5 Things You Should Know Today, Dec. 28

1.     It will be mostly sunny today, with temperatures reaching a highs near 63.

2.     Looking for ways to ring in the New Year? Try clinking glasses at the Madison Special Event Center’s New Year’s Bash at 4035 Madison St, New Port Richey on Saturday, where there will be food and a deejay. Reservations are required and cost $50.  Call 727-505-7609 or  email   info@specialeventcenter.com for tickets.

3.     You can drink up at Cocktails (6229 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey) Saturday with local band Circle Sky Saturday, which includes Patch blogger Tim Cronin. Admission, which includes champagne, party favors and “Breakfast at Midnight”  costs $10. Party starts at 9:30 p.m.

4. American Legion Paradise Post 79 (5329 Legion Pl, New Port Richey) is holding a New Year's dinner and dance. It starts at at 8 p.m. Saturday, lasts 'til 1 a.m. Sunday and costs $25 per person. Call (727) 848-6438 for info.   

5. Anyone know of nearby places to watch fireworks this Saturday? Post the info here or send it to Alex.Tiegen@patch.com.,