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New Year's Eve

Monday, December 31, 2012

St. Louis-Area Cab Company Phone Numbers

Because it's New Year's Eve and plenty of partiers will need a safe ride home tonight, Maryland Heights Patch offers a list of St. Louis-area cab companies and their contact information.

St Louis County Cab Co. ABC & Checker Cab Laclede Cab County Cab Metro West Transport Chesterfield Taxicab St. Charles Yellow Cab Airport Cab Service A1 Taxicab   Drunk Driving Alternatives Dependable Designated Drivers Phone: 314-361-4444 Hours: 8p.m.-12a.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 8p.m.-3a.m. Thursday-Saturday Details: A driver drives you home in your own car Scooter Guy Phone: 314-255-1800 Hours: 9 a.m-9 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Details: A driver drives you home in your own vehicle St. Louis Designated Driver Phone: 314-330-6598 Hours: 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Sunday Details: A driver drives you home in your own vehicle Be My DD Phone: 1-877-U-BEMYDD…

Update: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for the St. Louis Area

Forecasters are predicting 1-4 inches of snow, which may make New Year's Eve driving conditions hazardous.

Do your New Year's Eve plans include travel? If so, don't be caught off guard! A winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire St. Louis area through 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters are predicting between 1-4 inches of snow. The snow is expected to begin in the morning and continue through late Monday night. For continuous updates, check the National Weather Service's Severe Weather Summary Page. The snow may mix with freezing rain at times this afternoon and tonight. To keep up with the latest travel conditions, visit the Missouri Department of Transportation's Travel Information Map. Editor's note: This story was updated at 10 a.m.

New Year's Eve 2012 Family-Friendly Events in St. Louis

Check out these ways to ring in the new year together as a family.

Drunk-Driving Alternatives for New Year's Eve

Keep this information handy as you head out to ring in 2013.

10 New Year's Facts: Wear Red Underwear, Lock Your Car and Eat Black-Eyed Peas

Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.

If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family and friends with this New Year's trivia:

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Drunk-Driving Alternatives for New Year's Eve

Keep this information handy as you head out to ring in 2013.

There are only a couple days left in the year, and I keep seeing this post on Facebook: “No excuses, folks. Don't drink and drive–and don't ride with anybody who does. Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6 p.m.–6 a.m. on New Year's Eve/Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357. Please re-post this if you don't mind. Isn't that a wonderful thing for AAA to do! Thank you, AAA!!!!” You see, I never simply copy and paste anything–I always do a little research first. This was one I simply could not pass by without checking it out. After all, if this is true, what a WONDERFUL service for AAA to be providing! AAA would be saving so many lives it's almost mind-…

Friday, December 28, 2012

Wine Pairings for New Year's Eve Dishes

This year choose a Missouri sparkling wine to celebrate the New Year.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

New Year's Eve 2012 Family-Friendly Events in St. Louis

Check out these ways to ring in the new year together as a family.

New Year's Eve Walk Hike Columbia Bottom Conservation Area on New Year's Eve from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This activity is ppropriate for kids ages 10 and older. Families will discover the sounds of the night and will spend a few minutes at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers before heading back. Reservations are required and open Dec. 15, call 314-877-6014 to reserve. Noontime New Year Celebration with the Magic House  Ring in 2013 a little early at The Magic House. Between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. kids are invited to dance to music by Complete Music, make wish wands and noise makers and march in a noisy parade. There will be a special countdown at noon. Cost is free with museum admission.  See Acrobats at First Night  Head to …

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Drunk-Driving Alternatives for New Year's Eve

Keep these numbers handy as you head out to ring in 2013.

Drunk-Driving Alternatives for New Year's Eve

Keep these numbers handy as you head out to ring in 2013.

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