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1. Nothing says Christmas like the obligatory ugly holiday sweater party. But “Creepy Santa and his Corgi Reindeer lurking around for your Polaroid picture-taking pleasure” should make tonight’s Holiday Funfest at Linda’s worth your while. Egg nog specials, winter beers on tap and a figgy pudding-eating contest get going at 9:00 pm.

2. Agrodolce hosts its first anniversary spaghetti dinner this Saturday, December 21. The $60 per person, four-course menu includes fresh foccacia and pasta made with house-milled flour. Reservations for the birthday meal at Maria Hines’ Sicilian/Southern spot can be made online or via the phone at 206-547-9707.

3. Gemini Fish Market in Issaquah is collecting toys and winter clothes for newborns and up for Eastside Baby Corner through January 14. Pick up Gemini’s house-smoked tuna, salmon candy bites and more for holiday parties when you drop off a donation.

4. Roux, the new North Fremont brick-and-mortar eatery from Where Ya At Matt’s Matthew Lewis is presenting a special New Orleans-style New Year’s Eve dinner. The meal features champagne cocktails and oysters. Email info@restaurantroux.com for reservations.