Our readers often tell us that one of things they enjoy most about this paper is Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation.

For years, we’ve invited readers to take a picture of themselves, friends and family members holding a copy of the Acorn at their vacation destination. Each September we choose the winner of the Take Your T.O. Acorn on Vacation contest, then we publish the remaining photos throughout the year. Photos that feature creative composition and funny or eye-catching scenes usually win.

The deadline for this year’s contest isn’t far away. We’re asking that all entries for the 2010 contest be submitted by 5 p.m., Wed., Sept. 8. This will give you plenty of time to submit those last-minute photographs from Labor Day weekend.

It’s easy to do. The next time you go on vacation, bring along a front page of the Acorn. Have someone hold the page so it’s visible in the photo, along with the scenery of wherever you are.

Be sure to include information about who’s in the picture from left to right and where the shot was taken. Also include a name, address and phone number so we can call and tell you before we print it. After an online reader vote at www.theacorn.com, we’ll announce the contest winners in the Sept. 23 issue.

After the contest and throughout the coming months, nearly all photos will appear in the paper and online unless they’re technically unusable. Please be patient if your photo doesn’t appear right away.

Digital photographs should be sent as high-resolution .jpg attachments to vacation@theacorn.com. If you’re sending a 35mm print, send it to the address on this page. Photos cannot be returned. Don’t forget to Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation.

What happens in Vegas doesn’t have to stay in Vegas.