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february
21feb8:00 am12:00 pm2026 Mark Williams Ergatta
2026 Mark Williams Ergatta An indoor rowing competition for all levels, youth to masters, that supports the Youth Program’s Mark Williams Scholarship fund. Date: Feb. 21, 2026 Time: 8 am – noon, doors
An indoor rowing competition for all levels, youth to masters, that supports the Youth Program’s Mark Williams Scholarship fund.
Date: Feb. 21, 2026
Time: 8 am – noon, doors open at 7 am
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: $20 per event.
For more info: visit LLRC’s website: https://lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com/ Event link
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(Saturday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake Lanier Rowing Clubllrcboard@lakelanierrowing.com 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
february
07feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
07feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
08feb12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
10feb7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
12feb5:00 pm7:00 pm2026 Sip & Support - The Arts Council
The Arts Council Sip & Support Fundraiser Join The Arts Council for an unforgettable evening of fine wines, gourmet bites, and community spirit at the Sip & Support Wine Tasting Fundraiser!
Join The Arts Council for an unforgettable evening of fine wines, gourmet bites, and community spirit at the Sip & Support Wine Tasting Fundraiser! Savor a curated selection of exquisite wines paired with delicious culinary delights from Sanctuary on the Square, all while supporting the vibrant arts scene in our community. Your participation helps educate, engage, and create programming that brings our Northeast Georgia Partners together to build community through the arts. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in great wine for a great cause—reserve your tickets today!
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 5 – 7 pm
Location: The Arts Council, 331 Spring Street, SW Gainesville
For more information: https://www.theartscouncil.net/events/sip-support
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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
14feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
14feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
15feb12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
17feb7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
21feb8:00 am12:00 pm2026 Mark Williams Ergatta
2026 Mark Williams Ergatta An indoor rowing competition for all levels, youth to masters, that supports the Youth Program’s Mark Williams Scholarship fund. Date: Feb. 21, 2026 Time: 8 am – noon, doors
An indoor rowing competition for all levels, youth to masters, that supports the Youth Program’s Mark Williams Scholarship fund.
Date: Feb. 21, 2026
Time: 8 am – noon, doors open at 7 am
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: $20 per event.
For more info: visit LLRC’s website: https://lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com/ Event link
more
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lake Lanier Rowing Clubllrcboard@lakelanierrowing.com 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
21feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
21feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
22feb12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
24feb7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
28feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
28feb8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am

A new holiday light show is set to open November 20 in the Lake Lanier area: Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Gainesville. Click for details:
atlantabg.org/gainesville-garden
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