This week

Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. 8-50 miles, rider's choice. 10 a.m. Saturday, leaves from Dewberry Baptist Church, 4616 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. unnoldl@charter.net. 

Bee keeping workshop, Helen. Learn about basic bee keeping and how to start a hive. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday; apiary trip, 12:45-1:15, weather permitting. Smithgall Woods, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $10 per person, $5 parking per vehicle. 706-878-3087.

Upcoming

Bike ride, Gainesville. Chicken City Cyclists. 8-50 miles, rider's choice. 10 a.m. Jan. 15, Dewberry Baptist Church, 4616 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. unnoldl@charter.net. 

Guided Winter Hike, Helen. Hike on one of five trails. Trails range from half mile to 2 miles. 2-4 p.m. Jan. 16, Smithgall Woods, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $2 per person, $5 per vehicle. Register and pay fee by Jan. 14. 706-878-3087.

After School Enrichment: Our Arctic Community, Helen. Kids can learn about arctic wildlife. 3:45-4:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Smithgall Woods, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. $1 per child. Preregister. 706-878-3087. 

 Ongoing

The Historic Downtown Gainesville Market on the Square, Gainesville. Farmers market with plants, herbs, honey, bread and local produce. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, Main Street Market, downtown Gainesville Square. 678-943-4442 or steve@hallfarmers.org.

Triathlon Club, Gainesville. No experience necessary. Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Fit 2 Tri Store, 1292 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-712-9129 or fit2tri@gmail.com.

ISI Cycling ride, Gainesville. No ride in rain. 6 p.m. Thursdays, Dewberry Baptist Church, 4616 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Free. 678-231-0417.

ISI Cycling ride, Gainesville. Three group rides varying in distance from 15 to 60 miles. No ride in rain. 7 a.m. Saturdays, Corinth Baptist Church, 3590 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. Free. 678-231-0417. 

ISI Cycling ride, Gainesville. 35- to 50-mile ride. No ride in rain. 1 p.m. Sundays, Kroger Shopping Center, 3630 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 678-231-0417.