Smile Cookies: Tim Hortons is once again selling smiles as part of its annual Smile Cookie fundraiser. This week, all proceeds from the sale of the $1 chocolate chunk cookies (decorated with a smile) will be donated to local charities. For more information about the Smile Cookie campaign visit timhortons.com/smilecookie.
Food Cart Fest: Due to popular demand, the weekly feast from top food carts will be extended Sundays until the end of September, noon to 5 p.m. at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: waldorfhotel.com.
North Shore Green Markets are a showcase of local Canadian-made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lynn Valley Square, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., Thursdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Shipbuilders Plaza, 138 Victory Ship Way, Fridays, 5-10 p.m. Info: www.canamade.com.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 27 at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 28 in the parking lot behind the police station on Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Dine with the Characters of B.C. Wine: B.C. VQA winemakers and winery proprietors will be at Edible Canada for an intimate wine-paired dinner to discuss their latest fall releases Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6: 30-9 p.m. at 1596 Johnston St., Vancouver. Guests will have the opportunity to hear about the wines directly from the winemaker over a five-course meal. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at winebc.org.
Adventures in Cooking: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host cooking classes from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. On Thursday Sept. 20 pasty chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a hands-on class about how to make macaroons. Fee: $74.50. On Wednesday, Sept. 26 author Stephanie Yuen will share recipes from her East Meets West cookbook. Fee: $72. On Thursday, Nov. 29 pasty chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections. Fee: $74.50. Info: www.ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
National Family Dinner Night: M&M Meat Shops is encouraging busy families to reconnect by enjoying the tradition of a family dinner Thursday, Sept. 20. Everyone who registers their family meal will be entered for a chance to win $500 in M&M Meat Shops gift cards. Registration: nationalfamilydinnernight. com.
Beerlesque II at The Roundhouse: Guests will have ample opportunity to sample some of B.C.'s best craft beer from more than 15 different craft breweries, with performances by burlesque dancers. Sept. 21, 6-11 p.m. Info: roundhouse.ca.
Edible Canada Market Dinner Series are multi-course seasonally inspired dinners prepared right in front of your eyes paired with select B.C. and Canadian wine, beer and spirits. A whisky dinner with chef Eric Pateman and Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength will be featured Saturday, Sept. 22. Cost: $125. Chef Vikram Vij of Vij's and Rangoli will be featured Tuesday, Oct. 16. Cost: $85. Dinners will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Edible Canada at the Market, 1551 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: www.ediblecanada.com. Reservations: 604-558-0040.
Toast to the Coast: A celebration of conservation Friday, Oct. 12, 7: 30-11 p.m. Join more than 500 foodies and wine lovers in support of the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation, education and research efforts. There will be canapés from leading Ocean Wise restaurants, local B.C. wines, live music, a silent auction and a fashion showcase. Tickets are $95 and available at vanaqua. org. All proceeds will support the aquarium's commitment to effecting the conservation of aquatic life and our waterways.
