CHRISTMAS TREE FUNDRAISING SALE Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions annual sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to charity with a portion going to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
North Shore Scouts Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale will take place until Dec. 23 at Taylor Way and Marine Drive, West Vancouver (old White Spot location). Hours: Monday-Friday, noon-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit various scout programs. Charit y 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. Hours: Monday-Thursday from noon-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aunt Leah's Place is a transitional house for homeless moms and babies.
O perati erati on Red Nose needs volunteers to drive people home in their own cars for free Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20 and 31 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. 778-288-8996 [email protected] nsorn.org Dundara undara ve Festi val of Lights View a forest of decorated trees at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver until Jan. 5. There will be free family entertainment on Dec. 13 from noon to dusk.
Lynn Valle Valle y Lions Christmas Tree Sale at Karen Magnussen Community Centre lot, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver until Dec. 21, weekdays from noon to 8 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted for their hamper program.
Seymour Scouts Annual Christmas Tree Fundraising Sale 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.
The Best christmas pagageant ever An evening of theatre based on the book by Barbara Robinson, Friday, Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave. Free, all ages welcome. 604-922-0911 westvanbaptist.com The Vanc Vanc ouver Bach Bach Choir along with two guest soloists will perform excerpts from Handel's Messiah as well as a selection of traditional carols Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. There will also be an audience singalong. westvanlibrary.ca
Community Christmas Dinner North Shore churches in partnership with local businesses invite those who are unable to afford a dinner or are lonely for company to a traditional Christmas dinner Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. The event will also feature entertainment, Santa and friends, and a gift for each child and family. 604-984-6422.
Family Christmas Concert An all-ages, free concert performed by The Laudate Singers Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. and 4 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. The concert will include interactive popular songs and classical choral music. 604-729-6814 laudatesingers.com of the hannukah men orah Members of congregation Har El and the North Shore Hebrew School will light a public Hanukkah Menorah lighting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 1950 Marine Dr. Students will perform Hannukkah songs, followed by a community singalong. Free, all ages welcome.
Blue Christmas : A service of hope and and and remembrance St. Andrew's United Church will be hosting Blue Christmas, for those who are missing or grieving loved ones, dealing with health challenges, or feeling sorrow, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. at 1044 St. George's Ave., North Vancouver. For more information, contact 604-985-0408, or visit st-andrews-united.ca
Holiday benefit concert Play it Forward Productions Society is holding a concert benefitting the WISH Drop In Centre Society Friday, Dec. 19, reception at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. WISH provides services for women on the Downtown Eastside. Tickets $20 and can be purchased online at playitforwardps.com
