The Olympic torch relay will be running past our neighbourhood, Tuesday February 9th sometime between 9:30 and 10:30 am. If you are able, get out and show your Canadian pride!

Please send your pictures from the event to info@sthelenspark.com and I will post them on the site! Hope to see you tonight at the Torch Celebrations and Fireworks at Holland Park.

With the Olympics just weeks away, preparations are visible throughout the Lower Mainland. Locally, there are 13 days of free concerts and activities at nearby Holland Park (100th Avenue and King George Hwy, across from Central City Mall).

Besides watching the Olympics on large screens set up at the park, the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site website details all of the events happening from February 12-28, 2010. They include:

Family Activities:

Sliding Zone
Curling
Skating
Kids Crafts and Storytelling
RCMP Musical Ride
Dog Agility Show

Daily concerts including:

Blue Rodeo
Randy Bachman
Jim Byrnes
Hot Hot Heat
Sam Roberts
Irish Decendents
54-40
Odds
and many more!

Plus the Olympic Torch is coming to Holland Park February 8th at 5:30pm. There will be a lighting of a ceremonial cauldron, entertainment and fireworks.

Parking is very limited around Holland Park and the organizers are encouraging alternate modes of travel. For those just trying to get around town please note that street closures are already in effect on 100th Ave and to expect heavy traffic in and around the City Centre area throughout the Games.

You might have seen it while out on a walk or driving through the neighbourhood. The glow can be seen down Helen Drive.

This is the eleventh year that Phil and Leanne’s house has transformed into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. With approximately 40,000 lights on the house, the yard and the garage, plus Santas, penguins, candy canes and a giant snowglobe rounding out the scene, setting up the display is no small undertaking.

Phil starts installing the higher lights as early as September in order to be ready for their December display. Many cars, even tour buses, are known to stop out front to admire the lights. If you haven’t had a chance to see the display this year, it will be up until the New Year. Check it out at 10130 Helen Drive (near Centre Dr). There is a donation box out front for Basics for Babies.

Watch for their other seasonal displays at Valentines, Easter and Halloween!