Celebrate New Year’s close to home
by Ruth Roberts
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Enthusiasts can dance the night away at a variety of local spots this New Year’s Eve.
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Enthusiasts can dance the night away at a variety of local spots this New Year’s Eve.
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Bethel Island’s Frozen Bun Run skies into its 31st season this New Year’s morning, but contestants, unlike this past participant, are welcome to cover their buns. <br>Press file photo</br>
Bethel Island’s Frozen Bun Run skies into its 31st season this New Year’s morning, but contestants, unlike this past participant, are welcome to cover their buns.
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If you’re still in the holiday spirit and looking for a place to ring in the New Year, oodles of options are available close to home. Here’s a sampling of some family-friendly happenings as well as party-all-night options:

Delta Discovery Cruises

Ring in the New Year aboard the Island Serenade. The waterside celebration takes off from the Pittsburg Marina at 9 p.m. and returns at 12:30 a.m. The waterside adventure includes appetizers, a three-course dinner and of course, champagne. The price is $72 per person. For reservations, call 925-252-9300. If you’d rather see the Delta by day, take Delta Discovery Cruises New Year’s Day cruise, beginning at 11 a.m. Call 925-252-9300 for reservations and additional information.

Humphrey’s on the Delta

You can’t beat Humphrey’s for ambiance and waterfront views. This year’s celebration kicks off at 8 p.m. and includes a buffet dinner, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Don’t bring the kids to this event; the Humphrey’s party is for adults 21 and older. Tickets are $39 per person. For more information, call 925-778-5800.

St. Anthony’s Columbiettes

For those 21 and over, the Columbiettes are hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance Gala from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. Tickets are $80 per person. For tickets or additional information, call 925-625-2610 or 925-625-7938. Free transportation is also available by calling 925-858-6680 or 925-584-3281.

Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill

Brentwood’s landmark restaurant is offering a prime rib dinner, a comedy show featuring John Fox followed by dancing by DJ Adrian Coolen, and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets for the evening are $60 per person. Call 925-634-1025.

Harvest Park Bowl

Families looking to ring in the New Year together can get it all at Brentwood’s popular Harvest Park Bowl. The $50 per person ticket price includes a buffet dinner and dessert, party favors, music videos, raffle drawings, champagne (for those over 21) and best of all, unlimited bowling. Tickets for kids 12 and under are $35; $25 for non-bowlers. The evening starts at 9:30 p.m. Harvest Park Bowl is located at 5000 Balfour Road. For additional information, call 925-516-1221.

Boardwalk Grill

Located at the Discovery Bay Marina, the Boardwalk Grill is the best non-member event in town. Featuring live music by Joey Fender and the Fifty Fives, as well as a DJ to keep the evening pumping, the Boardwalk Grill serves a buffet dinner starting at 10:30 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call 925-513-2499.

Frozen Bun Run

And if you’re feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the day after – or even if you’re not – head on down to the Rusty Porthole in Bethel Island for the 31st Frozen Bun Run. The annual freeze-fest starts at 9 a.m. but the breakfast burritos will be served at 8 a.m. Skier fees are $10 per person and trophies go to participants in categories such as Best Costume, Oldest, Youngest and Best Skier. For additional information, call 925-684-3607.

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