Christmas at the Market Lonsdale Quay will host holiday story time, Santa photos and crafts Dec. 14 and 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Funds raised from photos will be donated to Aunt Leah's Place. 604-985-6261 lonsdalequay.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.
Christmas in Ambleside There will be carolers throughout the Ambleside Business District in West Vancouver along with free apple cider at Fresh Street Market Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A window dressing competition will also be taking place and visitors can vote for their favourite. The community is encouraged to bring donations for the Harvest Project food drive.
Jingle off ff Caroling Competition Members of the public are invited to watch this inaugural competition as a fundraiser for North Shore Community Resources Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-6 p.m. at Capilano Mall, North Vancouver.
Share the Light Yule 2013 The Universal Gospel Choir will perform gospel music Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. $25. 604-737-1545 universalgospelchoir.ca christmas choir concert West Vancouver's 60-voice Heritage choir will perform Sunday, Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors Centre, 695 21st St. $7.50/$3.50.
Christmas charity event The Bridge Community Church's band will perform Christmas carols with sing-along Sunday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. at Parkgate Mall, 3650 Mt Seymour Pkwy, North Vancouver.
Now Christmas is come North Shore Folk & Blues presents a musical celebration of seasonal songs and history Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. at Anne MacDonald Hall, 333 Chesterfield Ave, North Vancouver. $10. 604-986-3078
