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The Inquiring Mind Opera Canada Are you passionate about opera or do you just want to know what all the fuss is about Ben Heppner? Each issue features articles on artists and opera companies, interviews and reviews of the latest opera recordings and books. Shape Shape your life by reading articles on looking great, living healthy, getting fit, and eating right. Velonews Haven't been on a bicycle since you were a kid? Take a look at the latest in the world of cycling with training tips, technological analyses of bikes and cycling products, race and tour coverage, and articles on cyclists and great places to cycle. Western Horseman The world's leading horse magazine since 1936, this magazine covers western riding and riders: gear, rodeos, places to travel, history and more. North Shore Writers Festival April 8th - 17th 2005 Our sixth annual festival of Canadian writers and readers features storytellers, poets, songwriters, novelists...and even dancers. The B.C. Government Writers in Libraries program, the Friends of the Libraries, the District of North Vancouver, the North Shore News and 32 Books are sponsoring this year's festival that is run by your three North Shore Libraries. West Vancouver will be featuring Sharon Butala who explores the spiritual dimensions of her particular corner of the prairies. Patrick Lane, one of Canada's best-known poets, speaks of the dark side of experience; There is a Season: A Memoir in a Garden documents his journey to conquer alcoholism. Russell Thornton, whose House Built of Rain was short -listed for the Dorothy Livesay B.C. Book Prize, will be joining Lane. A NSWF World Premiere, A Night of Moving Words, will feature Nick Bantock, creator of Griffin and Sabine, and Mascall Dance, founded by Jennifer Mascall, in a multi-disciplinary narrative event. Other readings will showcase Anita Rau Badami, Sparkle Hayter, Melanie Ray, Charles Montgomery, Audrey Thomas and Bob Bossin. Our Writer-in-Residence, Crawford Kilian, will spend time at each of the libraries holding free, preregistered mentoring sessions for budding writers. We will also be holding a special Book Group Discussion about Anita Rau Badami's Hero's Walk. The popular poetry contest will again be held with this year's prize being a $100 gift certificate to 32 Books. Details will be available at your library closer to the events. www.westvanlib.org