EventsSun Oct 18
Free Family Skate. Sunday, October 18 · 1:30–2:45 pm. Oak Bay Recreation Centre.
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The letter that changed a garden on Fairfield Road
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A wartime separation, a reunion after 13 years, and the love story behind Abkhazi Garden.
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EventsMon Oct 19
Free Talks: Bingo for Belonging: Making Meaningful Connections. Monday, October 19 · 1–2:30 pm. Monterey Recreation Centre.
EventsWed Oct 21
Family Storytime with Stay & Play. Wednesday, October 21 · 10:30–11:30 am. Oak Bay Branch.
EventsSat Oct 24
Lloyd Spiegel. Saturday, October 24 · 7:30–9:30 pm. Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge.
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