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PHOTOS: Lighting Up the Season in San Lorenzo

A glimpse into last night's holiday cheer at the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association's seventh annual Tree Lighting and Winter Fest.

The tree was trimmed and the stockings were hung with care at the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association's annual Winter Fest and Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony.

Several attendants brought toy donations for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program and canned food items were collected for the and local food pantry.

The Arroyo High School Jazz ensemble provided jazz and Christmas tunes in the association's hall while a jolly Santa Claus posed for photos and took present requests.

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Drinks and refreshments were provided inside, while students from Interact Club grilled and served free hot dogs outside for all to enjoy.

At about 7:30 p.m., the whole group was invited outside to sing Christmas carols lead by resident Steve Stewart. The night culminated shortly after with the the lighting of the holiday tree which stands taller than the entrance to the building.

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To see some of the yuletide fun, take a look at the photos above.  

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