The month of October is filled with more than a dozen events for all ages and lifestyles, many of which have been posted on the new Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Calendar at www.LakeLanierCVB.com.

As part of the bureau’s service to the community, it has created a separate listing section for community groups to post their events at no charge.

“Now there’s one website that includes major events and serves as a one-stop location for planning fun, family activities,” said Stacey Dickson, president of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We’re encouraging community groups to list their events and the public to use the calendar to choose from the many happenings right here at home.”

The biggest entertainment day of the month is Saturday, October 4, with four events scheduled, including Art in the Square arts festival, the downtown Flowery Branch Fall Festival and two events at Elachee Nature Center. The Petit Le Mans is also taking place at Road Atlanta.

“”With the current state of gasoline prices and availability, now is the perfect time to enjoy all that Gainesville and Hall County have to offer to our residents,” Dickson said. “You can stay close to home, plan to visit several events in one day and have quality time with family and friends.”

Many of the events are free; there are admission charges for others. The bureau is offering the service to the community and encouraging groups to list their events early with complete details.

“It’s very easy to add your event to the calendar, and it’s a great way to ensure that everyone is working together to avoid conflicts,” Dickson said. “Plus members of the community have already started using the calendar at our website for planning, and as tourism increases in this area, even more people will have access to everything exciting in our area.”