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Local New Year's Eve Events

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Still not sure what to do this New Year's Eve? Not to worry, Patchogue Patch has plenty of ideas for your party plans.

For a posh time out, Lombardi's on the Bay at 600 South Ocean Ave. in Patchogue gives partygoers two choices: a regular dinner or a masquerade ball. The masquerade ball costs $135 per person and includes a "top shelf" open bar and full buffet. Make sure to dress formally - the party begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.

Call (631) 654-8970 for regular dinner reservations and tickets to the ball.

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, at 49 East Main St in Patchogue, is having a $75 per person party that includes open bar, appetizers, a full buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. The party begins at 9 p.m. with a DJ and lasts until 2 a.m.

Call (631) 569-2767 for more information or to buy tickets.

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, at 30 East Main St in Patchogue, is offering a regular menu and specials on New Year's Eve. Also, a champagne toast will take place at midnight. There is no prix fixe menu, but reservations are highly recommended.

Call (631) 207-6710 for more information or to book your spot.

Prefer a Latin beat? Check out  at 3 East Main St in Patchogue. The restaurant/bar will be hosting a dance party for $10 per person. The cover charge includes one free drink or shot. The party begins at 10 p.m. and the DJ is slated to spin until around 4 a.m.

Don't want to spend too much? at 80 Division St in Patchogue is having a party with a buffet, live music, noise makers and champagne toast - with no cover. The bar will be offering its regular drink menu.

's (at 70 West Main St in Patchogue) party also has no cover. It begins at 9 p.m. with a performance by Bobby Rondinelli. Rondinelli was a drummer for both Blue Oyster Cult and Black Sabbath. Bobbique will be offering drink specials and its regular food menu until midnight. A champagne toast will also be held at midnight.

 at 70 East Main St in Patchogue will begin its New Year's Eve party at 9 p.m. with performances by Dr. Overtone, Funkin' A and Agent Danger. Cover is $10 and there will be a free midnight beer toast.

 at 116 Division St in Patchogue has a four-course dinner with open bar for $75 per person. The price includes a champagne toast, hats, noise makers, a DJ and breakfast buffet at midnight.

Call (631) 687-2722 for reservations.

For the bowling lover,  at 138 West Ave in Patchogue will be having a family party from 4 to 8 p.m. at $35 per adult and $20 per child. The price includes a hot and cold buffet, shoes, party favors and a champagne toast at 8 p.m.

Then, Bowl LI will be hosting a party from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at $75 per lane. The price includes a pitcher of beer or soda, pizza and shoes. A lane can accommodate six people.

Or ring in New Year's eve on "Abby Lane" at Twist and Shout: The Ultimate Beatles Revue at the , 71 E Main St. The 10:30 p.m. performance of this tribute to the career of The Beatles will include a midnight toastinge, hors d'oeuvers, noisemakers and the Times Square festivities on a large screen. Tickets cost $86.00, and are available on Gateway Playhouse's website, at 631-286-1133 and the Patchogue Theatre box office one hour before showtime.

Bring 2011 in with a happy, safe and local New Year's Eve!

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