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Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 48TH ANNUAL GEM, MINERAL AND JEWELRY SHOW Garrett Coliseum Admission: Adults $2 or weekend pass $3. Youths 18 and under FREE with student ID and paid adult admission. FREE parking. FREE door prize ticket with each paid adult admission. (Must be present to win. Door prizes donated by the vendors.) $1 Wheel of Fortune for the kids and young at heart! Everyone that spins... Wins! Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sun: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dec. 1 CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Opelika Don't miss the 2018 Opelika Christmas Parade on December 1! If you would like to participate in the parade, please complete an application form. The form and guidelines can be found on the Chamber's website, www.opelikachamber.com. For more in- formation, call 334.745.4861. Event begins at 10:00 a.m. Dec. 1 COOKIE WALK Grace United Methodist Church 915 East Glenn Ave., Auburn It has been 23 successful years! Habitat for Humanity's annual fundraiser is still a unique way to welcome in the holiday spirit of generosity and celebration. People from the Lee County community come out to buy fresh and delicious holiday-decorated cookies. The big event is sponsored the Auburn Coalition of 12 local churches. Our guest “walk” the aisles lined with tables displayed with thousands of home baked holiday cookies and goodies gen- erously filling their boxes. 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For more in- formation, call 334.329.4879. Dec. 1 POLAR EXPRESS Jan Dempsey Art Center 222 E Drake Ave, Auburn Children ages 12 and under are invited to hop aboard the Polar Express Saturday, December 1, at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center. Departure times are 9 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Ac- tivities include arts and crafts, sweet treats, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.auburnalabama.org/parks/programs/polar-express/. Dec. 1 to 8 7TH ANNUAL AN ECLECTIC CHRISTMAS Falk Farm Come experience the true story of the first Christmas. In the at- mosphere of an outdoor walking trail, you and your guests will be part of live drama that is set during the Roman Empire. As you make your way to Bethlehem, you will visit the field where shep- herds received the angel’s message and news of the Messiah. Then visit the wise men as they journey in search of the New Born King. Located at 1733 Claude Road. Reservations are suggested and may be made by calling 334.578.4846. Dec. 2 SEASON OF LIGHT Gayle Planetarium SEASON OF LIGHT explores the reasons humans are so fasci- nated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday sea- son. It's an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind sea- sonal traditions, including the "Star over Bethlehem.” General Admission: $6.50 per person for ages 5 and above. Monday — Thursday shows begin at 4:00 pm. Sunday shows begin at 2:00 pm. For more information, call 334.625-4799. Dec. 6 THE GOSPEL OF LUKE Alabama Shakespeare Festival “A riveting, inspiring look at the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus that will appeal to people of all faiths and even the uncer- tain.” – The Island Packet Actor Bruce Kuhn performs the Gospel of Luke with the passion and surprise of an eyewitness account. In a compelling ninety minutes, the tale comes alive with the ur- gency, fervor, and humor of someone who was there. Performance is on the Octagon Stage. Call the ASF Box Office for more infor- mation at 1.800.841.4273. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6 HOLIDAY WREATHWORKSHOP The Shoppes At EastChase Crystal Strickland from Southern Posies will help create your very own holiday wreath from scratch. Crystal will provide several wreath options, faux and fresh, for you to choose from. Tickets are $50 each and space is limited. Visit www.theshoppe- sateastchase.com for more information. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 HOLIDAYS ON THE HARRIOTT Harriott II Riverboat Boards at 6:30 p.m. and cruises from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. $48 per adult and $38 per child. Dinner, live entertainment and cash bar. For more info, call 334.625.2100. Dec. 8 SOCKBALL FIGHT Capri Theatre The Capri Theatre is getting into the spirit of giving. Partnered with the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) to host the Capri's third annual Sockball Fight — i.e., a snowball fight, but with socks. To participate, the rules are simple: Bring clean, unused socks to “It's a Wonderful Life” on December 8 at 7:30. After the pre-show talk is finished, participants will ball up the socks and try to protect their drinks as best they can. They’ll be a countdown, and then everybody goes to town. It might be the closest thing to a snowball fight we get all year! After a couple minutes, volunteers will come by to collect the sockballs. All socks will be donated to MACH. For more information, call 334.262.4858. Event is from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 64 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com