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- Murrayville Craft Fair: There's free admission to the fair that runs Nov. 16, 4-9pm and Nov. 17, 9am to 3pm in the Murrayville Hall, 61667 48th Ave. Watch for another Dec. 15, 9am to 3pm.
- Alex Hope's seventh annual Craft & Small Business Fair: Lots of holiday shopping items are available 9:30am to 3pm on Nov. 17 at 21150 85th Ave. Proceeds go to the school playground. Shop for mom and dad at the Kids Only Market where the Grade 7s will do wrapping. A Scholastic Book Fair is in the library while the Fort Langley Lions are barbecuing lunch. Abbotsford Heat tickets (Nov. 30 game): $20. Info: 604-888-7109.
- Jackman Manor's Annual Christmas Bazaar: Stop by 10am to 2pm on Nov. 17 for crafts, baking, a silent auction, raffles and more. Table rental: $15 plus a door prize item. At 27477 28th Ave. Info: Barb, 604-856-4161 ext. 225.
- Ninth Annual Celtic Christmas Faire: From 10am to 4pm on Nov. 17, the White Spot Pipe Band fundraiser takes place at the Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd. Enjoy crafts, baked goods and Celtic faire. Admission is by donation. Pipers and dancers will be performing all day. Info: WhiteSpotPipeBand on Facebook.
- Open House and Craft Fair: Langley Seniors Village hosts the event on Nov. 17, 10am to 3pm. The Langley Ukulele Ensemble will perform at this free admission event. 20363 65th Ave. 604-539-3302.
- Christmas Bazaar: The Port Kells Congregational Church fair is Nov. 17 from 10am to 2:30pm at 19131 88th Ave. Admission by donation for the food bank. A variety of hand crafted items, gift items, community vendor tables, and refreshments are on offer. Lunch is 11:30am to 1:30pm.
- 20th Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale: Head to the Willoughby Hall, 8280 208th St., on Nov. 17 for the annual sale that runs 10am to 3pm. Lunch is available. Free admission.
- Coats for Christmas: Take gently used winter coats and winter gear to Vanilla Clothing, 8880 202nd St. (or the White Rock location) for the coat drive on Nov. 17. It runs 10:30am to 5:30pm and donors receive 20 per cent off their purchases. Coats will be distributed in Langley and Surrey. Info: 604-371-0071.
- Order of the Eastern Star Christmas Craft Fair: Langley Chapter #50 has a fair 10am to 3pm on Nov. 18 at the Eureka Masonic Hall, 20701 Fraser Hwy. Vendor tables $20. Info: Gwen 604-888-4575.
- Christmas Open House and Customer Appreciation evening: On Nov. 23, 6-8:30pm check out Ten Thousand Villages. Deals, draws, prizes, music, coffee, tea, desserts at the shop that raises money for the Mennonite Central Committee's charity work. 20525 Fraser Hwy. 604-534-3868.
- Christmas Craft and Trade Fair: Langley Secondary School's craft and trade fair is Nov 24, 9am to 3pm at 21405 56th Ave. The event features handcrafted items, baking, gifts, entertainment, and a concession. Proceeds benefit the student of the secondary school.
- Christmas Craft Fair and Tea: Langley Gardens Retirement Community, 8888 202nd St., invites the community to tea 1-5pm on Dec. 1. Admission by donation to the Langley Christmas Bureau. Caroling and entertainment is 2-4pm. Shop for holiday crafts and gifts by Fraser Valley crafters and artisans.
- Relay For Life's Breakfast and Skate with Santa: at the Langley Events Centre Dec. 2, 10am to 1pm. Tickets are $10 each or a four-pack for $36. In addition to the pancake breakfast with Santa, there will be children's crafts and activities, Rudy the Operation Red Nose mascot, photos with Santa by donation and starting at 11:30am skating with Santa. Helmets are mandatory for children 12 and under. Limited skate and helmet rentals available. To purchase tickets, go to www.langleyeventscentre.com or contact the LEC Box Office 604-882-8800.