Cartoon of The Day: The Eye Has It

 

 Taken at Premier Wrestling. One of the audience had on a rather, unique, piece of headwear. I imagine if she asked why such an odd hat, she'd give an answer much like this.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Speculation: What Are The Blank Sims In Bellisseria's Ranch Area For?

 

Last month, the first of the new commercial districts in Bellisseria opened. They were placed in the blank sims in the Linden Home continent's Ridgewood area. A few days ago, Zada Bury messaged me about an interesting possibility, are the blank sims in the Ranch Linden Home region next?

 

She gave the Two Step sim as an example, and here it is (picture above), a huge patch of grass and spots of dirt surrounded by ranch homes. And checking the map (left), there are a few other places on this corner of Belliseria without homes. 

 

So are these going to be future commercial areas, perhaps "Farmers Market" themed as Zada suggested? I would ask a Linden or Mole about this in Belli chat. But I'd likely be given a two-step of an explanation.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

  

SL Video: "Bellisseria 7th Anniversary "

 

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 From Sceneris on April 13, "Second Life Bellisseria 7th Anniversary"

 

Events This Week at the Sunweaver and Montecito Bay Clubs, Furry Fashion, Urban Furry, and Club Scorn

 

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

Club Cutlass: Favorite Animals, Psychedelic, TBA

Happy Vixen: DJ Scratch, TBA, TBA, DJ Khyra

Club Zero Gravity: Snowy - Turning Red

 

Bouncing Bunny Beach Club:  DJ Snowy - Floofy Tails and/or Ears

Xanadu: DJ Jesse 

 

Montecito Bay:  CAYA, After Dark

Club Scorn: Th 8-12, Sat 2-12

 

Furry Fashion: TBA

 

Urban Furry :  DJ Juana, DJ Charlee, DJ Whiskey, DJ Vantox

 

Read the schedules in SL Clubbin'

 

Bellisseria Birthday Celebrations Begin Today, Speech By Patch Linden 1PM SL Time

 

 

Truly, there is no better place for it. The Fairgrounds have always had that unmistakable Bellisserian energy, where community, curiosity, and just a hint of delightful absurdity all mingle. For one week, that energy will be turned all the way up.

The festivities officially begin on April 14th at 1:00 PM SLT with opening remarks from Patch Linden. If you’ve ever heard one of Patch’s speeches, you already know they carry a rare mix of warmth, insight, and (often) surprise . Then, without missing a beat, we pivot straight into celebration mode with our opening DJ. I confidently predict a party worth rearranging your schedule for.

Throughout the week, the ever-adventurous Scarlett Amethyst will lead guided tours across the continent using a variety of transport; each offering a different lens through which to experience Bellisseria’s charm. Whether cruising along coastal waterways, rolling through scenic routes, or taking to the skies, these tours are more than just journeys – they’re curated experiences. Of course, being who we are, each comes with its own collectible stamp. If there is one thing the BBB understands deeply, it is the quiet thrill of the hunt!

This year’s celebration brings a constellation of new passport stamps to collect. Some of your favorite Moles will be in attendance, each offering their own unique mark, alongside stamps from Bellisserian Ambassadors, BBB volunteers, event stamps scattered across the fairgrounds, and yes – even one from Patch himself.

There is something undeniably satisfying about watching your collection grow, each stamp a moment captured – a memory you can hold onto long after the tents come down.

If you’re feeling a bit more ambitious, or competitive, there will be opportunities to put your skills to the test. Special driving, boating, and flying challenges will be available throughout the week for those who want to prove they’ve mastered the Bellisserian lifestyle. Whether you glide through effortlessly or provide entertainment for onlookers, you’ll be in good company.

Then there is something particularly meaningful waiting at the end of this energetic week. On April 20th, we will gather for a ceremony that is, in its way, at the heart of what we do. Led by Abnor Mole, we will officially welcome our newest Ambassadors. If you’ve never attended one of these ceremonies, let me tell you – they matter. Bellisseria reaches outward. Community becomes a little more intentional and enduring. That, I think, is what makes this entire celebration so special.

Yes, it will be wacky. There will be laughter, missed turns, probably a few spectacular crashes, and more than a few “wait, where did everyone go?” moments. But underneath all that is something steady and real; a community that continues to show up for one another, year after year, in ways both grand and quietly meaningful.

So come for the party. Come for the stamps. Come for the tours, the challenges, and the delightful unpredictability of it all. But stay for that feeling – the one that reminds you exactly why Bellisseria feels like home.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whiskey%20Bay/173/4/24 

From The Gazette

 

Announcement: RFL Car & Bike Show Buildoff: Judging Today, Auctions April 18 & 19

 

 

The 2026 RFL of SL Car & Bike Show/Buildoff is the largest vehicle showcase in Second Life, bringing together the grid’s most talented builders, designers, and automotive enthusiasts for an unforgettable event. Hosted in support of Relay For Life of Second Life, the event features stunning custom cars and bikes, and community-driven fundraising for a meaningful cause. From cutting-edge builds to creative showpieces, this premier showcase celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and generosity across the Second Life community.

RFL CarBike Show (100,153,26) 

 

Ren Flow Has Died

 

It was announced yesterday, Sunday April 12, that Ren Flow of the Relay for Life had passed away.

Sad news Ren Flow has passed away
Co-founder of the Roos With A Dream RFL team, wife of Alison and Kayla Flow and co-mother of little Patty Flow, Ren Flow, aka Ninja Chef Lady Ren Flow, passed away in her home on Friday April 10.

Ren was a dedicated relayer and got her greatest joy from helping others. She will be mightily missed.

Memorial service TBA

 

The Last Relaystock

 

This weekend, the Relaystock took place with days two and three. While hosted by the Relay Rockers, it's always been open to performers from all teams, as well as some playing in behalf of one. And for many it was a moment to shine. Among those performing Saturday, DJ Cynthia, with a number of others from Team Sunbeamers acting as dancers. The team would get almost 77,000 in the kiosk, which was enough to bring them over the one million Linden mark, and Emerald level. 

 

 Read more about the Relaystock later. 

 

Artemis II Splashdown Seen in Second Life

 

 With a lot going on in Second Life on Friday April 10, it was easy to miss one big event in space news. Artemis II, the spacecraft that went around the moon, returned to Earth. Having launched on April 1, for nine days it traveled through space farther than any human had gone since the last of the Apollo Moon missions in 1972, circling the moon and getting a peek at the seldom seen dark side on April 6. And Friday was when the journey would end.

 

The event would be broadcasted live in a number of locations in Second Life, such as the Premier Business Center. But yours truly dropped by the International Space Museum at Spaceport Alpha where the descent was shown live at the auditorium area. And at 5:07 PM SL time, it splashed down. 

 

Commentary: There's been plenty of bad news in real life lately, war, corruption, political discord so bad, much of the public sees not just politicians but the people behind those they oppose as a threat to the country.  There are those who feel the money spent on manned space program should be spent on other things such as expanding foreign aid or building even more and better bombs and missiles. But humans have always been explorers, looking at new frontiers. And this moon mission was a reminder we've still got it.

 

"To the moon, and beyond,"

 

*Addition* I would also do a post on my Food on The Table. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

RFL Press Release: Bid The Lindens Bald

 

 BID THE LINDENS BALD 2026

Bid the Lindens & Moles Bald returns for its 10th annual showdown in support of Relay For Life in Second Life — and this year will be the grand finale.

In this fan-favorite fundraising event, teams of Lindens and Moles literally put their hair on the line. Residents vote with their donations: the teams that raise the most keep their locks, while the team that raises the least will go bald until the next birthday celebrations.

Voting opens during RelayStock on April 10 and runs through April 15, culminating in the always-entertaining Haircut Party from 12:00–2:30 PM SLT, with the clippers coming out at 2:15 PM SLT. Team lists will be announced in April, so start planning your strategy and your donations.

As the Relay Rockers prepare to retire this beloved tradition, this will be the last time Linden hair hits the floor — so don’t miss your chance to be part of the laughter, the spectacle, and the fundraising magic for American Cancer Society.

Mark your calendars and come help
Bid the Lindens & Moles Bald!

SURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RelayStock2026/126/3/23

 

Cartoon of The Day: Ordinary Girl

 

 Taken at the Relaystock, Among the performers was singer Erika Ordinary. 

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Sunbeamers Reach One Million Lindens, Hit Emerald

 

 

Yesterday, Saturday April 11 just before 8PM SL time, Cynthia Farshore announced Team Sunbeamers had crossed the one million Linden mark in total donations for the 2026 Relay season, and reached Emerald Level fundraising.

 

Congrats yall we got Emerald
Sat, Apr 11 2026 7:57:57 PM SLT

that last push on the stage got us just across the line at L$ 1,000,523 to make Emerald!

 

As the picture shows, about 910,000 Lindens were raised inworld, but a total of $363.75 or 90,000 Linden dollars, had been raised outside of Second Life, for a combined total of a little more than a million. This makes the team seventh out of 168 teams in terms of fundraising.

 

And "the little team that could" does it again.

 

More on the Relaystock later,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Relaystock Schedule For Sunday

 

9:00am – DJ Sal
Belle Ame

10:30am – DJ  Casey
Purple Tears

12:00pm – DJ Fuzzball Ortega
Steelhead Salmons

1:30pm – DJ Primilena Dumpling 
Aether Chrononauts Tiny Steps

3:00pm – LIVE – Grace Loudon
Relay Rockers

4:00pm – LIVE – Todd Rumsford
Cure Chasers

4:00pm – DJ Trader Whiplash
Relay Rockers
The Final Dance
End Of RelayStock 

 

Announcement: Premier Wrestling Gears Up for Royal Clash

 

Premier Wrestling (PW) will present Royal Clash on April 14th at 1 pm SLT at the Lionheart Coliseum. Wrestlers from all four of PW’s brands – Attitude, Overload, AVW and RISE–will compete for a shot at the championship of their choice. The Royal Rumble-style event marks one of PW’s major productions and represents the first stop in the fight towards its seminal event, and arguably the biggest event in SL wrestling, Full Circle.

“Royal Clash represents another major example of growth in Premier Wrestling and the Second Life Wrestling Community at large,” said Vince Aftermath, the owner of Premier Wrestling.   

The two Main Events will feature two 20-person Royal Rumble-style matches – one for the Men’s division and one for the Women’s division. Two wrestlers will start the match. At random intervals of time, another wrestler will enter the fray. In order to lose, a wrestler must be tossed over the top rope of the ring and to the outside. In order to win, a wrestler must outlast 19 other competitors.

The winner will earn an opportunity to face the top champion for any of the respective four PW brands.

For some wrestlers, winning at Royal Clash could provide a launching pad to an illustrious career. For veteran members of the roster, it represents a path to reclaiming their way back to the top of the wrestling industry in SL. Wrestlers from each roster have clamored to secure their spot in the match. Some of the most popular wrestlers in the Men’s division such as Tommy Connolly, Bannock Ogg, and DHA will join the Clash. For the Women’s division, fan favorites such as Izzy Baum, Dani the Dominatrix and Mae-Ying will collide at the Clash.

Visit the in-world vendor to purchase tickets today!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glenn/230/114/27
 

About Premier Wrestling

“Premier Wrestling is the top virtual wrestling federation in Second Life, known for its intense action and captivating stories. Join us for thrilling matches and exciting drama with the best virtual wrestlers from all over Second Life. We film our episodes on location and share them on social media. Don’t miss out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the latest episodes. Want to see the action live? Visit our website for details on how to attend our shows. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated partners, essential in keeping Premier Wrestling at its peak.”

Website: Learn more about us at https://www.premier-wrestling.com/

Our Location In World:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Premier%20Virtual%20Entertainment/156/155/23

Relaystock Continues Today

 

 The Relaystock got started yesterday, Friday April 10. The three day tribute to Woodstock lived up to the promise of music and mud, with performers playing music at the stage. 

 

 Among those playing the tunes were Trader Whiplash and Nuala Maracas of the Relay  Rockers, standing in for a performer that couldn't make it. 

 

A number of teams have themed campsites. This includes the Sunbeamers, the team of the community where the Newser office makes it's home.

 

 

The Sunbeamers have a few items for sale for charity, including a virtual replica of the Victorian Era toilet by Thomas Crapper (yes, women could use it in those dresses). 

 

On this second day of performanices, the schedule is as follows: 

 

8:30am – DJ Melina Firehawk
Heroes Helping Heroes

10:00am – DJ  Temptation
VRaze Dreamers

11:03am – DJ Starlight 
Team Darkpaws

1:00pm – LIVE Eva Fae
Seekers Of Hope

2:00pm – Erika Ordinary
Relay Rockers

3:00pm – DJ  Kayla & The Roos
Roos With A Dream

4:30pm – DJ Hell
Camping For A Cure

6:00pm – DJ Cynthia Farshore
Sunbeamers

7:30pm – DJ Castion Eyre
Scorpions Take On Thyroid Cancer

For those in the Sunweaver community, Club Cutlass will be closed tonight with those usually showing up Friday evenings asked to head to DJ Cynthia's set at the Relaystock.

 

Rock on and Relay,

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

SL Video: "I Will Survive"

 

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 From Furrex on October 10, 

 

Relaystock Starts Today

 

 Today marks the first day of the Relaystock, the yearly three day tribute to the 1969 Woodstock music festival for the Relay for Life. From Friday April 10, to Sunday April 12, there won't be sex and drugs, but there will certainly be rock and roll and plenty of it. 

 

While hosted by the Relay Rockers, the event involves many teams. Many have small campsites across the Relaystock grounds (picture taken yesterday, so some spots had just placeholder items then). 

 

Sad to say this will be the final Relaystock. Real life has been catching up to many of the Relay Rockers, who have been hosting the event year after year. While some will continue to be on SL next year, it won't be as often.  

 

The schedule for today is as follows.  

 

12:30pm – DJ Candi 
Harmony Of Hope

2:00pm – DJ  TBA
Meowgick Littlefolks

3:30pm – DJ Teiko Moxie 
Rainbows Of Hope

5:00pm – DJ Gem Sunkiller
Love, Life & Legacy

6:30pm – DJ Wyldchild Raven & DJ Chevelley Rune
Sugar Skols

8:00pm – DJ  Boone Alpha
Alpha Hope Force

 

SURL :   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RelayStock2026/128/3/23

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

This Saturday at The Science Circle

 

Saturday April 11

 

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At 10 AM PST  

 

Nipah Virus: A Deadly Zoonotic Threat With Pandemic Potential

By Tagline

 

SURL: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/59/128/29

 

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    NOTE: Non-members required to register once

    IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway

╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═╝  

 

Cartoon of The Day: Tight Hugging Teddy

 

 Taken at Serene Elements. A singer on stage had a huge teddy wrapped around her in a way that looked like a choke hold. With the spotlight on her, well, it could be confused for something else.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

RFL Announcement: Musical Tribute to Ertina Loopin, Sunday

 

 Event Name: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO ERTINA LOOPEN
When:
Sunday APRIL 12, 6-8pm 

Brief Description of Event:
Join deejay Ilsa Gutrune (ilsa.hesse) as she plays jazz at the Ron's Sanssouci Ballroom in tribute to Ertina Loopen. Come as you are!
Location:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zale/196/216/23
TEAM: ELMF