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Dear Dr. Roach: I suffer from varicose veins in my lower left leg, into the ankle and top of the foot.

BIRTHDAY SATURDAY: Pluto, planet of power, is strong on your birthday, so if you are going to make your play for something big then now is the time.

Dr. Roach writes: In a recent column, I gave my opinion that doctors who are habitually late are disrespectful to their patients, and advised readers to try to get the first appointment of the day or to consider switching doctors.

BIRTHDAY FRIDAY: Even if you are the kind of Virgo who prefers to steer clear of crowds you will find yourself in situations where you have to deal with large groups of people.

Join up to 9,000 craft-beer lovers to sample unique brews and meet the brewers behind the taps at the Great Canadian Beer Festival, Friday and Saturday at Royal Athletic Park.

What: VCM Open House Party Where: Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson St. When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.

What: Demetri Martin When: Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Where: McPherson Playhouse Tickets: $55.75 at rmts.bc.

The finalists for the 2017 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize were announced on Wednesday.

What: Shaun Majumder Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, info: marywinspear.

What: Victoria Baroque Players: The Art and Craft of the Trio Sonata When/where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Church of St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra St.) Tickets: $28, seniors $25, students and children $5.