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Children bring sidewalks to life in chalk drawing contest

Mia Amezcua, 3, covered in chalk dust, draws on the ground at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Mia Amezcua, 3, covered in chalk dust, draws on the ground at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
At the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest, ages 4 to 6 were placed next to each other. The kids got to work making their masterpieces for an hour until they were judged. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
At the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest, ages 4 to 6 were placed next to each other. The kids got to work making their masterpieces for an hour until they were judged. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Participants check in for the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest. There were about 40 kids who participated. This event is hosted by the city of La Verne Parks and Recreation and is an annual event. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Participants check in for the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest. There were about 40 kids who participated. This event is hosted by the city of La Verne Parks and Recreation and is an annual event. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Celeste Alvarez, 3, gets a hug from her sister as she shows her winning prize. She was the winner of the 1-to-3 age group at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Celeste Alvarez, 3, gets a hug from her sister as she shows her winning prize. She was the winner of the 1-to-3 age group at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
At the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1, the prizes consisted of games, toys, a bubble machine and some gift cards for the older participants. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
At the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1, the prizes consisted of games, toys, a bubble machine and some gift cards for the older participants. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Allison Antaya, 9, smiles big after picking up the prize she won at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Allison Antaya, 9, smiles big after picking up the prize she won at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Kids were separated into three age groups that were then separated on two sides of the street. Older kids were on the right side while the younger kids were on the left, at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest on April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Kids were separated into three age groups that were then separated on two sides of the street. Older kids were on the right side while the younger kids were on the left, at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest on April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Declan Shea, 10, starts his drawing at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. He arrived earlier than most participants and immediately started creating. He brought his own chalk and a towel to sit on. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Declan Shea, 10, starts his drawing at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. He arrived earlier than most participants and immediately started creating. He brought his own chalk and a towel to sit on. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Chalk provided by the city of La Verne’s Parks and Recreation Department sits ready for participants at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. Kids had an hour to create a chalk drawing on their designated square of concrete. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Chalk provided by the city of La Verne’s Parks and Recreation Department sits ready for participants at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. Kids had an hour to create a chalk drawing on their designated square of concrete. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Kids draw while the parents talk with each other at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. Each participant had their own designated square to draw in along the sidewalk. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Kids draw while the parents talk with each other at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest April 1. Each participant had their own designated square to draw in along the sidewalk. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Declan Shea, 10, draws with full force and with every color he has at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest on April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
Declan Shea, 10, draws with full force and with every color he has at the downtown La Verne chalk drawing contest on April 1. / photo by Jasmine Lyn
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Jasmine Lyn is a sophomore photography major and photography editor for the Campus Times. She is also a staff photographer for La Verne Magazine and a former staff photographer for the Campus Times. Her work can also be found at Jazzylyn.com

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