Five Things to Do this Weekend from Dec. 30-Jan. 1: Celebrate New Year's Eve and 2012

1.   

• When and where: 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at
• Why go: Celebrate the new year — and get a head start on any weight loss resolutions — by participating in a moderate 3.5 mile trip along the lake
• Cost: $5 parking fee

2. 

• When and where: All day Saturday, Dec. 31, at in Auburn
• Why go: To celebrate New Year's Eve with live music by the rock band 86th Noise Battalion
• Cost: Free to attend

3. 

• When and where: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at The Georgia Club in Statham
• Why go: To enjoy music by the Dirk Howell Band and a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet while ringing in a new year
• Cost: $60 plus cash bar

4. 

• When and where: Beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Chateau Elan in Braselton
• Why go: To ring in a new year at one of several parties
• Cost: Visit http://­www.­chateauelan.­com/­exclu­sives/­nye-­2011/­ for costs

5. 

• When and where: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at in Winder
• Why go: To close out 2011 by donating blood
• Cost: Free to give 

What are your plans for New Year's Eve? Tell us in comments.