HOLIDAY SEASON ONLINE SILENT AUCTION
The North Shore Women's Centre auction will feature a variety of gifts until Nov. 30 at midnight. All proceeds go towards running programs and services that support women, girls and their families on the North Shore. northshorewomen.ca
COATS FOR KIDS
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 6. Drop-off locations can be found at gvhba.org A
NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS
The Amicus Music Duo will perform holiday favourites every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m. until Dec. 19 with additional performances Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 23, 3-5 p.m. in the Atrium at Lynn Valley Centre, North Vancouver. shoplynnvalley.com
NATIVITY EXHIBIT AND CRAFT FAIR
Highlands United Church will have more than 150 nativity scenes including traditional, contemporary, handmade and oneof-a-kind sets on display Nov. 29, 6-9 p.m. and Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. In addition to the exhibit there will be carolers, mulled cider, a children's activity centre, a seasonal craft fair, a Christmas café and kids-only shop
CANYON LIGHTS
View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park, and across the bridge and Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver Nov. 30-Jan. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (except Christmas day) with holiday activities beginning at 4 p.m. This year the park will feature a 152-foot Christmas tree, as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, sing-a-long carols and more. Partial proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. 604-985-7474. capbridge. com
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Delbrook Community Centre will hold its 27th annual fair Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. There will be more than 100 crafters, free childminding, entertainment, door prizes and a concession. $2.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Squamish Nation Chief Joe Mathias Recreation Centre will hold its annual fair Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. 604-980-6338
CHRISTMAS CRAFTINESS
The whole family is invited to learn how to create paperback Christmas trees from scratch or decorate one that's ready Saturday, Nov. 30, 2-3 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-929-3727 x8168
DUNDARAVE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver until Jan. 4. This annual event will start at noon on Saturday, Nov. 30 with a Christmas fair and the official tree lighting at dusk. On Dec. 7 and 14 from noon to dusk and Dec. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. there will be free family entertainment. dundaravefestival.com
GIFTS FOR SENIORS FUNDRAISER DANCE PARTY will feature an evening of live jazz, snacks and prizes Saturday, Nov. 30, 7-9:30 p.m., at OneDance Creative Art Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Proceeds will go to purchase gifts for seniors. $25/person, $50/family. studiowild.ca
GET CRAFTY UPCYCLING, CHRISTMAS EDITION
A free workshop highlighting ways to re-purpose old pieces Saturday, Nov. 30, 1-3 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Bring along some mementos to create ornaments, stockings and other gifts. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x 8175 HOLIDAY ARTISAN FESTIVAL Get into the holiday spirit with live music, crafts and a supervised kids' play area, plus more, Saturday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
PEAK OF CHRISTMAS
Santa arrives to Grouse Mountain's snowthemed event on Nov. 30. Ongoing activities include outdoor ice skating, sleigh rides, Sunday afternoon carols, an ice show on Dec. 21, as well as the SOS Children's Village's Parade of Christmas gingerbread village display in the Spirit Gallery. A breakfast with Santa program will run Dec. 14-24.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Get an early start to your holiday shopping Saturday, Nov. 30, 1-4 p.m. at Amica, 659 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver. 604-921-9181.
BRIGHT CHRISTMAS
Mollie Nye House will hold its annual lighting event Sunday, Dec. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 940 Lynn Valley Rd. There will be a lantern parade, crafts, cookie decorating and more.
