Four young artists are winners of the T-Shirt Art Contest in Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition, according to Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. Art contest coordinator Linda May praised participants and stressed that the focus “isn’t just about art.” “It’s about getting kids interested in the outdoors …
Category: Lake Lanier Events
Canada National Canoe Kayak Team Trials: April 25-27
The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club has more good news for us. They’ll be hosting the Canoe Kayak Canada National Team Trials during the weekend of April 25th through the 27th at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. The races will begin at 8:30 AM. Friday and Saturday’s races will …
Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club Hosts Dragon Boat Races
Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club (LCKC) will play host to the first-ever Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge (GHDBC) June 7, 2014. LCKC says Dragon Boat racing is the second-most popular participation activity in the world, behind soccer. The GHBDC is designed for business, government agencies, churches …
“Sweep the Hooch” Cleanup on April 12th
In April of 2013, more than 550 volunteers scoured the banks of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Chattahoochee Bend State Park to pick up other people’s trash. They removed almost 7,500 pounds of junk that had been carelessly tossed away and left for others …
“Highway 98” Song Honored by Georgia
You’re going to think this is a big fat lie or a stupidly late April Fool’s Day joke, but it’s the truth. The State of GA is preparing to take the final step toward declaring its first song ever to be recognized as the official …
Morgan House: New Lake Lanier Olympic Venue Manager
The board of directors of the non-profit group Gainesville-Hall ’96 has selected Mr. Morgan House to be the venue manager for the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Morgan has 18 years experience as a member of Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club and was a contender in …
Lake Lanier Islands Seasonal Job Fairs
Lake Lanier Islands (LLI) is hiring workers for the 2014 summer season. If you would like to earn money in exchange for your time, effort and labor, Lake Lanier Islands is a cool place to make a few bucks. Deal Breakers Lake Lanier Islands Resort …
Job Fair in Gainesville April 2nd
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 10 AM until 2:00 PM at the Gainesville Civic Center. All members of the community are invited to attend this free event. More than 60 employer/exhibitors at the Job …
Road Atlanta Racers are Starting Their Engines
March is starting off like a Ferrari at Road Atlanta, just down the road from Lake Lanier. First in line are the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) races, beginning on Friday, March 14, 2014. These outstanding motor car competitions have: Endurance Challenges, Spec Miata, American Iron, …
Youth T-Shirt Art Contest & Birding Competition
Two popular contests are underway in Georgia that might be that “big break” young people need to join the world’s most famous nature artists and ornithologists. Talented young people who create pictures of birds will love the chance to take part in Georgia’s T-Shirt Art Contest. It’s …