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8 PAT R O N S | FA L L 2 0 1 8 p r o g r e s s n o t e s LIGHTS, CAMERA, HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Longtime volunteers work behind the scenes to keep the sleigh bells ringing and jing, jing, jingling at Torrance Memorial's signature holiday event. WRITTEN BY COLLEEN FARRELL PHOTOGRAPHED BY DEIDRE DAVIDSON T orrance Memorial Medical Center's Holiday Festival has come a long way since its humble beginning 35 years ago in the medical center's basement. The secret to its longevity and success is not just more or better holiday trees (although the tree designers do top themselves each year). The real stars are the seasoned cast and crew who tirelessly volunteer their time and talents year-round to make it happen. Three members of this all-star team share what got them hooked.