Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be available until Nov. 18 at North Shore Alliance Church, 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver. Pack a shoe box and make a difference to a child living in desperate circumstances. Info: www.samaritanspurse.ca/occ.
Christmas Craft Fair: Lions Gate Hospital will hold a fair Friday, Nov. 18, 9-4 p.m. in the hospital's gym and hallways at 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver. There will be 45 vendors with handmade crafts. Free admission.
Great Stuff: Giftable art by 35 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Nov. 18 to Dec. 17 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m. Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 18, 4-8 p.m.
Candy Cane Fair: The North Lonsdale United Church will hold its annual fair Saturday, Nov. 19, 9: 30 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. at 3308 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. There will be a hot lunch served from 11: 30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. Info: 6049854911.
St. Pius X Elementary will hold their annual Christmas craft fair Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. The fair will feature local artists and crafts, handmade gifts, baked goodies, kids craft table and raffles.
Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will launch its 16th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, Nov. 21-Dec. 9. 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.; Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. and Miccaro Designs, 3022 Markham Pl., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. West Vancouver dropoff location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Starry Nights: Park Royal's annual holiday shopping night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7: 30-11 p.m. in the north mall and Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7: 30-11 p.m. in the south mall. There will be entertainment, food, prizes and surprises. Tickets are $10 each or $15 for both nights and are available at guest services.
Christmas Bazaar: Kiwanis Care Center will hold a sale of baking, crafts, gift items and poinsettias Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2444 Burr Pl., North Vancouver. There will also be a silent auction. All money raised goes directly to fund resident programs, events and equipment.
Deck the Walls: Eighteen local artists will hold an original fine art exhibit and sale Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 195 Studios, 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. There will be refreshments, cookies, live music and door prizes. Info: www.195 studios. ca.
Dundarave Festival of Lights: This annual event will start at noon on Saturday, Nov. 26 with a Christmas fair and the official tree lighting at dusk. View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver and make donations to support Lookout Emergency Aid Society's North Shore shelter. On Saturday evenings there will be free family concerts. Info: www.dundaravefestival.com.
