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Dear Dr. Donohue: This past spring I joined my high school track team. I had never done anything athletic before. I liked it and was good at it. I developed leg pains. My coach said it was shin splints. I had to stop running.

Free night-school courses at UVic aimed at those living in poverty

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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss St.) Emily Carr: On the Edge of Nowhere, to 2013. Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China, to Sept. 23. William Kurelek: The Messenger, to Sept. 3. Clint Neufeld: Powertrains and Peacocks, Aug.

There's a hunk of burning love in Kym Spencer's backyard, but not for long.

From corporate to crass, diverse lineup assured at Best of Victoria

Dog or cat hair clogging your carpets? Learn how to spin it into yarn at Fibrations, a communitybased celebration of fibre artists in the orchard of St. Ann's Academy on Sunday.

ON STAGE Aeriosa at Romp! in the Square When: Tuesday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m.

Juan de Fuca Community Orchestra, a small string ensemble, has openings for violin, viola, cello, and bass players for the 2012/2013 season. Wednesday night rehearsals, Colwood. Suitable for young adults to seniors. 250-474-2149.

The capital region is an outdoor lover's paradise, especially in summer when the days are long and even the rain takes a vacation.