Rock Your Rack Open For Registration

 

The Relay for Life's official season may be over. But the struggle against cancer isn't. For those wishing to help out the "Rock Your Rack," an event supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is currently accepting registration 

 

We are in full registration mode for Rock Your Rack 2026! Open now is the registration forms for: Live Singers, DJ’s and Music Hosts! Find the buttons on the home page and click for your specific form and all the details!

Registration is still open for: Designers, Venues/RP Sims, Bloggers, and Artists!

All Registration will close July 31st or when slots are filled! We do expect the entertainment slots to fill by July 15th so do not wait to register for consideration!  

 

The page stated what they have always needed more of is bloggers.

 

For more information, and to register, check out https://rockyourrack.org/.

 

Remember, there are only two more days for entertainment slots, and all registration closes July 31. Rock Your Rack takes place from September 25 to October 4.

 

Announcement: Registration For 2026 SL Living Expo Opens

 

🎉✨ The wait is over... Registration for the SL Living Expo 2026 is NOW OPEN! ✨🎉 

🌟 This year is BIGGER than ever — the SL Living Expo is combining with SL Fandom Con and the SL Renaissance Festival, creating a spectacular mega-event with a variety of themed regions for you to explore, design, and showcase your work in.

💜 Together we create.
💜 Together we inspire.
💜 Together we Relay.

👉 Ready to be part of something unforgettable? Register here: https://sl-living-expo.org/

 

Sunbeamers Registered For 2025 Relay Season in Second Life

 

A few days ago, Rita Mariner, the leader of the Sunweaver community, as well as it's Relay for Life team the Sunbeamers, had an announcement, "Sunbeamers are now registered"

 

Sunnies: The SUNBEAMERS are now registered, so if you're interested in joining, sign up on the RFL website: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY25VirtualEvents?team_id=2790583&pg=team&fr_id=110159

Rita

The Relay for Life is currently in the registration phase, with the various teams signing up. The Kickoff is on Saturday February 15

The PBC's Voting Registration And Fall Arrives at Yosemite

 

Gemma Cleanslate went to a couple places to see what was going on there at this time of year. At the Premier Business Center, there's events going on to encourage residents who are US citizens to register to vote. At Yosemite, fall has arrived and the leaves are showing it. But there were also some new places that came about since her last visit.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

Announcement: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party - Wednesday Sept 4

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Music Video Party with VJ Ally Nova is Wednesday, September 4th @6:00 PM slt with random events to continue through out the Month of September Ending Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events will be scheduled and announced as soon and possible.

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED TO VOTE! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150
 
 Thank you!

 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

Press Release: PBC Red White And Blue Civic Awareness Party, Sunday August 18 3PM

 

Greetings All,

It's Real Life Election time in the U.S.A!

The Premier Business Center aka PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Voter Registration Party will Kick off on Sunday, August 18th @3:00 PM slt with random events to continue through Sunday, September 29th @3:00 PM slt!

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PBC/190/65/1150

The attire is casual: Red, White, and/or Blue.

Additional Events are tentatively scheduled for every other Sunday, on or around the dates listed below:
Sunday, September 1 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 15 @ 3:00PM slt
Sunday, September 29 @ 3:00PM slt

Everyone is invited to attend any or all of the PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness Parties! Our goal is to reach anyone in Second Life who is interested in voting, or qualified to vote in the U.S. A. but for whatever reason, might not be registered to vote in the upcoming election.

We are focusing on Second Life residents who can, and those who are willing to vote as long as they meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines to vote legally.

We will provide information on how to confirm registration status, how to register to vote, how to update voters registrations, voting rights for individuals with disabilities, and so much more for every state throughout the U.S.  

The information provided might not apply to everyone for various reasons however, It is up to the individual to determine if the information is useful and applies to them or not.
 
Dont miss out on this fun filled, educational, and exciting event!. You can confirm and/or update your registration information, as well as get online registration details for your state, while learning, and having fun at the same time!

We hope that everyone whether SL or RL will take the first step, and that is to confirm their registration status, and if necessary,  register, and VOTE in order to make an RL impact in the election!

YOU can NOT VOTE if YOU are NOT REGISTERED! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, YOU CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE, infact YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE!   

Please contact JardenAlexis if you wish to volunteer as entertainers, or greeters at any one of the upcoming PBC Red White and Blue Civic Awareness events!
 
 Thank you!
 JardenAlexis- PBC Owner

 

Announcement: SL Living Expo Registration Is Now Open

 

Registration is now open for the SL Living Expo (a re-imagined Home and Garden Expo) that is running from March 3rd through March 12th, 2023. We have spots for region sponsors, event sponsors, booth participants, donations, raffles, auctions items... and so much more! Remember, this event is expanded beyond home and garden to include aviation, maritime, equestrian, farming, leisure activities, travel, food and so much more.

Please visit our website: https://sl-living-expo.org/how-to-participate/

 

RFL Announcement: It's Coming Quick - Let's GO!

 

Well the holidays are officially over and it is time to ramp up Relay 2022. Team registration opens Saturday, January 15th.

Gem Sunkiller is our 2022 Relay Lead Team person focusing on registration and teams, so please contact her with any questions.

Register a team at > https://relayforlife.org/secondlife
 

RFL Announcement: Save The Dates

 

With 2022 starting up, this means it won't be long before the Relayers get things started. Team registration starts Saturday January 15. After that, they'll have about a month to prepare for the season Kickoff on Saturday February 19. As for the main event, the Relay Weekend, that falls on Saturday June 11 and Sunday June 12.

Go Relay!

Registrations For Two Cancer Fundraisers This Fall

 

While the main Relay season is over, there are still other events coming up this fall to raise money for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser. One of them that's sure to be fun to fans of things Medieval is the Second Annual SL Renaissance Festival. It takes place from Friday September 23 to Sunday October 3. The organizers are looking for merchants to register, as well as those wanting to take part in special events.

One can look for information to register, and other info about the event at https://slrenaissancefestival.com/

The other large event taking place is the 2021 Sci-Fi Expo. The sister event of the Sci-Fi Con that takes place in the spring, the Expo lasts from Friday October 8 to Sunday October 17.

This year’s journey takes us to the old frontier world of ‘New Eden’, a major trading hub on an ancient terraformed forest world. Come and help to unlock the secrets and mysteries of the world’s deep ancient past!

The organizers are looking for sponsors, and exhibitors. People can read more information at https://www.scifiexpo.org/. There's also a Discord server at https://discord.gg/sqsWbVq .
 

RFL Announcement: Season Registration Starts January 15

 

 "Are you ready to register your team for the 2021 Relay For Life of Second Life? Registration opens January 15th, less than 4 weeks away! If you have questions feel free to contact Gem Sunkiller, or Selene Jashan for more information."

Relay 2021 Season Registration, Kickoff, And Weekend Dates Announced

A Cure! For A Happy Ending! was chosen as the theme for the 2021 Relay For Life of Second Life. Now it's time to save the dates. Registration opens January 15, 2021. Kickoff is February 20, 2021. Relay Weekend is June 12 and 13, 2021.

Until there is a Cure, We RELAY!

Raglan Shire Artwalk Open To Entries Until Tomorrow

While Raglan Shire is best known for being the home of the best known community of tiny avatars, it's also known for being the location of one of the more noted annual art exhibitions each year: The Raglan Shire Artwalk.

The Raglan Shire ArtWalk will be once again opening it’s Hedge to thousands of pieces of real life and virtual art in just a week! We have close to 200 artists signed up and there’s always time for more to get involved! 

With tons of different styles and types of art and creativity not to mention interactive events and live musical performances, the ArtWalk hasbecome a staple of what can be done in virtual spaces when so many come together to exhibit their work and provide an atmosphere of fun and creativity which, incidentally is what Raglan Shire was founded on.

Registration for those wanting to take part started late last month, and is going on until tomorrow, Sunday May 10 at 9PM SL time. Interested artists are asked to register online (here). The event officially starts Sunday May 17, and lasts until Sunday May 21.

Source: raglanshire.com

RFL Press Release: Believe In The Magic of Christmas

2019 SL Christmas Expo Now Accepting Merchants and Sponsors

Do you Believe in the Magic of Christmas? It may be the middle of summer but it’s time to think about Snow and Ice Skating, Decorating Houses, Holiday Store Fronts and that ‘right jolly old elf’ himself! It’s time to start planning your participation in “Believe in the Magic of Christmas”, the 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo, December 5th through the 15th, 2019. Supporting the American Cancer Society, the Christmas Expo is the premier holiday shopping and entertainment destination in Second Life. Sponsorships are already available for various levels at www.slchristmasexpo.com

The Christmas Expo Mission: To Fight Childhood Cancer

Christmas is especially important to kids! Remember how big that tree was when you were small? Pictures with Santa? Listening for those reindeer on the roof?  Christmas Morning?! For kids Christmas is a Magical Season! And so, this year the Expo has a new mission. Together with the American Cancer Society and our partners at Linden Lab, the expo will be supporting Childhood Cancer initiatives of The Society. All proceeds of the Expo will be directed to support research and palliative efforts to help children with cancer.

What’s Planned for the 2019 Christmas Expo?

Back again are:
•    more than 100 merchants,
•    Breedables and One-Of-A-Kind auctions,
•    nearly non-stop musical performances,
•    Gotchas and Hunts.
•    Christmas Trees, Ice Skating, Snowman Building Contest
•    Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Elves
•    The Holidays of Hope Ball.

Also back again is the popular Lights of Hope House Decorating Contest featuring homes built and decorated by some of Second Life’s best home builders! The event was introduced in 2018 and was one of the highlights of the 8th Annual Expo.

Linden Lab Partners With The Expo to Help the American Cancer Society Fight Childhood Cancer!

But wait there is more! This year Linden Lab, the Society’s partner in the fight against cancer, is joining the 9th Annual SL Christmas Expo. Not only will Linden Lab be decorating Linden homes as part of the Lights Of Hope contest but the Expo will be the venue of the BIG REVEAL!  The long anticipated ALL NEW Version 4 LINDEN HOMES will be UNVEILED at the Lights Of Hope!  Expo visitors will be treated with the newest premier member homes as well as some very VERY Special Linden surprises and incentives! (We can’t tell you now and spoil the Christmas Surprise can we?)

The thermometer may say it’s a heat wave, but the coolest event of the year is only a few short months away!  Do not miss out on Believe in The Magic of Christmas, the 2019 Second Life Christmas Expo, December 5th through the 15th, all in support of the American Cancer Society.

Give The Gift of Hope and Fight Childhood Cancer!

Sign up now for a store, shop or booth, and join some of Second Life’s premier merchants as a sponsor! For More Information visit https://slchristmasexpo.com or contact Nuala Maracas in world.

RFL Announcement: 2019 Xmas Expo - Registration Open

Space is filling quickly!

The Magic of Christmas is the theme for 2019 Xmas Expo in support of The American Cancer Society

Our Premier sim sponsors are almost sold out!  Be sure to reserve your merchant spot soon!

No store?  Sponsor a Special Event!

SL Christmas Expo

Share with your merchant friends!
Our goal is $20,000 US for 2019! 
We did it in 2018.....we can do it again!

Lof of great announcments coming up! 
You don't want to miss taking part this year !!

https://slchristmasexpo.com/

Announcement: Relay Registration Opening Today

Registration will open this morning, March 19th at 8 am SLT.

If you need help, one of these amazing volunteers will be glad to help you:

Prettykitty Gumbo
TS Darrow
Spook Maroon
Gem Sunkiller
Oldesoul Eldemar
Lyrica Dawnfire
MamaP Beerbaum

Go Relay!
UNITED WE RELAY!

Press Release: Registration Open for Making Strides "Treasure The Chests" Shopping Event

Ahoy mateys!

Calling all buccaneers and wenches! Here’s a way you can support a good cause, raise funds for breast cancer research and have fun at the same time.

Registrations are now being accepted for the “Treasure the Chests” shopping event that will run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31.

The event is sponsored by Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Across Second Life.

If you have any type of business, service or sell anything, this is a shopping event for you! There’s no requirements for items unique to the event; no special vendors to set up.

There are a variety of shop sizes to choose from -- something for every budget. The shopping sim will have a Pirate/Old World theme, but don’t let that stop you! All are welcome to join us.

All businesses in Second Life are welcome to participate in this truly unique event. From designers to breedables to SL experiences, there’s a place for everyone at the Treasure the Chests shopping event.

Benefits of sponsorship are highlighted on this google document you can access.
http://bit.ly/2uHqniq

Once you have decided which level of shop works best for you, click the link below to join.
http://bit.ly/2uH4KPo

If you are unable to do sponsorship at this time but would like to participate, contact us and allow us to help you find a way to be involved that fits your needs.

We can help get your name and logo seen by THOUSANDS of people across the grid and web through our website and Facebook! All you need to do is click the link above to join or contact Leala Spire, or Sandie Loxingly for more information.

We’d love to talk to you about these opportunities and help spread the word about YOUR enterprise across the grid!

I’m In! What’s Required of Me?

You will be required to:
Register for your storefront between now and Sept. 20, by going to the following link : http://bit.ly/2uH4KPo

Pay your rental Fee for the level of shop you would like by Sept. 20 to be included in the Shopper’s Guide. The latest we will accept payment is Sept. 30, but late participants will not be in Shopper’s Guide. Payments made be made at the Strides office in Second Life.

Be prepared to start setting up your storefront by Sept. 26.

Have store open by Oct. 1. Storefronts will be required to be torn down between Nov. 1 and Nov. 4.

Read and Agree to Comply with All Guidelines which you can find here.

Is there more I can do to help? Or I can’t rent a storefront but would like to participate, how can I help?

If you would like to help more you can:
Donate a One of A Kind Item for Auction at the Treasure the Chests Gala on Oct. 28.

Donate a small item to go into the walkers’ gift bags that they will be given after the Making Strides walk on Oct. 21.

Place a kiosk in your main store to accept donations from your customers. If you have a storefront and would like to donate a portion of your sales of a special item or if you would like to create a special item for the event to sale, with proceeds going to MSABC, you are welcome too!! Just drop your donation in the kiosk next to your shop or the kiosk at the Making Strides Office on American Cancer Society Island.

You may set items up on Marketplace with a split sell to donate and you can contact Leala or Sandie for more info on this.


About MSABC

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

For more information or to donate, visit MSABC in SL’s page, 

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY17National?fr_id=85482&pg=entry

Media contact: Serina Juran

Registration for Raglan Shire Artwork Now Open

Raglan Shire is noted as the location of Second Life's best known communitiy of "Tinies," not to mention the over-the-top antics of it's residents. It has yearly events every month, it's tenth anniversary being last month. But one event attracts many residents from across the Grid: the Raglan Shire Artwalk. This year, the Artwalk runs from May 14 to June 18, and the registration for interested artists has now opened.

Residents of Second Life may show their artwork during this time.  Reproductions of RL artwork (painting, drawing, digital fine art, printmaking that can be imported and put on a prim) are encouraged, along with SL photography, manipulated photography and sculpture. ... Each year we have had over 100 artist participants exhibiting in spaces over several sims. This year, the 12th ArtWalk, we hope for a good turnout and will include space in the newly renovated Raglan Shire, in Heron Shire forest, and in other sims in the cluster if needed. The 2D artwork will be displayed along hedgerows around Raglan Shire, and sculpture in designated areas of the forest on Heron Shire.

Entries opened on Saturday, April 22, and artists and photographers have until May 7 at 9PM until registrations are closed. Those whom resistered in time will be notified of their setup locations starting on Tuesday May 9. Setting up the art runs from 9AM on Friday May 12 and all day Saturday May 13. The Takedown is from one minute after 6PM on June 18 to Tuesday June 20.

For the announcement from Raglan in full, Click here. For a list of the requirements, Click here.

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: Relay For Life of Second Life Team Registration Opens Today

Second Life Residents Invited To Participate in the World's Largest Virtual Fundraising Event!

Relay For Life of Second Life Team Registration opens at 6 am SLT on Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Led by Event Leadership Team chair Nuala Maracas and co-chairs Leala Spire and Grace Devin, the 2017 season kicks off March 5th and continues through Relay For Life Weekend in Second Life on the 15th and 16th of July. The theme for the 2017 Relay season is “Passport To Hope".

Team Registration Details

•    Captains may register their teams beginning Feb 12th by visiting http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/    

     and clicking the TEAM REGISTRATION button.

•    Teams are recommended to have at least 5 members

•    Captains will be asked to set a goal for their team.  

•    Teams who meet the minimum fundraising levels will be eligible for a campsite and for real life prizes and awards.

A new Supporter category has been created to give credit to non-team entities who in the past have

raised funds for Relay using General Donations kiosks.These businesses, clubs or organizations can contact PrettyKitty Gumbo in world to be assigned a “Supporter” number and receive fundraising tools.

"This year we are not just going to think outside the box," said  event Chair Nuala Maracas. "We are going to Break The Box! Together we are going to make a difference. Together we are going to help our American Cancer Society finish this fight!"

About Relay For Life of Second Life

Relay For Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society and has been active, and continually growing in Second Life for 13 years. In 2005, the first Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) was attended by a few hundred avatars and raised almost $5,000 US dollars for the American Cancer Society. As of July 2014 RFL of SL ranked number 17th in donations received among more than 5600 relay events held worldwide. As of January, 2017 RFL of SL celebrated raising 3 million US dollars to support the mission of the Society to 'Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead The Fight for A World Without Cancer!

About the American Cancer Society

For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been working to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays and is the world leader in the fight to end cancer. Together with our global partners and millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society carries out its mission to Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer.

For More Information:

www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org

www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

Press Release: Relay for Life Team Registration Opens

With the official Relay for Life in Second Life fundraising season about a month away, team registration has begun.

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Team registration for the 2016 Relay For Life of Second Life Season will open on Monday, February 1, 2016. Prospective Team Captains can register their teams at the official Relay For Life of Second Life Website: www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org. Relay For Life of Second Life is an official charity of the American Cancer Society.

The theme of the 2016 Relay For Life of Second Life season is “Once Upon A Cure."

Once on the website you will find the registration form beginning February 1, 2016. There must be a Captain and Co Captain for each team to register. This year we have some changes in our team requirements.
Each team will be required to have at least 5 on the team, including Team Captain and Team Co Captain. There will be exceptions made for smaller teams but prior approval from the Steering Committee must be obtained. It is not necessary for teams to have 5 members to register. Members may join the team after registration.

New this year teams will have the opportunity to attend a class with our Fundraising Advisors. The role of the Fundraising Advisor is primarily to help Team Captains in the Relay For Life of Second Life become better fundraising leaders for their teams. Classes will include, how to set a goal, ways to reach your goal, how to use your tools, how to promote your event, how to engage and delegate their whole team in Relay For Life fundraising. These classes will be a wonderful learning experience with hands on learning.
First year teams are required to attend these classes. The Steering Committee may select your team to attend these classes based on your previous years fundraising totals. These classes will be open for all team Captains and Co Captains. On your registration form there will be an area to mark if you would like to attend a Fundraising Advisors' class.

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Daniel Voyager also had this press release, along with a schedule of some of the events.