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

Introduce your children to some Magnificent Mammals, a drop-in presentation at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary today. The kids will learn that mammals have hair, are warm-blooded and feed their babies milk - just like humans.

18th Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, Friday through Sunday, Inner Harbour. Events Friday: 1 p.m. Eye Dotting Ceremony, Taoist Priests awaken the dragon; 5-9 p.m. Lights of Courage Lantern Celebration and Night Market on Ship Point Wharf, 7 p.m.

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FESTIVALS The Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival this weekend promises to be one of the summer's more colourful and vibrant events.

Aeriosa isn't the only draw at this year's Romp! in the Square, the 15th annual celebration of independent dance presented by Suddenly Dance Theatre.

Dear Dr. Donohue: I am competent, have a good memory and am active physically and mentally. I am 87 years old. My problem is drooling. It's embarrassing to the point that I won't eat out with others.

IN CONCERT KOOL-FM Fan Fest featuring K'Naan, Shawn Desman, Dirty Radio, Raghav, Stef Lang and DJ Reign When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Bear Mountain Arena, 1767 Island Hwy., Colwood Tickets: $17.30 at tickets.westshorerecreation.

All Fun Swap & Shop at the track, Western Speedway, 2207 Millstream Rd. every Sunday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (weather permitting), to September. $2 to buy; $12 to sell; $8 table rentals. Please note: animals of any kind are not permitted in the shopping area.

EXHIBIT Clint Neufeld's Powertrains and Peacocks Where: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (LAB Gallery) When: Opening and artist's talk today, 7: 30 to 9 p.m. Runs through Oct. 28 Admission: $13 adults, $11 students/senior, $2.