Nature Festival - Sizdah Bedar: Welcome in the Persian New Year at an Iranian picnic celebrating family and nature Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.
EarthWorks: Ecological expert William Rees will address the question "What is blocking sustainability?" Tuesday, April 2, 7: 30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
North Vancouver Block Watch: A 25th anniversary celebration will take place Thursday, April 4, 7-9: 30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Jesse Miller will give a presentation on social media education and awareness and Sgt. Kevin Bracewell will talk about policing in Afghanistan. Admission is free but tickets must be picked up ahead of time at the North Vancouver Block Watch Office, 147 East 14th St., Lonsdale Community Policing Centre, 112 East Third St. or the District Crime Prevention Office, 335 West Queens Rd. Technology Class - Introduction to e-Books and e-Readers: Learn how to work e-readers and download e-books from the library Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: west vanlibrary.ca.
Ideal Home Show: Local companies will offer the latest home improvement trends for those looking to renovate, rejuvenate or revitalize their home April 5, 5-9 p.m.; April 6, 9: 30 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. and April 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the ice arena at Harry Jerome Community Centre, 123 East 23rd St., North Vancouver.
Bottle Drive: Handsworth secondary music department will hold a bottle drive on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will be collecting from houses in the Handsworth catchment area. Residents are asked to leave refundables in a visible location from the street, but not at the curb, by 8 a.m.
Electric Car Showcase: The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association will present a range of electric cars April 6 and 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver (by Whole Foods Market). Car enthusiasts or those simply looking to learn more will discover why the popularity of these vehicles is growing. Info: veva.bc.ca.
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