Announcement: This Saturday in The Science Circle - "Science books for a Popular Audience"

"Panel: Science books for a Popular Audience" by Matthew Burr

Saturday October 26
10AM to 11:30 AMSL time

with
Mike Shaw : "Hallucinations" by Oliver Sacks
Stephen Gasior : "Your Inner FISH" by Neil Shubin
Phil Youngblood : "Lab Girl" by Hope Jahren
Keith Eric Grant : To be determined later

Read the announcement in full here (link).

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32  

Wolf Ridge Asylum

The Newser recently interviewed one of the staff of Wolf Ridge Asylum. As far as haunts go, this isn't a simple spook house with things that pop out and say "boo!", but a nerve-wracking three-floor experience that will have you tiptoeing with care as you try to navigate it's dangers. Located in Geerkil Lands, you can win up a whopping 10,000 Linden dollars depending on how many key items you find.

Read the story in Design. 

Announcement: SLCS Spooktacular October 27th for Making Stride for RFL

SLCS is welcoming all ghouls, goblins, and generally all Halloween lovers to 12 hour concert for RFL's Making Strides Campaign on October 27th. Listed below are  a list of the performers also showing up at the SLCS funday on the 30th.


9-10 Lisa Brune
10-11 Harmonia Trefoil
11-12 Jeff (kjjeff.kohn)
12-1 Lyric Serendipity
1-2 Madmax Huet
2-3 Jimmy Soundz
3-4 Kris electricteeth
4-5 Laidback Celt
5-6 Hojo Warf
6-7 Phemie Alcott
7-8 Lark Bowen
8-9 Ronnie
9-10 Lisa Brune

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Twice%20Right/114/83/602

Announcement: M and M Creations Sale

We have a rainy day and found it a good time to clean up our shop and listings.
We took a broom and wiped away some very old products which we even forgot we ever made them.
We also found many items which do not reflect current pricing anymore.
So we lowered a lot of prices, some items even up to 50%.

Feel free to visit us on marketplace or inworld for a fresh discovery of our products.

Enjoy, we keep on swimming today (smile)

M&M

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Paradise/217/158/21

Cartoon of the Day: More Boneheaded Humor

For those who don't know, when Wild Bill Hickok was shot dead in a card game, his hand at the time was aces and eights. That became known afterwards as the "Dead Man's Hand."

By Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: "Second Life Destinations - Halloween Hot Spots"

Earlier this week, there was another Second Life Destinations video in the official blog, "Halloween Hot Spots."

It may be 10 more days to Halloween, but numerous grid-wide celebrations are already underway in Second Life. This week’s Second Life Destinations video explores a handful of these haunted experiences -- but daring adventurers will want to check out a few more of the 75+ spooky spots featured in the Haunted category of the Destination Guide including haunted houses, dark rides, and other creepy places.

Among the haunted highlights featured in this week's clip are Snuggles, Gooseberry Lake, Whymsee, Halloween Town, Trick or Treat Lane, Salem, and Madpea City.

The video was made by Draxtor Despress.

Announcement: Homes For Our Troops October 2019 Benefit

Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announce 2019’s October benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life! 

Frets Nirvana, the premier guitar artist in the virtual world Second Life and the US Military Veterans Group announce the 2019 October benefit in Second Life for the Veterans Support Organization Home For Our Troops. 

Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT OVER 274 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR WOUNDED VETERANS.”

In 2018 the community in Second Life sent over $13,000 to Homes For Our Troops, thanks to may kind hearts and great Second Life performers.  HFOT built 34 homes for extremely wounded veterans in 2018.  We hope to help them exceed that in 2019!

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The October concert on August 25, 2019 is scheduled from 4pm to 8 PM PST.  Featured artists will be DJ Waya Snowpaw, Thunder LovenKraft, Dudecansing and Sultry Sonata.

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs and Furry Fashion Lounge

Here's what's going on at the Sunweaver, the Montecito Bay clubs, and the Furry Fashion Lounge

Cutlass: Best in 'U' and 'V', Red Hot, 70s Flashback

The Happy Vixen: Halloween Colors, Topless, TBA, Villains, Horns and Hooves, Orange and Black, Creepy vs Cute, Wings, Undies, TBA

Club Zero Gravity: TBA

Montecito Bay: TBA

Furry Fashion Lounge: CAYA, Fandoms, Horror, Murder Mystery and Monsters, Throwback Thursday, Sci-fi, Memes, Anything But Clothing, Late night, Cute

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'.  

Sneek Peek: The Wolf Ridge Asylum

The Newser recently interviewed one of the staff of Wolf Ridge Asylum. As far as haunts go, this isn't a simple spook house with things that pop out and say "boo!", but a nerve-wracking three-floor experience that will have you tiptoeing with care as you try to navigate it's dangers. Located at Geerkil Lands, you can win up a whopping 10,000 Linden dollars depending on how many key items you find.

We'll have more on the place soon. While we'd normally suggest heading over to it's location at Geerkil Land (165/122/2251), next to Club EFS, the Asylum is open only from Thur-Sun, 5-10PM SLT and anyone heading there when it's closed will be spirited back home by it's ghosts. But don't worry, we'll explain shortly just what you'll be facing at this monstrously fun haunt.

Eye On The Blog: Destinations Video - Haunted in Second Life

A few days ago, Linden Lab had the latest of their Second Life Destinations videos, or "Destinations Video" as they called it this time: "Haunted Second Life."

Oh, there are strange ( and stranger) things afoot, and all over the Grid, Residents and Creators alike are brewing up some Halloween mischief. It is -- after all -- one of the most exciting and celebrated holidays in Second Life!

 

All Hallows Eve, Samhain. Hallow E’en - a time when the spookiest, kookiest, and most mystical of mayhem rolls into our world like a thick and possibly sentient fog. The veil between the living and the departed grows thin, and everywhere you look, you see pumpkins, skeletons, ghosts, and ghouls. And don’t forget the treats, and sweets, and tricks and broomsticks - it’s magical!

 

This week’s destination video highlights just a few of the scarier Regions you can experience in Second Life, and while many embrace the spookier side of things all year round, be sure to haunt the Haunted category of the Destination Guide, throw on your favorite costume, and explore. Then join us on Halloween from 11 am to 2 pm SLT for our annual Creepy Crawl. More details on the schedule for that are coming …

Three locations were shown in the video: Arranmore, Everwinter, and Pendle Hill. 

Remembering Tai'lahr Winnikow

Some residents are well-known for their accomplishments. Others, little word gets out about what they do. A few days ago. the passing of Miss Tai', or Tai'lahr Winnikow. As it turns out, she was a builder who worked behind the scenes in events such as the Fantasy Faire and Fallen Gods. But she was a private person who shied away from attention and preferred anonymity. But with her passing, people whom were once quiet began openly talking. So who was Miss Tai'? I would hear what she did from a few people, most notably from her close friend Kerryth Tarantal.

Read more in People.

CDS Election Season

While October is simply Halloween in most places, for the Confederation of Democratic Simulators there's more going on. Once again, it's election season there.

Our community has celebrated its 15th birthday this fall but to grow and stay successful we need your participation!

If you own land a CDS citizen in good standing please consider to run for an office as member of our government.

For those not familiar with the CDS, the community bills itself as Second Life's oldest experiment with democracy. Twice a year, it chooses it's Chancellor and the members of their Representative Assembly. To be able to run for office, or to be able to vote, one has to own land there. Those interested notify the Dean of the Scientific Council by Tuesday October 29 at Noon SL time.

So far, three people have declared their intentions to run for the 32nd Representative Assembly: Cathy Sabre, Rosie Gray, and Tanoujin Milestone. As of now, the incumbent Chancellor Kyoto remains unopposed.

The campaigning of the candidates for Chancellor and RA officially starts on Saturday November 2, and will most likely have rules on where signs can and cannot be placed. There will also most likely be opportunities to meet the candidates and hear where they stand on issues. Recent elections have shown a remarkable lack of drama compared to some in real life.

The polls open on Saturday November 9 at Noon SL time, and will remain open to Friday November 15 at Noon SL time. Shortly afterwards, the Dean of the SC will announce the winners.

"Grove Walk of Fame" Raises 227,000 Lindens

From 8AM to 4PM SL time yesterday, Sunday October 12, was a special Relay event, the "Grove Walk of Fame" at the Grove Greenhouse. The musicians performing were Aleykat, Lisa Brune, Zachh Cale, Phemie Alcott, Djembe Dragonfire, Lunciano, Samm Q, Levi Zuzu, and Jeffah. People were requested to dress in 1940s fashion. This was not part of the Making Strides events, but was an off-season fundraiser for the Relay.

At the end of the eight hour event, quite a total was raised, with a picture showing over 200,000 Linden dollars. The final total raised was 227,000 Lindens.


Thanks to all who came to the Walk of Fame for RFL today and donated so generously!  Today, thanks to all of you, we made a difference to the tune of L$227,000!  You are all fantastic!  I’m always amazed at how this world comes together to make a difference!  And MANY thanks to all the singers who were so amazing!  They are all true stars!

Picture from Cynthia Farshore

Announcement: This Week at the Seanchai Libraries

ROCKIN' THE STORIES FROM FRANKENSTEIN TO JEKYLL and HYDE!
It's 12 days till All Hallows and Seanchai Library is in in Full Story Deployment. There's lots of "great" to go around! Then join us this week for stories LIVE in #secondlife, and on our properties in #kitely, live in voice.

Check out the stories and the storytellers at www.seanchailibrary.com

All stories told in open voice unless otherwise noted. All times SL/PT

*MONDAY, October 21st, at 7pm:  Spider Robinson and Robert Heinlein's VARIABLE STAR continues with Gyro Muggins.

*TUESDAY, October 22nd, at 7pm:  THE SPOOKY CLASSICS: E.F. Benson with Caledonia Skytower, live on stream.

*WEDNESDAY, October 23rd, at 7pm: THE MYSTERIOUS WOODS OF WHISTLEROOT concludes with Fairie Maven-Pralou.

*THURSDAY, October 24th, at 7pm: Eldritch Black's ONE DARK HALLOWS EVE.  Shandon Loring presents live in stream (Also in Kitely!  Find teleport from the main Seanchai World grid.kitely.com:8002:SEANCHAI)

All sessions held at the Seanchai Library in Second Life unless otherwise indicated. Schedule subject to change.  

Burn2 Festival Ends

The Burn2 art and music festival is now over. Over the weekend, the Burning of the Man and the Temple Burn (above) took place. The events are over, but the sims will be up for another day or two. For those who want one more look, or haven't been there yet, head over and see the exhibits before the artists clean them up and "leave no trace."

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at Burn2

By Bixyl Shuftan

The Happy Vixen's 2019 Halloween "Carn-Evil"

Usually the Happy Vixen beach club offers fun in the sun in an open-air club next to the water. But when Halloween rolls around, it offers something else for spooky fun. This year, the venue is offering a haunted carnival, dubbed the "THV Dark Vixen's Carn-Evil." Built by Jasmine Dawn, the place offers a number of thrills and chills.

Read the article in SL Clubbin'.

SL Video: "In The Dark"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

By Furry SLife in Nov 2014

Halloween Town And Moochies

Gemma Cleanslate has been on the lookout for more Halloween themed places, and places now sporting a spooky look for the season. In her article for today, her travels took her to two such places. The first was an old favorite: Halloween Town in the Townies sim. It has shops with many items for the holiday up for sale, a pumpkin-carving contest, and a haunted house with lots of scenes. Next was Moochies, which is celebrating with it's wooded area offering shadowy areas for travellers to brave when the sun goes down, and has a contest of it's own.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

Press Release: Scare Me Silly 2019 Event, Oct 18 to 26

The 4th Annual Scare Me Silly event returns in support of Team Diabetes of Second Life! This event, is the first fundraising event for Team Diabetes of Second Life and features two hunts, live performers, dj’s, an art show, shopping, and lots of tricks and treats!

Team Diabetes of Second Life is an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association. The mission of Team Diabetes of Second Life is to raise awareness, tolerance, and funds for diabetes in the virtual world of Second Life. According to the World Health Organization (2016): 422 million adults in the world have diabetes and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year.

Participating merchants include: ::Pharmacist:: , !!Firelight!!, *DBS* Designs By Soosy, ANDORE, Bad Dragon Clothing, ChiC buildings, Chiffon, Cosmos Boutique, Couture Chapeaua, Halloween Delights, HJM Designs, ikr!, Just imagine… by Vita Theas, Just Ordinary, Kalani’s Designs, Kiliki Bikini, Kitty Creations, Kittycat Creations, Lady Dragons Design, LC Fashion, Lunar Seasonal Designs, Mara’s Mysteries Boutique, Muircastle Motors & Parts, Park Place Home, Pixelancer, Potomac Signature Homes, Redangel Designs, Roped Passions, Simply Shelby, Spyralle, Strawberry Gashes, SynCo, The Emporium, The Pumpkin Head, TRS Designs, TYLAR’S TREASURES, & Xplicit Designs

Participating artists include: Belua Broadfoot, DreamMakerXDreamBreaker Resident, ettalaineteichmano resident, Eucalyptus Carroll, ilyra chardin, IsarValdetaro Resident, Isis Desmoulins, Jamee Sandalwood, JolieElle Parfort, ladyonia, Marcel Mosswood, MTH63 (Matt),  Sophie72 Congrejo, & Theresa Firelight

DATES: October 18 to October 26, 2019

 

WEBSITE: https://teamdiabetessl.org/scare-me-silly-2019/

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/139/139/25

About the American Diabetes Association:
The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected by diabetes by funding research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association delivers services to hundreds of communities and provides objective and credible information and resources about diabetes.

Free resources are available in English and Spanish at http://www.diabetes.org and 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2382).

For More Information:

Team Diabetes of Second Life’s American Diabetes Association Page:

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=11304578&pg=personal&fr_id=12881

Team Diabetes of Second Life’s Website:
https://teamdiabetessl.org/