 in the south mall, 7: 30-10: 30 p.m. There will be exclusive shopping specials, entertainment, a wine and cheese lounge, prizes and more. Tickets are $10 each and are available at guest services.
FLORAL OPEN HOUSE: Diamond Florist will host a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 22 at 1266 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. A portion of all sales and pre-orders will go to BC Children's Hospital. Items include seasonal florals, unique gifts, wreaths, centrepieces, mini trees, poinsettias and more. There will be door prizes and refreshments from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: diamondflorist.ca or 604-980-7050.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Silver Harbour will hold its annual sale Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. There will be Christmas whimsies, crafts, a bake sale, refreshments, books, white elephant, raffles and more.
Free admission.
SUGAR PLUM TEA: Saint John's Anglican Church will hold a tea with a sale of arts and crafts, home baking and gifts baskets Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. A lunch will be available for $8. Info: 604-986-1151.
CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE: The West Vancouver SPCA will hold a fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the shelter, 1020 Marine Dr. (in Ambleside Park). Drop by and purchase Christmas baked goods as well as SPCA merchandise. All proceeds go to the care of the shelter animals.
TWAS THE AUCTION BEFORE CHRISTMAS: An online auction in support of Presentation House Theatre will take place from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3. Info: phtheatre.org/show/twas-the-auction-before-christmas/.
NATIVITY EXHIBIT: Highlands United Church will have over 100 nativity scenes including traditional, contemporary, handmade and one of a kind sets on display Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. In addition to the exhibit there will a craft fair on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Donations at this event will be given to Spectrum, a local charity supporting young mothers.
CANYON LIGHTS: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the forest, across the bridge and cliffwalk adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Dec. 1-Jan. 5, 4-9 p.m. (except Christmas day). There will also be kids' activities, demonstrations and sing-a-long carols with a holiday band. Proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C.
Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.
