The stockings have been hung with care, the tree is decorated, even the toys are out on display as volunteer elves settle into the new location of the Langley Christmas Bureau.
Officially opening its doors to the public on Monday (Nov. 2), the Christmas Bureau is now located at the former Blessings store at 19638 Fraser Hwy., in the same mall as Big Gary’s Vacuums and Cloverdale Paint.
Last year, 800 families and 1,756 Langley children were helped by the bureau. Toy Days allow for parents to pick out presents they know their children will like.
This year, the Bureau is hoping the community will sponsor a family by making them a Christmas hamper. Last year, more than 600 families in need were sponsored.
The office will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays to register clients and receive donations.
A registration office will also be available in Aldergrove at the AVIA Employment Services office located at 26956 Fraser Hwy. The hours there will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parents wanting to register will require two pieces of ID with a current Langley address and CareCards for all family members to be registered with the bureau.
For further information on how to register, donate or sponsor a family contact the office at 604-530-3001 or go to www.langleychristmasbureau.com.