Snowman Building Contest in Steelhead

Being a community where mad scientists are respected, Steelhead has seen many interesting creations. Question is, what would these creative minds do when asked to make a snowman? Well, the steampunk community is about to find out, as leader TotalLunar Eclipse has announced a snowman building contest.

The rules are, "Fifteen prims per snowman you can enter up to two times. The winner and runner up will have their unique snowman displayed in front of town hall until the snow thaws for all to see." "It could be anything you want it to be, except lewd." So any creative designs inspired by "Calvin and Hobbes" are acceptable, if not encouraged.

Those entering the contest are asked to drop their snowmen (or snowwomen or snowbeast) at Steelhead Port Harbor (96, 111, 1028). This will be the location for Steelhead's Friday Night dance this week, the theme being "A Snowball's Chance in Hell." Which may be a hint as to what happens to the losers.

Steelhead Celebrates J.R. Tolkien's Birthday

On January 3, Steelhead's Friday night dance took on a Middle Earth look. The steampunk community celebrated the birthday of J.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Hobbit" and the "Lord of the Rings" series.

This week at Steelhead’s Friday Dance we we honor the man that gave us the world of Dwarves, Hobbits, Orcs and Elves.  January 3rd is J.R.R.Tolkien’s Birthday and we are celebrating his works of fiction with the theme being Middle Earth.  J.R.R. Tolkien has influenced the world of fantasy fiction, films and games for at least 70 years.  Dress in your best Middle Earth fantasy attire and come celebrate the world of this amazing author.  Dance will be held in the big castle in Steelhead Port Harbor.

 And so the Steelheaders took on their best Fantasy-themed looks Some however were already elven folk, notably Steelhead leader TotalLunar Eclipse. Someone showed up in a Gollum avatar, although instead of moaning about "my precious," he just danced. Others showed up as wizards or other Fantasy figures.

The first half of the event was DJed by Fuzzball Ortega. Afterwards, Steelhead's most noted fairy Willow Leafstorm took control of the airwaves. Among the Steelpunk sci-fi favorites were some Fantasy themes, including a few "Lord of the Rings" tunes, including Leanord Nimoy's "Bilbo Baggins" song.

It was a fun time held by all

Bixyl Shuftan

The World-Famous Steelhead Critter Races

A Benefit Event for Relay For Life in Secondlife
Sponsored by Team Steelhead Salmons & the Steelhead Public Library

Sunday July 1, 2011
Races start at 6pm SLT
Steelhead Port Harbor (132, 127, 3012)


If you have a critter and it can be raced, this event is made for you!

Bring your horses, tigers, ostriches, banthas and other ridable critters!
(Ground critters only - Sorry, our course is not suitable for flying races)


You are critterless? Ostrich is lame? Bantha has mange?
Then drive one of our free Roman Chariots!

Trophies for the winners
Commemorative items for all entrants
Entry fee 500$L for 1 race, 1500$L for more than 1.
All proceeds benefit RFL.

Schedule (All times are SLT/PST)

5:45pm
Practice session.
Open track available to all registered entrants.

6pm
Races start.

7-8pm (or after end of last race)
Afterparty with DJ Thadicus Caligari.

Races:
Race 1 - Reasonably Sized Critters
Open race for any ridable animal that will fit into the starting gate.

Race 2 - Unreasonably Sized Critters
Open to any non-flying critter
LeMans-style race - avatars will stand in starting gate, at start run to a designated spot, rez their critters, begin race.

Race 3 - Horse Race
Open to any SL horse that will fit in the starting gate.

Race 4 - Roman Chariots
A free chariot will be furnished with each entry & only these chariots will be allowed on the track. LeMans start - avatars in starting gate, at start run to your chariot and drive away.

Steelhead Port Harbor -19th c. Pacific Northwest , Steelhead Port Harbor (132, 127, 3012)