Animal artist Fram page 20 West Van Memorial Library. Info: 925-7408. Drop-in Toddlers Story- time for ages 2-3 at the North Van City Library. Wednesday at 10 a.m. or. 11 a.m. Info: 998-3480. “THURSDAYS Water, Water Everywherel: Thursday, August 17, 1-3:30 p.m., Lynn Canyon ‘Ecology Centre. Learn about streams, lakes and oceans in this pro- gram for children ages seven and cight. Pre-register: 981- For newborns to 24 months at the North Van City Library. Thursday at 10:30 am. Info: 980-4424. SATURDAYS Saturday Storytime and. . Craft: For 4-8 years, 10 ame" at North Van City Library.. Pre-register for, September: 980-4424. ; 7 ONGOING - Umbrellas _ in_. Harmony: Workshops for. children seven and up will be held August 8- 10, 10:30 a.m.-noon in Park Royal North. Children can paint their own harmony on a white canvas umbrella. Cost is $40. Pre-register: 925-7268. ° Raccoon Rangers: For ages 6 8 years. Explore the forest and river from a raccoon’s perspec- tive. August 9-11, 9:30 a.m.- noon, Capi ilano River. ©. Register. 432- 5350. Rhythms. of the World: A multi-cultural adventure. in’. " which children ‘can explore. many types of play through ; ~ AMY Leathem, ¢ a 12-year-old artist, just finished a mural at My Little School Day Care in Deep Cove. She took 3103. /’. two and a half weeks te complete the project, which she designed and painted herself. Leathem will be enter- music, games ‘and ‘toys. : $5 Ing Grade 7 at a fine arts program at Waite Rock elementary in the fail. Drop-in Babes Storytime: Pre-register: 987-5618.: +> 3 A STATEMENT ABOUT YOUR RATES FROM BC HYDRO. This ha 5 increased A Bc Hyco we recognize there may be some confusion aniorig our customers regarding the recent rate increases = from Bc Gas. This ‘conhision results from the fact that -BC Hydro and BC Gas send customers a single, joint ill in the Lower ‘Mainland and Fraser Valley. We. do this even though the two companies are separately owned and operated. BC Gas’ rate_ ‘increases are a direct result of an increase in ‘the market ‘price : of natural gas. BC Gas buys ‘natural g ‘gas on your - behalf and passes the = “costs through i in ifs rates without mark up. We'v would like te fo assure e you that the in increase ans ly rales that re remairt among the lowest in North Ametiea, But we ‘understand how this bis i rate- increase may affect your budlgel, so we would like to remind you how P Power Smart can mn help provide you wi hab ' ideas t to conserve > energy and reduce your energy | bil. - Seertain n renovations can save energy and money. Or the Product Endersement Program, eerories products that | meet stringent ae standards of energy efficiency fo carry the Power Smart label; making it easier for you to choose the products 1 that will ‘save you money “ “You can also choose our Equal Monthly Payment Plan, which enables you to efficiently bedget your energy bill over r twelve payments - per year | based on your average ‘annual consumption. . : coe. % leorn’ more e obout BC Hydro’s rates and Power Smart ideas, call us at 431- 9463 i in hel Lower Mainond, + 877-431- 9463 ‘outdo the Lower Mainland or visit www. v-bchydro.com ws THE: POWER is ¥O URS.”