International Medical Marijuana Day Nov. 15

A series of events will be held to celebrate International Medical Marijuana Day Nov. 15.

The day kicks off at noon with a rally at the Ministry of Health, 1515 Blanshard St.

There will also be a free lecture at the University of Victoria, Room 61, Elliot Building at 3:30 p.m. President of the International Hempology 101 Society, Ted Smith, will deliver a lecture on the Medical Uses of Cannabis.

Afterwards, medical marijuana advocates are welcome to attend the weekly 4:20 gathering outside the UVic Library.

The Silent Art Auction at the Cannabis Buyers' Club of Canada closes at 6:30 p.m.

The day closes with a game show event called Reach for the Pot held at the Ministry of Health at 7 p.m.