POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel secondary's Interact Club is holding a poinsettia 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. Pickup 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 from Nov. 20 to Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Meet the artists and enjoy homemade holiday baking at a reception Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
NATIVITY EXHIBIT: Highlands United Church will have more than 100 nativity scenes, including traditional, contemporary, handmade and one-of-a-kind sets, on display Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. There will also be a craft fair on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Donations at this event will be given to Spectrum, a local charity supporting young mothers.
CANYON LIGHTS: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the forest at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Dec. 1-Jan. 5, 4-9 p.m. (except Christmas day), with kids' activities, demonstrations and sing-a-long carols with a holiday band. Proceeds from admission will go to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund.
