Don’t feel like venturing too far from home on New Year’s Eve? Here’s a sampling of things going on to send out 2010 in West Philly. This list will be continually updated so if you know of something that should be on the list, send the details to editor – at – westphillylocal.com.

Here’s information on the fireworks at Penn’s Landing. There’s an early show for the kiddos. And if you are planning on venturing out of the hood, here’s info on SEPTA’s schedule.

By the way, we had to chuckle a little at this warning we found on a prominent Philadelphia tourism website about heading to West Philly for New Year’s Eve:

“That having been said, this neighborhood is very dicey, and is on the outer fringes of University City, in fact. And it may be particularly dangerous, on New Year’s Eve – it’s not like being in Old City, or on the Avenue of the Arts.

Accordingly, if you decide to venture that far west of Broad Street on New Year’s Eve, have a heightened sense of awareness to any potential safety issues (especially if you’ve been drinking).”

The place they were talking about is at 39th and Chestnut. Our italic, their bold.

Well, we can agree with one thing: It is definitely not like being in Old City.

Anyway, here’s what we have so far:

• Gojjo • 4540 Baltimore Ave. • No cover

Free champagne toast at midnight and a DJ.

• Forrest Yoga Ceremony • Studio 34 • 4522 Baltimore Ave. • Suggested donation: $5 to $20 or books from selected list

Say farewell to the old year and hello to the new with an extended Forrest Yoga Ceremony led by Studio 34′s Morgan Andrews. Through silent and guided meditation, pranayama and asana, this will be an opportunity for you to go deeper into the playful side of your practice. All are welcome to attend, whether you’re new to yoga or ready to work with more advanced poses. Proceeds go toward building up Studio 34′s Yoga|Healing|Arts Library as a resource for students and teachers of yoga. You can contribute through a monetary donation, or by providing books from this list.

• New Year’s Eve with DJ Jazzy Jeff • The Blockley • 38th and Chestnut • Tickets: $85

Includes a 6-hour “top shelf” open bar and a buffet from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Slainte Pub • 3000 Market St. • No cover

Free midnight champagne toast and drink specials and a DJ from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• New Year’s Eve with Slo-Mo and Steph Hayes and the Good Problems • World Cafe Live • 3025 Walnut St. • Tickets: $25 in advance  and $28 day of the show

Slo-Mo is the brainchild of Philadelphia steel guitarist Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner. Brenner has spent time on the road and in the studio playing steel guitar with such bands as Marah, Magnolia Electric Company and Badly Drawn Boy, but Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka is something totally different.

For those interested in recycling their Christmas tree,  we have so far found two options. The best local option in West Philly is to take it to Clark Park at 43rd and Chester Ave. on Jan. 9 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. UC Green will turn your tree into wood chips that will be used for neighborhood parks and gardens. The cost is $5, which will go toward recouping the costs of the chipping. Your tree should be free of decorations etc. before you drop it off.

The City provides a second option. Trees will be accepted for recycling from Jan. 3 through Jan. 15 at three locations in the city. The closest for West Philly residents is 3033 South 63rd St. (between Lindbergh Blvd. and Passyunk Ave.). Other drop-off locations include near  the intersection of Domino Lane and Umbria Street in Manayunk, and State Road and Ashburner Street in the Northeast. More information about the program is available at (215) 686-5560.

Trees left curbside will be taken to the landfill.

Here is a flyer on the UCGreen option:

Markets/Bakeries

Milk and Honey Market (4435 Baltimore Ave.)
Dec. 24. – Close at 4 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed.

Supremo Shop ‘n Bag (4301 Walnut St.)
Dec. 24 – 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Dec. 25 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Mariposa Food Co-op (4726 Baltimore Ave.)
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed

Fresh Grocer (4001 Walnut St.)
Dec. 25. – Regular hours (24 hours)

CVS (4314 Locust St.)
Dec. 25 – Store – Regular hours, Pharmacy – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pubs, restaurants and cafes

Local 44 (4333 Spruce St.)
Closed Dec. 24-25

Green Line Cafe
Baltimore Avenue and Locust Street locations • Dec. 24 – Close at 6 p.m., Dec. 25 – Closed.
Powelton • Dec. 24 – Close at 2 p.m., Dec. 25 – Closed

Cafe Clave (4305 Locust St.)
Dec. 24 – Close at 1ish
Dec. 25 – Closed

Satellite Cafe (701 S. 5oth St.)
Dec. 24 – Close early afternoonish
Dec. 25 – Closed

Koch’s (4309 Locust St.)
24 – 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
25 – Closed

Beer, Wine and Liquor

Wine and Spirits shops
Baltimore Ave
Dec. 24 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed

Market Street
Dec. 24 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Dec. 25 – Closed

Brewer’s Outlet (309 S. 48th)
Dec. 25 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

University City Beverage (4300 Walnut St.)
Dec. 24 – Regular hours
Dec. 25 – “I don’t know, maybe we’ll open for a little bit.”

More photos are available at our Flickr feed.

Eagles fever seeped out of West Philly homes and into the streets after the big win yesterday, leading to an impromptu twist on a Christmas classic during caroling in Clark Park. The Eagles notched a dramatic, come-from-behind win against archrival New York Giants and “Hark the Herald Eagles Sing” soon followed.

We know. The easy thing to do is get some kind of worthless small appliance for your uncle or your in-laws. Maybe even two if they are on sale. Stay strong. Help is on the way.

We suggest: one sweet West Philly hoodie from Vix Emporium, two gift sets from Dock Street, three books from Bindlestiff, four meals from Desi Chaat House, five Green Line mugs, six Studio 34 Pilates classes, seven Community Acupunctures, eight Four Worlds loaves, nine Younglove’s purses…

OK, lame. But you get the point. There are lots of great, affordable, unique gift ideas around the neighborhoods. In addition to the shops above and a bunch of others, a couple of holiday fairs are also going on this weekend:

Second Saturday Holiday Craft Sale • Saturday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The Rotunda • 4014 Walnut St.

This is a big one. It includes more than 30 local vendors with local goods.

• Holiday Craft Sale • University City Arts League • 4226 Spruce Street • Saturday – 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.

Several local artists will have jewelry, pottery, handwoven clothing, handmade cards and a bunch of other amazing stuff for sale.