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Fort Payne, Lookout Mountain
and Sand Mountain
June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
June 7 Kid's Mini Survival Adventure What a better way than for your children to spend time out in the woods and fresh air learning new skills and working as a team to build a Mini Survival Camp! DeSoto State Park 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Transportation provided from Bruce's Foodland) Cost: $20 pp Ages 8-12 To register email Angie Shugart angie@oneworldadventureco.org
June 7 Creative Kids Days: Incredible Insects Adventures in Nature Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors to creatively learn about animals, plants, bugs, and more with JSU Field Schools. Your children (ages 5-10) will want to attend ALL of these hands-on outdoor adventures! 10 am to Noon JSU’s Little River Canyon Center: $5 per child; pre-registration required by the Monday prior to the program (Limit 15 kids). Parents remain with children for this program
June 7 Camp Create Alice Circle Camp Create is a workshop designed to encourage kids, ages 5-10, to get creative in new ways. While creating fun projects, kids learn basic art theories and techniques. There will be a small snack each day. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 256-996-1181
June 8 Camp Create Alice Circle Camp Create is a workshop designed to encourage kids, ages 5-10, to get creative in new ways. While creating fun projects, kids learn basic art theories and techniques. There will be a small snack each day. I9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 256-996-1181
June 8 Lunch and Learn with Sarah Stahal Eat, chat and enjoy a dynamic speaker line-up with Lunch & Learn, sponsored training sessions taught by innovative business minds. Each session will provide take-home-and-put-to-use information, which includes topics on leadership, destination retailing, marketing & social media, economic development & incentives, entrepreneurial growth, business processes, and understanding community-initiated development offered to business minded professionals in and around Fort Payne. Held at the Vintage 1889; $15 ticket includes training session, choice of a house special lunch with drink. For every ticket, $5 is also donated towards funding Fort Payne Main Street project initiatives. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 256-845-3380
June 8 The Inspire Series This is a set of quarterly events that have been created for serious minds looking to raise their business IQ. All attendees are encouraged to engage with – and elicit advice from – guest speakers Thomas Norquist and Dr. Chad Williamson from DeKalb MD will discuss business-related concerns as we learn and grow together. Tickets are $5 each which includes light refreshments and a donation towards funding Main Street beautification projects. 256-996-2131
June 8 Basic Lettering Basic Lettering Workshop, held at Alice Circle in Rainsville, is designed to introduce new fonts and creative techniques as well as offer new tips on how to be more consistent as you letter with markers. Ages 13 & up 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 256-996-1181
June 8 Homemade Jam Join us as MACC launches a new regular feature called Homemade Jam, a songwriters showcase of local musicians. The format is a follows: From 7-9 p.m., the “jam” takes place as performers showcase their musical skills. From 9-10 p.m., each songwriter will perform one original song they have written. At 10 p.m., the audience will vote for best original song with the winner receiving a $50 prize. Admission is $5, participating musicians are not charged. For more information, call 256-674-3366 or 256-634-3001
June 9 Fruit Bulletin Board Get fruity with Alice Circle and let us help decorate your own foam fruit slice for your room. Ages 10 to 15. 10 a.m. 256-996-1181
June 9 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
Friday Night Seafood Buffet at the Mountain Inn Restaurant in DeSoto State Popcorn Shrimp, Grilled Tilapia, Fried Catfish Filets, Stuffed Crab, Oysters, Whole Catfish, Seafood Gumbo, Baked Potatoes & More! Includes Full Salad Bar, Tea & Coffee, & Dessert. $18.95 for Adults $8.95 for Children. Side order of Crab Legs, Extra Charge of $9.95 per 1 lb.order 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call DeSoto State Park Lodge for Details. 256-845-5380
June 9 Full Moon Paddle Experience Come see Little River at Dusk and watch the full moon rise over the treeline and light up the water. $20 per person. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. To register contact 256-634-8370
June 10 HamFest/Tailgate Come join us for the sales and trading of amateur radio gear. Cost is $5 per person at the gate.Each person gets 1 prize ticket, additional tickets available at the front. Be ready Solar. Hosted by Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club. Held at the DeKalb VFW Fairgrounds. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
June 10 1st Annual Scale Fun Fly All types of Scale aircraft welcome. Any size, gas, nitro, electric. Plaques for best built up scale and ARF scale aircraft. Pilots will be judging. Pilots prize drawing, raffle prizes. $20 landing fee includes lunch. Bring swap items. Come and join us for fun, food and fellowship. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 10 Yoga on the Mountain Start your morning off right with Dee Brown. Classes are held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at DeSoto State Park. Cost is $5. To register contact 256-634-8370
June 10 Paperweight Class This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about. Feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design. It is ultimately about the experience, some experimentation and a couple nice paperweights to take home or to the office to show your friends. Please join us for some in-depth discovery at Orbix Hot Glass. Reservations Required $145 per person. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 256-523-3188
June 10 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
June 10 Succulent Arrangement Let us at Alice Circle help you put together a succulent arrangement your friends will be asking about. We will have a buffet of items you can choose from and we will teach you how to take care of these cute little plants. (Medium size arrangements include, plant, pot and rocks and/or dirt). 10 a.m. 256-996-1181
June 10 2nd Annual Farm-to-Table BBQ We want to welcome friends and neighbors to The Farm at Windy Hill for our Farm-to-Table BBQ. We will be serving BBQ plates featuring our own pastured pork, fresh-picked-vegetable sides, and homemade pound cake. We will also have more of those great local musician as well as lawn games for all! We will be selling plates of food (BBQ plates and sandwiches, with a senior discount offered on plates), and the event is free for all to attend. 10 a.m. til 1 p.m.
June 10 Orienteering Class Basic yet essential skills for survival navigation are brought to you in map reading, compass reading, and topography. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 256-997-9577
June 10 Blue Grass on the Rim Jacksonville State University presents the premiere Canyon Concert Blue Grass on the Rim at Little River Canyon. Enjoy bluegrass performers play authentic mountain music, guaranteed to resonate with die-hard bluegrass purists as well as followers of folk, country, rhythm & blues and rock & roll. You’ll hear bluegrass talent from around the country. Doors open at 5 p.m. – so arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends, to sit before the new Canyon Concert outdoor stage adjacent to the beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve. Food vendors will be on hand along with on-site restrooms and the other comforts of home. Advanced Tickets are $12, Day of the show $20 and kids under 12 are free. 256-782-5697
June 10 Movie in the Park Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic for an evening with your family under the stars while watching the movie. Rainsville City Park. 7:30 p.m. 256-638-7800
June 10 T. Graham Brown In Concert T. Graham Brown will be in concert at Chris Roberts School of Music. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the evening will begin with the Canyonland Vocal band at 7 p.m. T. Graham Brown will take the stage with his band at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for dance floor seating and $20 for carpet seating. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 11th and can be purchased at Chris Roberts School of Music, Roger's Pawn, Music, and Jewelry, and Black's Tire in Rainsville. For more information call 256-996-1547
June 11 Forest & Field: Yoga Hike-Little River Trail Interested in starting your day in a positive way? Experience yoga while enjoying the beauty that is Desoto State Park! Join yoga teacher Deidre Brown and park naturalist Brittney Hughes for a great outdoor experience of strengthening yoga poses AND hiking along beautiful trails. This hike will be a mix of trail hiking with an outdoor yoga session. Combining hiking and yoga practice in the great outdoors confers benefits unmatched in any other setting. You get the light cardio and strength-building that hiking offers, the toning, flexibility, and relaxation that yoga offers, and the powerful connection to Mother Nature that being outdoors offers. This hike will be along the yellow trail following the West Fork of Little River from the DeSoto State Park Lodge onto the historic CCC trailside shelter for some nice views of the river. Moderate hiking, there and back, less than 2 miles. 10 a.m. to Noon DeSoto State Park; Free, but pre-registration is required. Hikes are open to all ages. Email renee@galandtrust.org for more info
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