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, 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 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.
WINTER GIFT GALLERY: The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists Nov. 20-Jan. 5, at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Meet the artists reception Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
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. Info: diamondflorist.ca or 604-980-7050.
