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Every year people ask me why we serve salmon at the Coho Festival if we are trying to save them.

Veterans of the urban folk scene and a highly-celebrated North-Shore musician, Adam Woodall always delivers a special performance. Their signature blues, R&B, rock, and modern folk sound that has earned them a loyal following.

The Squamish Nation will again be participating in the festival welcoming all to SwáÐwi (Ambleside Park).

AS a singer croons La Vie en Rose to 1,200 whiteclad diners all organized in rows across Jack Pole Plaza, chef Dale MacKay stands chatting to media, explaining his role in the festivities. "I got involved because I know the organizers," MacKay says.

Julia in Paris: In honour of Julia Child's 100th birthday an elegant Julia Child inspired 10-course plated dinner will be served Saturday, Sept. 8 on the roof-pool deck of the Four Seasons Hotel, 791 West Georgia St., Vancouver. A 5 p.m.

Italian Regional Dinner: Executive chef Neil Taylor's five-course menu will transport diners to Campania, Italy on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Cibo Trattoria, 900 Seymour St., Vancouver. Cost: $48. Wine pairings will be available with each course.

ON the whole, the standard diet in North America consists of pretty bland food; the trinity of seasonings is salt, pepper and ketchup. There's a whole galaxy of flavours out there that a lot of home cooks never investigate.

North Shore Green Markets: 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.

THE three North Shore fire departments are stressing the importance of being able to properly operate a portable fire extinguisher.

THE love and companionship of a cat is priceless, but next week the B.C. SPCA is letting adopters put a price on it. From Thursday, Aug. 23 to Saturday, Aug. 25, adopters can choose an adult cat from any B.C.