The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council invites everyone to cheer on their favorite contestants in the third annual Maple Valley Idol, Jr. competition May 23.

Local youth, ages 7 to 15, have auditioned and been selected to move on to the finals at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Tahoma Middle School Theatre.

Each contestant will sing and perform to the song of their choice in front of a panel of judges. The judges will select the top three performers. The audience will select the peoples’ choice winner. The evening will also include performances by our judges.