Savour the dishes of 11 top B.C. chefs, including Dale MacKay and Rob Feenie, as they compete for a spot in the Canadian Finals of Gold Medal Plates, which raises funds for the Canadian Olympic Foundation. The Nov. 4 event at the Westin Bayshore features dozens of Canadian Olympians, music by Barney Bentall, a rare wine silent auction and live auction of getaways to Tuscany, Napa Valley, Chile, Provence and Burgundy. Tickets are $350. Call 604-646-3580 or visit goldmedalplates.com.