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., 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.
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. Info: www. artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Savour Saturdays: Lonsdale Quay Market will hold a food and beverage festival from Oct. 6 to 27 at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Discover the taste of the market with cooking demonstrations, taste tours, contests, kids activities and more. Schedule: Oct. 6, 2 p.m., Sharky's Chophouse cooking demonstration; Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m., Stephanie Yuen, cook book author East Meets West; Oct. 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Market taste tours and Oct. 27, 2 p.m., El Dorado Pies & Treats bakery demonstration. Registration: [email protected]. Participation is free, but cash donations will be accepted on behalf of the Harvest Project. Info: lonsdalequay.com.
Party Like a Lobster: Whole 1½ pound Nova Scotia Lobster will be served with baked bread, tail-on prawns, grilled corn on the cob, fingerling potatoes, warm chardonnay infused drawn butter and a cold pint of Alexander Keith IPA from Oct. 11 to 13 at all Earls locations. Available daily from 5 p.m. while quantities last. Cost: $30 ($25 without beer). Reservations suggested.
Toast to the Coast: An elegant celebration of conservation Friday, Oct. 12, 7: 3011 p.m. Join over 550 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, silent auction and fashion showcase. Tickets are $95 and available at www.vanaqua.org/ fundraising-events/tttc. All proceeds will support the aquarium's commitment to effecting the conservation of aquatic life and our waterways.
B.C. Beer Awards: A showcase and celebration of locally-produced craft beer will take place Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-7 p.m. at Chapel Arts, 304 Dunlevy Ave., Vancouver. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.harvestcaskfestival. eventbrite.ca/.
Wine'd Up: Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will recognize 40 years of commitment to searching and saving lives at their 13th annual dinner and auction Saturday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. at Dusty's Bar & Grill in Whistler. Guests at the event will enjoy an evening of food and wine while supporting the critically important work of the volunteers. There will also be live and silent auctions. Tickets are $160 and can be purchased at 18007660449.
