December 2018

December 1 Blow An Ornament
Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists.  No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis.   9 a.m. to 4 p.m.    Orbix Hot Glass.  Cost is $38 per ornament blown 256-523-3188

December 1 Rappelling Adventure
Come experience the thrill of rappelling down the sheer sandstone gems of NE AL.  Each trip includes all the gearplus basic instruction. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 1 ValleyHead Christmas Parade –Parade begins at 10 a.m.

December 1 59^th Annual Rainsville Christmas – Parade and Christmas Open House
Open House will begin the Bevill Center from 10 am to 11:30 am. Snacks and games for the kids. And then the 59th annual Rainsville Christmas Parade.Parade starts at 12 p.m.

December 1 Henagar Christmas Parade
Parade begins at 5 p.m. 256-657-6282

December 1 Elizabeth’s Closet 25 Year Anniversary Sale

25 Year Anniversary Sale

December 1 Hypothermia Class
This 3-hour class teaches the extreme dangers and how to treat hypothermia. Learn how quick hypothermia can set in and the signs indicating it is setting in. True Adventure Sports 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 1 SandMountain Lulapalooza Sale
LuLaRoe Retailers in one place with full inventory! Some of our amazing friends will be there as well with their wonderful products, including Color Street, Plunder Jewelry, Dandelion Wishes, Scentsy and much more. Agri-Business Center 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 3 Rock Climbing / Rappelling Adventure Combo
Come experience first-hand what rock climbing and rappelling is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. This trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction.  No prior climbing experience is needed.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.256-997-9577

December 3 A Visit to Santa’s Workshop
Fun, holiday-themed activities for children ages 10 and under. Tickets are available beginning Nov. 1. The event is located in the Cecil B. Word Learning Resources Center on the campus of NACC and is hosted by the Learning Resources Center and the Child Development Program. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 256-638-

December 3 Extreme Night Hike
This end-of-day adventure does not slow down just because it’s dark. Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, and a whole lot of required working together.  True Adventure Sports. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.256-997-9577

December 4 Rappelling Adventure
Come experience the thrill of rappelling down the sheer sandstone gems of NE AL.  Each trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 4 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 5 Cold Weather Survival Class
Learn tips to prevent hypothermia anddeath.  This class covers the basics for emergency cold weather conditions and also covers a few tips on how to stay warm and comfortable for everyday cold conditions.  9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 5 Zip Line Adventure
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 6 Rappelling Certification Class
This class covers rappelling basics indoor and basics outdoor.  The basic indoor class teaches you about rappelling safety/rappelling gear and its application, rappelling knots and application, and rigging points needed for rappelling. The basics outdoor class reviews safety procedures, knots, gear, and rigging points; then you learn how to safely rappel and do several rappels before returning to the office for the rappelling test and knot exam. Meet at T.A.S. Training Center $165/person  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.256-997-9577 

December 6 Art in the Alley
Downtown Fort Payne Bring your friends and let’s have some fun! Join us after work for Art in the Alley, and enjoy local food, music, and art in Fort Payne’s Entertainment District – and Boom Town Makers Market. Look for the festival lights in the Alley behind the theater;visit Boom Town Makers Market for our Spring 2018 Art Opening.  5 pm to 8 pm

December 6 Radio Vizions
Radio Vizions presents Johnny Whitley’s “Rockin’ L’il Christmas” performing live at the historic Coal and Iron Building in Fort Payne Alabama at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door.  For reservations call 256-979-1910 or for more information contact Russell Gulley 256-845-0203

December6 Night Zip Line Adventure
All our zip lines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Come and be a part of this remembrance program presented by the DeKalb County VFW. The program will culminate at the bridge. Each year, Traci’s donates a wreath that is dropped from the bridge and carried downstream in tribute to those who gave their lives in the line of duty at Pearl Harbor. Please join the VFW members in this Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony. In the Exhibit Hall of the Little River Canyon Center. 11 a.m.256-845-8192

December 7 Zip Line Adventure
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 7 Fort Payne Christmas in the Park
Join in the festivities in Fort Payne City Park. Free soft drinks, hot chocolate,refreshments, caroling and more. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 256-845-1524

December 7 – 8 Cook Castle 3rd Annual Christmas in Dixie Tour
Take a tour of the fabulous Cook Castle at Christmas. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $30 per person 256-845-2286ext 7  Friday Sold Out

December 7 – 9 & 13 – 16 NACC Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”
Get your tickets now.Thursday – Saturday performances at 7 pm and Sunday Matinees will be at 2 pm.Tickets are $8 each.  256-638-4418

December 8 Blow An Ornament
Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists.  No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis.   9 a.m. to 4p.m.    Orbix Hot Glass.  Cost is $38 per ornament blown256-523-3188

December 8 Fyffe Christmas Parade 
Parade begins at 12 p.m. 256-623-2222

December 8 Ider Christmas Parade
–Parade begins at 1 p.m 256-657-5717

December 8 Geraldine Christmas Parade
Parade begins at 2 p.m. 256-659-2122

December 8 Sylvania Christmas Parade
Parade begins at 2 p.m. 256-638-2604

December 8 Collinsville Christmas Parade
Parade begins at 2p.m. 256-524-2135

December 8 Crossville Christmas Parade 
Parade begins at 5p.m. 256-528-7121

December 8 Canyon Christmas
An annual tradition to celebrate the season that is filled with holiday spirit and activities including Christmas arts and crafts, a gift shop, puppet shows, and a visit with photos with Santa,and more! Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018 Where: JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (within 10 miles of DeSoto State Park) Time: 10 am- 3 pm (CST) Fee: Most activities are free…call 256-845-3548 for more details/ schedule

December 8 Exile at The Pickin’ Post
Come enjoy Exile at The Pickin” Post. Tickets are available at Black’s Tire in Rainsville and Rodger’s Pawn & Music in Fort Payne. Located at 833 Old Hwy 35 East. Tickets are $30 per person. 6 p.m. For more information call 256-657-3817 or 256-996-8910

December 8 Night Zip Line & Sky Swing Adventure 
All our ziplines and sky swings are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another. Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before adventure.  6 p.m. to 10 p.m.256-997-9577

December 9  Harmless Doves in Concert
Lead singer George Hartline, the only band member not originally from California, brings his band to show them his roots – or close enough to them (he is from Section, Alabama). Two nights only at the historic DeKalb Theatre in Fort Payne, AL. 7 pm

December 9 New Oregon Methodist Christmas Play
The Children’s Ministry along with Hands of Hope proudly presents The Colors of Christmas. Please join us in worship as we explore the colors of Christmas and their meaning. A special visitor and meal will follow. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

December 10 Zip Line Adventure
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from onehigh point to another.   Pre-registration required at True AdventureSports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 11 Sky Swing Adventure
This is an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy the thrill of the swing. Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure.  Meet at True Adventure Sports 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 11 Zip Line Adventure
All our zip lines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.  Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 11 Courtyard Concerts: Outlaw Country
Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas.With Waylon, Willie, and Marc. And David. And James. The whole gang’s gonna be there, as we take you back to when a coke was still a coke, and joint was a bad place to be. Be there! NOTE: Weather and temperature will dictate whether we’re in the courtyard or inside the theatre.

December 12 Extreme Night Hike
This end-of-day adventure does not slow down just because it’s dark. Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, and a whole lot of required working together.  True Adventure Sports. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.256-997-9577

December 13 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 10 a.m.  256-997-9577  

December13 Knot Class & Application 
Introduction and instruction to essential knots and their application for camping, rappelling, rock climbing,outdoor survival, and other applications.  1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 256-997-9577

 December 14 GPS Basic Trainingand Navigation Class Part 1 
Learn how to use a map, compass, and ahandheld GPS. Learn basic navigation and how to pinpoint a location for quickreturn, or quick rescue. Also learn how to search by waypoints or coordinates.True Adventure Sports    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 14 5th Annual Vulcraft ‘Christmas Market’
Food vendors, crafts and silent auction during and after the Fort Payne Christmas Parade. Benefiting the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center. Held at The Building downtown Fort Payne.  4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 256-845-2460

December 14 Fort Payne Christmas Parade
Join the City of Fort Payne for their annual Christmas Parade. Parade starts at 6p.m. 256-845-2741 Christmas Parade is presented by Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce  and Coffey Agencies and begins at 6pm. It will begin at the VFW Fairgrounds on 18th Street N and run south on Gault Ave. to 3rd Street South.Parade applications can be picked up at the Fort Payne Chamber Office or CoffeyAgencies.

December14 Night Zip Line Adventure
All our zip lines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  256-997-9577

December14 Special Christmas Show with Wilburn/Wilburn & The Lefevre Quartet at ThePickin’ Post
Come enjoy a Special Christmas Show with Wilburn/Wilburn & The Lefevre Quartet at The Pickin” Post. Tickets are available at Black’s Tire in Rainsville and Rodger’s Pawn & Music in Fort Payne. Located at 833 Old Hwy35 East. Tickets are $15 per person. 7 p.m. For more information call256-657-3817 or 256-996-8910

December15 Breakfast with Santa
Come on out and help us support Relay for Life!  Tickets are $5 per person. Each ticket will get you a photo with Santa, 3 pancakes with sausage and your choice of coffee,tea or water.  See an ABC Plus Relay Team Member to get your tickets or come by our office at 1825 Everett Drive W, Fort Payne, AL 35968

December 15 Blow An Ornament
Come design and blow your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists.  No reservations are needed, it is on a first come, first serve basis.   9 a.m. to 4p.m.    Orbix Hot Glass.  Cost is $38 per ornament blown256-523-3188

December 15 TVRA
Tennessee Valley Roping Association Event. Agri Business Center in Rainsville at 9am. 256-638-1650

December 15 The Winter Excursion 
The Winter Excursion is a mystery trip that includes hiking, bouldering, sightseeing, navigation,survival, team building, waterfalls, and just plain fun. You will need to bring a small backpack, compass, flash light, change of socks, warm clothes, camera, trail mix, water, small first aid kit, emergency blanket and emergency poncho. 10a.m. to 1 p.m. 256-997-9577

December15 Extreme Night Hike
This end-of-day adventure does not slow down just because it’s dark. Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, and a whole lot of required working together.  True Adventure Sports. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.256-997-9577

December 17 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 10 a.m.  256-997-9577  

December 17 Bouldering Adventure
Atop Lookout Mountain Come experience first-hand what bouldering is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. No prior climbing or bouldering experience is needed.  Meet at True Adventure Sports. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 18 Bouldering Adventure
Atop Lookout Mountain Come experience first-hand what bouldering is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. No prior climbing or bouldering experience is needed.  Meet at True Adventure Sports. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 19 Day Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 10 a.m.  256-997-9577  

December 19 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 20 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 20 Extreme Night Hike
This end-of-day adventure does not slow down just because it’s dark. Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, and a whole lot of required working together.  True Adventure Sports. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.256-997-9577

December 21 Night Zip Line & Sky Swing Adventure  
All our ziplines and sky swings are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another. Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before adventure.  6 p.m. to 10 p.m.256-997-9577

December 22 Bouldering Adventure
Atop Lookout Mountain Come experience first-hand what bouldering is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. No prior climbing or bouldering experience is needed.  Meet at True Adventure Sports. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 22 Courtyard Community Christmas
Come join us for a special seasonal event as we celebrate the holidays with the courtyard family. This will be a pot luck dinner, so everyone bring a dish if you can. Following dinner our local crew will be performing your holiday favorites.

December 24 Rappelling Adventure 
Come experience the thrill of rappelling down the sheer sandstone gems of NE AL.  Each trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 26 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplin high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 10 a.m.  256-997-9577  

December 26 Hypothermia Class 
This 3-hour class teaches the extreme dangers and how to treat hypothermia. Learn how quick hypothermia can set in and the signs indicating it is setting in. True Adventure Sports 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 27 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 2:30 p.m.  256-997-9577  

December 27 Celestial Navigation 
This two-hour class is a basic introduction to navigation by the stars. Learn how to navigate without the use of a compass or GPS with the same rules used for almost six thousand years. Meet at True Adventure Sports. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 256-997-9577 

December 28 Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before the adventure. 10 a.m.  256-997-9577  

December 28 Hypothermia Class 
This 3-hour class teaches the extreme dangers and how to treat hypothermia. Learn how quick hypothermia can set in and the signs indicating it is setting in. True Adventure Sports 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  256-997-9577

December 29 Zip Line & Sky SwingAdventure  All our ziplines and sky swings are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another. Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day before adventure.  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.256-997-9577

December 29 Alabama NBHA 01 Barrel Racing
The National Barrel Horse Association, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, is the largest barrel racing organization in the world. In 1992, the NBHA revolutionized the barrel racing industry by pioneering the divisional format, which allows riders of all skill levels a chance to win money and prizes in barrel racing competition. NBHA has over23,000 members of all ages across the United States and affiliates in twelve countries. Saturday 8 a.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. NE Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. 256-638-1650

December 31 Day Zip Line Adventure 
All our ziplines are set up just before the adventure to ford a gorge or cross from one high point to another.   Pre-registration required at True Adventure Sports by 6 pm the day

December 31 Courtyard Concerts: New Year’s Eve
Come ring in the new year with your favorite cast of local talent.Bowling Stone magazine (a magazine by and for primitive bowlers) has already called this the event of the year. So you definitely don’t wanna miss out. $10 cover includes party favors and champagne at midnight (when we drop the bowling ball). Cash bar is available, as well as food and merchandise. RSVP now!
NOTE: This event will take place inside the theatre. Doors open at 8:00pm, show begins shortly after.