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. For more information visit the website at 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. For more information visit the website at artisanmarkets. ca or call 604-318-0487.
Ambleside Farmers' Market will run every Sunday 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. For more information visit the website at artisanmarkets. ca or call 604-318-0487.
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. This fundraising series is dedicated to celebrating Vancouver's top culinary talent and features four-course meals from the fall harvest paired with fine wines. Schedule: Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Todd Bright from Wild Rice. 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). For tickets and more information call 604-687-5315, ext. 248 or visit the website at artsclub. com.
Japanese Cooking Classes will take place Thursdays, Oct. 18, 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: $165 for all classes or drop-in $60. Registration: kimiko@ kimikoskitchen.com.
The North Shore Rotary Wine and Food Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, 7: 30-10 p.m. at Park Royal, north mall. The event will feature international wines to taste with North Shore restaurants providing food tastings. Admission: $60 (which includes a $10 taxi voucher). For tickets and information visit the website at northshorewinefest.ca.
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. 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., market taste tours and Oct. 27, 2 p.m., El Dorado Pies & Treats bakery demonstration. To register, send an email to events@ lonsdalequay.com. Participation is free, but cash donations will be accepted on behalf of the Harvest Project. For more information visit the website at lonsdalequay.com. For more information about the Harvest Project visit harvestproject. org.
