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.org Bla nke t 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.
Dog Handlers Supply Drive Local professional dog walking companies will be collecting pet food, supplies and funds throughout December for three Lower Mainland charitiesDrop 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 Open 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 Wrea th 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
Snowy Storytime and Craft A seasonal storytime and craft-making session Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd.
North Vancouver. All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages three and up.
Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175
Christmas Craft Marke t Ross Road elementary will hold a fair Friday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. at 2875 Bushnell Pl., North Vancouver. There will be pizza and drinks, crafts for sale, nail painting, a bake sale, a silent auction and more.
Seasonal Soiree A free evening of seasonal celebration Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. There will be music, entertainment, libations by donation and much more. Food bank donations accepted. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org
Friday Night Concert Series The Vancouver Bach Choir will perform popular music of the season Dec. 6, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. 604-925-7403
The Salvation Army North Shore Children's Choir will be performing to assist the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 5-6 p.m. at London Drugs, 2031 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
West Vancouver secondary senior rugby team will sell Christmas trees to raise money to go to Australia in the south parking lot of the school at 1750 Mathers Ave. Hours: Dec. 6, 3-8 p.m. and Dec. 7 and 8, 1-7 p.m. Delivery is available.
Wreath Workshop Create your own wreath Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. at Dykhof Nurseries & Florist, 460 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. $40 which includes supplies. dykhofnurseries.com
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.
