Kick off the holiday season with the sweet sounds of a six-piece jazz/latin band playing in support of the 91原创 Christmas Bureau on Nov. 16 at the St. George鈥檚 Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m.

A Jazz Christmas in the Fort features well known artists Jack Stafford, the singing sensation Elaine Brewer-White, Tilden Webb, Kim Brandt, Dave Robbins and more.

The evening includes a live auction, sweets courtesy of Wendell鈥檚, singing by Brewer-White and classical guitar by Jason Ratzlaff. If the music moves people there is plenty of room for dancing, said co-organizer Fort Chiropractic鈥檚 Kim Brandt who also plays guitar in the band. The band will be offering music from Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobin and contemporary groups like Spyra Gyro as well as some fun arrangements of traditional Christmas songs. There will even be some swing music thrown in.

Brandt along with Marily Harper from Yoga Therapy are putting this fundraiser together. Proceeds will go to the Christmas Bureau which is in its 40th year.

鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be an excellent night. The whole theme is fun,鈥� said Brandt. But the auction items this year have been an amazing surprise, he said. Donors from all over the Fort have generously got on board.

Original art from Suzanne Northcott, Elaine Brewer-White, Judy Nygren and more are up for auction as is a new bike from Fort Cyclery, an all day river trip for 10 aboard the Heritage Vessel 鈥淎dvise.鈥� The boat trip can be used in summer and the winning bidders can choose where they would like to go.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for people to get a preview of the auction items.

Tickets are $25 and can be bought at Wendel鈥檚, Euphoria Chocolate, Veggie Bob鈥檚 or by calling 604-790-7563.