Olympic Celebr(action)

Have you ever heard the theory that good things happen in threes? Superstitious or not, three overlapping biggies are front and centre this weekend: Family Day, Valentine’s Day and the kick-off to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. (Oh yeah, Teachers’ Convention is also in full swing to buy you more play time.)
So, since the Olympics come to Canada only a few times each century, we recommend celebrating like a champion (with a romantic or familial slant) by skating, skiing and sliding at one of Calgary’s local snow and ice haunts.

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Since Calgary has been selected as one of five lucky Canadian municipalities to host an Olympic Celebration, there’s a free family event on Saturday afternoon at Olympic Plaza. With features such as a gaming zone, live music (with headliners Simple Plan) and a big screen view of the Games themselves, there is something for every age. As a matter of fact, you could take in the entire 17-day event at the theatre (including the Opening Ceremonies broadcast at 6 pm on Friday night). Cineplex Odeon (at Chinook, Sunridge and Crowfoot) is showing CTV coverage of Canadian events throughout the Games. A Passport costs $29.95 for unlimited admission (single day tickets cost $9.95).