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Light up your holidays with these west Pierce County tree-lighting events

Here’s the rundown of tree-lighting ceremonies for west Pierce County communities:

CHRISTIAN HILL; Staff writer
Published: Nov. 28, 2012 at 3:11 p.m. PST
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