FAMILY + COMMUNITY

Enchanted Eve 2007

This is Roanoke County's alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with activities and entertainment for all ages and fireworks at midnight. Highlights include an adults-only casino, square dancing, massages, video games and a midnight ball drop. Check the Web site for the complete schedule. To participate, you'll need an Enchanted Eve button. In advance: $7, adults; $3, ages 3-12; free, ages 3 and younger. Buttons are $2 more for everyone on the night of the event. 6 p.m. to midnight, downtown Vinton. 387-6078, www.roanokecountyva.gov/parks.

Dances of Universal Peace for the New Year

Tune into the spirit of peace and begin the new year on a hopeful and joyous note with dances of moving meditation that use music, simple movements and sacred phrases from different spiritual traditions. No experience necessary. Traditional dance followed by potluck and socializing. Please RSVP. 8:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1301 Gladewood Road, Blacksburg. 953-5587 or paulatmarkham@msn.com.

Hillbilly Opry New Year's Eve Dance

An alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with bluegrass music and dancing. $7 per person. 8 p.m. McGuire's Family Campground, 4925 State Park Road, Dublin. (540) 674-5561.

New Year's Eve Dance

Alcohol-free dance with music by County Line. $6 includes snacks. 8:30 p.m. Rangley Ruritan Building, Callaway Drive, Fieldale. (276) 340-1150.

Floyd Country Store

An alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with bluegrass music and dancing. 8 p.m. 206 S. Locust St. on Virginia 8. 745-4563, www.floydcountrystore. com.

Buchanan Annual New Year's Eve Bell Ringing

Family-oriented, alcohol-free party. Gather at Trinity Episcopal Church for refreshments indoors and the countdown to midnight on the lawn. Listen at midnight for all the historic church bells to ring in the new year. Main Street, Buchanan. 11:30 p.m. 254-1212.

New Year's Eve Celebration

A calm and thought-provoking social event with refreshments followed by midnight meditation, discussion and prayers. 10 p.m. Dharmapala Buddhist Center, Roanoke. 366-3000, www.meditationinvirginia.org.

FORMAL + FANCY

New Year's Eve Gala at the Hotel Roanoke

The gala features two live bands, two ballrooms, dinner, dancing, a balloon drop to bring in the new year and a midnight champagne toast. The Kings will be playing selections from the Top 40, beach music and oldies while the William Penn Quartet plays dinner music and jazz selections in the second ballroom. All proceeds benefit Preceptor Omicron's work with local charities. 21 or older. 7 to 8:30 p.m., dinner; party follows. $150 per couple. Cash bar. 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke. 334-8817 or www.newyearsevegala.org for tickets and information; 985-5900 or www.hotelroanoke.com for hotel reservations and information.

Rockin' New Year's Celebration at The Inn at Virginia Tech

Welcome the new year with the sounds of dance-electric band, .U.B.U. Enjoy dinner, accommodations and a New York-themed New Year's complete with ball drop and Times Square decor. $150 per couple includes dinner, celebration and champagne toast. $240 includes a guest room as well. 21 and older. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Latham Ballroom, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Virginia Tech. 231-8000, www.innatvirginiatech.com.

New Year's Eve Gala at Mountain View

Jazz music and dancing, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a souvenir framed photo, valet parking, two drink tickets, a cash bar, silent auction and a champagne toast. Black tie. $100 per couple, tax deductible. All proceeds go toward the restoration of Mountain View, the former Fishburn mansion. 714 13th St. S.W., Roanoke. 853-2236, www.roanokeva.gov/play.

Big Band New Year's at Marion Hotel

Charles Goodwin and his 11-piece swing band will play for the annual gala in the 1920s-era hotel. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast included. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $55 per person for the dance; $275 for dinner, dance and lodging package for two. 107 E. Main St., Marion. (877) 783-4802 www.gfmhotel.com.

New Year's Eve Music Holiday

Celebrate the New Year at Garth Newel with the Chamber Players. Jazz trio concert, 7 p.m. $20, concert. Garth Newel Music Center, U.S. 220, Warm Springs. 839-5018, www.garthnewel.org.

Blue 5

New Year's Eve with Roanoke's own jazz and blues singer/songwriter Jane Powell. Ticket price includes two 90-minute shows, food, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Semiformal to formal attire. Doors open at 7 p.m., first show at 9:30 p.m. $75 per person. 904-5338, www.blue5restaurant.com, for tickets and information.

Square Society New Year's Eve Celebration at Metro

The lounge will become a VIP area open only to Square Society members, free of charge. Featuring light hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and a midnight champagne toast. 8 p.m. 14 E. Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 345-6645, squaresociety.org. (For more information about Metro New Year's dining open to the public, see "Foodies and Wine Lovers.")

FOODIES + WINE LOVERS

New Year's Eve at Kabuki

Enjoy New Year's Eve with a touch of Japan in both Kabuki locations. Choose from Hibachi shrimp, scallops, flounder, chicken, lobster tail and steak. Champagne midnight toast and children's menu. $32 per person. 4 p.m. to midnight. Christiansburg location: 120 Arbor Drive, 381-3600. Roanoke location: 3503 Franklin Road S.W., 981-0222; kabukiva.com.

New Year's Eve Dinner at Hotel Roanoke

The Regency Room and Pine Room both offer traditional dinner settings on New Year's Eve. The Regency Room offers an a la carte dinner menu and performances by jazz group the Jimmy Landry Trio. First dinner seating at 5 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. The Pine Room is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live entertainment during dinner. Party favors and midnight champagne toast. Reservations required. 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke. 985-5900, hotelroanoke.com.

Nico's Ristorante 'e Cafe

Four-course Italian dinner with seatings at 7 and 9 p.m. 7 p.m., $55 per person includes champagne toast. 9 p.m., $75 per person includes live music by Scott Perry and Front Porch Swing, snacks and a champagne toast. Music-only is $20 if seating permits. 125 Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke. 342-4444.

Montano's International Restaurant

The Aardvarks entertain with '60s and '70s rock. Limited seating, reservations a must. Dinner starts at 5 p.m., music is from 7 p.m. to midnight. Special New Year's menu with dinner prices as usual. Midnight champagne toast. 3733 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke. 344-8960.

New Year's Dining at Preston's

The restaurant at the Inn at Virginia Tech offers an intimate celebration to help welcome 2008. $55 per person includes five-course menu featuring a petit filet, live entertainment, party favors, champagne toast and cash bar plus taxes and gratuity. Preston's, The Inn at Virginia Tech. 231-8000, innatvirginiatech.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Metro

Special New Year's menu in the downstairs dining at Metro with DJ Stylus. Complimentary champagne toast and hors d'oeuvres at midnight. 21 and older. Reservations require credit card number. Menu items range from $15 to $40. 14 E. Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke. 345-6645. (For more information about the Square Society party, see "Formal and Fancy.")

419 West

Special dinner menu starting at 5 p.m. in the dining room and at the bar. Live entertainment starting at 8 p.m. No cover charge. Midnight champagne toast and party favors. 3865 Electric Road, Roanoke County. 776-0419.

Trio Bistro Bar Bottle

Fixed-price dinner menu. Bar open as usual. Countdown and champagne. No cover. 21 and older. 315 Market St. S.E., downtown Roanoke. 904-5887.

CASUAL + FUN

New Year's Eve Blast

Come dressed as your favorite celebrity to ring in the new year. Featuring entertainment by the Worx and DJ Pat Worley. Expect to hear everything from rock and country to Top 40 and dance hits. There will be a dance floor and a seating area, and tickets include party favors, a costume contest and door prizes including diamond stud earrings and a custom-built golf cart. Free shuttle between the civic center and the two sponsoring hotels, which are also offering discounts to attendees of the Blast. Dinner buffet served from 8 to 10 p.m. Call the Comfort Suites Inn Ridgewood Farm (375-4800) or the Quality Inn at Salem (562-1912) for more information about lodging. Must be 21 or older. $15, advance; $20 day of for the party. Cash bar starting at $3.50. $30 advance, $37.50 day of for dinner buffet. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Roanoke Special Events Center, Roanoke Civic Center. 206-2414, sponsorhounds.com.

New Year's Eve Dance

Food and dancing to swing, Latin and hustle music. No partner required. $7, advance; $15, at the door. 8:30 p.m. Woodland Place, Vinton. 776-9274, swingroanoke.com.

New Year's Eve on Smith Mountain Lake

Heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet, dessert buffet, midnight champagne toast and party favors. Live entertainment by Lynchburg cover band, the Blue Newt Band. $40 per person; $80 per couple; $300 per table of 10. 7 p.m. The Pointe at Mariner's Landing, 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston. 296-1260 or cynthiaa@marinerslanding.com for reservations; 296-1261 for information.

New Year's Eve Party at Fork in the Alley

Featuring Sugar Love with Charlie Hammill, Jason Hill, James Pace and Gary Hall playing sounds from the Beatles to Steely Dan and funky dance music to '80s pop. $15 includes hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast at midnight. In the alley behind 2123 Crystal Spring Ave. S.W., Roanoke. 982-3675.

New Year's Eve Blast at Mix One6

Black and white Hollywood theme with four DJs. $20 includes hors d'oeuvres and champagne or Champbull (champagne and Red Bull) toast at midnight. 8 p.m. 21 and older. 16 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 344-4494.

New Year's Eve Party at Charades Bar & Lounge

This disco-themed dance party features a fashion costume contest. Hors d'oeuvres, carving station and more. Cash bar. $30 per person. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Special Wyndham hotel rate of $99. 2801 Hershberger Road N.W., Roanoke. 563-9300.

Corned Beef & Co.

Gourmet buffet, rock band Soul Patch and three DJs. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. 21 and older. Doors open at 6 p.m. $35 for buffet and party, normal cover charge after 10 p.m. 107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke. 342-3354.

In One Year, Out the Other at 202 Market

202's ball drop party features live music performances by the bluegrass group the John Cowan Band and Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance, who specialize in jazz, rock and rhythm and blues. $50, reserved; $25, general. 8:30 p.m. 202 Market St., downtown Roanoke. 343-6644, 202market.net.

Parents without Partners New Year's Eve Dance

A place to go for single parents. Find a baby sitter and make your plans now for this annual event. Music by Cross Country. $20 includes party favors and breakfast. Doors open at 8:15 p.m.; dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Vinton Masonic Lodge, 1017 E. Washington St., Vinton. 982-2372.

New Year's Eve at the Holiday Inn University

Latitudes offers its annual All-You-Can-Eat Mardi Gras Buffet served from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. $19.95. Attitudes Bar and Cafe has its own New Year's Eve Bash starting at 8 p.m. $10 per person, $15 per couple includes party favors, two dance rooms, cash bars, DJ Squirrel and The Wizard, and a group ball drop at midnight. Packages include: $99 for a room and entrance to Attitudes for two. $149 includes a room, entrance to Attitudes for two, and dinner at Latitudes for two. $159 includes everything plus breakfast. $179 is the deluxe package with everything plus champagne and chocolates for the room. 900 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg. 552-7001.

Cattle Annie's Restaurant and Entertainment Club

Dinner, a party and hotel discounts. The Pizzazz Band play music from beach to funk to Top 40 and rock. Cattle Annie's restaurant opens at 5 p.m. with a special New Year's a la carte menu. $20 per person for the dance, party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Hotel packages start at $160 per couple and include a buffet dinner for two, entrance to the dance party, party favors, a champagne toast and a room for two at the Ramada Inn, which is within walking distance. 6:30 p.m., dinner; 8 p.m. dance. 4009 Murray Place, Lynchburg. (434) 846-3206, cattleannies.com.

$10 + UNDER

New Year's Eve Celebration

An '80s-themed dance party at The Blues BBQ Co. Wear your best '80s attire. DJ and midnight champagne toast. No cover charge. 9 p.m. 107 Market St., downtown Roanoke. 344-5629.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Tanglewood)

DJ Quest, two full bars, Champbull (champagne and Red Bull) toast at midnight and seven big screens with multiple ball drops. No cover. Entertainment starts at 9 p.m. 21 and older. 4335 Starkey Road, Roanoke County. 725-9464.

Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill

Funk, reggae and blues specialists, the Sol Creech Band and special guests. $10 includes appetizers, midnight champagne toast and entertainment. Full meals also available. Doors open at 5 p.m. 21 and older. 413 First St. S.W., downtown Roanoke. 985-6278.

Awful Arthur's (Downtown)

DJ Troy spinning the tunes plus champagne and party favors. 21 and older. 8 p.m. 108 Campbell Ave. S.E., Roanoke, 344-2997.

Awful Arthur's (Salem)

Southern rock jam band Crobar Cane. Champagne toast at midnight. $10. 9:30 p.m. 21 and older. 1302 W. Main St., Salem. 387-1004.

Awful Arthur's (Towers)

DJ Todd will spin everybody's favorite tunes to ring in the New Year. Midnight toast and party favors. 9 p.m. 21 and older. Towers Shopping Center, Roanoke. 777-0007.

Awful Arthur's (Blacksburg)

Rock jam band Groova Scape and rock, soul and reggae group Electric Chameleon entertain, and champagne toast at midnight. $5. Packages available to include a special New Year's dinner menu. 211 Draper Road S.W., Blacksburg. 443-9109.