Reader Submitted: Relay For Life of Second Life Holds Ribbon Cutting and First Laps

 

The official Relay for Life fundraising season doesn't start until next month, but on Saturday January 10, a number of Relayers were at the American Cancer Society sim  The reason was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the sim after it's makeover and the "First Lap" event. Cynthia Farshore was there, and took some notes, and pictures.

Read Cynthia's story in Events.  

 

Announcement: Ceremony At The USS Arizona Memorial

 

 

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 (_.·´  / \`·. _)                                83 Years Ago
░░ (_ .:. _).░                        USS Arizona Memorial
 
 
 Please join us on December 7th @ 11am slt for the very special event and presentation as we remember and honor the fallen at Pearl Harbor 83 years ago.  The event will take place in Oahu at the USS Arizona Memorial site.  Come launch your Hawaiian lei into the sea in remembrance of that day. 

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oahu/174/33/22

 

Wedding Bells

 

Saturday October 7 was the day of a wedding in Second Life. It was when Crim Mip and KariaKay Karu exchanged marriage vows. The event began at 3PM SL time, and after about eighteen minutes, the ceremony began.

[15:18] Kara Kitty Cat Lady Foxdale  (Kara Foxdale): looks at Crim and Kari
[15:18] Crim (Crim Mip) takes Kari's hands and looks her in the eye
[15:18] Jessie (Jessie Kiopak) pauses dancin'
[15:18] Crim (Crim Mip): May we be bound by threads of silver
[15:18] Kari (KariaKae Karu) looks deeply into his eyes
[15:19] Kari (KariaKae Karu): May we be bound by roots of blood,
[15:19] Flora Sperling (Sepdilia Resident) commands her fawn to stand still.
[15:19] Crim (Crim Mip): May we be tied by false holly
[15:19] Kari (KariaKae Karu): May we be held together by green ivy,
[15:19] Crim (Crim Mip): Seven switches of yew seven times knotted
[15:20] Kari (KariaKae Karu): Seven switches of yew seven times knotted,
[15:20] Kari (KariaKae Karu): Bound together until Ouroboros lets go his tail.
[15:20] Crim (Crim Mip): Bound together until Ouroboros lets go his tail.
[15:20] Kari (KariaKae Karu): So mote it be!
[15:20] Crim (Crim Mip): So mote it be!
[15:20] Oscelot Haalan: *claps*
[15:20] Kara Kitty Cat Lady Foxdale  (Kara Foxdale): so motie it be
[15:20] Jessie (Jessie Kiopak): May they connect together through their divine nature, bringing the best they have to offer each other both physically and spiritually ever reminded that, "As above, so below."

BLESSED BE!
[15:20] Kari (KariaKae Karu) grins at her husband...
[15:20] Jessie (Jessie Kiopak): Weeee! ^.^

The crowd, which included a number of people such as Oldesoul Eldemar, Grease Coakes, Merryjest, Bain & Panza Finch, and others, gave their congratulations. "Cheers the couple!" "Yay!" "Wonderful." "Abbondanza!" "Congrats you two." "Best wishes to you both, long life and happiness." "CONGRATULATIONS CRIM AND KARI!" "Congratulations Kari and Crim  blessings (smile)." "May each day be as happy as today for the two of you." As the well wishes were sill being sent, people went back to dancing.

May the new couple spend many happy years together.

Bixyl Shuftan

The Relay Weekend: Part Two

 

Sunday June 11 was day two of the Relay Weekend. In the wee hours of the morning, there were fewer people walking the track, but there were still plenty.

 

 And of all shapes and sizes.

9AM was the "Floating to The Finish Line" lap, with rubber duckies.

Some people flew rather than floated.

 

 At 10 AM were the Closing Ceremonies, which Cynthia Farshore of the Sunbeamers attended in the team balloon. 

The Comittee had a few words to the crowd at the stage, and to those listening from elsewhere (video).

Which included the empty chair ceremony, to remember those who did not survive their fight against cancer.

Then came the Victory Lap, in which teams and individuals would make one more lap.

On American Cancer Society 3, there was the "Don't Wanna Go Home Party," that went on for some hours.

It was quite a Relay Weekend. But it's not the end of the Relay Track. Teams were asked not to pick up their builds yet, as cleanup wasn't until Thursday. So people have until Wednesday to see the camps. As for the Relay season, while most teams stop their fundraising events, the season won't end until July with the "Relay Wrap-Up" party.

One can see more pictures on the Relay Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/groups/slrelayforlife/

Bixyl Shuftan

Wedding Bells

 

 

 On Thursday February 16, Chuul.King (ChuulKing Resident) and Sophitia.Queen (SophitiaEqui Resident) exchanged vows at a virtual wedding. While the Newser has covered weddings before, it's uncommon that the groom is a human and the bride is a furry.

 

Before the event, the groomsmen and bridesmaids were in separate rooms, but still able to talk to one another through extended chat. At one point, one of the girls showed the others a picture of the five of them she had taken, then "Oops, Chuul don't open that! (I) forgot the guys would see it too," her thinking of the tradition of the groom not seeing the bride on the day of the wedding before the ceremony. There were jokes about having Sophita casting kobol magic to make him forget the image. But Chuul responded, "No magic could make me forget you, Love."

The ceremony was conducted by Lance Horsley, "We are here today as the result of the love that Sophi and Chuul have found with each other and this ceremony is the joining together of their two hearts and souls in marriage. ,,, Is there anyone present here that knows of any reason why  Sophi and Chuul may not be joined together in marriage? No? Excellent. Then we will proceed ..."

Lance Horsley: Sophi do you take Chuul to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not so good times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?
 

SophitiaEqui Resident: I do.
 

Lance Horsley: And Chuul do you take Sophi to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, in good times and not so good times, for richer or poorer, keeping yourself unto him for as long as you both shall live?
 

Chuul.King (ChuulKing Resident): I do.

The pair then exchanged rings.

Lance Horsley: Before these witnesses, you have pledged your love and to be joined in marriage. You have now sealed this pledge with your wedding rings. By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. ... Congratulations to you both. Chuul you may now kiss your bride! Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to present to you Mr King and Mrs Queen."

Following the ceremony was the reception, with dancing and dinner. And of course the throwing of the boquet, which was caught by Luna Sakurano (LunaSakurano Resident).

Chuul and Sophita can occasionally be found at Club Cutlass and the Happy Vixen. While Sophita has several avatars, she's best known for her kobold.

Bixyl Shuftan

Wedding Bells

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Yesterday, Monday June 18, was a happy occasion for the Sunweavers. It was the wedding of ღ Sнίηƴ Wнίϯє ƊƦαɢσɴ ღ (ShinyWhiteDragon Resident), a longtime regular at Club Cutlass, and LilyBethPatterson Resident. 

The wedding took place at the Maven Estates, and was well-attended. 

Some of Shiny's dracomic friends were there, two taking the groom then bride to the altar. 

Afterwards, they headed to the after-wedding party, which was at the Happy Vixen. DJ Khyra (aka the Dazzlecat DJ) and hostess Ana played the tunes to an audience of about forty humans, furs, dragons, and tinies. 

Congratulations Shiny and Lily, and may your Second Lives be happy together,

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Jessicabelle Dayafter's Memorial Service

 

It was last week that news of Jessicabelle Dayafter passing away reached Second Life. She had been part of many places and groups, including the New Bastogne WW2 combat roleplay. On the night of September 26, the people of New Bastogne held an inworld memorial service for her, inviting some friends of her from the Sunweavers to attend. There was ceremony, and remembrance, and a salute to a friend and comrade.

Read the story in Events.
 

Wedding in The Deathlands

 

As a post-apocalyptic region that describes everyday life as a struggle to survive, one wouldn't expect the Deadlands to be the scene of a wedding. But it was. Rebel Wolf, the local baron, recently announced the place's first wedding. The Newser asked him how it went about.

Read more in People.
 

Reader Submitted: Memorial for Cerdwin Flanagan

It was a week and a half ago in which word began going around that Cerdwin Flanagan, a supporter of the Fantasy Faire, had passed away in real life. Several days later on Saturday May 23, a memorial service was held for her. Among those there was Cynthia Farshore, whom would write an article about the event.

Read Cynthia's article in Events.

CDS Innaguration This Monday, May 25

The Oath of Office Ceremony for the incoming 33rd Representative Assembly and Chancellor is scheduled for Monday 25 May at 1200 SLT. The event will take place in the Praetorium in Colonia Nova. All are welcome to attend.

Scientific Council Dean, Lilith Ivory, will officiate and administer the Oath of Office to the Chancellor and then the individual member of the Representative Assembly. The Dean will then call for an election for the Leader of the Representative Assembly.

Colonia Nova (18,158,41)

Wedding at Bellisseria

A number of events have happened at the new continent from car shows to boat races, and of course music and dance parties. But what about weddings? Gemma Cleanslate came across the ceremony of Red Daidig and Ravyen Woodward, a couple that had taken their relationship to real life, and were marrying in Second Life as well. Patch Linden was also there, not as a guest but as the one leading the ceremony.

Read Gemma's article in Events.

Reader Submission: Flyover Above Tomb of The Unknowns

From  ŜolƌîéƦ ŴaʋǝƦȉƌǝƦ (Soldier Waverider), a picture of a helicopter flyover in a ceremony at Patriot Island on Friday November 12, 2010.

Announcement: Veterans Day Celebration and Ceremony

Info:  Join us as we pay homage to our heros. Veterans day in the U.S.A.  The brave men and women who proudly fought for us to enjoy our freedom.

Sunday , November 10th , 2019 at 1:OOpm SLT there will be a special tribute celebration with plenty of entertainment.
Along with a special ceremony in dedication to our supporters.

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shamone/24/84/1509

Feel free to dress accordingly.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early.
Those wearing excessive scripts may be asked to lower script count.

We look forward to seeing you. . . . 

For more information contact  Sharon (Sharon.Twist)

*Addition*  A friend of mine went to the event, and told me the actual ceremony wasn't as advertised. To anyone else who went and was disappointed, my apologies.

CDS RA Sworn In, Chancellor Swearing In Tomorrow

At 9AM SL time on Monday November 26, the new members of the Confederation of Democratic Simulator's Representative Assembly were sworn-in. The ceremony took place at the Praetorium in Colonia Nova.

There was also an announcement that the searing in of the new Chancellor, Kyoko (Samara Barzane), will be tomorrow, Friday Nov 30th noon SL time. The ceremony will be in the Amphitheatre, also in Colonia Nova.

Dear citizens and friends of CDS.
Please join me on friday November 30, at noon slt in the CDS Amphitheatre for the inauguration of  恭子 Kyoko (samara.barzane), our Chancellor of the 30th Term

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Colonia%20Nova/204/227/35

SL Video: "Secondlife Coast Guard Veterans Day Event 2017"

(Click here if the video fails to play)

Published Nov 12 2017 By JoJo Warcliffe

RFL Announcement: 2018 Wrap Up and Awards Ceremony, Sunday at 10AM

It Opened on April 7th...  Ran for 113 Days.. We Stayed Up All Night on July  14 & 15...  And along the way raised over $200,000!

Now we say Good Bye to

United We Relay - the 2018 Relay For Life of Second Life.

This Sunday July 29th @ 10am  Join Chair Nuala Maracas, ACS Staff Partner Stingray Raymaker, your Event Leadership Team and Special Guests for the 2018 Wrap Up and Awards Ceremony

Sponsored by Entice
Entertainment by
FlyGearZ
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Sponsored By: Entice, RFL Wrap Up (121, 194, 22)

Scenes From The Relay: Lantern Release Ceremony

The Relay for Life is usually a fun time for all. But there are occasional reminders of the seriousness of why the fundraiser exists. At the Home and Garden Expo, there's been a daily lantern release ceremony, every day at 4PM. It's suggested those watching set their viewers to Midnight.

In the ceremony, many dozens, well over a hundred, of paper lanterns slowly float up into the air, illuminating the sky. The lanterns represent friends and loved ones lost to cancer. The time I watched the ceremony with several other relayers, one talked about how his grandfather had taught him how to make his own paper. We each reflected on those we knew whom had passed away from the illness, and hoped that someday soon, there would be a cure for all forms of it.

Bixyl Shuftan

The Relay for Life Season Kickoff

This weekend, the Relay Season "United We Relay" finally got started. The Kickoff took place at the appropriately named RFL Kickoff 1 and 2 sims. The Newser was there, and took a few pictures of the scenes.

Read the story in Events.

"Welcome Home Rangers" Ceremony at Burn2

With everything that was happening on Saturday, I only had a short time to visit Burn2. And most of what I saw, Klaus Bereznyak described in his story. I did notice a few out of the ordinary avatars, such as a nine-tailed kitsune. Hopefully that was an omen of good luck. But I also stumbled across a ceremony conducted amongst the Rangers of Burn2.

 "Welcome Rangers," Leondra Larsson told the others, "I first want to say how much I enjoyed training and learning with each of you. I first want to say how much I enjoyed training and learning with each of you. You are special. You have answered the call. You have trained and you are ready. This past year at Burning Man marked the 25th anniversary of the Rebar Ceremony. In mirroring that ritual, I am honoring the Black Rock Rangers and the BURN2 Rangers". 

"I am going to draw a line on the Playa," Leondra told them. "On the other side of this line, everything will be different. I am going to do that now. ... See it?" People hesitated to answer at first, then were saying they could. Leondra continued, "All step up to that line. Magic of SL, it can be bigger (smile). What you serve is the community. Please, Rangers of the class of 2017 cross this line." And they did, "Rangers stepping up."

Leondra went on, "Now brother and sister Rangers of former years, cross this line with me,  and join our new Rangers. ... What we make out of this is up to us. May we serve with kindness, empathy, and helpfulness. May we be the embodiment of the 10 Principles and be viewed as helpers of the community." "And do a whole lot of nothing this week," Miss Suzanne Super Sweet (SuperSuz Resident) quipped.

 

"Welcome home Rangers" 

After that and a few more lines, and a picture taken, the rangers split up to go to different places around the Burn2 grounds. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Lantern Release Ceremony At The RFL Home And Garden Expo

The Home and Garden Expo is taking place in Second Life. Among the events there is the Lantern Release Ceremony. It takes place every day at 4PM at the Hope 5 sim. At the start of the event virtual replicas of Asian lanterns are released into the air, in remembrance of friends and loved ones whom have been lost.

Saffia Widdershins, who invited me to the event, told me, "These lanterns were created especially for the Home and Garden Expo about seven years ago, by Alchemy Immortalis. We started the tradition of releasing them then, and ever since, every day at Expo, we have the lantern release ceremony."

The ceremony ends with a sunrise, a reminder that tomorrow is another day, and of new beginnings.

For more on the ceremony, check the RFL Home and Expo blog. To head to the Expo, head to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%201/128/123/23 .

Bixyl Shuftan