Here at Penguin HQ, we like to do New Year’s Eve in a quiet way. In keeping with tradition, we’ll chow down on rice, beans, cornbread and collard greens as a shout out to my Lowcountry brothers and sisters. We’ll huddle around the DVD player for a little “District 9″ and “Star Trek”. And then we’ll go to bed.
That’s just how we roll.
If you’re hitting the bottle this New Year’s Eve, be sure to take advantage of the SoberRide program, or designate someone to stay straight. Have a good time!
Thursday
10:00 p.m. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program offers free cab rides home (up to a $50 fare) until 6:00 a.m. Friday. To request a ride, phone (800) 200-8294. Service cannot be reserved in advance, and all requests must be routed through the phone number provided in order to qualify for the free ride.
Click here for more information.
Friday
All day. The county observes New Year’s Day. All county offices, courts, libraries and liquor stores are closed. Parking at county-operated garages, lots and curbside meters is free; mass transit operates on a Sunday schedule.
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That menu sounds pretty good, Penguin. And if you haven’t seen District 9 yet, you’re in for a fun movie.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Penguin & fellow commenters!
We also have District 9. And overcooked eggnog with too many eggs in it. We like to make sure the new year has no where to go but up.