MPRB's 2012 Picture a Park Photo Contest Award Winners Announced

Via an October 4 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:

Picture a Park Photo Contest Award Winners Announced
Images selected from more than 300 entries

Sixteen images that capture the unique sights and scenes of Minneapolis parks were announced as winners of the third annual Picture a Park Photo Contestduring the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) Wednesday meeting. Sponsored by the MPRB, People for Parks and National Camera Exchange, the contest aims to highlight the beauty, events and fun throughout Minneapolis parks.

Award-winning images are currently on display at www.minneapolisparks.org and will soon be featured on a poster, which will be displayed in recreation centers throughout Minneapolis in 2013. Judges selected the winners from more than 300 entries.

Winning images include “Evening at the Lake” (left) taken by Larry Risser of Minneapolis, who received the Gold Best of Show award in the Adult Division.

The contest, open to amateurs of all ages, encourages photographers to take photos for submission to the categories of beauty, fun and events in Minneapolis parks. Contest prizes include photo enlargements, calendars featuring winning images, MPRB Annual Parking Permits and passes to the Wirth Winter Recreation Area or Jim Lupient Water Park.

Photographers are urged to keep taking photos for submission to the 2013 photo contest, with entries accepted beginning this spring. More information about the contest will be available at www.minneapolisparks.org after January 1, 2013.

Minneapolis Elections Office Reminds You: Pre-register by October 16 for the November 6 General Election

New to the neighborhood? The Minneapolis Elections Office reminds you to plan ahead and pre-register for the November 6 General Election.

Pre-register to vote by 5:00pm October 16:

·   Print, complete and sign a Voter Registration Application.
·   Deliver or mail it to your local election office.
·   You will receive a postcard telling you where to vote.
·   You will save time at the polls.
 
Use these tools at the MN Secretary of State website to:
·   Check Your Registration.
·   Check Your Absentee Ballot.
·   Find Your Polling Place – map and photo, Sample Ballot, information on candidates & ballot questions.
 
Questions?

In Minneapolis, email judy.schwartau@minneapolismn.gov
Judy Schwartau, CERA, Election Specialist, City of Minneapolis Elections

Minneapolis Rated 'Gold' as a Walk Friendly Community

Walk Friendly Communities is a national recognition program developed to encourage towns and cities across the U.S. to establish or recommit to a high priority for supporting safer walking environments.

The WFC program will recognize communities that are working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort.

They designated Minneapolis as a Gold-level community due to the city's excellent planning policies, high level of staff commitment to pedestrian safety, and pedestrian campaigns and events.

Reader Photo - Stone Arch Bridge

Reader Tom Carrier took this from his balcony on the Minneapolis Riverfront.  Nice work Tom, thanks for sharing!

Week 21 at the Mill City Farmers Market

September 29 was a picture perfect day for Oktoberfest.  :)