5 Things That You Need to Know Today: Dec. 20

1. Santa House in downtown Renton at the Piazza located at the north side of Third Avenue between Burnett Avenue and Logan Avenue continues through Christmas, Friday 5-7 p.m. and Saturday 1–4 p.m.

2. Shawn and Ted's Meat Market , 5325 NE 4th St., in the Renton Highlands will special order any holiday meat item that you plan to serve for the holidays. The market is dedicated to providing the highest quality natural meats, never given growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics.

3. Vino @ The Landing, is putting on a grand New Year's Eve party from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., but space is limited, so register today. They will serve a delicious  three-course meal, including dessert, and provide music from TJ Sherrell from 9 p.m.-midnight. Includes champagne toast, party favors and complimentary chauffeur service (which must be booked in advance, within a 10-mile radius). Cost is $65 per person. What a deal! Vino is located at  800 N. 10th Place, Suite E, at the Landing in Renton.

4. If you like live jazz, you can see Jim Locklear's performance of "Please Come Home for Christmas" at Lakeside Bistro on Dec. 21, or see jazz pianist/vocalist Tony Mamon and jazz vocalist Patricia Johnston on New Year's Eve. For $40 you get a four-course dinner, dessert and champagne toast. Lakeside Bistro is located at 11425 Rainier Ave. S., in the Bryn Mawr  nightlife district — just past Renton airport. 

5. The Polar Bear Dip is coming on Jan. 1 at Coulon Park in Renton. It starts at 11 a.m., and will start your new year off—with a chilly bang! Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.

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