The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present the 41st annual North Shore Music Festival and workshops until March 10 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Free classes will take place until March 5 at various times. Phone Alice at 604-987-1067 for a schedule. There will be three concerts, March 7-9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. 604-929-1592.
Parks Master Plan: A full draft of District of West Vancouver's parks master plan will be available for public input during an open house Tuesday, March 6, 5-8 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: www.westvancouver.ca/parks.
Feeling the Heat - The Challenge of Climate Change: Ian Gartshore, of Shore Energy Solution Ltd., will speak on global warming Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Gartshore's power point presentation will focus on solutions at a local level. All are invited to this free public event.
Author Talk: Principal of Edmonds Community School David Starr will talk about his book From Bombs to Books: Refugee Children, Their Families and an Exceptional Canadian School Thursday, March 8, 7-8: 45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Computer Class - Internet Basics in Farsi: A free demonstration-style class Thursday, March 8, 3-4: 30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Learn what's available on the web and how to find it. Registration not required. Info: 604-998-3450 or www.nvcl.ca.
Cultivating More Passion in Your Life: Psychologist Patrick Myers will present a free public lecture Thursday, March 8, 7-8 p.m. in the Cedar Room at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info and reservations: 6049252225.
Deep Cove Bookworms: A book club that meets the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. in a private home will hold its next meeting March 8. New members welcome. Next book: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz. Info and location: lauriekienlen@yahoo.ca or 604-980-4011.
Spring Skate: Come for a free skate on a synthetic outdoor ice rink March 9-18, noon to 6 p.m. at Park Royal, south mall, in the upper level parking area just behind Osaka Supermarket. Skate rentals and sharpening available by donation. There will also be various special activities. Visit www.shopparkroyal.com/campaigns/spring-skate for details.
Supporting Safer Communities: A free forum about crime prevention through programs that promote responsible community living Friday, March 9, 1: 30-4: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Centre for the Performing Arts, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Registration required: dwhite2@capilanou.ca or 604-984-4901. For more information visit www.capilanou. ca/ce/csc-forum.
Spring and Norouz Festival: The Canadian Iranian Founda-tion will hold this annual event Sunday, March 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Mickey McDougall Community Centre, St. Andrews Avenue and East 23rd Street, North Vancouver. There will be performers, a children's playground, face painting, Cinemazoo, arts and crafts and food. Admission: $1, which will go to the Food Bank of the North Shore.
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