Young Idol voting is down to the wire

Voting has closed in the Modesto Symphony Orchestra's Young Idol competition. The three finalists are Freddy Lemmo of Salida, 13; Colton Pometta of Newman, 16; and Natalie Tout-Masnica of Turlock, 10.

The winner will be announced at Center Court at Vintage Fair Mall on Friday at 6 p.m. This is the time when Santa arrives at the mall, and families and children are encouraged to attend.

The winner of the talent contest will perform at the symphony's Holiday Pops concert at the Gallo Center for the Arts and will receive a number of prizes.

In addition to singing at the symphony's holiday performances at the Gallo Center in December, the winner will get limo service on the night of the concert, dinner for four at Bacchus restaurant, complimentary concert tickets for family members, a spa package, a $100 gift card to Vintage Faire Mall and the chance to record a CD for free at Celestial Sounds studio in Modesto.