December 3 Orienteering Class Basic yet essential skills for survival navigation are brought to you in map reading, compass reading, and topography.  Bring your own compass or you may purchase one at our store.  $20 per person. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 4 Knot Class & Application Introduction and instruction to essential knots and their application for camping, rappelling, rock climbing, outdoor survival, and other applications.  $10 pp 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 4 Wild Cave Tour Go beyond where the average tourist explores!  This 2.5 hour adventure is for those of you ready to explore on your knees, on your belly, in the mud and through tight tunnels.  Explore in one of NE Alabama's most unique all-weather caves, Manitou Cave, in the heart of For Payne.  Adventure includes helmet, cave lamps plus a fun informative guide.  $30 per person.  5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 5 Blow Your Own Ornament This has become a continued tradition around Orbix Hot Glass. Come design and laterally “blow” your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists.  People of all ages, (ok, you have to be at least 5 years of age)  and groups of all sizes are welcome.  Don’t forget to bring your camera!  This makes a great  Christmas gift for parents or grandparents!  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Cost is $35 per ornament.  256-523-3188

December 5 Rappelling Adventure Come experience the thrill of rappelling down the sheer sandstone gems of NE Alabama.  No previous experience necessary. $37 per person 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577

December 5 Annual Rainsville Christmas At the Crossroads and Parade  Come and enjoy a celebration on the season with this fun festive annual event.   Parade begins at 1 p.m. 256-638-7800

December 5 Winter Fairy Houses & Hobbit Hike (Children’s Nature Observation Skills Enjoy a short “hobbity” hike through an enchanted forest to identify places where fairies might live or play to teach observation skills to budding young naturalists.  Renee Morrison was taught to make fairy houses by her grandmother and has been making fairy houses with her sons and nature campers for decades. JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls on Hwy 35) 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. $10 per person; Pre-registration required 256-782-5697

December 5 - 6 Christmas in Mentone The Mentone Log Cabin Village will be having a time of shopping, eating, and a visit from Santa.  Santa will be in the village on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy time with Santa and give him your Christmas list.  The village will be providing this fun family experience each weekend in the month of December.

December 6 Christmas at the Opera House Celebrate the holidays by listening to a talented mix of musicians perform in the historic Fort Payne Opera House. This wonderful venue provides the perfect setting for some holiday music and cheer. Tickets $10 in advance & are available on line & from local merchants. Tickets not purchased in advance will be $12 at the door. 2:00 pm.  256-996-0552