First Posted: 3/27/2013

The next West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival committee meeting is at 7 p.m., Sunday April 7 at the Corpus Christi school building, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. The Grand Marshal will be selected.

Applications are being accepted for the Little Miss Cherry Blossom Contest and the Cherry Blossom Idol. Both events are Saturday, May 4.

The Miss Cherry Blossom contest is open to girls ages 4-8 from the Greater Pittston area. The first 15 applicants will be accepted to compete in the contest.

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Each girl will be judged on talent, stage presence, interview and overall participation. Applications must include a 4×6 photo and a brief biography. Deadline is April 15.

The Third Annual Cherry Blossom Idol is open to three age groups: 10 and under, 11 to 13 and 14 and up. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Gina Malsky at 332-7817 or email lmalsky@aol.com.