Amy Jackson, director of The Perch in downtown Aurora, shows how to create a paper crane during the recent Aurora First Fridays event. The Perch is creating a 1,000 Paper Cranes Memorial to honor all the people lost in the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackson plans to hang the origami cranes in the windows of The Perch, 31 W. Downer Place. The practice of creating 1,000 cranes comes from a Japanese legend. A thousand paper cranes are often given to a person who is seriously ill, to wish for their recovery. Cranes are a symbol of peace, and are often seen at war memorials. It was popularized in the United States by the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Individuals interested in creating paper cranes are encouraged to contact Amy at: info@theperchplace.com. The Perch helps exhausted people connect with God to rest, find peace, and experience transformation. Designed to be a resting place, they offer an environment to experience rest, renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation. Events include classes, retreats, spiritual development sessions, yoga, and workshops. Jason Crane/The Voice
