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April 26, 2008
Local Mrs. Alaska United States® Pageant
On April 26th in Anchorage, Alaska, Erin Lynn Gray was awarded
the title of Mrs. Alaska United States 2008
®.  See "Local Pageant"
page for more information about the State-wide pageant.

April 27, 2008
Introducing Makeshift
Erin Lynn will be displaying her title as Mrs. Alaska United States®
2008 and introducing her husband's band, Makeshift, at the
Player's House of Rock in Anchorage, Alaska.

April 28, 2008
Radio Interview on KASH Country 107.5
Tune in to the morning show on Anchorage's own KASH Country
107.5 to hear Erin Lynn Gray's first media interview as the newly
crowned Mrs. Alaska!  
Click here to listen to the radio interview.

May 3, 2008
The Gathering Motorcycle Parade
Nearly 1,000 motorcycles annually ride as a parade to the Delaney
downtown Anchorage Park Strip and Mrs. Alaska, Erin Lynn Gray,
will be joining them to celebrate the official start of Motorcycle
Awareness Month.

May 7, 2008
Thank You in the Anchorage Daily News
The Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008 and Mrs. Anchorage 2008
pageant organizers published a special "thank you" in the
Anchorage Daily News to all of the pageant sponsors who so
generously contributed to the 2008 pageant.

May 9, 2008
Official Photography by Nordby Photography
Mrs. Alaska, Erin Lynn Gray, and Mrs. Anchorage, Devona Cain,
will be getting their professional photography shot at the Nordby
Photography Studio in South Anchorage, the official head and
sash shots for the Mrs. Alaska United States
® and Mrs.
Anchorage pageant.  For more information about Nordby
Photography, visit their website at:
www.nordbyphotography.com.

May 10, 2008
Crisis Pregnancy Center Mother-Daughter Tea
The annual Mother-Daughter Tea hosted by Crisis Pregnancy
Center will be held at Anchorage City Church on Saturday, May
12th.  Mrs. Alaska, Erin Lynn Gray, will be a special guest
supporting the CPC.  For more information on the Crisis
Pregnancy Center, visit:
www.cpcanchorage.com.

May 12, 2008
Radio Interview on AM 700 KBYR
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be live on the
air with Eddie Burke of AM 700 KBYR in Anchorage.  Tune into this
exciting radio interview!

May 13, 2008
Recognition in the Anchorage Daily News
The Queen's Court of the Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008
Pageant was highlighted today on the Anchorage Daily News
website,
www.adn.com, in the Hometown section.  
Congratulations to all of the contestants and the reigning Mrs.
Alaska, Erin Lynn Gray.

May 31, 2008
Story Hour at Title Wave Books
Mrs. Anchorage, Devona Cain, will be reading during the children's
story hour at Title Wave Books on Northern Lights in Anchorage
on Saturday, May 31st at 1 pm.  Join her for this delightful, family
friendly time.

June 7, 2008
Story Hour at Title Wave Books
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be reading
during the children's story hour at Title Wave Books on Northern
Lights in Anchorage on Saturday, June 7th at 1pm.  Join her for
this delightful, family friendly time.

June 8, 2008
Mock Pageant Interview Judging
Erin Lynn Gray, Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, is a guest
interview judge for the Miss Alaska National Teenage pageant
system.  The reigning title holders for the National Teenager
Scholarship Pageant are preparing for their national competition
and have asked Erin Lynn to help them in their interview skills.

June 15, 2008
Father's Day in Seward, Alaska
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be visiting
Seward, Alaska for the Father's Day weekend.  She will be making
celebrating Father's day with her husband, Aaron C. Gray, and
their 2 daughters.

June 20, 2008
1st Pitch of Glacier Pilots Baseball Game
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008 will be throwing the official start
of the Family Fun Day Glacier Pilots Baseball Game.  Erin Lynn's
husband, Aaron Gray, will be singing the National Anthem.  Join
KAFC and KATB as they host this family-fun event.

June 28, 2008
Messy Art Program with the Spenard Rec Center
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be helping
local Anchorage children  as they create "messy art" at
Anchorage's Spenard Recreational Center on Saturday, June 28th
from 1 pm - 2:30 pm.  The program is coordinated through the
Municipality of Anchorage and is set up to allow children to create
works of art that require a lot of messy mediums.  Erin Lynn will
be on-hand helping the kids put their masterpieces together.

July 3, 2008
Article on Mrs. Alaska in the Homer News, Homer Alaska
Erin Lynn Gray talks about  her upcoming appearance at the Kenai
Peninsula State Fair.  To view the article,
CLICK HERE!

July 4, 2008
4th of July Festivities in Anchorage, Alaska
You won't want to miss the amazing family-fun in downtown
Anchorage as Mrs. Alaska and Mrs. Anchorage join in the
Independence Day celebration.  From an exciting parade to
judging a chili cook-off, Erin Lynn Gray and Devona Cain will be
showing their patriotic spirit!  The annual Chili Feed competition
will begin at 3 pm and benefit Hope Community Resources.

July 5, 2008
Recognition in the Anchorage Daily News
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, was
acknowledged in the Anchorage Daily News as a "huge hit" at
Anchorage's 4th of July parade.

July 9, 2008
Book Reading at the Anchorage Zoo
Join Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, as she
reads to the children at the weekly Anchorage Zoo story time on
Wednesday, July 9th at 10:30 am.  The Anchorage Zoo is home to
many Alaskan animals that have been injured, abandoned or
orphaned.

July 13, 2008
Recognition in the Anchorage Daily News
Erin Lynn Gray was honored by the Anchorage Daily News for
throwing a STRIKE to the Glacier Pilots catcher as the first pitch
on the pre-solstice baseball game.

July 15, 2008
Mrs. Alaska's National Wardrobe Trunk Show
Be sure to attend the annual National Wardrobe Trunk Show for
Erin Lynn Gray, Mrs. Alaska United States
® 2008.  This will be your
opportunity to view the competition outfits Erin Lynn will be
wearing during the national competition in Las Vegas, and will
also give Erin Lynn the practice of answering on-stage questions
asked by you-the audience!   The Trunk Show will be held on
Tuesday, July 15th at 7 o'clock in the home of Michelle Holland.
You won't want to miss it!

July 18, 2008
TFTJ Mrs. United States Photogenic Results are Posted
Erin Lynn Gray, Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, wins 1st Runner
Up in the online Mrs. United States Photogenic poll.  
Click here to
view results and click here to see all 54 contestant's head shots.

July 19, 2008
MXPX is coming to Anchorage
Mrs. Alaska will be introducing the world-famous music band,
MXPX, as they make their first appearance in Alaska.  MXPX is an
all-time favorite band of Erin Lynn Gray.

July 19, 2008
Governor's Annual Picnic
Mrs. Anchorage, Devona Cain, will be hosting at the Governor's
Annual Picnic at the Delaney Park Strip West on Saturday, July
19th, from 12 noon - 3 pm.  The Governor's Annual Picnic will draw
a crowd of 8,000 - 9,000 Alaskans and is a family-friendly event.
You won't want to miss it!

July 20-25, 2008
Mrs. United States® Pageant
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be
representing Alaska's married women at the national Mrs. United
States Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada.  For more information, visit:
www.MrsUnitedStates.com.

August 7, 2008
Planet Beach Pageant
Erin Lynn Gray, Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, will be judging at
the local Miss Alaska Planet Beach pageant at the Peanut Farm in
Anchorage, Alaska.  The winner will go on to compete for the title
of Miss Planet Beach who will receive $100,000, a Planet Beach
franchise of their own, and a modeling contract.

August 8, 2008
H.U.G.S. and Coats for Kids
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008 is serving the Mountain View
Community Rec Center on Friday, August 8th from 11 am - 1:30
pm, distributing "Hugs" and coats to children in need.  H.U.G.S.
and Coats for Kids is a community partnership with the Catholic
Social Services, Salvation Army, Lutheran Social Services, and
the Anchorage School District.

August 16, 2008
Kenai Peninsula State Fair, Ninilchik, Alaska
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be in
Ninilchik, Alaska for the annual Kenai Peninsula State Fair
weekend.  She will be in the Saturday morning parade at 10 am
riding in a brand new convertible Mustang provided by Stanley
Ford, Inc. of Soldotna, as well as competing in the Back Woods
Girl Competition at 3 pm, where she will have to pack water, stack
fire wood, fry eggs, take care of a baby, and start a fire with the
supplies provided!

October 3-4, 2008
Junior High Girls' Overnighter, Anchorage, Alaska
Mrs. Alaska United States® 2008, Erin Lynn Gray, will be sharing
her heart with Anchorage's middle school girls regarding outward
vs. inner beauty and allowing God to use you wherever you are at

December 4, 2008
Salvation Army Bell Ringer, 5th Avenue Mall, Anchorage
The Mrs. Alaska pageant has coordinated once again with the
Salvation Army to help raise funds and awareness as a holiday
bell ringer.  Erin Lynn Gray will be ringing the kettle bell for the
Salvation Army on Thursday, December 4th from 3-5 pm in the 5th
Avenue Mall's Skybridge.  Come out and show your support!

December 5, 2008
Anchorage Senior Center, Holiday Bazaar
Join Erin Lynn Gray as she supports the local senior center's
annual holiday bazaar fundraiser.  The bazaar's hours are from 10
until 5 on Saturday.  Individuals can volunteer as game assistants,
event staff, gift shop help, and much, much more.

December 31, 2008
Fire and Ice New Year's Eve Celebration
You won't want to miss the fantastic downtown Anchorage New
Year's celebration.  There will be trapeze artists, fire jugglers, ice
skating, hay rides, and hot cocoa!

January 17, 2009
Bridal Fair at Dena'ina Center
Director Laura Dagon will be at the Anchorage Bridal Fair at the
new Denai'na Convention Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska
from 11 am - 5 pm.  Stop by to receive more information on the
upcoming local pageant.

April 17-19, 2009
The Alaska Women's Show
Visit the annual Alaska Women's Show at the Sullivan Arena on
Friday, Saturday or Sunday, April 17th, 18th or 19th, to learn more
about competing in the 2009 Mrs. Alaska United States Pageant.  
For more information, visit:
www.AuroraProductions.net.

June 7, 2009
Local Mrs. Alaska United States® Pageant
On June 7th in the grand ballroom at the Anchorage Marriott
Downtown, Mrs. Alaska 2009 will be crowned!  See "
2009
Pageant" page for more information about the State-wide pageant.
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