Places for the young

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SUN DAYS—According to comedian Robin Williams, spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" And the late days of May just couldn't be nicer, especially in Oak Park. Above, Nick and Maya Slavin, both 11, participate in the Youth Sidewalk Chalk Contest at Oak Canyon Community Park on May 16. Below, volunteer Marcy Reed visits with three young ladies at a Girl Scout membership drive May 12 at Mae Boyar Park.

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