Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host Christmas appetizer classes Nov. 21 and Dec. 4 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Fee: $65 per class. Pastry chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections Thursday, Nov. 29, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. Fee: $74.50. Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: After having a meal at a North Vancouver location of Boston Pizza you can donate to Family Services of the North Shore by entering your bill in the sponsorship binder. Boston Pizza will donate 10 per cent of each bill collected to Family Services of the North Shore. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave.
Plugged-in Tour: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts holds instructor-led walking tours of Granville Island Fridays at 10 a.m. Tours include a canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and a pastry. Fee: $40. A buffet style lunch from Bistro 101 can be added to the tour for an additional $25. Info and reservations: picachef.com or 604-734-4488.
Raincity Grill - Market Mondays: Four-course meals wine pairings from executive chef Robert Clark featuring products from local suppliers on the last Monday of every month. Cost: $65 per person (includes wine). Raincity Grill is located at 1193 Denman St., Vancouver. Reservations and information: raincitygrill. com.
