Lake Lanier Olympic Park

By Jane Harrison

Georgia singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins and popular Gainesville rockers The Allen Nivens Band will perform at the 6th Lake Show presented by the John Jarrard Foundation at Lake Lanier Olympic Park June 5.

Gates open at 5 p.m. Music starts an hour later. Attendees are expected to come by boat and car. Food trucks and drink vendors will set up on the park plaza. The evening includes a fireworks show.

Mullins burst onto the national music scene in 1998 with his Grammy nominated song, “Lullaby.” His tune, “Shimmer” from the same album, Soul’s Core, also garnered significant airtime, as has his more recent release, “Beautiful Wreck.” His Lake Lanier show will likely draw from Soul Core Revival, a remake of Mullins’ original album.

Allen Nivens and bandmates have brought classic rock and country tunes to venues around North Georgia for two decades, formerly under the name, Midlife Crisis.

As of mid-May, Lake Show reserve sponsor tables were still available ranging from $500 to $2,500. Reservations include food and drink tickets and various advertising options. The show is a fund raiser for the non-profit foundation that benefits local charities, including the Good News Clinics, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lanier, Georgia Mountain Food Bank Fund and Good News at Noon Shelter. The foundation was established in 2002 in memory of Georgia Music Hall of Fame member, John Jarrard. The foundation normally offers multiple events throughout the year.

Musicians perform at a previous Lake Show.

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Temperatures in the 80s and sunny skies were in the forecast for Lake Life Festival at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park.

And the forecast held true as attendees took in music, various vendor booths and food vendor offerings from burgers and hot dogs to snow cones.

“We wanted to put something together for the community that’s experiential and reintroduces everyone to all the opportunities the lake provides,” said organizer Eric Larsen. See Lake Fest, page 51

Right: A youngster sheds her shoes and chills with ice cream.

Below: Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club was present at the festival.

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Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club

Contact: Jim O'Dell, program director Phone: 770-287-7888 Email: info@lckc.org Website: www.lckc.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Club offerings: Recreational and competitive canoe and kayaking for ages 9 and up. Beginner to masters programs offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and summer camps. Also hosts local, regional, national and international competitions and is the training center for Team USA Canoe, Kayak and Dragon Boat Racing. Calendar of events

Thru August - Weekend Paddlesport Rentals Thru Aug. 2 - PaddleCamp Weeks June 12 - PaddleMania/Outdoor Festival June 25 - Moonlight Paddle Lake Lanier Rowing Club

Contact: April Blair Phone: 770-287-0077 Email: office@lakelanierrowing.org Address: Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30506 Website: www.LakeLanierRowing.org Club offerings: Recreational and competitive rowing for ages 13 to 80+. Beginner to elite offered through regularly scheduled practices, classes, and camps. Hosting of local, regional, national and international rowing regattas. Calendar of events:

June 8-26 - Learn to Row Session 2 Other LLOP Events

Saturdays - Sunrise Yoga June 5 - Tri The Parks June 5 - John Jarrard Foundation Lake Show June 11 - Food Truck Friday June 20-26 - Ga. Police & Fire Games

Venue seats +/-2,000; parking capacity +/- 400 cars. The boathouse and tower are available to rent for meetings and special occasions. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, please contact clubs to make sure events are still scheduled.

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Always wear your life jacket in the water and jump in feet first in case of submerged debris. If you don’t wear a life jacket, at least have some sort of flotation device. Even the best swimmers can get into trouble.

The Lake Lanier Association works to ensure that Lanier is Clean, Full and Safe. LLA members are boaters, fishermen, property owners, drinking water users, area businesses and anyone passionate about Lake Lanier. Memberships support * Water Quality Testing * Solar Lights Maintenance * Life Jacket Loaner Stations * Shore Sweep Lanier’s Shorelines * Rip Rap Islands for Erosion Protection * Webinars and events for the Lanier Community to come together. LLA has been operating for over 50 years and as a nonprofit is 80% funded by membership support.