Palin to resign as Alaska governor

Gov. Sarah Palin announced today that she will resign in a few weeks. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over at the Governor's Picnic in Fairbanks on July 26. "People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska," Palin said. 1:54 PM

 "People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing's more important to me than our beloved Alaska," Palin said.

"Serving her people is the greatest honor I could imagine."

Palin made the announcement at a news conference at her home in Wasilla.

"I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is not the easiest path," Palin said.



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It's that time of year again. Yep thats (I'm a rogue apostrophe user) right. the time of year with the Imperial Court of All Alaska Gives outs out money to Alaska's students.

www.imperialcourtalaska.org Go check them out.

Just hit the Scholarship Icons

Also in Raffle news.

Tickets are available at College Floral for a Chance to win a $2500 Vacation Package. Tickets are $5.00 Each.

Drawing September 7th at Coronation. You do not have to be present to win.

And remember boi's and guirs. All Proceeds go to benefit the ICOAA Scolarship Fund.

2009 Schedule of Events
Saturday June 13


    * 7:00 pm - Celebration of Change - Wilda Marston Theatre. Tickets $15 available at GLCCA and Metro
    * 11:00 am - Gay Memorial Service, Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery (6th & Fairbanks St, enter off Fairbanks St)

Sunday June 14


    * 4:00 pm - Kickoff BBQ at The Raven (708 E 4th Ave), free, 21 & over

Monday June 15


    * 5:30 pm & 7:45 pm - Film: "Outrage" at Beartooth Theatre (info card)

Wednesday June 17


    * 7:00 pm - Film: Double feature of “James Baldwin's poetry" and "Gertrude Stein's Poetry” Out North (Debarr & Bragaw), There is no charge. www.outnorth.org

Thursday June 18


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June is Pride Month!  Let's have a picnic ~ if you are in Juneau!

Alaskans Together for Equality, PFLAG Juneau, SEAGLA, the Imperial Court, and the high school Gay Straight Alliances are holding a joint picnic next Saturday, June 20th to celebrate Pride Month in Juneau!  
Come one, come all if you happen to be in Juneau!  Everyone is invited!  
The picnic will be at Skater's Cabin (on Mendenhall Lake by the campground, off Montana Creek Road) from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Please bring a dish to share.  SEAGLA, the organization doing most of the work for this event, will provide burgers and some beverages.  Glass is not allowed, so be creative on your beverage selections!  If you can bring a grill or can volunteer something else that would be helpful for cooking, that would be great.  We may also need some extra fire wood.

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• THIRD ANNUAL FLAG DAY PARTY – THURSDAY, JUNE 11

Let’s Celebrate the Flag! Join Us in the Garden of Nancy Groszek

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time: 4:30 PM —7:30 PM
Location: 2512 St. Elias Drive, Anchorage
Go to http://www.akclu.org/NewsEvents/FlagDay05262009. for more details.

PLEASE forward to those who may be interested! Thank you.