Residents in The Mayflower Community have been busy making origami paper cranes to celebrate the inauguration of Grinnell College President, Anne Harris. The ceremony will be held on Kington Plaza on Saturday, May 7th, at 10:30am. The College has invited the community to be a part of an art project as part of the reception that follows, by folding and sharing paper cranes.
Origami paper cranes have long been a symbol of peace, love, hope, and healing during challenging times. They represent positive change and new beginnings. Local students, community members, and Grinnell College students have been folding cranes to be hung throughout the community and campus.
Mayflower residents, led by Sarah Joan Baker, have been working in the Pearson building Library and in their own homes. Participants have included Kieko Butterfield, Kathy Herman, Ann Igoe, Marge Graves, and Merle Zirkle. To date, they have made over 150 paper cranes.
— Bob Mann, Mayflower Sales & Marketing Director