Adventures in Cooking: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will teach a cooking class Thursday, June 28, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Goulet will share some of her favourite and most popular summer salads. Cost: $65. Info: www.ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Carnaval del Sol: A Latin American celebration of Arts and Culture takes place Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.10 p.m. on Granville Street between Smithe and Hastings Street in Vancouver. Find over 30 Latin American food vendors at the openair food court. Info: www. carnavaldelsol.com or 604-566-0999.
Barbecue: Neck of the Woods Winery will host their own version of red and white for Canada Day, Sunday, July 1, noon-2 p.m. with a salmon barbecue and samples of red and white wines from Backyard Vineyards. Tickets are $13.95 per person and include lunch and a tasting of a Backyard Vineyards' wine. Net proceeds will be donated to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Reservations: 604-539-9463. Neck of the Woods is located at 2033 232nd St., Langley B.C. Info: www.neckofthewoods.ca.
Uncork Summer Fun: The Okanagan Falls Winery Association presents Party in the Park Friday, July 6, 5-9 p.m. at Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls. Guests at the inaugural outdoor event will have the opportunity to taste premium wines from a dozen local producers, as well as enjoy a barbecue buffet dinner and entertainment. Tickets are $50 and available at ofwa.ca
