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The WBNA Calendar Photo Contest is back!

Attention: The Deadline has been EXTENDED! Please submit your entries by midnight, September 19th! To view current submissions and vote on your favorites, please visit our Facebook Page.

The WBNA is excited to launch the 2022 Calendar Photo Contest. We are so happy to be back! The contest is open to the entire Wells Branch community (you must be a Wells Branch resident to enter.) There are no age limits! We’d love for our young photographers to share their talents. This year’s entries will be displayed at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Drive, in the main lobby.

The 2022 contest theme is “Wells Branch: Community Spirit.” Selected photos should reflect aspects of community spirit as seen through the events, people, and places within Wells Branch. Get ready to capture and submit your favorite images of our wonderful neighborhood!

Be sure and vote for your favorite photos at the voting kiosk in the Rec Center lobby. Visit the photo gallery often as the gallery is updated every few days with the latest images. You may vote for 3 photos at a time. Daily voting encouraged!

Basic Contest Guidelines:

Photo submission DEADLINE has been extended to September 19, 2021.
Each photographer may submit up to six photos.
At least 13 photos will be chosen – one for each month and one for the cover.
Winning month and cover photographers will receive a complimentary calendar and recognition on the WBNA website, Facebook page, and in the WBNA Neighborhood News.
WBNA reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s).
The judging panel will be made up of WBNA Board members and others they appoint.
WBNA shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions made by the judges are final.
Winning photographers for the 2022 calendar contest will be notified by email no later than September 20, 2021.

Photo Requirements

8″ x 10” size. Landscape orientation only.
The submitting photographer is required to print each photo they submit.
No editing will be done by the WBNA. All photos will be inserted into a white generic mat for display/judging.
Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (west of I-35, east of 1325 and between Howard Ln. and Grand Avenue Pkwy.)
Photos may be scenery, landscapes, people, places, events or activities. It is the responsibility of the individual photographer to attain consent for photos of people.
Past or current photos may be submitted.

How to Submit Photos

Print up to six (6) photos per photographer and turn in to the main desk at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Dr., in an envelope clearly marked “WBNA Calendar Contest.”
Multiple entries may be included in one envelope. However, each photo should be accompanied by a completed entry form.
Please fill out the online photo entry form to submit your images and print for inclusion in the packet.
Winners must submit a finished high resolution electronic image file.

For Complete Contest Rules, click HERE.

For the Official Entry Form, click HERE.

To Pre-Order your 2022 Calendar, click HERE.

Heat Stroke: Know the Signs

Pflugerville Fire Dept./Travis County ESD No. 2

During hot and humid weather, your body has a harder time cooling. When the body heats up too quickly to properly cool itself – or when too much fluid/salt is lost through sweating or dehydration – the victim may suffer heat exhaustion or heat stroke which is very serious. Below are tips on preventing heat stroke, recognizing its symptoms, and first aid. And remember: never leave kids, pets, or disabled adults alone in parked cars … not even for a few minutes! Have a safe and enjoyable summer everybody.

PREVENTING HEAT STROKE

Slow down! Reduce, cancel or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day
Even if you don’t feel thirsty, proactively bring and drink plenty of water (not very cold) or other non-alcoholic, decaffeinated fluids
Prevent sunburn through sunscreen, sunhats, and minimizing direct exposure to the sun; a sunburn reduces your body’s ability to cool down. Choosing between sunscreen and moisturizer can be challenging, especially with many products claiming to offer dual benefits. It’s important to note that while some sunscreens are formulated with hydrating properties, they may not provide the same level of moisturization as a dedicated moisturizer. On the other hand, moisturizers with SPF might not offer sufficient sun protection. Therefore, understanding the nuances of sunscreen vs moisturizer can help you choose the right products for your skincare regimen.
Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight
Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salad
Take a cool bath or shower
Spend time in air-conditioned locations
When the room temperature is hotter than 90°, don’t direct the flow of portable electric fans toward you because the dry, blowing air may further dehydrate you

HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS

Altered mental state or confusion
Hot, red, dry, or moist skin
One or more of these symptoms: dizziness, throbbing headache, nausea, shallow breathing
Rapid and strong pulse
Fainting or loss of consciousness
Body temperature 103°F or greater

FIRST AID FOR HEAT STROKE

Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or get the victim to a hospital immediately
Get to a cooler setting, preferably air-conditioned
Do not give fluids
Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or a bath
Use a fan only IF the heat index is BELOW the high-90s

Wells Branch Free Vaccine Clinic

Friday, September 10 | 10am-2pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff

STOP

the spread of

COVID-19

and get

VACCINATED

The Travis County, Texas Mobile Vaccine Collaborative is partnering with the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association to provide a FREE vaccine clinic on Friday, September 10th!

You can make reservations online or simply WALK-IN! It’s easy, it’s free, and it’s effective!

NOTE: Pfizer 1st shots, 2nd shots, and Booster shots* (*for those who qualify) as well as Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccinations are available.

For updated Booster qualifications, please see Reuters article: HERE