Ala Moana Center is celebrating its golden anniversary next month and wants to see pictures depicting how the shopping center was a part of people's lives.

Entries are being accepted for the center's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest through July 31. Photos can be of a fond childhood moment, shopping for a special occasion, hanging out with friends or an artistic shot of the center.

Up to four photos per person will be accepted. Attach the following information to each photo: Name, address, phone number, e-mail, a brief description of the photo and the year the photo was taken. No slides will be accepted. Digital images must be at least 300 dpi; in a tiff, eps or jpg format; and rgb and 8bit.

The winner will receive a $250 Ala Moana gift card.

E-mail entries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or mail to: Ala Moana Center's 50th Anniversary Photo Contest, c/o Stryker Weiner & Yokota, 737 Bishop St., Suite 2860, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.