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Celebrate Earth Day by saving the rainforest, one sorbet at a time. Sambazon, the company that first brought the açai berry to North America, now brings three sorbets: strawberry, mango, and original. As the popularity of this Amazonian superfood increases, so does the possibility of deforestation, as North American demand increases. Sambazon sources a wild-harvested, fair-trade açai, providing jobs to underemployed indigenous people. The company also partners with NGOs on the Sustainable Açai Project, committing to rainforest preservation. So make that a double cone. Available at Choices, Capers and Whole Foods. Info: 
Folks still walk into Rocky Mountain Flatbreads on West 1st Avenue looking for the tired Bread Garden the site used to house, but what a find they make when they step into this warm room instead. If they are very lucky, they walk in after 5 pm on a Sunday or Monday with Family Night in full swing, when kids get in the kitchen to make their own pizzas. This community-minded restaurant features a kids’ area, compostable take-out containers, and the best organic pizza either side of the Rockies. If a restaurant full of youngsters isn’t your thing, get your order to go and ask for a parbake, so you can finish it in your own oven. 1876 W. 1st Ave. Info: 604-730-0321 or 
It seems the cup is half empty. The Vancouver Public Library and Necessary Voices present a screening of Black Gold, an exposé of the coffee industry that explores the most valuable trading commodity in the world, after oil. New York traders, the international coffee exchanges, and the double-dealings of ministers at the World Trade Organization reveal the barriers to making ends meet for Ethiopian coffee farmers. A discussion with the filmmakers follows. April 20, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch (350 West Georgia). Free. Info: 
