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Oak Bay residents can learn how to run for school board. A free information session runs Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. on Boleskine Road. SD61 elects its board October 17, and Mayor Kevin Murdoch says he hopes two or three Oak Bay residents enter the race. [Oak Bay News]

The Fringe comes to Elgin Road. Montreal's PointeTango, the Canadian tango champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, bring Tango After Midnight to the Canadian College of Performing Arts starting Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m., with four more shows through September 5. One dancer performs in a pointe shoe, the other in a stiletto. Tickets through Intrepid Theatre. [Oak Bay News]

Police say $6,200 in jewellery disappeared during an open house. Oak Bay Police responded to 87 calls between August 10 and 16. One involved approximately $6,200 in jewellery reported missing after an August 12 open house. Police advise sellers to secure jewellery, cash, financial documents, prescription medication and keys before visitors arrive. [Oak Bay Police Department]

AROUND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Three neighbours helping neighbours

Sandra offered this drafting table in the group. It found a new home before the newsletter went out.

Serena has plenty of apples and misses the plum tree at her old house. She'd like to trade some apples for plums.

Adam spotted this cat outside a house for sale near Quamichan and Maddison and is trying to find its person.

Community Events

Public Information Session: 1538 Monterey Avenue. Thursday, August 27, 5 to 7 p.m. at Monterey Recreation Centre. Council has approved a temporary use permit for 1538 Monterey Avenue, which will hold municipal offices, storage, and training for the police and fire departments. Staff want to hear what neighbours think about parking and how the site is kept.

Uplands Park and Cattle Point: Big Bird Day. Saturday, August 29, all day at Uplands Park and Cattle Point. Friends of Uplands Park runs its second annual bird count, open to beginners and serious birders alike. Count birds any time that day and log your sightings on eBird, then stop by the information table at the Beach Drive entrance between 1 and 3 p.m. Prizes go to the most species and the rarest bird.

Monterey Open Mic. August 30, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Monterey Recreation Centre. Singer-songwriter Carl Trinkwon closes the summer series with his own songs and enough familiar ones to sing along to. Coffee Express has a free drink and a treat waiting at 1:30.

Monterey Recreation Centre Open House. Wednesday, September 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Garry Oak Room. Monterey runs more than 35 volunteer-led clubs, from walking groups and book clubs to billiards and table tennis, and a good number of them will be set up to try. Coffee, cookies, and door prizes.

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