This week
"Savin' the Girls" golf tournament, Homer. 1 p.m. Saturday, Hammers Glen Golf Course, 148 Hammers Glen Drive, Homer. 706-677-3333.
Dahlonega Really Hilly Ride, Dahlonega. Chicken City Cyclists. Leaves at 10 a.m. Saturday from Greenbrier Shopping Center, 406 E. Main St., Dahlonega. unnoldl@charter.net.
Safe Boating Course, Flowery Branch. How to navigate waterways, operate your vessel safely and the legal requirements of boating. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center, 6595 Lights Ferry Road, Flowery Branch. $40. 770-904-6340 or auxiliaryclass@bellsouth.net.
Upcoming
Kids Fishing Rodeo, Blairsville. Kids age 12 and younger can fish in Wolf Creek, which will be stocked with trout. Refreshments, some fishing poles provided; first come, first serve. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. $5 parking. 706-745-2628.
Junior Fishing Rodeo, Clarkesville. Bring a rod, reel and bait. A limited number of poles and tackle will be available. Prizes and snacks. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Moccasin Creek State Park, 3655 Ga. 197, Clarkesville. $5 parking. 706-947-3194.
Ongoing
Come Try It, Gainesville. Try canoeing or kayaking on Lake Lanier. Basic instruction, paddle and life jacket provided. Must be at least 18 years old to participate, or accompanied by an adult. 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays May-September, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $15, $5 parking. 706-878-3087.
The Spout Springs Library Farmers Market, Flowery Branch. 4-7 p.m. or when produce sells out, Thursdays, Spout Springs Library, 6488 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. sslfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
The Historic Downtown Gainesville Market on the Square, Gainesville. Farmer's market with plants, herbs, honey, bread and local produce. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays, downtown Gainesville in the parking lot at the intersection of Main and Spring streets. 678-943-4442 or steve@hallfarmers.org.
Hall County Farmers Market, Gainesville. 6:30 a.m. to sellout Tuesdays and 7:30 a.m. to sellout Saturdays, Hall County Farmers Market, Jesse Jewell Parkway and East Crescent Drive, just off Interstate 985 at Exit 24. 770-535-8293.
Dahlonega Farmers Market, Dahlonega. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, downtown Dahlonega.
Suwanee Farmers Market, Suwanee. 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 12, Town Center Park, Suwanee. 770-945-8996.
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. 35-50 mile ride. No ride in rain. 1 p.m. Sundays, Kroger Shopping Center, 3630 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. 678-231-0417.