Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots are opening tomorrow in several locations around Metro Vancouver. What sets these lots apart is that they are a major annual fundraiser for Aunt Leah’s Place, which helps make a difference in the lives of foster kids, mothers, and babies.
Aunt Leah’s helps prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless (at age 19) and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. They help them on their journey to self-sufficiency, provide housing, job training and coaching on essential life skills.
Aunt Leah’s Tree Lots open November 30th to December 23rd, 2012
Burnaby Christmas Tree Lot
Location: All Saints Anglican Church (Royal Oak & Rumble)
Open Date: Friday November 30, 2012
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Vancouver Christmas Tree Lot
Location: St. Stephen’s United Church (54th & Granville)
Open Date: Friday November 30, 2012
Hours: 7 days a week from 10:00am to 9:00pm
Coquitlam Christmas Tree Lot
Location: Eagle Ridge United Church (2813 Glen Drive)
Open Date: Friday November 30, 2012
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm
One hundred percent of the profits from Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree sales go to pay for housing and programs to support vulnerable new moms and other youths who are aging out of the foster-care system.
There are eight different types of trees along with stands, wreaths, lights and other greenery. Aunt Leah’s has graciously offered up a beautiful wreath (value $40) to one Miss604 reader. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner next Friday, December 7, 2012 at 10:00am. Follow @AuntLeahs on Twitter for news and updates. You can also support Aunt Leah’s this season but putting together a Christmas Hamper, several options are available.
Update The winner is Tim Ansley!
Looking out my window on a rainy Vancouver day I can still spot the North Shore mountains. Deep dark blue instead of their usual crisp brown and green, they are capped with clouds and hiding a skirt of snow. Winter is approaching and the city is coming alive with holiday cheer. Getting a head start on my December event listings, I have put together the list a bit early this month however it is still updated every day so be sure to bookmark this:
Listings with a * are free events or events with admission by donation. Events in green run longer than a week.
Friday, November 30, 2012
UBC V-Day
Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance
Occupying the Economy: Counterculture Lecture by David Barsamian
Random Hacks of Kindness
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
West Coast Christmas Show
Random Hacks of Kindness
Saturday, December 1, 2012
CIBC Christmas Lights Parade New Westminster*
Fort Langley: Bloom Market, A Handmade Holiday
Crafts for a Cause
De Danaan Christmas Feis at Richmond Olympic Oval*
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
Van Dop Gallery Spirit of the Season
Pacific Ice Christmas Gala*
Christmas at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam*
Cookie Decorating and Holiday Fun at Capilano Mall*
Burnaby Light Up the Heights*
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Rogers Santa Claus Parade Vancouver*
Surrey Santa Claus Parade*
Central City Big Rigs for Kids Lighted Truck Parade*
Fort Langley: Bloom Market, A Handmade Holiday
De Danaan Christmas Feis at Richmond Olympic Oval*
Coquitlam Christmas Craft Fair
Country Christmas Benefit Concert
Christmas at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam*
Gingerbread House Decorating at Park Royal
Londsale Quay Craft Market*
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CBC Vancouver is opening its doors, newsroom, and studio to the public for their 26th annual Open House and Food Bank Day donation drive. On Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5:30am until 7:00pm you can stop by the CBC Vancouver broadcast centre at 700 Hamilton to catch live radio broadcasts like Early Edition live in Studio 700 which will start things off in the morning.
All of CBC BC’s local radio and regional shows will be broadcasting special programs to inspire donations across BC that day. The integrated newsroom will be open for tours from 8:00am to 6:00pm where you can check out the control room.
Live music will accompany the shows and entertain audiences and CBC personalities like Tony Parsons, Gloria Macarenko, Johanna Wagstaffe, Shane Foxman, Rick Cluff, Mark Forsythe and Stephen Quinn, Peter Mansbridge, George Stroumboulopoulos, and more.
You can contribute online or by calling the pledge lines at 1-866-226-4642 or 604-662-6470 on Friday, December 7, 2012. Follow CBC Vancouver on Facebook, Twitter, and their Community Blog for more information about the open house and how you can support Food Banks BC.
Over the last few years we’ve found a special place in our hearts for Burnaby Heights, a neighbourhood crossing North Burnaby with spectacular city and mountain views and local merchants who care about their community. Burnaby Heights will be hosting “Light Up The Heights” this weekend with a tree lighting ceremony and more, all free for the public.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 1st from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Height Fountain, located at Hastings and MacDonald. The event is free but a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau would be appreciated.
Entertainment will be provided by the Scrooge Horns, activities will include gingerbread cookie decorating, and refreshments like warm drinks and sweet treats will be served. McGill Public Library’s children’s librarian will do a reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at 4:15pm and the event will happen rain or shine, with tents and heaters to keep everyone comfortable.
The following few Saturdays December 8th and December 15th will see carollers along the Heights and visits from Santa from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Featured merchants include 4Cats Arts Studio, Chickadee Boutique, G&F Financial Group, Making Memories with Scrapbooking, Plush Floral Studio, Starbucks, Valley Bakery, and Vancity.
Follow Burnaby Heights on Facebook and Twitter for more information about their merchants and community events.
The Vancouver Trolley Company will once again combine tours of the city with holiday carols and light displays with their Karaoke Christmas Lights Tour. From December 7th to December 31st you can join a trolley tour at the Vancouver Christmas Market starting at 6:30pm.
Photo courtesy of Vancouver Trolley Company on
Facebook.
Once on the iconic Vancouver Trolley, guests will sing their way past the city lights of downtown before arriving at Bright Nights at Stanley Park where they can get out and look around. Since this event benefits the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund, a donation is included in your Vancouver Trolley Company Karaoke Christmas Lights Tour ticket.
The tour will then continue on to VanDusen Botanical Garden where guests can enjoy the Festival of Lights. The tour will wrap up by returning to the Vancouver Christmas Market at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza.
This combination tour, complete with carol singing on board, is $40 for adults, $35 for students and seniors, and $25 for children. Family packs are available (2 adults, 2 children) for $110. See all of Vancouver’s best holiday attractions in one go! Book your tour by calling (604) 801-5515.
The Vancouver Trolley Company is also offering up an Ultimate Christmas Tour Experience with mix-and-match attraction options and two day Hop-On Hop-Off tours for the price of one. Find out more about this custom package online.
If you would like to check out the Vancouver Trolley Company Karaoke Christmas Lights Tour, I have a pair of tickets to give away. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment naming your favourite holiday tune (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Follow the Vancouver Trolley Company on Facebook and Twitter for more information about seasonal tours and everyday experiences.
Update The winner is Rachel!
