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Ringing In The New Year

Friday, December 28, 2012

New Year's Eve Events in the Twin Cities Metro

Looking for something to do this New Year's Eve? Patch has compiled a list of area events.

Happy New Year! Here are a few things for you adults to do this holiday: If you're looking to get fancy and possibly be a part of a good cause, consider attending Widows Hope Foundation's inaugural fundraising event, the “Hope 13” Gala. Widows Hope a non-profit organization dedicated to helping widows, widowers and their children in times of loss. Where: The Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN When: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The R Factor, formerly The Rupert's Orchestra, will be playing all night long. And, well, it's for a good cause. Cost: $150 for VIP; $40 for general admission. For tickets, go to widowshope.org. Things to know: Dress is formal to semi-formal. General admission includes a champagne toast at…

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6:59 am on Saturday, March 9, 2013

Mexican families decorate homes and parties in colors that represent wishes for the upcoming year: red encourages an overall improvement of lifestyle and love, yellow encourages blessings of improved employment conditions, green for improved financial circumstances, and white for improved health. Thanks. Regards, http://youtu.be/7m7QEilKvRk | Creative Bioscience   more ›

Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Events in the Twin Cities Metro

Get the family together for some fun this New Year's Eve.

Happy New Year! Celebrate the New Year at Wood Lake Nature Center with family and friends. Follow hundreds of candle-lit luminaries on a trail through cattails and trees while on the lookout for deer, fox and owls. Where: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore Dr. S., Richfield, MN When: 6-9 p.m. Why Go: Roast marshmallows over a crackling fire or warm up inside with hot cocoa. Make a craft, play a game, or just sit back and relax. Cost: $4 per person; free for FOWL members. Things to know: No pre-registration required; doors open at 6 p.m. The City of Golden Valley's Park and Recreation Department will host an event at Scheid Park on New Year's Eve. According to its website, event goers can enjoy sledding, skating and other fun winter …

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12:08 pm on Saturday, December 29, 2012

Pinstripes Bistro Live Music, Champagne Toast 2 Balloon drops(8:00 & 12:00pm) 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina 55435 Reservations: (952) 835-6440   more ›

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