Here’s a listing of New Year’s Eve happenings

Black Tie & Tails Gala, 8 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St. Purchase tickets directly at Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pethaven Lane, by visiting the front desk, by emailing fundraising associate, Jamie MacDonnell at development@pethavenlane.org , or online through EventBrite.com . Tickets are $30 each or $55 per couple; all proceeds directly benefit animals in the community.