Announcement: New Year's Party At The Goblin Cave

 

Greetings to all! You are invited to the yearly New Years Eve Party at the Goblin Cave! The Duchy of Downs will throw a party starting at 8 PM SLT and will last till at least 1 AM SLT. Party is provided by Her Grace Cynthia Farshore and will play music region wide so you can enjoy the Christmas rides and sights before they are taken down. A ball will drop for each time zone of the continental U.S. followed with 2 minutes of fireworks till the last zone you get a full 5 minutes. Besides the dance you can enjoy Santa's Village on the highland. The Caledon wide sleigh ride awaits there too to take you on a 30 minute round trip tour of every region of Caledon! So come enjoy and if you can't stay long who cares just drop in and say Hi!!  

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/105/36/42

Their Grace, the Duke and Duchess of Downs
Shockwave Yareach & Cynthia Farshore 

 

Merry Christmas

 

The staff at the SL Newser wishes all of you a Merry Christmas.

(Taken at Caledon Downs)

 

Reader Submitted: "To The Bat - er, Goblin Cave!"

 

On Tuesday Nov. 4th a dance was held by Caledon Nights on the region Caledon Downs in the Independent State of Caledon group. The theme was Superheros and was held inside the Goblin Cave, a Community Center, that was temporally  converted into the Bat Cave. 

 

The Duchess of Downs Cynthia Farshore was the DJ with Andrea Jones owner of Caledon Nights hosting. Many came to hear tunes related to superheros of comic books, movies, TV shows, and cartoons. 

 

The Caledon Nights entertainment group conducts dances every Tuesday night at 6 pm to 8 PM SLT at various places in the Caledon regions. Notices are sent out ahead of time on Caledon group chat informing of theme and locations. 

 

If you are interested in Caledon drop in at the Caledon Guv'nah Manson - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/226/30/23 and explore. 

Want to become a citizen of Caledon then contact the Guv'nah, NeoBokrug Elytis.

Cynthia Farshore 

 

 

Announcement: Annual Halloween On Caledon Downs 2025

 

You are invited to enjoy the fun of "Halloween On Caledon Downs". We are starting this year off with an open house touring on Tuesday Oct. 14th beginning at 4pm SLT followed by a Halloween dance at 6pm till 8pm SLT in the Goblin Cave.

This year is a Ghost Train along with the return of the Ghost Hunt and Pumpkin prizes and a Spook Shooting Gallery. The Ghost Hunt is a region wide hunt for certain ghost that appear randomly for short periods of time that you shoot with any collision (prim firing) weapon. You can use any such weapon you have. There is no sign-up needed, the person and scoring is automatically recorded and the top four scores are displayed on a post in the Goblin Cave. Ghost Hunt has linden prizes of L$1500 first place, L$1000 second, L$500, and L$250 for fourth place. The hunt scoring will continue till the end of Halloween at 1am Saturday Nov 1st.

The Jack'o Lantern search is for 5 pumpkins deposited at certain locations about the region. Each Jack'o Lantern contains a prize delivered upon touching BUT mind you only touch once or well you'll get something scary! An example of the Jack'O lantern is displayed at the information board in the Goblin Cave. The information board will deliver the hints as to where these prize givers are.


The starting point is the Goblin Cave Community Center there you can pick up the info and hints for both the Ghost Hunt and Jack'O Lantern search. The region is completely open and filled with sights and games. The Halloween season will end Saturday Nov. 1st 1am Enjoy!!


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/105/36/42

Have any questions contact Duchess Cynthia Farshore or Duke Shockwave Yareach. 

Ringing In The New Year

 

 

 On the evening of Tuesday December 31, Second Life was getting ready to ring in the new year. Among the more noted celebrations was the one at Bay City, which started at 11PM SL time. But many residents couldn't be up that late, and at best would see only the set before the event.

Thankfully, there were other locations where one could celebrate the arrival of the new year. Among them was at the Goblin Cave in Caledon Downs. 

Cynthia Farshore, the owner of the location, would play the songs for the party. 

When the clock struck nine, or Midnight on the East Coast, the dance ball would ring in the new year for that part of the country.

And outside, there were fireworks.

There were of course other New Year's Eve parties. If anyone has pictures of them, please send them in. 

And so not only is it a new year, but a new quarter century. Let's hope it brings good times. 

Happy 2025 Second Life.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: New Year's At Caledon Downs

 

Greetings to all! You are invited to the yearly New Years Eve Party at the Goblin Cave! The Duchy of Downs will throw a party starting at 8 PM and will last till at least 1 AM. Music will be provided by Her Grace Cynthia Farshore and will play region wide so you can enjoy the Christmas rides and sights before they are taken down. A ball will drop for each time zone of the continental U.S. followed with 2 minutes of fireworks till the last zone you get a full 5 minutes. Besides the dance you can enjoy riding the Christmas Express around the region and even pay a visit to Santa on his hidden aerial abode. The Caledon wide sleigh ride awaits there too to take you on a 30 minute round trip tour of every region of Caledon! So come enjoy and if you can't stay long who cares just drop in and say Hi!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/105/36/42

Their Grace, the Duke and Duchess of Downs
Shockwave Yareach & Cynthia Farshore
 

Merry Christmas

 

 

 Merry Christmas from the Second Life Newser

Taken at Caledon Downs

Announcement: Christmas Downs Is Open

 

The Duchy of Caledon Downs is pleased to announce the opening of Christmas Downs and the Santa Sleigh Ride. We do apologize for the lateness this year but most all know of the major land movement and parcel ownership that took place which caused a re-routing of the ride. 

 

The Christmas Express which takes you up to Santa's land is located on the high ground at the railroad track, Also the Christmas Express has been replaced with newer models with easier to sit on car. Ice skating on the harbor now can provide free skates. Up on the Goblin Cave hill is a free Sled to ride on. 

 

We do hope you will come and explore Caledon Downs as it is completely open to the public. 

 

Will remain till Jan. 2nd 2025

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/200/114/44 

Cynthia Farshore

Announcement: Annual Halloween On Caledon Downs

 

You are invited to enjoy the fun of the annual "Halloween On Caledon Downs". Ride the Ghost Train, A scary ride along haunted rails of doom, along with the return of the Ghost Hunt and Pumpkin prizes. Open throughout the month of October and closing on the 31st with the annual Halloween dance in the Goblin Cave 6 to 8 PM SLT.

Ride the Ghost Train that runs through sights and sounds of horror and gore. Starting at the old depot the trains materializes at your touch of the coffin and it then precedes across the region and down into the darkness.

The Ghost Hunt is a region wide hunt for certain ghost that appears randomly for short periods of time that you shoot with any collision (prim firing) weapon. You can use any such weapon you have. There is no sign-up needed, the person and scoring is automatically recorded and the top four scores are displayed on a post in the Goblin Cave. Ghost Hunt has linden prizes of L$1500 first place, L$1000 second, L$500, and L$250 for fourth place. The hunting lodge" so speak is the Goblin Cave Community Center located in the southern hills of Caledon Downs. In there is located the information panels and the totals counter. The hunt will last till the end of the Halloween Dance at the Goblin Cave on Oct 31 at 8PM SLT then the winner of the bounties will be announced.

The Jack'o Lantern search is for 5 pumpkins deposited at certain locations about the region. Each Jack'o Lantern contains a prize delivered upon touching BUT mind you only touch once or well you'll get something scary! An example of the Jack'O lantern is displayed at the information board in the Goblin Cave. The information board will deliver the hints as to where these prize givers are. 

The starting point is the Goblin Cave Community Center there you can pick up the info and hints for both the Ghost Hunt and Jack'O Lantern search. Also you can enjoy the music and dance as well as games in the lower levels. Just take the spiral stairs down.  The region is completely open and filled with sights and games.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/127/43/41

Have any questions contact Duchess Cynthia Farshore or Duke Shockwave Yareach.

 

Sunbeamer Medieval Fun Faire/Country Music Event In Caledon Downs

 

 

from Oldesoul

Over the weekend, much attention was on the upcoming Relay Walk, which was only a week away, with numerous teams getting their camps ready. But some teams were still squeezing in some last events. Among them, Team Sunbeamers, which had it's Medieval Fun Fair on Saturday June 1, hosted by Cynthia Farshore. But it wouldn't be all Medieval.

 

from Oldesoul

Everyone I remind you that at the Sunbeamer Medieval Fun Fair we are going a bit modern with a great show, the Country Rebels a Garth Brooks cover in one hour, 3pm.

 

The Newser wasn't there until later in the event, but Oldesoul got some pictures of  Cynthia DJing for the crowd. The Country Rebels were also scheduled to perform, but there were some technical difficulties. There was a stage, presumable supplied by the Rebels. But when the Newser got there, the stage was taken down and people were dancing around on the floor. Over 11,000 L was raised in the music part of the event.

 

Besides the music, there were a number of activities one would expect from a ren-faire, such as jousting, axe throwing, and a steeplechase horse race. There was at least one prize given out: a medieval style battle axe.

 

A number of other teams sent someone to the event, such as Purple Tears, the Second Life Cheerleading Squad, Team ACTS, and Roos With A Dream.

The final Sunbeamer event, the last Moon Dance, will be taking place on Thursday, June 6, at 6 PM, in Sunweaver Space.

 

Addition: We originally stated the Country Rebels performed, but heard there were some technical difficulties. Cynthia stated from 10 to 12 Noon, DJ Kayala and the Roos performed and raised 12,000 for Roos With A Dream. The faire raised a total of $16,345 for the Sunbeamers. The archery and axe throwing contests were won by Wateru Kohime.

Go Sunbeamers! Go Relay!

Bixyl Shuftan

New Year's Eve

 

 

New Year's Eve is upon us. And so that means saying goodbye to the old year of 2023 and hello to the new one of 2024. A number of places are doing so. The community of Caledon, along with friends from other communities such as the Sunweavers, will be ringing in the new year at the Goblin Cave in Caledon Downs. The party starts at 8PM SL time, and at every hour starting at 9 (12 Midnight EST).

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32

 

 For the Second Life mainland (and those staying up later), one of the larger celebrations will be at Bay City. It's at the Bay City Fairgrounds, and starts at 11PM SL time, with the Prim Drop taking place at 11:59 PM, set to land right at Midnight and the start of 2024.

Bay City Fairgrounds, North Channel (103, 134, 28)

 

There are other celebrations, so keep an eye out for them.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: New Years at the Goblin Cave

 

 

The Duchy of Caledon Downs invites you to the annual New Years At The Goblin Cave! Come gather at the Goblin Cave on New Years Eve at 8 PM SLT to enjoy great music and watch the ball drop at each of the four time zones followed with 2 minutes of fireworks till the last zone you get a full 5 minutes. There will be a wide range of music covering various genres. Music will be DJed by the Duchess of Caledon Downs Cynthia Farshore who will take request. Also enjoy riding the Christmas Express around the region and even pay a visit to Santa on his hidden aerial abode. The Caledon wide sleigh ride awaits there too to take you on a 30 minute round trip tour of every region of Caledon! So come enjoy and if you can't stay long who cares just drop in and say Hi!! All the Christmas rides and sites will still be up until the next day January 1st so you still have time to enjoy a sleigh ride with Santa.

Their Grace, the Duke and Duchess of Downs
Shockwave Yareach & Cynthia Farshore

 

Merry Christmas

 

 

 Taken at Caledon Downs

Merry Christmas from the Second Life Newser

 

Announcement: Christmas Downs Is Open

 

 

The Duchy of Caledon Downs is pleased to announce the opening of Christmas Downs and the Santa Sleigh Ride. We do apologize for the lateness this year but most all know of the major land movement that took place which cause a re-routing of the ride. The Christmas Express which takes you up to Santa's land is located on the high ground at the railroad track, Also the Christmas Express has been replaced with newer models with easier to sit on car. Ice skating rink now can provide free skates. 

 

We do hope you will come and explore Caledon Downs as it is completely open to the public.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32

 

 

Annoucement: Halloween Party at Caledon Downs

 

Tonight it's time for the Caledon Downs Halloween Dance at 6pm till 8pm and the official end of the ghost hunt. The cash prizes for the Ghost Hunt winners will be awarded at the end of the dance. Prizes are 1st place L$1500, 2nd L$1000, 3rd L$500 and 4th L$250. Music will play sim-wide so the hunt can continue during the dance without missing the music. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32
 

Reader Submitted: Halloween on Caledon Downs

 

This month, spooky things are happening at Caledon. At Caledon Downs, ghosts have descended onto the land, and people are asked to help in making them go away. A mysterious train has been making the rounds, with rumors it takes passengers through the depths of Hell. And there's the pumpkin hunt. There was also a Halloween party last week as all this was starting. Cynthia Farshore, the owner of the sim, had a few things to say and sent a reader submission.

Read Cynthia's story in Places. 

Announcement: Halloween On Caledon Downs

 

 You are invited to enjoy the fun of "Halloween On Caledon Downs". Ride the Ghost Train, A scary ride along haunted rails to doom, along with the return of the Ghost Hunt and Pumpkin prizes. Opening is today Oct. 10th, a bit late but the Duchess is deep in Real Life matters, you are welcome to the Opening Dance at the Goblin Cave provided by Caledon Nights live DJ tonight starting at 6pm SLT going till 8pm. Of course the theme is Halloween but you don’t have to wear costume.

The Ghost Hunt is a region wide hunt for certain ghost that appear randomly for short periods of time that you shoot with any collision (prim firing) weapon. You can use any such weapon you have. There is no sign-up needed, the person and scoring is automatically recorded and the top four scores are displayed on a post in the Goblin Cave. Ghost Hunt has linden prizes of L$1500 first place, L$1000 second, L$500, and L$250 for fourth place. The "hunting lodge" so speak is the Goblin Cave Community Center located in the center of Caledon Downs. In there is located the information panels and the totals counter. The hunt will last till the end of the Halloween Dance at the Goblin Cave on Oct 31 at 8PM SLT then the winner of the bounties will be announced. 

The Jack'o Lantern search is for 5 pumpkins deposited at certain locations about the region. Each Jack'o Lantern contains a prize delivered upon touching BUT mind you only touch once or well you'll get something scary! An example of the Jack'O lantern is displayed at the information board in the Goblin Cave. The information board will deliver the hints as to where these prize givers are.

The starting point is the Goblin Cave Community Center there you can pick up the info and hints for both the Ghost Hunt and Jack'O Lantern search. Also you can enjoy the music and dance as well as games in the lower levels. Just take the spiral stairs down.  The region is completely open and filled with sights and games. 

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32

Have any questions contact Duchess Cynthia Farshore or Duke Shockwave Yareach.

 

RFL Sunbeamers, Roos With A Dream, Teams Level Up After Medieval Fun Faire

 

 

On Saturday May 6, the Relay for Life teams Sunbeamers and Roos With A Dream held the Medieval Fun Faire at Caledon Downs. There were numerous activities from axe throwing to archery to racing. The high point was the concert at the end with DJ Kayla and the Roos.

While the event had somewhat light attendance, it did raise quite a bit of cash, thanks in part to some remote donations. A total of 170,826 Linden dollars was raised between the two teams, the Sunbeamers making 94,198 L and the Roos With A Dream getting 76,628 Lindens. This bumped the Sunnies to over 750K, and making Sapphire rank, and the Roos past a half million and into Jade. As of now on the team totals page (leaving out the Sci-Fi con), the Sunbeamers are number nine of 173 teams, and the Roos number 15.

For more on the Faire, go to Events.

 

Update: There were minor errors in the article earlier, which have since been corrected. 

 

Announcement: Sunbeamers' Medieval Fun Faire This Saturday

 

 

 When: Sat, May 6, 9am – 5pm

DescriptionHear Ye Hear Ye, All are invited to attend the Sunbeamers Medieval Fun Faire this May 6th, 2023 from the hours of 9am until 5pm. 

Come and enjoy the music and dance from the World Famous DJ Kayla and The Roos performing on stage from 3pm till 5pm. 

After a donation to the American Cancer Society you may compete in Axe throw and Archery competitions for the prizes that shall be awarded unto ye who has the highest score in each by fairs end. You may try as many times as you like. 

The Joust shall take place at 2pm until 3pm with a L$500 prize. Sign-up donation for the joust shall open at 8am at the kiosk located next to the joust track. 

For extra entertainment there is a whole region of things to find and do including a horse jump track, kissing booths, food, rope slides, fishing, boating, and in the center of a lagoon the Goblin Cave Community Center with 24 hour music and dance floor along with plenty of seating just to sit and relax.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/49/163/23

 

Press Release: New Year's Party at The Goblin Cave

 

 Greetings to all! You are invited to the yearly New Years Eve Party at the Goblin Cave! The Duchy of Downs will throw a party starting at 8 PM and will last till at least 1 AM. Music will be provided by Her Grace Cynthia Farshore and will play region wide so you can enjoy the Christmas rides and sights before they are taken down. A ball will drop for each time zone of the continental U.S. followed with 2 minutes of fireworks till the last zone you get a full 5 minutes. 

 

Besides the dance you can enjoy riding the Christmas Express around the region and even pay a visit to Santa on his hidden aerial abode. The Caledon wide sleigh ride awaits there too to take you on a 40 minute round trip tour of every region of Caledon! So come enjoy and if you can't stay long who cares just drop in and say Hi!!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Downs/104/89/32