Chefs for Coho: Until Aug. 9, Lower Lonsdale's Fishworks and The Coho Society are teaming up to protect and rejuvenate Salmon habitat on the North Shore. Enjoy a three-course Oceanwise sustainable salmon menu at Fishworks and help sustain Coho Salmon. The lunch menu is $17, the dinner menu is $29. Fishworks is at 91 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; call 7783403449/fishworks.ca.
Williams Sonoma canning workshops: Learn how to combine sweet and sour to make delicious relishes that are great accompaniments to grilled meats and cheeses. These free classes will cover the basics: what pickling means, how to make pickling spice and how to create your own favorite flavors for relishes. Aug. 12, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 2903 Granville Street, Vancouver. Info: 778-330-2581 or www. williams-sonoma.com
The Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 18 at noon at Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler. A large wheel of cheese will be rolled down a hill and daring Canadians chase after it. The first contestant to make it down the hill wins the giant wheel of cheese and a Whistler season ski pass for two. Registration will take place on site at 11 a.m. Info: www.canadiancheeserolling.ca.
Longtable Dining Series: Araxi restaurant will hold an al fresco dinner event Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. at Rainbow Park in Whistler. The evening will start with a cocktail reception featuring wine tastings and a dedicated vodka station. A farm to table four-course menu with wine pairings will follow. A farmer's market will also be on site. Tickets are $175 and can be purchased at 6049324540 or [email protected]. A portion of the ticket sales will go to The Chef's Table Society of B.C.
