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Outdoor Activity Calendar - February 2012
Calendar compiled by Jane
Harrison
Additions or corrections:
info@lakesidenews.com.
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North Ga. Erg Sprint & Triathrow, Gainesville.
Indoor 5K erg row, 5K run, 500 yard swim, plus separate erg sprint.
Feb. 4. High School Triathrow-8-10:30 a.m., Collegiate Erg
Sprints-9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Masters and Collegiate Triathrow-1-3:30
p.m. Lunch at 11. Individuals $25, teams $75.
www.rownorthga.com,
www.regattacentral.com, (770) 598-6180.
North Georgia Super Sprint Triathlon, Dawsonville.
First race in five-event series of triathons for adults and
children. All swims are in pools. Distances for ages 14 and older:
250 yard swim, 10 mile bike, 2.25 mile run; childrens distances
vary by age group. 8 a.m. May 20, Veterans Memorial Park, 186
Recreation Rd. $50 adults, $45 children; $5 discount before May 15.
www.fivestarntp.com, (770) 596-7154.
Iron Girl Atlanta Womens Triathlon, Buford. 1/3
mi. swim, 19 mile bike, 3 mi. run, 7 a.m. May 20, Lake Lanier
Islands Resort, 7000 Lake Lanier Islands Pkwy. $127; $12 discount
USAT members.
www.irongirl.com
Beast of the East Half Steelman Triathlon,
Hayesville, N.C. /Hiawassee. Swim 1.2 mi, bike 53 miles, run 13
miles, 7:30 a.m. May 20, Clay County Recreation Park, Myers Chapel
Rd. Individuals $115 by Feb. 20, $145 Feb. 20-May 10; $155 after or
day of race. Relays $150/$180/$195.
www.thebeastoftheeast.net,
www.active.com
Summer Sizzler Triathlon, Gainesville. 500 yard
swim, 15 mile bike, 5K run, 7 a.m. June 10, Lake Lanier Olympic
Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Individuals $72 by May 27, $92 after;
relays $125/$145. USAT member discount. Additional on-line and mail
in registration fees.
www.gamultisports.com, (770) 926-2367.
Brenau Masters Swim Team, Gainesville. Practice and
competitive program for masters swimmers of all levels, high school
age and older. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 6-7 a.m., Brenau
University Natatorium, Washington/Prior St. $60 month. (770)
532-6279,
bbachman@brenau.edu
Note: Triathlons fill up quickly. Early
registration is encouraged.
Grounded pursuits:
Planetarium Show No Place Like Home, Dahlonega.
Program explores possibilities of other earth worlds. Doors open
7:30 p.m., show begins 8 p.m. Fridays (except March 16) through
April 20, George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, North Georgia College
& State University, Room 234 Health & Natural Sciences Building,
Sunset Dr. No late seating. Off-site observatory open after show,
weather permitting. Free. (706) 864-1471,
www.northgeorgia.edu/planetarium
First Saturday Hike, Gainesville. Naturalist-led
hike in Chicopee Woods, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 4, Elachee Nature Science
Center, 2125 Elachee Dr. Adults $5, 2-12, $3, younger than 2 and
Elachee members free.
www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.
Trail Crew Work Day, Gainesville. Bring water,
lunch and gloves for trail maintenance work, tools provided, ages 18
and older, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 4, Elachee Nature Science Center,
2123 Elachee Dr. Call to register.
www.elachee.org, (770) 535-1976.
8-50 mile bike rides, Gainesville. Easy to
strenuous loop rides with Chicken City Cyclists, 10 a.m. Feb. 4 &
11, Dewberry Church, Clarks Bridge Rd. Free. (770) 534-7075,
unnoldl@charter.net
Lace Up & Live Strong 5K, Suwanee. 5K 8 a.m. and
fun run, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4, North Gwinnett Church, 4369 West Price
Rd. 5K $25 by Jan. 28, $28 after; fun run $12.
www.active.com, (678) 985-3921.
Lanier Running Club, Gainesville. Club meeting, 7
p.m. Feb. 6, Johnnys Pizza, 204 Carrington Park Dr.
www.lanierrunningclub.org
ISI Cycling, Gainesville. Group bicycle rides all
speeds and levels, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays; fast pace ride 7:30 a.m.
Sundays, Corinth Baptist Church, Thompson Bridge/Mt. Vernon Rd;
30-60 mile rides all speeds and levels, 1 p.m. Kroger shopping
center, 3630 Thompson Bridge Rd. Free.
www.isicycling.com
Triathlon Club, Gainesville. Call or email for
information about group bike rides, swim clinics, runs. (770)
532-2453,
www.gobaxters.com
Chicken City Cyclists, Gainesville. Club meeting,
6 p.m. Feb. 9, Pasquales Italian Restaurant, 1011 Riverside Dr.
(770) 534-7075,
unnoldl@charter.net
Spartan 5K/1-mile Sprint, Athens. 5K 9 a.m, sprint
10 a.m. Feb. 11, Athens Academy, 1281 Spartan Ln. $15 by Jan. 31,
$20 after.
www.runningintheusa.com, (706) 549-9225.
Hemlock Update & Winter Botany, Helen. Progress
report on treatment of wooly adelgid infestation of Eastern
hemlocks; winter plant identification demonstration, noon-4 p.m.
Feb. 11, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. Register in
advance. $10 plus $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.
The Great Valentine Race 5K, Cumming. 8:30 a.m.
Feb. 11, Forsyth Conference Center, 7544 Majors Rd. $22, $19 age 13
& under, team discounts.
www.fivestarntp.com (770) 633-5511.
Sweetheart Sprint 5K, Suwanee. 9 a.m. Feb. 11,
Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave. $25.
www.active.com, (404) 583-1595.
Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge, Buford.
Participants plunge into Lake Lanier to raise pledge money for
Special Olympics, 11 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. costume contest, 2
p.m. plunge Feb. 18, Lanier World at Sunset Cove, Lake Lanier
Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy.
www.polarplungega.com, (770) 414-9390, Ext. 119.
Frosty 5K, 11K, Trail Runs, Jefferson. Fun run 2:30
p.m., 5K 3 p.m., 11K to follow, Feb. 18, Crows Lake, 155 Crows Lake
Dr. $20 by Feb.11, $25 after. Online registration by Feb. 12
www.connectrace.com. Information:
tcorbett@jeffcityschools.org.
Annual Fireside Art & Craft Show, Helen. Indoor
juried showcase of Southeastern crafts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18-19,
Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy 356. $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (800) 573-9659, Ext. 305.
Overwintering Hummingbirds, Gainesville.
Hummingbird expert Rusty Trump lectures at Elachee Nature Science
Center, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 23, 2125 Elachee Dr. $5, free to Elachee
members.
www.elachee.org (770) 535-1976.
Southern Cross, Dahlonega. 50-mile cyclocross or
mountain bike endurance race, 10 a.m., tandem 8 a.m., Feb. 25,
Montaluce Winery, 501 Hightower Church Rd. $80, tandem $160.
www.bikereg.com, (404) 432-5841.
Xterra Thrills in the Hills Trail Run, Winder. 21K,
42K trail runs, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 25, Fort Yargo State Park, Entrance
B, 210 South Broad St. 21K $35 by Feb. 12, $40 after; 42K $45/$50;
add $10 race day registration.
www.active.com,
www.dirtyspokes.com
Orienteering Meet, Helen. Find hidden controls in
woods using map and compass, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 25, Smithgall Woods
State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $2, plus $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.
Falconry at Buck Shoals, Helen. Learn about art of
falconry with Georgia Falconry Association, includes presentation,
live hunt, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 26, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki
Trl. Register in advance. $20 by Feb. 10, $25 after; free for kids.
$5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.
Appalachian Trail Celebration, Backpacking Clinic,
Dawsonville. Tales of trail adventures, demonstrations, workshops on
AT hiking, March 2-4, Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola
Falls State Park Rd. $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 265-1969.
CASA Superhero 5K/1K Run/Walk, Cumming. 8 a.m.
March 3, Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way. $25 5K, $10 1K.
www.forsythcountycasa.org, (404) 590-3278.
Challenged Child 5K, 1-Mile Run/Walk, Gainesville.
1-mile 2 p.m., 5K 2:30 p.m. March 4, Riverside Military Academy,
2001 Riverside Dr. $25 by Feb. 18, $30 after.
www.runningintheusa.com, (770) 535-8372.
Mountain Biking Basics Series, Helen. Four part
skill building and ride series with Woodys Mountain Bikes; bikes
and helmets provided, 1-3 pm. Sundays March 4-25, Smithgall Woods
State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $100, plus $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.
Wildlife Show, Winder. Demonstration with native
and exotic animals, 6-7 p.m. March 10, Campground 1 Amphitheatre,
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St. $3, plus $5 parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (678) 963-8891.
Basic Land Navigation, Helen. Lesson on navigation
with map and compass, discussion of GPS vs. compass, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 10, Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl. $15, plus $5
parking.
www.gastateparks.org, (706) 878-3087.
Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K/ 10K/1K, Buford. 8 a.m.
March 17, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lake Lanier Islands Pkwy.
1K $15, 5K $25, 10K $30.
www.active.com, (678) 794-6135.
Bark in the Park, Gainesville. Dog games and
contests 2-4 p.m. March 24, Rock Creek Park Amphitheatre, Academy/Northside
Dr. Spectators free, $5 per dog contest.
www.gainesville.org/recreation, (770) 531-2680.
Calendar compiled by Jane Harrison. Additions or corrections, please email to:
info@lakesidenews.com.
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