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Husband and wife team help operate UYC
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | May 30, 2026 | Features | 0
UYC 26th Opening Day honors the past, present and ...
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 28, 2026 | Features | 0
UYC unveils renovated clubhouse
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 8, 2025 | Features | 0
UYC Cardboard boat competition
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Jul 29, 2025 | Features | 0
Sailing builds more than boat handling skills
Posted by Pamela A. Keene | Jun 27, 2025 | Features | 0
University Yacht Club awards employee scholarship
by Pamela A. Keene | Sep 3, 2026 | News
Each year, University Yacht Club Board of Governors awards a scholarship to an employee to …
Read MoreUYC Cardboard boat race jazzes up July 4
by Pamela A. Keene | Aug 4, 2026 | Features
Who would have thought that the third annual cardboard boat competition at University Yacht Club on July 4 would be so …
Read MoreUYC Maritime Foundation awards scholarships to area high school students
by Pamela A. Keene | Jul 1, 2026 | News
For the past 18 years, the board of the UYC Maritime Foundation has recognized area high school …
Read MoreHusband and wife team help operate UYC
by Pamela A. Keene | May 30, 2026 | Features
Jason Stovall was bound to make it back to Lake Lanier, but this time he brought his wife …
Read MoreUYC 26th Opening Day honors the past, present and future
by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 28, 2026 | Features
A gentle breeze blew across the Great Lawn on Saturday, April 11, when nearly …
Read MoreUYC unveils renovated clubhouse
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 8, 2025 | Features
The University Yacht Club is celebrating a project a long time coming – the opening of its modernized …
Read MoreMaritime traditions continue with annual Change of Watch at UYC
by Pamela A. Keene | Nov 7, 2025 | News
It happens like clockwork each fall when the leadership of University Yacht Club changes. It’s not without …
Read MoreUYC Cardboard boat competition
by Pamela A. Keene | Jul 29, 2025 | Features
What do fireworks, miles of duct tape, water slides and family fun have in common? They’re all part …
Read MoreSailing builds more than boat handling skills
by Pamela A. Keene | Jun 27, 2025 | Features
For the past 15 years, the UYC Maritime Foundation has spearheaded the Jr. Sailing Program at …
Read MoreUYC employees receive scholarships for college
by Pamela A. Keene | Jun 27, 2025 | News
Two University Yacht Club employees were surprised to receive scholarships from University Yacht Club and the …
Read MoreBoating season opens at University Yacht Club
by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 30, 2025 | Features
The tradition continued at University Yacht Club as it celebrated its 75th Annual Opening Day in early April. A gathering of more …
Read MoreLLA annual meeting a success with updates, awards and economic impact
by Pamela A. Keene | Apr 30, 2025 | News
Taking place at a new venue – University Yacht Club – the Lake Lanier Association’s leadership earned plenty of …
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Lake Events
october
17oct11:00 am4:00 pm2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival
Event Details
2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 11 am – 4:00 pm Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville Cost: see website for details For more
Event Details
2026 Gainesville Chicken Festival
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville
Cost: see website for details
For more info: ExploreGainesville.org
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
17oct7:30 pm9:00 pmStar "Hike" - Oct 2026-Don Carter State Park
Event Details
Star “Hike” – Don Carter State Park, Gainesville A star-gazing “hike” using telescopes guided by experts, Dr. Joseph Jones and Jim Wyrosdick. Three telescopes will be set up along the route.
Event Details
Star “Hike” – Don Carter State Park, Gainesville
A star-gazing “hike” using telescopes guided by experts, Dr. Joseph Jones and Jim Wyrosdick. Three telescopes will be set up along the route. The “hike” through the night sky starts on the Ecliptic Line Trail, beginning in the southwest with a near first-quarter moon and moving east toward Saturn.
Date: Oct 17
Time: 7:30 pm to approximately 9:00 pm
Location: Don Carter State Park – 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Cost: Free event with $10 daily Parking Pass.
Contact info – 678-450-7726
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Off Lake Events
october
17oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
17oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
17oct7:30 pm9:00 pmStar "Hike" - Oct 2026-Don Carter State Park
Event Details
Star “Hike” – Don Carter State Park, Gainesville A star-gazing “hike” using telescopes guided by experts, Dr. Joseph Jones and Jim Wyrosdick. Three telescopes will be set up along the route.
Event Details
Star “Hike” – Don Carter State Park, Gainesville
A star-gazing “hike” using telescopes guided by experts, Dr. Joseph Jones and Jim Wyrosdick. Three telescopes will be set up along the route. The “hike” through the night sky starts on the Ecliptic Line Trail, beginning in the southwest with a near first-quarter moon and moving east toward Saturn.
Date: Oct 17
Time: 7:30 pm to approximately 9:00 pm
Location: Don Carter State Park – 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Cost: Free event with $10 daily Parking Pass.
Contact info – 678-450-7726
more
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
18oct12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
20oct7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
24oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
24oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
25oct12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
27oct7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
31oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
31oct8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Location
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
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Georgia’s Official Chicken Cook-Off will be held Oct. 17 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
Backyard and professional BBQ teams compete. Details:
www.exploregainesville.org/gainesville-chicken-festival/
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