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Bells started ringing for the Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle campaign Nov. 15, but the organization still needs about 100 volunteers.

You've given to charity, shared Christmas cheer with your friends, and hand-crafted delicate, deeply meaningful gifts for your loved ones. Now it's time for highly impractical, largely unnecessary, undeniably cool electronics.

? Perplexus Twist by PlaSmart Perplexus Twist requires players to twist, turn, and realign tracks to escape traps and dead ends, and cliffhangers.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups quinoa 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 cup zucchini, cubed 1/2 cup butternut squash, cubed 1 tablespoon coconut oil (may substitute olive oil) 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 c

It really begins to feel like Christmas when the trees arrive.

Autumn Wine Dinner: West Restaurant welcomes Sandhill's master winemaker Howard Soon Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6: 30 p.m. at 2881 Granville St., Vancouver. Soon will present reserve wines from Sandhill's Small Lots Program.

CANDY-LAND CHRISTMAS: There will be holiday fun throughout the Christmas season at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Activities will include photos with Santa, storytime with Santa, pet photo nights with Santa, cookie decorating and more.

According to a recent BMO spending survey Canadians polled expect to spend an average of $1,610 this holiday season, up from $1,397 in 2011.

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.

Socks make a great hiding place