Dec. 30 weekly planner: 10 top LI events

1. Historic Document

Honest Abe Lincoln is front and center for Southampton's "Bells Are Ringing" celebration in honor of the 150th anniversary of the signing into law of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Bring bells and gather around the clock tower at 1 p.m., followed by a reading of the proclamation, Bell Choir concert and gospel music at the First Presbyterian Church, 2 S. Main St.

The festivities continue with jazz, poetry and food at 2:30 p.m., along with a roundtable discussion at Rogers Mansion, 17 Meeting House Lane.

2. Jeff Dunham

The ventriloquist brings his comedic sidekicks -- Walter the Grumpy Retiree, the spicy pepper Jose Jalapeño and Little Jeff, a mini version of himself -- to the Nassau Coliseum continuing on his "Disorderly Conduct" world tour.

3. Lobby comes alive

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4. Black tie dance

Grab your black tie (leave your top hat home) and head over to the Brush Barn in Smithtown for the annual black tie swing dance featuring the music of the Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Orchestra. Think you have two left feet? Fundamental lessons start at 7:30 p.m., plus there'll be refreshments and prizes. Optional formal attire is encouraged.

5. Long Island Philharmonic

Spend New Year's Eve with the classic music of Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin and others as the Long Island Philharmonic presents its "Great American Songbook" concert. Musical director David Stewart Wiley leads the way four star vocalists perform. Watch the Philharmonic's own New Year's Eve ball drop at 9:30 p.m.

6. New Year's Day Fun Run

Start the new year with a 5-mile New Year's Day Hangover Fun Run (not timed) around the Field House at Eisenhower Park, sponsored by the Long Island Road Runners Club. Come ready to run -- the race starts promptly at 9:30 a.m.; refreshments and egg nog (nonalcoholic) will be served following the run at the Field House.

7. Polar Bear Swim

Join Boy Scout Troop 410 and the Northport Fire Department as plungers spend the first day of 2013 in the cool waters of Northport Bay -- the annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim gets off to a chilly start at noon to help raise money for the Northport Food Pantry. If swimming in cold waters isn't for you -- consider sponsoring one or more swimmers.

8. Countdown to 12

That's 12 midnight. Ring in "Lucky" New Year 2013 at a kid-centered party at the Long Island Children's Museum, featuring a variety of family-friendly good luck activities along with a dance party and a Times Square-style ball drop at 4 p.m. You'll learn about triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13) and the lucky or not-so lucky legends behind the number.

9. Amanda Clark

Learn all about the local Olympian sailor -- a Shelter Island resident -- who participated in 10 events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in England. She makes an appearance at the Shelter Island Library for a behind-the-scenes video presentation on her participation at the games along with photos and stories as a member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.

10. Birding Walk

The Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society hosts an all-day trip visiting "hot spots" from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. around the Montauk area to search for local waterfowl -- including the various species of red-breasted merganser, wood ducks, scoters and others, along with an occasional seal. Dress appropriately and bring binoculars; registration is required.