As 2017 comes to a close, there are many events that will allow you to ring in the New Year this weekend.

Saturday, Dec. 30

• New Year’s Eve Dinner Special, 5-9 p.m. at the Windrift Restaurant and Lounge. Come and dine on an eight-ounce sirloin steak, an eight-ounce lobster tail, your choice of potato, soup and salad bar for $29.95. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make a reservation, call 507-437-7132.

• Pre New Years Eve Formal Dress Party, 7 p.m. at Hoot and Ole’s. Dig out your party clothes, or go out and buy that new party dress or tie, and celebrate. There will be party favors, snacks, and a midnight contest for the best-dressed couple. For more, call 507-434-7102.

• True North Show, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Austin Eagles. Come ring in the New Year with a performance from Albert Lea/Austin cover band True North. For more information, call 507-433-8675.

Sunday, Dec. 31

• New Year’s Eve Dinner, 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion Club Room. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a delicious dinner at one of three times —
5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. Dinner choices are lobster for $30, prime rib for $18, sirloin for $11, sirloin and shrimp for $14, walleye, baked or deep fried for $15, walleye and shrimp for $18, shrimp for $13, T-bone for $17, or chicken Kiev for $11. Meals include au gratin or baked potato, soup or salad, and ice cream sundae. This event is open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call 507-437-1151.

• Steak and Shrimp Dinner, 8 p.m. at The Port of Elkton. Come enjoy a steak and shrimp dinner for two with champagne for $25. A DJ will be performing starting at 8 p.m. For more information, call 507-721-3410.

• True North Show, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Austin Eagles. Come ring in the New Year with a performance from Albert Lea/Austin cover band True North. For more information, call 507-433-8675.

• Torge’s New Year’s Eve Bash, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Torge’s Live Sports Pub and Grill. Hitfaced will be performing live to ring in the New Year party rock style. For more information, call 507-433-9403.