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: canamade.com.
Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run Saturdays 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: artisanmarkets.ca or 604318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 28 on 14th Street between Bellevue Avenue and Marine Drive in West Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more. Info: artisanmarkets.ca or 604318-0487.
Chocolate Week: A celebration of the art of chocolate will take place until Oct. 28 at Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Café, 1059 Alberni St., Vancouver. Chef Thierry will present a menu of events and chocolate sampling sessions. A percentage of chocolate sales from each day will be donated to St. Paul's Hospital. Info: gerard@ thierrychocolates.com or 604608-6870.
Firehouse Cooking Event: Join the firefighters of North Vancouver's District Fire Department and cook up meals in support of SAGE Transition House for women and children Thursday, Oct. 25, 6: 30-10: 30 p.m. at The Hungry Oven cooking school, 1059 Churchill Cres., North Vancouver. Fee: $149. Tickets and info: 604924-2433.
Japanese Cooking Class: Nov. 8 from 10: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Catherine's Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. Fee: drop-in $60. Registration: kimiko@ kimikoskitchen.com.
Mushroom and Truffle Festival at Cin Cin: Executive chef Andrew Richardson will feature distinctive varieties of mushrooms (matsustakes, chanterelles, trumpet and cauliflower mushrooms) in signature dishes throughout November at Cin Cin, 1154 Robson St. Info: cincin.net, 604-688-7338.
Edible Canada Market Dinner Series: Multi-course seasonally inspired dinners paired with select B.C. and Canadian wine, beer and spirits. A whisky dinner with chef Eric Pateman and whisky specialist Andrew Starritt of Cask Strength will be featured Friday, Nov. 9. Cost: $125, at Edible Canada at 1551 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: ediblecanada. com.
