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5 Things to do in and around Victoria today, Monday January 29th

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Happy Monday everyone! It may be gloomy out, but don’t let that hold you back from having a good day.  Here are 5 things to do to start your week off right!

1. School’s Out! $2.00 Skate

What: Bring your kids to Panorama Recreation, for a fun-filled Pro-D Day skate!
Where: Panorama Recreation Centre
1885 Forest Park Drive
When: 1 pm – 2:15 pm
Cost: $2

2. Monday Book Club

What: Join for a monthly book discussion group featuring titles chosen from different genres and available in multiple formats: ebook, e-audiobook, books on CD, and print. Read or listen to a pre-selected book at home, discuss it at the monthly meeting, and hear about other titles to enjoy. Registration begins January 2.
Where: Greater Victoria Public Library, Central Branch
735 Broughton St
When: 2 pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free!

3. Highlander 2018 Qualifier #1

What: The first of twelve qualifiers for the 2018 year-end tournament. Structure: It will be a 4 round swiss with a cut if necessary. If there is only one perfect (no draws, no losses) record after four rounds, a cut will not be necessary. If at the end of 4 rounds there are exactly two perfect records we will cut to top 2 and have finals with just those players. If at the end of 4 rounds there are 3+ perfect records we will cut to top 4/8 to accommodate all the perfect records and have a single elimination playoff with just those players.
Where: Yellowjacket Comics and Toys
649 Johnson Street
When: 6:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: $10

4. Banjo Workshop with Bill Evans

What: Legendary banjo master Bill Evans will teach a 2-hour session for all students at all levels. This is a hands-on, “bring your banjo and let’s pick” event with topics designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced banjo players. Tab examples will be presented in all sessions.
Where: First Church of Christ Scientist
1205 Pandora Ave
When: Starts at 7:30
Cost: $30

5. Music Bingo

What: Music Bingo is a game that combines the knowledge of music with the fun of Bingo! It’s a lot of fun, a great night out with your friends and there are prizes up for grabs.
Where: The Loft
229 Gorge Road East
When: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: Depends on what you buy

 

For more things to do, check out our events page!

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