LACC Members and Friends,
The Tue meeting ran a little long, so here is some additional information which we did have time to address at the Tuesday meeting:
Judges needed for the October Competition
We currently have no members scheduled to judge the October competition. Sue will be passing around the judging signup sheet at the Sept 23rd meeting. Judges needed: (2) “A” judges, (1) “B” judge, and there is also an open spot for an “Observer”. Being an observer is a great way to be introduced to the judging process.
The judging will be 10/12/25 at the First Congregational Church.
Park District Events / Park and Rec Opportunities:
Park District Events to Photograph:
We get to use our meeting room free of charge by taking photos of park and rec events. Please volunteer if possible. When the photos are finished, bring them on a USB stick to the receptionist at Black River Beach with a note or envelope that they are for Kat.
Current list of Events we need to photograph:
- Bluff Bash – Sunday, October 5, 3pm-6pm at Upper Hixon Forest
- Pettibone Haunted Mile – Friday, October 17, 5pm-8pm at Pettibone Park
- Erickson Bowl (“Superbowl” of Youth Flag Football program) – Friday, October 24 5:30pm-8:30pm at Erickson Park
- Polar Plunge – Saturday, March 7, 2026 – at Black River Beach – more info to come!
- Figure Skating Show – Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2026 – Green Island Ice Arean – more info to come!
Please let Kat know if anyone plans on attending so I can let our staff know.
Kat Craugh
Recreation and Community Enrichment Manager
City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department
[Contact info redacted - See original email for details]
City of La Crosse – Parks, Recreation, & Forestry and La Crosse Center
Additional Park District request:
La Crosse Park and Rec is currently working on a website refresh and one of the items they are looking for is some new “La Crosse” photo or photos they would be willing to share with the City of La Crosse for use on the City of La Crosse website.
If you need more information, please let me know and I would be happy to provide it.
Kerry Gloede
Help Desk & Administrative Assistant
Information Technology Department
City of La Crosse
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
[Contact info redacted - See original email for details]
Photographers needed for local events:
The Annual Kickapoo Valley Reserve Dam Challenge, October 4, 2025.
http://kvr.state.wi.us/Events/Annual-Events/DamChallenge/
KVR is looking for photographers that would be interested in coming to take pictures for the event.
The race check in starts at Landing 12 the main event area at 7 am. The official race time starts at 9 am.
They are asking that the photographers move around the event areas taking pictures of the paddlers, bikers, and runners throughout the day.
Photographers can go to our website and view our Race Route Map along with our Main Event/Transition Site Map under the events tab/annual events/Dam Challenge.
There they can scroll down to the bottom for the maps.
All we ask is that they share some of their photos with us. They will also get photograph credit for the photos they take.
Questions? Please contact:
Jana K Muehlenkamp, Office Associate, Kickapoo Valley Reserve, (608)625-2960
Vernon County Fair, Sept 10 – 14th:
Was asked to forward this information as they are looking for a couple of photographer to help document the event:
The Vernon County Fair runs Wed, Sep10th - Sun, Sept 14th.
Schedule: https://www.vernoncountyfair.com/
The Vernon County Fair Is looking for 4 - 5 photographer to capture the essence of our fair this year!
We’re looking for individuals who can commit to photographing the fair each day, documenting everything from the animal shows and judging of exhibits, to the rides, food stands, and grandstand events like the tractor pulls, demo derby, and more.
What We Need:
- Daily coverage of the fair, including:
- Animal shows & judging
- Exhibitors & their exhibits
- People enjoying the fair (rides, food stands, etc.)
- Fairgrounds and general atmosphere
- Grandstand events (tractor pull, antique tractor pull, demo derby, horse pulling)
- Free stage events (Nick’s Kid Show, Ta-Da Robots, Sunflower Project, etc.)
What You’ll Get:
- One-day pass to the fair
- Meal coupon for each day you photograph
- Full rights to use the photos at your discretion
- Photos will be shared with Vernon County Fair for use in social media, advertisements, and state convention photo contests
If you’re passionate about photography and the Vernon County Fair, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply or for more information, please contact:
Angie Hornby
[Contact info redacted - See original email for details]
Upcoming Photo Ops:
- Gravel Nationals, Sat Sept 20th:
- La Crescent is hosting the USA Cycling Gravel Nationals for the first time on Saturday, September 20, 2025, a 110-mile race featuring hundreds of elite and professional athletes from across the country.
- 2 year event
- https://gravelnats.usacycling.org/
See everyone at the sept 23rd meeting.