Coats for Kids The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 6. Drop-off locations can be found at gvhba.orgBlanket The country in Warmth Urban Barn will provide a fleece blanket to Covenant House and The Bloom Group with every $5 donation received until Dec. 8. Urban Barn is located in The Village at Park Royal.
Art Sale Giftable art by 40 local artisans, jewellers, potters and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 17 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.
Lynn Valley Lions Christmas Tree Sales features a variety of fresh trees at the Karen Magnussen Community Centre lot, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver until Dec. 20, weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for families in need. lynnvalleylions.comNorth Shore Sc outs Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Taylor Way and Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. All proceeds benefit various Scout programs.
A Nutcrack er Christmas The Amicus Music Duo will perform holiday favourites every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m. until Dec. 19 with an additional performance Dec. 23, 3-5 p.m. in the Atrium at Lynn Valley Centre, North Vancouver. shoplynnvalley.com
Seymour Sc outs Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Parkgate Village shopping centre at the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. All proceeds benefit various Scout programs.
Charity Tree Lot Aunt Leah's Place will be selling Christmas trees at the East plaza of Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver until Dec. 24 or while supplies last. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aunt Leah's Place is a transitional house for homeless moms and babies.
Christmas Caring Tree Guests at Park Royal can purchase a paper ornament for $5 or $10 and write a wish on it and hang it on the tree at Park Royal South. Proceeds will go to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and everyone who purchases an ornament will be entered to win one of four $125 gift cards. There is also a tree at the hospital, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver.
Come Together for the Holidays This holiday season, Park Royal invites the public to celebrate with family-friendly events. You or your pet can pose for a photo with Santa Claus and there will be live music. Events are on until Dec. 24. shopparkroyal.com
Peak of Christmas Ongoing activities include outdoor skating, sleigh rides, Sunday afternoon carols, an ice show on Dec. 21, as well as the SOS Children's Village's Parade of Christmas gingerbread village display in the Spirit Gallery. A breakfast with Santa program will run Dec. 14-24. grousemountain.com
Winter Gift Gallery The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Dec. 24 at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com
Dog Handlers' Pet Food and Supp pp lies Drive Local professional dog walking companies will once again be collecting pet food, supplies and funds throughout December for three Lower Mainland charities: Pacific Animal Foundation, Cross our Paws and Dogwood Rescue Society, who will then distribute them to needy animals. Drop-offs can be made at Village Pet Food & Supplies, 5323 Headland Dr., West Vancouver, In the Raw, 150 East Second St., North Vancouver or Korna Natural Pet Supplies, 1174 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
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. Family Friday Nights will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include live entertainment, cookie decorating, face painting and balloon twisting. Santa will be on site Friday and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. until Christmas.
Canyon Lights View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park, and across the bridge and Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver until Jan. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (except Christmas day) with holiday activities beginning at 4 p.m. This year the park will feature a 152-foot Christmas tree, as well gingerbread cookie decorating, sing-a-long carols and more. Partial proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. 604-985-7474. capbridge.com
Dundarave Festival of Lights View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver until Jan. 4. On Dec. 7 and 14 from noon to dusk and Dec. 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. there will be free family entertainment. dundaravefestival.com
Holiday Op Op en Houses The North Vancouver District public library branches will host free holiday open houses with refreshments and a festive atmosphere. Schedule: Dec. 4, 3-5 p.m., Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court; Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m., Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd. and Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m., Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
Make a Festive Door Wreath with the Lonsdale Quay floral shop Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. $18 (includes supplies). Registration required. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.com
Christmas Craft Market Ross Road elementary will hold a fair Friday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. at 2875 Bushnell Pl. with a bake sale, and more.
Fundraising On Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-6 p.m., 20 per cent of certain purchases made at Da Vinci's Home, 1461 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver, will be donated to Family Services of the North Shore.
