Contact event organizers with any questions, including COVID precautions and vaccination requirements for in-person events.

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Langley Christmas Bureau: applications accepted Nov. 12 to Dec. 11 at City hall, 20399 Douglas Cres. COVID-19 procedures: physical distancing, masks and by appointment only. Book appointment by calling 604-530-3001 Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays Dec. 4 and 11 during those same hours. Bureau provides gifts to Langley children of disadvantaged families. Bureau welcomes financial donations. $280,000 needed to provide help to local children and traditional fundraisers cannot take place. Registration criteria, application forms and additional information: langleychristmasbureau.com.

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CARES Christmas auction: Silent auction starts Nov. 13 to raise $5,000 for the no-kill cat shelter in Milner. More than 110 items, the charity’s biggest auction ever. Auction closes Nov. 21. Info: https://www.32auctions.com/cats305.

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Annual Holiday Market: Simonds Elementary PAC hosts market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the school, 20190 48th Ave. Crafts, vendors, bistro, silent auction and raffle. COVID protocols in place as mandated.

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Christmas Fair: Avalon Gardens, 22323 48th Ave., has a craft fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 13. Cendors, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Outdoor vendors will be welcoming guests in our front courtyard. Indoors: double-vaxxed visitors and vendors only.

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Holiday Market: Belmont Elementary PAC has a market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 13 at 20390 40th Ave.

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Annual Christmas Craft Sale: Langley-Willoughby Women’s Institute sale is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Willoughby Hall, corner of 208th Street and 83rd Avenue. There’s baking, books, quilting, knitting, sewing, jewelry, honey products, and Christmas items. Free admission. Masks required.

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Vendors wanted: Crafters, etc. can apply to a Nov. 20 Christmas market at Mountain Alliance Church, 200th Street and 76th Avenue. Space available for a Santa to run own photo booth. Carolers and food trucks also welcome to apply. Runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All vendors and attendees must be fully vaccinated. Info: Don Mortimore on Facebook.

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Holiday Craft Fair: Langley Senior Resource Society, 20605 51B Ave., has more than 50 vendors as well as raffles, food, and more at its Christmas fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 20. Vaccine status checked upon entry. Admission by donation. Info: 604-530-3020.

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Ninth Annual Thank You for Caring Langley Christmas Tea: On Sunday, Nov. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Cascades Casino ballroom. In-person silent auction, Christmas cracker raffle and live music, high tea offered. High Tea at Home with a live stream and online silent auction also available. Home boxes sales available. Online auction closes Nov. 21. Items won in the silent auction delivered locally Nov. 23 and 24. Info: thankyouforcaringsociety@gmail.com.

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Aldergrove Christmas Parade: 6 p.m. start to the annual Christmas Light Up Parade through Aldergrove on Saturday, Dec. 11. Info: Aldergrove Fair Days Facebook.

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Critter Care Barbecue Sauce Fundraiser: Potters Christmas Store, 19158 48th Ave., is again fundraising for the Critter Care Wildlife Society. $5 from each Potters barbecue sauce sold will go to animal rehabilitation centre.

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