Area residents looking for somewhere to celebrate the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015 will have plenty of options in Cullman.

From a charity fundraiser at the Top of the Town to live music and drinks at local restaurants, Cullman’s nightlife will offer something for everyone wanting to ring in the New Year.

In Hanceville, a bittersweet celebration will honor the late Jay Kendall at his club, J & S Karaoke, before the business closes its doors for good, said his wife Suzette Kendall. The Vinemont postmaster was struck and killed by a truck while driving his motorcycle on U.S. 31 south of Cullman on May 21.

The New Year’s Eve party will begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door, and no reservations are required. The Kendalls opened the karaoke business, located at 10303 U.S. 31, in 2010.

Meanwhile in Cullman, supporters of Horses Offering People Encouragement (HOPE) will celebrate 2015 and raise money for the non-profit which uses equine-assisted therapeutic activities to help special needs individuals. The event will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at The Top of the Town at 316 Second Avenue.

Attendees can enjoy live music and a menu that includes chicken kabobs, prime rib and marinated shrimp catered by Design By Grace. Tickets are $100 for couples and $75 for individuals. Those interested are urged to reserve a place by calling 256-708-4068 or emailing HOPE@hopehorses.org.

Grumpy’s Down Under at 402 Fifth Avenue will host Cullman band Overtones which is set to play at 8:30 p.m. Doors won’t close until 2 a.m.

Another downtown staple, the Busy Bee Cafe at 101 Fifth Street S.E., is planning a New Year’s Eve party that will feature live blues and southern rock music, and the kitchen and bar will stay open late.

Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Cullman will celebrate the New Year with a band and extended hours to 2 a.m. The restaurant and bar is located at 318 First Avenue S.E.

At midnight, Life Church will drop a 10-foot ball lit with more than 30,000 LED lights from more than 30 feet in Dodge City just off Interstate 65 at exit 299. The event begins at 10:30 p.m. at the church located at 471 Alabama 69 South. Live music will be provided by HopeAlive along with Cajun food and family friendly activities like indoor putt putt golf, inflatables, s’mores and bonfires. There will also be a fireworks display.

Tiffeny Owens can be reached by email at towens@cullmantimes.com or by phone at 256-734-2131.