Weekend in Review

Quite a bit happened this weekend.The Furry Fashion mall celebrated it's tenth anniversary with a twelve hour party with thousands of Linden dollars in prizes given out. There were also Relay events, most notably the Halfway There Fair. But there were others such as Science Funday and the Mad Hatter party.

But not all of the events were happy ones. Haley Salomon, someone whom had been notable in Second Life's earlier days had passed away some days ago, and her memorial service was on Sunday May 7.

More on some of these events later.

Announcement: Relay For Life Halfway There Faire Schedule

The event takes place on the American Cancer Society sim.

Press Release: The Halfway There Fair, May 5 - 7

RELAY FOR LIFE OF SECOND LIFE REACHES THE HALFWAY POINT!

Relay For Life of Second Life Relayers invite your to celebrate with them as the Relay season reaches its halfway point.

The SLURL for the event: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/American%20Cancer%20Society/125/82/21

Starting at 6 p.m. SLT on Friday, May 5, a Small Town Festival will be held on ACS Island and continue through the evening of Sunday, May 7. Come play with the team-hosted games, participate in a Gotya event, enjoy entertainment and awards ceremonies and much more.

“Halfway There celebrates the achievements of our Relayers so far this year and shouldn’t be missed,” said event Chair Nuala Maracas. “Our teams and sponsors have been pouring their hearts into the season to help our American Cancer Society defeat cancer.”

The second half of the Relay season looks to shape up to be unforgettable with exciting and fun events scheduled between now and Relay Weekend on July 15 & 16.

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 5,600 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

Relay Announcements: DJ Competition and Gatcha/Gotya Signups

Honoring Hope, a Relay For Life of Second Life team, is seeking three interested parties to judge a DJ competition.  The competition will run May 6 - 7 (11 - 2 SLT both days), May 13 - 14 (12 - 2 pm SLT both days), and May 20 (2 -6 pm SLT).

REQUIREMENTS:

- The parties will need to be experienced in either DJing in SL or running/managing a club and/or DJs in SL.

- Be available for ALL dates of the competition.

- You do NOT have to be associated with RFL of SL or have RFL of SL experience.

- Be willing to help set criteria for judging before registration begins March 31.

Ariel Stormcrow

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We're gearing up and getting ready for the Half Way There Fair!

We are looking for teams to sign up for Gotya's!  2 per team are allowed and will be distributed throughout the event area. 

If your team is interested, please fill out the form below by April 28, 2017!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnhlIHSI_r8NkDN3NN7YtR3o1-M9e15oOqC4rQf0lkdHOBLw/viewform

Go Relay!!

WyldChild Raven
2017 Events & Activities Co-Lead

Reader Submitted: "Bee Girls"

Taken by Rita Mariner at the Relay for Life's "Halfway-There Fair" on May 14, the picture shows three women of the "Fighting Sunflowers" team dancing around.

The Weekend in Brief

The weekend had a number of events, but two stood out above the others. One was the event to mark the halfway point of the Relay fundraising reason in Second Life: The Halfway There Fair.

The other was the annual Bay City Parade and concert, to celebrate it's eighth anniversary.

These weren't the only events going on. For instance, there was a fundraiser for the fire in Alberta Canada. And the Raglan Shire Artwalk begins today. More on these events, as time goes on.

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the Relay for Life "Halfway There Fair," one of the "Fighting Sunflowers" team literally looks the part.

By Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: The Relay For Life in Second Life "Halfway There Fair"

Relay For Life of Second Life 2016 Halfway There Celebrations
May 14 to 15, 2016
http://relayforlifeofsecondlife.org/
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The 2016 Relay For Life of Second Life Season will reach the halfway point officially this weekend, May 14 to May 15, 2016. The weekend will feature two days of live performers, djs, tribute concert, fundraising, and events.  All this from the many Relay For Life of Second Life teams.  Located on three unique sims with one large community stage!  Official 2016 Halfway There Team Fundraising Awards will be handed out on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at a special opening ceremony. The 2016 Halfway There Opening Ceremony will begin at 9 am slt and feature the 2016 Relay For Life of Second Life steering committee as well as past chairs.  Teams will have fundraising areas open daily.
Below is a complete schedule of events:


Saturday, May 14, 2016 Schedule:
9:00 AM                     Opening Ceremony and Awards Presentation
10:00 AM        Giant Snail Relay
11:00 AM        Team Strange Journey
12:00 PM        Fighting Sunflowers
2:00 PM        Project Indigo
4:00 PM        PURPLE MAN GROUP
5:00 PM        Harmony of Hope
7:00 PM        Second Life Cheerleading Squad
8:00 PM        Frank Sinatra & Company
9:00 PM        A Stand For Hope
11:00 PM        Scorpions Stingers

Sunday, May 14, 2016 Schedule:
6:00 AM        Builder's Brewery Relay For Life
8:00 AM        The Gangrel Draculesti
10:00 AM        Inspired Dreamwalkers
12:00 PM        Friends For A Cure
2:00 PM        Team Sci Fi
3:00 PM        RELAY RAP
4:00 PM        Team Shadow
6:00 PM        T-1 Radio - CLOSING


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 11 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 ranks number 17th out of 5000 teams worldwide in donations received. We have brought in over 2 million US dollars to help with the fight against cancer. Our goal this year is to hit the 3 Million US dollar mark. This year our Relay weekend will be held on July 16th and 17th.

About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the US during the past two decades, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress nearly 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year.  We're determined to finish the fight against cancer. As the nation’s  largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, we’re finding cures and ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345.

For More Information:
www.relayforlifeofsecondlife.org
www.cancer.org/involved/participate/relayforlife/second-life

This Weekend

It's been quite a weekend. Bay City had it's Seventh Anniversary celebration. For the Relay for Life, the Medieval Faire by "Unmasking a Cure" has it's last events, and the "Halfway There Fair" started. RacerX announced his Snail Races may be coming to an end. And for the Newser's adopted community, the Sunweavers/Angels, their "Happy Vixen" club was once again the scene of fun with their grand reopening party.

More on these stories later. But for now, time for a little rest before real life work.

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: The Halfway There Fair Weekend

?  ?  ?  ?  The Halfway There Event Weekend is May 16 & 17  ?  ?  ?  ?

       
We are at the halfway mark of the Relay For Life of Second Life 2015 fundraising season and

what a fantastic first half it has been!

As is our Relay tradition, we celebrate your efforts with a fun weekend !  We have made it

an easy, fun weekend for you and there is no building required! 


? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Saturday May 16  4pm - 9pm SLT ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

We have DJ's, Live Performers, Tribute Bands all lined up for your enjoyment at the centre

stage area.

Take a break and just celebrate being Halfway There to Relay.
Tonight is a Thank You to YOU for all you are doing for Relay For Life.

4pm - 5pm   Opening Party .................  Centre Stage
5pm - 6pm  The Purple Man Group ....... Centre Stage
6pm - 7pm.  Dance Party  ........ Centre Stage
7pm - 9pm   Garth Brooks Tribute Band ..... Centre Stage

** All kiosks at Centre Stage events are set to General Event Donations **

Team vendor, raffle, random riot & gotcha's and silent auction areas will also be open


? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?  Sunday  May 17  6am - 8pm SLT ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? ?

It's a fun day of festivities for teams!

?  4 team stages (1 in each sim)  11am - 8pm SLT
     (DJ's, live musicians, dance troups, tribute band, auction, etc)
   
?  Team vendor, raffle, random riot & gotcha's and silent auction
     Various Locations In 4 Sims .... 6am - 8pm SLT

?  Halfway There Award Presentations! .... .Centre Stage .... 10:00am SLT

?  ABBA Tribute Band..... Centre Stage ...... 2:00pm SLT

?  Relay Rap .... Centre Stage .... 3:30pm SLT


It is going to be a great weekend !!   Hope to see you there !

Nuala Maracas                            Leala Spire-Beck
Event Coordinator                       Event Co-Coordinator

Landmarks:
Note:  Sims are closed until 3pm SLT Saturday May 16

RFL "Halfway There Fair" 2013 This Weekend

Celebrating!  Rejoicing!  Cheering!  Exulting!

Are you ready to celebrate the fantastic first half of the Relay For Life of Second Life 2013 season?!?  This weekend, May 18-19, we will be doing just that!  The sim is being created as an “Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party” celebration.  The Halfway There Awards Ceremony is planned for 4pm SLT on Saturday, May 18^th. 

There will be two stage areas and the Events Area has offered the stage space to the teams for fund raising in a unique setting and several have signed up.  

 

Throughout the weekend, we hope you will drop by and enjoy walking through the sim.  Stopping to listen to the music, or just enjoying the build.  

We are looking forward to seeing you there!!

 

 

 Check the schedule at the Relay For Life blog Here.

The Halfway There Fair

Last weekend held a number of happenings on the Grid. Among them were the Relay for Life's "Halfway There Fair." In the Relay, the Halfway There Fair marks the halfway point from the kickoff of the fundraising season to the Relay walk at the end.

Relay for Life of Second Life is hosting the Halfway There Fair May 12-20, 2012. A festival that opens midway through our fundraising season, the Halfway There Fair is an opportunity for teams and committee to come together and play, smile, celebrate accomplishments and catch our breath for an awesome second half of the season. This weekend features many fun activities including live music entertainment, rides and game activities and the first annual "International Relay Festival".

The sim "Halfway There Fair" certainly looked like there was a lot to do there when I teleported there. There was a roller coaster, a water slide, a merry-go-round, and a number of other amusement park rides. At one corner of the sim was a huge circle of national flags. But the main activity was at the Maypole stage, where people gathered around to dance to the music of the DJ there.

Showing up on Sunday, May 13th, the most people I saw were on Sunday night when about a couple dozen were present at the stage dancing to Trader1 Whiplash cranking out the DJ tunes. There were a variety of noted Relayers, including Sheriff Fuzzball and Eugine of the Steelhead Salmons. There was also a "Purple People Eater" avatar. At one point, Sabine McGettin came by, and danced on stage with two other ladies.

The event of the evening was the "bronzing," or donating to the active teams with smaller totals until their amounts were at least to the 10,000 Linden level it took to reach Bronze status, such as "Pirates Crew," "Team NRRA," "BattleBeast Dragons" and more. The result was a much larger list of Bronze-ranked teams, over sixty in total. The dancing and music went on late into the night.

The weekend saw a number of other Relay Events, including the "Bid Me Human" by the Passionate Redheads on Friday May 11th.

Bixyl Shuftan