Charity Tree Lot: Aunt Leah's will be selling Christmas trees at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aunt Leah's Place provides housing and support for aboriginal teen moms and foster kids.
Parade of Trees: The public is invited to browse through the tree display in the Spirit Gallery on Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver until Dec. 24. Guests are encouraged to cast a ballot for their favourite tree. Admission to the gallery is free; however there is a suggested minimum donation of $2 for those participating in voting.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival: Park & Tilford will have a display of more than 50,000 lights at the community gardens until Dec. 31 at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Donations will be collected at the garden entrance with net proceeds going to the Kiwanis Club.
Canyon Lights: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park, across the bridge and treetops adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver until Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. (except Christmas day). There will also be gingerbread cookie decorating and sing-a-long carols with a Christmas band. Admission: $50 for a family (two adults, two children), $25 for adults and $5 for children ages six12. Proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Info: www.capbridge.com or 604-985-7474.
Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees: The North Vancouver Chamber will host an inaugural display of 30 decorated trees until Jan. 7 at Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Harvest Project and Hollyburn Family Services - Youth Safe House.
Dundarave Festival of Lights: View a forest of decorated trees until Jan. 7 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.
Christmas Art Show and Sale: The North Shore Artist's Guild will hold their annual event Sunday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Browse 700 works of art by 200 local artists. There will also be painting demonstrations by artists Barrie Chadwick and Jacquie Manning.
Christmas Dinner: Calvary Chapel North Vancouver will hold a free dinner Sunday, Dec. 4, 5 p.m. at Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St. RSVP: Pastor Ken Scheel, 604-250-2368.
Christmas Pantomime - Aladdin: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 4, 9-11 and 16-18 with Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. at Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
Festive Holiday Concert: The British Columbia Boys Choir will perform a concert Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $18. Tickets: 6049844484 or www.centennialtheatre.com.
The K Sisters' Kristmas: A seasonal concert with vocalists Caitlin Beaupré, Katy Hedalen, Jennifer McLaren and pianist and vocalist Karen LeeMorlang Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Participation is encouraged. Admission: $50 for a family (two adults, two children), $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Tickets: at the door, 778-558-2975 or info@theksisters. com.
We Three Choirs: The North Shore Chorus with guests the Argyle secondary Senior Vocal Ensemble and Pieces of Eight Vocal Octet will perform a concert of holiday favourites Sunday, Dec. 4, 2: 30 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Admission: $15/$12/$5. Ticket info: www. nschorus.com or 604-983-6444.
A Jingle Mingle Fundraiser will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Brooksbank elementary, 980 East 13th St., North Vancouver.
Pet Photo Nights with Santa will take place Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m. at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver.
A Russian Christmas: Listen to melodies heard in Alfred Reed's Russian Christmas Music by the Capilano University Wind Ensemble Tuesday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. at the North Shore Credit Union Centre for the Performing Arts at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. There will also be other music from around the world that celebrates the festive season. Admission: $15/$10/$5. Tickets: 604-990-7810.
Mingle of the Jingles: North Shore Connexions Society is planning to hold a holiday variety show and silent auction Wednesday, Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6: 30 p.m.) at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $12. Tickets: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.
A Soulful Christmas: R&B vocalist Dalannah Gail Bowen, pianist Michael Creber and bassist Laurence Mollerup will sing songs of the season at this fundraising concert Thursday, Dec. 8, 7: 30 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission: $20/$18 which includes a glass of cheer. Reservations: 604-925-7292.
Christmas Market: Montroyal elementary will have more than 30 tables of holiday gifts, treats, poinsettias, wreaths and more at their market Friday, Dec. 9, noon-4 p.m. at 5310 Sonora Dr., North Vancouver.
Christmas Pottery Sale: The Capilano Potters Group will hold a sale Dec. 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Maple Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
