First Fridays New Years Eve Party

Looking for a fun event that also goes to a good cause? Need a place to wear that great dress or dust off your tuxedo? Here's the event for you: First Friday's New Years Eve Casino and Charity Ball.

All proceeds go to Mrs. Denise Lee's Science and Math Saturday Academy.

The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Ithaca, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

There will be complimentary hors d'oeurves and champagne toast, and $15 buys you admission and casino chips.

A cash bar will also be available. E-mail firstfridaysofithaca@upstatevibe.com or call 255-3976 for more information.