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Usher in 2025 at VFW Hall or Deaf Puppy
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Chris Teicheira tests out the mic at the Deaf Puppy Comedy Club

The new year is right around the corner.

With it are the numerous celebrations planned to usher in 2025.

Here’s a few of the happening spots in the area for Tuesday, New Years Eve:

Manteca

• VFW – The VFW Veterans Center at 580 Moffat Blvd. will have NYE 2025 featuring Route 88, a band that performs timeless danceable sounds from the ’60s through the ’80s. A no-host bar is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and music at 9 o’clock. Cost is $45 per person, $80 for couples. For tickets, call John Costodio at 510.461.3160 or Kitty Walker at 209.815.3768.

• Deaf Puppy Comedy Club – A evening of fun, music and laughs begins at 6 p.m. at the local comedy club located at 127 N. Main St.  Two shows are planned for NYE, with one at 7 p.m. and the other at 9:30, with both being headlined by Rudy Ortiz (the comic was a finalist in the SF International Comedy Competition and is morning on-air personality at the Bay Area’s 102.9 KBLX). A deejay will be playing music in the showroom. Tickets are $30 and will include a champagne toast. Note: The 9:30 p.m. show will end at 11 o’clock, with the club being open at that point free of charge. Call 209.622.5754 for more information.

Modesto

• Crocodiles Nightclub – Say goodbye to 2024 and ring in 2025 in style at Crocodiles Nightclub, 1745 Prescott Rd. Included will be top-notched DJs, spacious dance floor and plenty of festive elements (horns, tiaras, a balloon drop, etc.).  A dinner ($50) with a choice of tri-tip chimichurri, creamy lemon-herb chicken, or herb & butter glazed salmon, will being at 6 p.m. General admission ($20 tickets) entry will begin at 8 p.m. Coffee and donuts by Mr. T’s will be available after midnight. Call 209,544.1962 to RSVP or log onto www.eventbrite.com.

• Vault Nightclub – NYE 2025 will take place at one of new night spots in town. Vault Nightclub is located at 915 J. St. The NYE event will feature 4HR open bar option along with confetti show, balloon drop, and a state-of-the-art sound system. Doors open 9 p.m. (there’s a strict dress code). For ticket information log on to www.TheVault209.com or for VIP reservations call 209.598.0017.

Stockton

• Mimosas Social Club – Mimosas Social Club at 6002 Pacific Ave. will kick off NYE 2025 at 9 p.m. Presale tickets are available at $100 each and will offer up all-you-can-drink open bar, balloon drop, DJ Lyonel-LuisAng3lo-BreakNbeats live in the mix, etc. Dress to impress with only 250 available spots limited for the NYE Party in Stockton. Call or text 209.740