Penny Drive: Tim Horton Children's Foundation is asking Canadians to give their remaining pennies a fond farewell by donating them to support kids in need across Canada with the gift of camp. Pennies can be dropped into collection boxes at Tim Hortons until Feb. 24. Locations: timhortons.com. Info: thcf.com.
Chocolate Tasting: Chocolate master Pierre Gruget will host a grand cru style tasting Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m. at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. There will be samples and a hot chocolate martini. Fee: $30. Registration: 604-921-2100 or webreg.westvancouver. net (#891819).
Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host a class on Everything Bacon Friday, Feb. 22 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Chef Karen Barnaby has put together an evening in honor of this other food group. Fee: $74.50. Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host a class with Top Chef Canada finalist Trevor Bird, owner of Fable restaurant Monday, Feb. 25 from 6: 45 to 9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Bird will share his recipes and stories. Fee: $74.50. Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Japanese Cooking Class: Kimiko, an independent Japanese cooking instructor, will teach a class on how to make miso soup, shiraae and gyoza Thursday, Feb. 28, 11-a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Catherine's Anglican Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. Fee: $55 per person. Info and registration: kimiko@ kimikoskitchen.com or 604-727-5331.
Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: 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.
