This week in photos: Cherry blossom festival, Nichols Park birthday, local author's new book
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A celebration of Jackson Park's cherry trees in blossom
The first annual hanami, or Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing, matsuri was held on Sunday, May 1, in Jackson Park. People came out for traditional music and dance as well as the blooming cherry blossoms in Jackson Park.
Drumming as the cherry trees blossom
During the cherry blossom festival in Jackson Park on May 1, the Tsukasa Taiko drummers performed.
A Nichols Park birthday
Securely held in her father's arms, five-year-old Maya Paschall enjoys her birthday party with her parents, Marcus Paschall and Barbara Barreno-Paschall, along with many of Maya's friends.
Local author debuts new book
Local author Dawn J. Epting debuts her new book “Never Doubt You Value - You Are More Than Enough.”
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