With New Year's Eve just a few days away we've compiled a list of local venues that have a special menu and/or entertainment planned for the evening of Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

We've included links to their websites to make it easy for you to plan your evening and make a reservation.  We'll keep the list updated as we find more venues.

BOTHELL, Washington - A 24 year-old Tacoma woman suspected of mail theft was taken into custody Monday morning, December 23, 2013, following a pursuit and brief struggle.

The Mill Creek Women’s Club received recognition “for their Outstanding Service and Dedication to Enhancing the Lives of Women in our Community” at the December 10, 2013, City Council meeting.

From December 1st – 15th, 2013, Snohomish County Fire District 7 responded to 238 calls, 66 of which were in Mill Creek.

The 4th Annual Mill Creek “Home for the Holidays” Pet Adoption Center will once again open this year in the Mill Creek Town Center on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through December 15, 2013.

Paddywack pet supply store in the Mill Creek Town Center is the primary sponsor and will be working with volunteers from the Community Cat Coalition and FurKidz 911 to coordinate the activities.

Sean Kelly was officially sworn in as Mill Creek’s newest city councilmember immediately before the regular November 26, 2013, city council meeting. Kelly defeated Councilmember Lynn Sordel in the 2013 General Election by a 755-vote margin.

Mill Creek Police Officer Ian Durkee and Rasko became Mill Creek’s first K-9 team after passing their certification testing with a 97% score on Tuesday, November 26, 2013.

A majority of the Mill Creek City Council voted to increase the 2014 property tax and EMS (emergency medical services) levies as called for in the 2013-2014 biennial budget in order to minimize a future General Fund drawdown.

At their November 26, 2013, meeting the City Council voted 4-3 to increase the property tax levy by 1%, and 7-0 to increase the EMS levy by 1%. These tax increases will provide approximately $64,000 in additional tax revenue for the City in 2014, and works out to an $11.33 tax increase for a $450,000 home.