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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-23521" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Fresh-Wreath-Deluxe-Holiday-Plaid-200" src="http://nyobetabeat.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/fresh-wreath-deluxe-holiday-plaid-200.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />So you've seen the <a href="http://www.betabeat.com/2011/12/02/betabeats-guide-to-the-new-york-tech-holiday-party-circuit/">guide to holiday parties</a>, which features free, open bar events on the startup scene's dime. But Betabeat started getting tips of another variety: parties that cost money but which go to a good cause. So we'll be listing those here. If you know of one, send a note to <a href="mailto:tips@betabeat.com">tips@betabeat.com</a>.<!--more--></p>
<p><em>Thursday, December 8</em></p>
<p><strong>Taap.it Holiday Charity Event</strong></p>
<p>7 p.m.<br />
Taap.it<br />
335 W. 35th ST. 11th Floor<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $35<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: New York Cares</p>
<p><em>Sunday, December 11</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://elizabethandclarke.eventbrite.com/">Launch + holiday party for Elizabeth &amp; Clarke</a></strong><br />
1 p.m.<br />
New Work City<br />
412 Broadway<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $20 to $35<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: Girl Develop It and HackNY.</p>
<p><em>Tuesday, December 13</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.meetup.com/CMmeetup/events/42751302/?a=me1p_grp&amp;rv=me1p">NYC Tweet Drive Holiday Party<br />
</a></strong>6 p.m.<br />
Roger Smith Hotel<br />
501 Lexington Ave, New York, NY<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: One wrapped toy<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: New York City's Toys for Tots<br />
<strong>By donating one NEW, unwrapped toy</strong> you can join us in giving back, sharing a few drinks, and enjoying the holiday season with New York City's top social media professionals and entrepreneurs.</p>
<p><em><br />
</em><em>Friday, December 16</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.horngroup.com/techthehalls">Digital party: Tech the Halls</a></strong><br />
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST<br />
<a href="http://Turntable.fm"> Turntable.fm</a> but individual matchup room links won't be released till the day of)<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: free<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: One Laptop Per Child</p>
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<p><em>Thursday, December 8</em></p>
<p><strong>Taap.it Holiday Charity Event</strong></p>
<p>7 p.m.<br />
Taap.it<br />
335 W. 35th ST. 11th Floor<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $35<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: New York Cares</p>
<p><em>Sunday, December 11</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://elizabethandclarke.eventbrite.com/">Launch + holiday party for Elizabeth &amp; Clarke</a></strong><br />
1 p.m.<br />
New Work City<br />
412 Broadway<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: $20 to $35<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: Girl Develop It and HackNY.</p>
<p><em>Tuesday, December 13</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.meetup.com/CMmeetup/events/42751302/?a=me1p_grp&amp;rv=me1p">NYC Tweet Drive Holiday Party<br />
</a></strong>6 p.m.<br />
Roger Smith Hotel<br />
501 Lexington Ave, New York, NY<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: One wrapped toy<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: New York City's Toys for Tots<br />
<strong>By donating one NEW, unwrapped toy</strong> you can join us in giving back, sharing a few drinks, and enjoying the holiday season with New York City's top social media professionals and entrepreneurs.</p>
<p><em><br />
</em><em>Friday, December 16</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.horngroup.com/techthehalls">Digital party: Tech the Halls</a></strong><br />
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST<br />
<a href="http://Turntable.fm"> Turntable.fm</a> but individual matchup room links won't be released till the day of)<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: free<br />
<strong>Benefiting</strong>: One Laptop Per Child</p>
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