Christmas

2025 Parade of Trees Media Sponsor

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We are thrilled to welcome “Neighbours of Lynn Valley” Magazine a division of Best Version Media as our media sponsor for the 2025 Parade of Trees!

You may have seen the article in November’s issue (pg 4) regarding the value and importance of lending a helping hand and volunteering in our community events – specifically for the Parade of Trees.

Neigbours of Lynn Valley understands the power of community and that making connections, being engaged and having a say in what happens in our community is very important. Through their publication, they share information, shine a light on some of our fabulous neighbours, keep us up to date on events and provide a hyper local platform for businesses to advertise.

We can’t wait for the December issue! Here’s a sneak peak at the cover!

For more information on content submission or advertising, visit their website: https://www.bestversionmedia.com/bc/neighboursoflynnvalley/

You + 1 Tree Sponsors – Our 2025 Shining Stars!

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This incredible group of Shining Stars chose to make an even bigger impact and spread twice as much cheer by being a “You + 1” tree sponsor.

The You + One sponsorship level includes two (2) trees – one for the sponsor and one to be ‘gifted’ to a local elementary school or non-profit to decorate.

As with all the tree sponsorships, it includes a donation to this year’s beneficiary: the new Emergency Relief Fund created by the DNV Firefighters Charity Fund in partnership with the North Shore Community Foundation and Family Services of the North Shore. Spurred by the Silverlynn tragedy, the fund is designed to complement the already outstanding support provided by North Shore Emergency Management, ensuring residents receive timely and compassionate assistance in the aftermath of an emergency, Your generosity will help provide quick and compassionate response when residents of the North Shore need help the most.

A huge thank you to our 2025 You + 1 Tree Sponsors! (alphabetical order)

Absolute Landscaping
Amphitrite Homes
Bailey Environmental Consulting
Bee Haven Childcare
Collingwood School
Dominique Cañedo PREC*
Donohoe Real Estate Group
Jordan Hurdal Powerhouse Team
Lynn Valley Counselling
Lynn Valley Life
North Shore Orthodontics
PARC Retirement Living
Spectrum Mothers Support Society
Stilhavn Real Estate Services
The Grove (Forest View Early Learning Society)

*By clicking on the company name, it will take you to their website.

Visit Lynn Valley Village and look for the QR code signs. This is your link to vote for your fave tree! Just scan the code with your phone and choose your fave. A reminder, only one vote per person and each vote must have a valid email address.

IT’S OFFICIAL – WE’RE A SELL OUT EVENT!

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It’s official – we’re a sell out!

And we couldn’t have done it without you! We are so thankful for your ongoing support and sponsorship of this event. Your generousity will make a tremendous impact on our cause and we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication.

Your kindness and support has enabled us to provide funds to This includes a donation to this year’s beneficiary: the new Emergency Relief Fund created by the DNV Firefighters Charity Fund in partnership with the North Shore Community Foundation and Family Services of the North Shore. Spurred by the Silverlynn tragedy, the fund is designed to complement the already outstanding support provided by North Shore Emergency Management, ensuring residents receive timely and compassionate assistance in the aftermath of an emergency, Your generosity will help provide quick and compassionate response when residents of the North Shore need help the most – and it means the world to us.

Everyone of you rose to the occasion and we will have an amazing display that’s going to spread some Christmas magic and cheer.

We have many “You + One” Sponsors – companies/people who have purchased an additional tree to be gifted to a school or not for profit organization, and a small but dedicated group of volunteers that with “many hands make light work”. Watch our facebook page as we recognize their efforts in the coming weeks. Remember to LIKE our page while you’re there. *smile*

Missed getting a tree? You can still make a difference. This year we have provided an opportunity to make a contribution to the fund through our website. Here’s the link: CONTRIBUTE

VOTING OPENS NOVEMBER 30TH after the lighting ceremony.

To vote, locate the QR code on the signage in Lynn Valley Village to scan and vote. *One vote per person please!

From all of us at Lynn Valley Community Association, our thanks!

P.S. a list of sponsors will be published shortly.

P.P.S. missed getting a tree? Email lynnvalleyca[at]gmail[dot]com to be placed on a waiting should a tree become available.

Silver Harbour Sr. Centre Christmas Market

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Silver Harbour’s annual Christmas Market is sneaking up and they are busy with all the preparation that goes into this great event! The date for this year’s market is Saturday, November 15th, 10 am to 2 pm. at 144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver.

The Christmas Market is their biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring handmade arts and crafts lovingly created by seniors in their art programs — including woodworking, stained glass, pottery, knitting, quilts, and festive décor. Each piece reflects the creativity, skill, and spirit of our community’s older adults.

In addition to the market, visitors can enjoy refreshments in the cozy Tea Room, and browse a Craft Supplies Sale with puzzles, flower bulbs, and thrifted treasures. All proceeds support Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre’s mission to keep arts programming accessible and enriching for seniors.

Here are some of the many ways to participate and help out with the sale in addition to attending…
Craft Products Ready For Sale
Craft volunteers have been busy in Santa’s workshop creating wonderful handmade goods for
this year’s sale. Although they work all year round, any additional finished crafts that you may have
to contribute are always a big help during this sale. Please drop these off by November 1st, so that
they have time to price and sort everything.
Baking
Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Silver Harbour is always looking for baking donations for the sale. Please let them know at the front desk as to what you will be making, in order to keep track of what they will need in regards to displays, packaging, and pricing. There will be a baking sign-up sheet at the front desk. Those wonderful bake sale volunteers will be setting up, packaging and pricing on Friday, November 14th, so please drop off your baking that morning. ***An ingredients list is appreciated for anyone with food allergies.

Visit their website at: https://silverharbourcentre.com/our-centre/

Make it Bright! Make it Bold! Christmas Card Design Contest

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Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Christmas Card Contest 2025

LET YOUR CREATIVITY SHINE!

Students and amateur adult artists are invited to enter the Design a Christmas Card Contest for the chance to see their winning design on the LGH Foundation retail cards.

Thousands of the charity cards are sold each year to raise funds and awareness for LGH Foundation.

The Foundation is looking for original, festive, eye-catching designs with a North Shore theme for each age category. Each winner will receive a prize gift card and recognition for their artistic talent.

Competition Rules

The LGH Foundation Design a Christmas Card Contest is open to:

  • students in Grades 4 to 12 enrolled at a North Shore school.
  • residents aged 18+ who live on the North Shore

Cards must fit into a 5”x7” or 7”x 5” template

Digital Copies of the original artwork should be sent via email to info@lghfoundation.com

The deadline for entries is midnight on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Visit https://lghfoundation.com/xmas-card-2025/ for all the details.

The 2024 Parade of Trees Winner is …

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With the last ornament packed away. lights wrapped, carpets rolled up and the stands and sand bags tucked away for another year, we finally get down to the challenging task of counting the online ballots and announcing a winners for the People’s Choice Tree, Best School Tree and the Organizer’s Choice Tree. It took a bit of time to sort through the votes and tally up.

We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting the results so without further ado, here they are . . . *drumroll please*

The People’s Choice Tree:  Monika’s Art Boutique

Best School Tree: Eastview Elementary School

Organizer’s Choice Tree: Forest Fairy Books & Toys

A special thank you once again to our Partners: (click on the name to be directed to their websites)

District of North Vancouver RONA: BH Allen Building Center Ltd. Lynn Valley Village Twin Lions Contracting and Great Canadian Landscaping Company

And to you, our “You + One” Shining Stars”, your generosity is duly noted. (in alpha order)

Absolute Landscaping; Amphitrite Homes; Bailey Environmental; Bee Haven; Brockton School; Collingwood School; Dominque Canedo; Jeff and Jonny Donohoe; Kelsie and Morgan.com; Lynn Valley Counselling; Lynn Valley Life Group; North Shore Orthodontics; North Vancouver Recreation and Culture; Powerhouse Team; Spectrum Mother’s Support Society; The Grove and Zazou.

Our thanks to this great team who stepped up to take down, load up and chip up the trees Absolute Landscaping, we love you!

A special thank you to Gillian Konst and Stefanie Donohoe for their dedication, tireless energy and incredible positivity for making it all come together.

And a big thank you to all of YOU who pitched in to make this event come together – our sponsors and volunteers. It takes a community to make events like this a success.

PS Let us know if you want us to save you a tree for next year!

YOU ROCK LYNN VALLEY! 2024 PARADE OF TREES IS SOLD OUT!

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It’s official – we’re a sell out!

And we couldn’t have done it without you! We are so thankful for your ongoing support and sponsorship of this event. Your generousity will make a tremendous impact on our cause and we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication.

Your kindness and support has enabled us to provide funds to Sharing Abundance, a local charity that provides meals and community connection for the unhoused, disadvantaged, socially isolated members of our community – and it means the world to us. Everyone of you rose to the occasion and we will have an amazing display that’s going to spread some Christmas magic and cheer

We have a record number of “You + One” Sponsors – companies/people who have purchased an additional tree to be gifted to a school or not for profit organization, and a small but dedicated group of volunteers that with “many hands make light work”. Watch our facebook page as we recognize their efforts in the coming weeks. Remember to LIKE our page while you’re there. *smile*

VOTING OPENS DECEMBER 1ST after the lighting ceremony.

Head over to Lynn Valley Village and locate the QR code on the signage to scan and vote. *One vote per person please!

From all of us at Lynn Valley Community Association, our thanks!

P.S. a list of sponsors will be published shortly.

P.P.S. missed getting a tree? Email lynnvalleyca[at]gmail[dot]com to be placed on a waiting should a tree become available.

And the 2023 Winner is …

Cathy Kuzel
With the last ornament packed away. lights wrapped, carpets rolled up and the stands and sand bags tucked away for another year, we finally get down to the challenging task of counting the ballots and announcing a winner for Best Overall Tree. This year we introduced an online voting option. As with everything ‘new’, there’s always a learning curve so thank you so much for your patience! The Parade of Trees once again extended onto the plaza at Lynn Valley Centre and we were thrilled to welcome new participants! We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting the results so without further ado, here they are . . . *drumroll please* Best Tree Overall:  Sitka Coast Construction Honorable Mention: Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Center Best School Tree: Boundary Elementary School And a special mention to St. Clements with their ‘Building Community Spirit’ Theme. Your theme encapsulated what LVCA is all about. A special thank you once again to our Partners: (click on the name to be directed to their websites)

Twin Lions Contracting

Great Canadian Landscaping Company

North Vancouver Recreation and Culture

District of North Vancouver

Lynn Valley Centre

RONA: BH Allen Building Center Ltd.

Lynn Valley Village Absolute Landscaping And to you, our “You + One” Shining Stars, your generosity is duly noted and so appreciated!

We were thrilled to support the Spectrum Mothers Support Society  and the work they do in our community.

Our thanks to this great team who stepped up to chip up the trees onsite with our donation going to Scouts Canada. Davey Tree Expert Company, we love you!

A special thank you to Gillian Konst and Stefanie Donohoe for their dedication, tireless energy and incredible positive energy for making it all come together. And a big thank you to all of you who pitched in to make this event come together – our sponsors and volunteers. It takes a community to make events like this a success. PS Let us know if you want us to save you a tree for next year!

And the Winner is …

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With the last ornament packed away. lights wrapped, carpets rolled up and the stands and sand bags tucked away for another year, we finally get down to the challenging task of counting the ballots and announcing a winner for Best Overall Tree.

The Parade of Trees once again extended onto the plaza at Lynn Valley Centre, so there were multiple places that collected votes.

It took a bit of time to gather everything and tally up.

We know you’ve been eagerly awaiting the results so without further ado, here they are . . . *drumroll please*

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