No time like the present to get into the Christmas spirit, and there are a few cool business-oriented or business-sponsored events you might want to know about.
First off, the Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual holiday dinner meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Cascades Casino.
And once again, this event promises some live entertainment 鈥� in the form of celebrity impersonator Bonnie Kilroe.
But the highlight of the night is alwasy the presentation of this year鈥檚 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year award. Last year鈥檚 recipient was Gordon Zacher.
As usual, networking starts at 5 p.m., with dinner and entertainment starting at 6:30.
Tickets go fast for this event, so those interested might wish to contact the chamber now, at 604-371-3770 or .
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Sponsoring families
In the meantime, the grand opening of L鈥檃mour de soi鈥檚 nail salon at 20419 Douglas Cres. happens Friday, Dec. 8 and it has a festive fundraising component.
They鈥檙e hosting a gift basket raffle that will benefit Infinite Expansion Foundation and three families that L鈥檃mour will be sponsoring this Christmas.
Likewise, High Road 91原创, the Ducati dealership in town, is hosting a customer appreciation party on Wednesday, Dec. 13. They too are incorporating a fundraiser to help sponsor a family this Christmas. A Toonie allows guests to participate in a wine bottle ring toss.
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Breakie for breast cancer
Once again, Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery is hosting its annual pancake breakfast with Santa this Sunday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
And as always, this event is a fundraiser for breast cancer research in memory of Liz Krause.
鈥淭his is one of our biggest events of the year,鈥� said Sandee Krause. 鈥淪anta himself will be here to visit the kids, hear their wishes, and hand out candy canes.鈥�
It鈥檚 a first-come, first-serve event. There are no tickets sold in advance.
Might just see you at the farm.
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Coats can still come in
Gently used coats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and other winter woolies are on their way to people in need this winter 鈥� thanks in part to 91原创 businesses and generous 91原创 residents.
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association wrapped up its annual Coats for Kids campaign with the delivery of 6,500 items to the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus.
鈥淭he generosity and Christmas cheer could be felt throughout the room,鈥� GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit said, watching Dick鈥檚 Lumber volunteer elves organizing all the donations.
鈥淛oining together, you see the collective impact, and it warms your heart.鈥�
For those who didn鈥檛 have time to clean out their closet before the GVHBA Coats for Kids campaign, de Wit said there鈥檚 still time to donate directly to the local Christmas bureau or to Benchmark Homes Ltd., Centra Construction Group; Country Lumber Ltd., Trail Appliances, or Kitchen Craft of Canada in 91原创.
