*, Centre. Ongoing KIDS’ STUFF FRIDAY Drop-in storytime for . toddlers aged 2 & 3 years. 10 & 11 am. at N.V. City Library. For more informa- : thon call 980-4424. SATURDAY French storytime, North Vancouver City Library. Drop-in program for pre- schoolers at 11 a.m and _also for immersion stu- dents at 11:30 a.m. . North Vancouver - Rangerettes invites youngsters aged three and ‘older to join this baton club. For more informa- tion cal! 983-0114, The North Vancouver ‘Youth Bard is secking ‘new members. Low bass . players are especially need- -ed but ali young musicians, -10 years and older, of all levels are welcome. For more information calf Ron Smith at 929-3637. . Storytime and crafts for 4- to 8-year-olds, 10 a.m. ~-at North Vancouver City Library. For more informa- tion call 980-4424. -' Seottish Country Dance “Classes: Kids aged seven and older, 9:30-16:30 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m., North: Recreation Maureen - Vancouver Info: Hood, 922-4406. Wheelchair Sports. ‘North Shore ‘Neighbourhood House, “North Vancouver. For “more information call 987- 8138: Please join us for an exhibition of new works iy renowned Canadian artist H.E. KUCKEIN Saturday Oct. 18 2:00-6:00pm {Show continues to Nor. J iN Westhridge Fine Art 1737 Fir St., Van. (604) 736-1014 We are also interested in purchasing paintings, 1850.1950, SUNDAY PUPPETFEST 1997: Talking Hands Puppetry Theatre is hosting Pupperfest 1997 sar RecCentre Delbrook, 600 Queens Ave., N.V. on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will include hands-on work- shops, puppet shows, demos, a silent auction, and puppets for sale. There will be face painting, roaming puppets, pocket magic, juggling and lors of fun with special guests the Gastown Alley Clowns. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for groups of four. Info: 987-3725. New Generation (church for kids): Games, prizes, ice cream, candy, music, dancing, and a lesson from the bible. St. John’s Anglican Church, 220 West 8th, 2-3 p.m. Kids aged 5 to 12. Parents wel- come. Info: Corrine, 985- 4110. Send in your current event listings. Compiled by Ann Hamilton Safety stars NEWS photo Terry Peters NORTH Vancouver City firefighter Andy Schmidt shows a new style of helmet during a tour of the fire hall. The fire department recently recognized Safety Stars to promote fire safety in the community. « ar That's why Canada Savings Bonds are such an important part of Marion’s financial road map. Rates will increase over a period of 7 years. A minimum rate guarantee m vans the rales shown here will never go down, and rates will he increased if market conditions warrant. Canada Savings Bonds are cashable anvume, and as always, they're fully guaranteed by the Government of Canada. I held for 7 years, the mininyam annual compound rate of return for C-Bonds is 5.149%. So Marion knows CSBs are the best place for her cash- guaranteed. You can purchase them wherever you bank, invest or work, without fees of any kind. Vhev're even RRSP eligible. CSB-RRIF New this vear is the CSB-RRIF option, that allows you to purchase CSBs as a RRIF without the need for a sell-directed plan. Canada Savings Bonds help keep Marion on the road, and on solid ground. Questions? Call 1-800-575-5151 or visit www.cis-pec.gc.ca for answers.