It is no doubt getting late for making your plans to go out to New Year’s eve parties.  Here are a few choices to consider on the north shore of Long Island in the Port Jefferson area.

One of the outstanding Port Jefferson village restaurants, 25 East American Bistro at Danfords on the Sound, is hosting a special New Year’s eve event. Visit the Danford’s website for more information. 

If you are  looking for an event featuring formal attire you should consider the  New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala.  It is being held at the Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hill’s Lombardi on the Sound. 

The Three Village Inn in Stony Brook NY is offering a special dinner for their New Year’s eve celebration.  There are two seatingson December 31st.  The first is at 5 pm and the second is at 8:30 pm.  Visit the Three Village Inn event calendar for more details.

Many people going out for New Year’s eve celebration also use a limo service. Here are a few companies providing limousines in Port Jefferson for you to consider:

• American Luxury Limousine in Coram NY
• Austin Limousines in Coram NY
•    Harbor View Limousine in Stony Brook NY
• Jennie’s Limousine Service in Port Jefferson Station NY

A wonderful treat is in store tonight– the lighting of a 35-ft tall Japanese Umbrella Pine on Long Island.  The event is in Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay NY.  It takes place from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.

There is free admission but hot cider is $1 per cup.  At the tree lighting Santa will be making an appearence along with Christmas carolers.

A Hanukkah Menorah Lighting takes place onight at 7:30 PM on the grounds at the Temple B’nai Israel  in Elmont NY.  The community is invited.

The East End Arts Council runs an enjoyable and successful market each holiday season in Riverhead NY.  Its a perfect place to visit if you are going to the Tanger Outlet center for holiday shopping.  The East End Arts Council (EEAC) annoucned today that the Holiday Market in Riverhead will expand this year.  The market is a fine arts and crafts fair event that presents the work of local artists. 

The Annual Holiday Market will be held from November 30th to December 23rd.

Artists are  invited to a meeting on October 16th at 5:30 at 121 East Main Street, Riverhead to discuss the opportunity to participant in the Holiday Market.    Artists can obtain an Holiday market 2007 application form on the EEAC website.  For more information call 631-727-0900.