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Village holds tree lighting

Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:01 pm

Children gathered at Hendrickson Park for the annual tree lighting ceremony. From left are Joshua Prasad, 4, Kirstin Rogawski, 4, Sarah Prasad, 8, and Amanda Rogawski, 9.

Children gathered at Hendrickson Park for the annual tree lighting ceremony. From left are Joshua Prasad, 4, Kirstin Rogawski, 4, Sarah Prasad, 8, and Amanda Rogawski, 9.

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Samantha and Joseph Kayne attended the village tree lighting ceremony.

Samantha and Joseph Kayne attended the village tree lighting ceremony.

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The village Christmas tree at Hendrickson Park.

The village Christmas tree at Hendrickson Park.

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Santa greeted Attila Nerette, 5, at the village tree lighting ceremony.

Santa greeted Attila Nerette, 5, at the village tree lighting ceremony.

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Valley Stream held its annual tree lighting ceremony at Hendrickson Park on Dec. 12. The event featured music and a visit from Santa Claus.

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