December 2017, page 47 | Arcadia News

December 2017

46 DECEMBER 2017 ArcAd A News By Elaina Verhoff Let’s face it. Once you hit a certain age or stage in life, New Year’s Eve takes on a whole new meaning. Why bother getting dressed up and braving the late night roads when you can kick off your shoes and enjoy a New Year’s night in? Here are a few fun ways to ring in 2018 from the comfort of your own home. TRIVIA NIGHT Who says you have to head to the local bar for trivia night? With a little planning, you can host your own! This should be particularly enjoyable if you are full of useless information and random facts like “Who was the 39 th president of the United States?” (Jimmy Carter) or “Mork & Mindy was a spinoff of what popular 1970s TV show?” (Happy Days). Apps like Trivia Crack make it easy. START A DINNER TRADITION Traditions are memory-makers, and New Year’s Eve dinner is a great opportunity for a new tradition. Whether it’s clam chowder and Caesar salad, fondue, an enormous fruit, cheese and meat tray, or Tee Pee takeout, find a dinner theme that can stand the test of time and go with it. LIVING ROOM CAMPING Pile your coziest pillows and blankets in the living room and perhaps pitch a tent. Put a fire in the fireplace and roast marshmallows for s’mores. String up twinkle lights and voila – instant glamping. If you have kids, make it a family campout. FAMILY COUNTDOWN Invite your favorite families to join you for an early New Year’s celebration. Depending on the ages of your kids, you could shift the countdown to 10 p.m. instead of midnight, or even make it a noontime New Year’s party. Don’t forget to hit the dollar store for silly glasses, party hats and horns. Let the kids toast the New Year with “kiddie Champagne” (apple cider) or milk and cookies. DANCE PARTY Put on your favorite Pandora station or playlist and dance the night away. Just make sure the kids don’t have their live Instagram videos going, unless you’re truly ready to show off your moves to every teen in town. MOVIE MARATHON If there was ever a time to binge watch your favorite movies or Netflix series, this is it. Get Chinese takeout, put on your bunny slippers and settle in for the night. And don’t forget to stock up on big boxes of movie candy and popcorn! By Mallory Gleich The end of the year signifies many things. We are ready for a new beginning, planning our resolutions and excited about what’s to come. But, before all of that happens, there’s one thing on people’s minds: where’s the party at? Below are six spots that will help you ring in the New Year like a champ! 2018 FLANNEL BALL 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Roosevelt Growhouse 1025 N. 2nd St., Phoenix This year, you can dress down for New Year’s Eve. Grab your flannel and head to the Roosevelt Row Arts District for beers, live music, an art show, food trucks, lawn games, a champagne toast and midnight countdown- all the things you need for an amazing New Year’s Eve! Tickets are $15. For more: flannelball.com NEW YEAR’S EVE – MIDWEST STYLE 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn 3422 E. Elwood St., Phoenix Make sure you bring your dancing shoes to this NYE celebration. This Midwest-style party is for classic R&B and soul music lovers; listen to Motown jams and dance the night away. This event also includes a dinner, live entertainment, comedy, and all of your favorite classic jams. Tickets start at $60. For more: 480-388-6946 RAVEN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale You’ll feel like a celeb at this New Year’s Eve party. The gala starts at 8 p.m. with DJ Kilo and then local band Smashed will play until the ball drops. Guests will receive party favors and there will be a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. There are also packages available for groups. Tickets start at $50. For more: talkingstickresort.com SLEEP OVER AT AZ AIR TIME 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. AZ Air Time 3802 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale Give the kids something to do for New Year’s Eve. AZ Air Time Trampoline Park is hosting a sleepover where kids can participate in races, dodgeball, slam dunk contests, movies and dinner for the evening. Kids can be dropped off at 8 p.m. and picked up at 8 a.m. Tickets are $89 per child. For more: azairtime.com NOON YEAR’S EVE 9 a.m. – noon Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix The Phoenix Zoo will have 30 tons of snow, a Jurassic bounce house, snowball games, live music, dancing and dinosaur activities for the family to enjoy. There will also be a cider toast and balloon drop at noon so kids won’t miss out on the festivities. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. For more: phoenixzoo.org HAPPY NOON YEAR CELEBRATION 9 a.m. – noon Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix Bring the whole family to this noon year celebration. Kids can enjoy the museum, play games and activities and when the clock strikes noon, there will be a toast and a balloon drop in the atrium to ring in the New Year. Admission is $15 per person. For more: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org New Year’s night in: Fun ways to celebrate at home Five places to ring in 2018 2018 Flannel Ball DUI CLASSES ONLINE! 3200 N Hayden Rd ~ Suite 170 - Just South of Osborn Rd 480.429.9044 SCOTTSDALETREATMENT.COM HOME • OFFICE • TRAVEL ANYWHERE YOU CAN “LOG ON!” ONLINE SERVICES: COURT & MVD MANDATED DUI SCREENINGS SR22 INSURANCE • DUI COURSES 24/7/365 ALCOHOL SCREENINGS, EDUCATION & TREATMENT ARIZONA’S FIRST ONLINE DUI SERVICES Compare our rates. CALL US LAST! Classes available 24/7/365!