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 from new product launches to exclusive menu additions 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 Classes: Oct. 25 and 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.
Edible Canada Market Dinner Series: Multi-course seasonally inspired dinners prepared 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 Saturday, Oct. 27 and Friday, Nov. 9. Cost: $125. Dinners will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Edible Canada at 1551 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: ediblecanada.com. Reservations: 604-558-0040.
Savour Saturdays: Lonsdale Quay Market will hold a food and beverage festival Saturdays until Oct. 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. 27, 2 p.m., El Dorado Pies & Treats bakery demonstration. Registration: events@ lonsdalequay.com. Participation is free, but cash donations will be accepted on behalf of the Harvest Project. Info: lonsdalequay.com.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: The Arts Club Theatre Company will host a lineup of cooking classes until Nov. 7. Hands-on demonstrations will be held in private homes throughout Vancouver and features four-course meals from the fall harvest paired with fine wines. Schedule: Nov. 1, 6: 30 p.m., Bruno Feldeisen from Yew restaurant + bar (for a desserts only class); Nov. 7, 6 p.m., Herve Martin from the French Table. Classes are $125 (desserts only class is $85). Tickets and info: 604-687-5315, ext. 248 or artsclub.com.
Sit, Stay, Sip: A wine tasting and auction to benefit the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6: 30 p.m. at the Stanley Park Pavilion, Vancouver. Tickets are $95 and available at marquis-wines.com. A $20 voucher will accompany each ticket which can be put toward silent and live auction items. Net proceeds will be donated to PADS to help give deserving people a companion and more independence.
Arts Umbrella Fundraiser: Arts Umbrella will welcome winemakers from Sonoma County wineries for two unique dinner experiences Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6: 30 to 10 p.m. There will be a pre-dinner reception with the winemakers at George Ultra Lounge, 1137 Hamilton St., Vancouver. Guests will then choose between a multicourse dinner in either a garden courtyard setting or the dining room, both at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1138 Homer St., Vancouver. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased on the website at artsumbrella.com/wine.
A Taste of Sonoma County: A fun tasting event Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6: 30-9 p.m. in the ballroom of the Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard St., Vancouver. Guests will meet over 25 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on wine auction packages all while supporting Arts Umbrella. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased on the website at artsumbrella.com/wine.
Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host cooking classes from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. On Thursday, Nov. 29 pasty chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections. Fee: $74.50. For more information visit the website at or call 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 tour of Granville Island Fridays at 10 a.m. Tour includes a canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and a pastry. Fee: $40. For more information and reservations visit the website at picachef.com or call 604-734-4488.
