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This week, Greater Victoria is serving up pay-what-you-can museum days, hands-on coastal crafts, and Robert Burns Night traditions. Whether you're exploring maritime history with little ones or settling in for a Scottish feast, there's something for everyone this week.
Our Family Fun picks range from teen dance parties to bird-watching adventures. And in News Bites? How UVic's library redesign landed in the top 15 out of thousands across North America, plus critical scam warnings targeting our communities right now.
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📚 FREE Public Talk: NYT Bestselling Author Tilar J. Mazzeo at UVic
TODAY: Tuesday, January 20 | 4:00-6:00pm
Location: UVic main campus, Elliott Building, Room 167
From mutinous ships off Antarctica to secret networks saving children from the Warsaw ghetto, Dr. Mazzeo shares true stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things—with a focus on women and resistance throughout history.
Open to the community—no registration required!
📚 Book Giveaway Update:
Thank you for participating! The names of the 10 winners of the autographed copies of The Sea Captain's Wife will be published in next week’s issue (January 27).
Want another chance to win? Attend tonight—2 additional copies will be raffled, and you’ll meet Dr. Mazzeo in person!
