Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its 16th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 9. 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.; Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. and Miccaro Designs, 3022 Markham Pl., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Great Stuff: Giftable art by 35 local artisans, jewellers 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.
Charity Tree Lot: Aunt Leah's will be selling Christmas trees at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-9 p.m. and Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aunt Leah's Place provides housing and support for aboriginal teen moms and foster kids.
Seymour Scouts 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.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit various scout programs.
Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees: The North Vancouver Chamber will host an inaugural display of 30 decorated trees until Jan. 7 at Shipbuilders' Square, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Harvest Project and Hollyburn Family Services - Youth Safe House.
Dundarave Festival of Lights: View a forest of decorated trees until Jan. 7 at Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver and make donations to support Lookout Emergency Aid Society's North Shore shelter. On Saturday evenings there will be free family concerts. Info: www.dundaravefestival.com.
Winter Gift Gallery: The Seymour Art Gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Jan. 8, 10 a.m.5 p.m. at 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Opening reception: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 79 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.
Christmas by the Sea - Parade of Trees: The North Vancouver Chamber will host a reception in conjunction with the parade of trees display Wednesday, Nov. 30, 5-8 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. The reception will include appetizers and entertainment. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy or game or an item suited to youth. The event is complimentary for chamber members and $40 for future members.
How to Make and Keep a Meaningful New Year's Resolution: A free lecture about discovering ten proven approaches to make and keep resolutions Thursday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Learn how to cultivate joyful living for the benefit of all beings.
Magical Family Fun: Mollie Nye House will hold their annual Bright Christmas event Thursday, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. at 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. There will be a lantern parade, stortytime, craft activities, balloon twisting, carol singing and much more including a visit from a very special guest. Info: Gillian, 6049875820 or www.mollienye.com.
Holiday Bash: SOS Children's Village will hold their annual fundraising party Thursday, Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m. at Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver. The evening will include wine, appetizers and music. Admission: $35. Tickets: www.sosbc. org.
Canyon Lights: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the park, across the bridge and treetops adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver from Dec. 2 to Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m. (except Christmas day). There will also be gingerbread cookie decorating and sing-a-long carols with a Christmas band. Admission: $50 for a family (two adults, two children), $25 for adults and $5 for children ages six-12. Proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund. Info: www.capbridge. com or 604-985-7474.
Choral Music at the Library: Sherwood Park elementary school choir will sing holiday music Friday, Dec. 2, 1: 45-2: 30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free.
Christmas Craft Fair: Ross Road elementary will hold a fair Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. at 2875 Bushnell Pl., North Vancouver. There will be live Christmas music, hot chocolate or hot spiced apple cider, visits with Santa, Christmas shopping and Christmas crafts and a chance to win a raffle basket. www. rossroadpac.ca.
Christmas Pantomime - Aladdin: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 24, 9-11 and 16-18 with Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. at Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Tickets: $10/$5. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www. northvanplayers.ca.
Holiday Hi-Light Festival: Park & Tilford will launch the Christmas season by activating more than 50,000 lights at the community gardens Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. at 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. Santa will be on hand as well as the Fuddruckers Band, a harpist, stilt walkers, holiday clowns and a balloon artist. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Donations will be collected at the garden entrance with net proceeds going to the Kiwanis Club.
