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. Info: www.canamade.com.
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. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487.
Adventures in Cooking: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host cooking classes at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. On Wednesday, Sept. 26 author Stephanie Yuen will share recipes from her East Meets West cookbook. Fee: $72. On Thursday, Nov. 29 pastry chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections. Fee: $74.50. Info: www.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 ten per cent of each bill collected to FSNS. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave.
