Lil' Miss Anza Days Haddie Magana, left, Junior Miss Anza Days Emily Lanik, Teen Miss Anza Days Ananna Lopez, Miss Anza Days Kayleen Collins, Ms. Anza Days Alana Firth holding Wee Miss Anza Days Scarlett Hogue are introduced to the cheering crowd at the Miss Anza Days pageant last year. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
The Miss Anza Extravaganza will be held Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. at Minor Park in downtown Anza.This year's theme is Let your Sparkle Shine. Participants are encouraged to dress up and show off a talent, interest or hobby."Last year there was hula-hooping, hoverboard riding, butterfly dancing, tumbling, gymnastics and even arts and crafts demonstrated by the girls," said organizer Lorraine Elmore.Entry forms for the event are available at Lorraine's Pet Supply or at ERA Excel Realty in Anza.The Miss Anza Days pageant attracted a record number of lovely and talented contestants last year, according to Elmore.The pageant, celebrating girls from 1 to 100 years old, is an important tradition preceding the annual Anza Days celebrations.Age group divisions are as fo
