Mardi Gras in There.com
Get ready to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras in the virtual world There! From February 8th to February 14th, immerse yourself in a whirlwind of festivities and celebrations that capture the spirit of this vibrant tradition.
Dive into the culture and history of Mardi Gras with the University of There’s What is Mardi Gras educational event! Join us on February 8th and February 10th as we explore the origins, customs, and significance of this iconic celebration.
On February 10th, don’t miss LadyMisty’s electrifying event, Dragon Riders Mardi Gras Gin! Grab a friend and partner up for a game of cards. Wear your finest green, purple, or gold attire, or wield a Mardi Gras prop, and receive an extra dice roll for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Let the good times roll as we revel in the festivities together.
Calling all adventurers! Join the Bay Area Boat System club on February 14th for an unforgettable I Heart Mardi Gras event! Take to the skies in style with a hoverboat floatilla, adorned in festive Mardi Gras decorations. Experience the magic of Mardi Gras from a whole new perspective as we cruise through the islands of There, spreading joy and excitement along the way.
Don’t miss out on the Mardi Gras fun in There! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and let the celebrations begin! See you There!
Shop Mardi Gras props, shirts, masks and more in the Auctions.
2024 Club Fair Registration
Do you have a club in the virtual world There.com that you would like to advertise to new members? Get help promoting your group at the annual Club Fair happening at the There Fairgrounds Friday, January 12th – Sunday, January 21st.
Teleport over to the There Fairgrounds and pick out a Development Lot to set up your club booth. There are several booth sizes to choose from. To register all you have to do is rent a Lot. Have fun decorating a temporary clubhouse that highlights your unique crew of members. Don’t forget to drop a sign or brochure at your booth so that interested newcomers can locate a link to your club. Schedule and hold events from your booth during the Club Fair and invite current club members to network with new members.
If you would like your club highlighted on the There blog during the 10-day Club Fair event, please fill out the Club Fair form. Entries are due by January 12th in order to be featured on the blog.
We’ll see you at the Club Fair in the virtual world There from January 12th to the 21st!
Thereywood Squares
Your favorite game show of X’s and O’s is back! Susanszy is hosting a special holiday edition of Thereywood Squares on Thursday, December 28th at 7:00 pm Pacific/10:00 pm Eastern. Join the fun in the virtual world There.com.
Two contestants will compete in a game of tic-tac-toe to win cash and prizes. The board for the game is a three-by-three vertical stack of open cubes each occupied by a star Thereian. The stars are asked trivia questions by the host and the contestants have to figure out if their answer is correct to gain squares in the right pattern to win the game.
If you are interested in being a star, sign up for the Thereywood Squares Star club and contact the host Susanszy. There is a special IM that the stars must enter to participate in the game. You can also sign up for the Therewood Squares Club to find out about upcoming events, sign up as a contestant or watch the game from the audience.
Community Yard Sale – Buy, Sell, Trade
The community yard sale in the virtual world There.com provides members with a unique opportunity to engage in buying, selling and trading various items with friends and neighbors. There will be a diverse range of items available including vehicles, clothes, hairstyles, props, homes, household items, holiday decor and more. Shop the Auctions or visit a yard sale event scheduled for November 24th – 26th.
How do I sell or trade items in the community yard sale?
First, you’ll want to organize all of the items you want to sell. It’s helpful to create a special yard sale folder in your My Things inventory and transfer all of your treasures into one easy to find location. Next you’ll need to decide if you want to list your stuff online in the Auctions or drop your items in-world and schedule a yard sale event.
If you have a one-of-a kind, limited-edition or rare virtual good that you want to sell and you think you can get top dollar for, you might want to consider holding an Auction for your special item. You could list it for a 1-day auction or a 3-day auction to close at the end of the community yard sale. An auction allows multiple interested buyers to bid on your item. You can also set the Auction payment type to collect PayPal in addition to ThereBucks.
Take advantage of the three-day weekend and set up a yard sale with all of your items in-world for folks to walk around and browse. Schedule an event or multiple events for your yard sale. Make sure to use the keyword yard sale in your event listing and add what type of items you are selling in the description. It is important to be present at your yard sale event so that you can wheel and deal with potential buyers. The best way to set up a secure sale transaction in person is with a trade window. The trade window allows you to add multiple items in one transaction and it easily allows the buyer to add ThereBucks or other items for trade.
The community yard sale is a great place to get rid of any holiday items you don’t want anymore. Everyone is looking to buy Christmas decorations right now. Arrange your Christmas decorations in an appealing and eye-catching manner. Consider setting up a small Christmas-themed display that showcases the items together, creating a festive atmosphere.
Shop merchant supplies to help set up your in-person yard sale. You can purchase mannequins to display clothes or you can purchase an item dispenser which is a sign that will display a picture of the item along with an auction link.
How do I buy or trade items during the community yard sale?
First, you’ll need to buy ThereBucks to purchase virtual goods. You can buy ThereBucks with your PayPal account or use the Stripe virtual payment option to pay with your debit or credit card. Once you have virtual currency you can shop the online Auctions for goods or visit a yard sale event in-world.
Browse the Auctions for sweet deals and look for items that can be purchased with your PayPal account or ThereBucks. The item will either be available as a Buy Now purchase or listed for sale in a limited time Auction during the community yard sale event.
If you are a see it before you buy it type person you can visit individual yard sales scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check the Activities page ahead of time for yard sale listings and sign up for the scheduled events. You’ll have the opportunity to browse the virtual goods in person, be able to talk to the seller and conduct sales transactions or trades. An easy way to get information about the items available in the yard sale is to go to This Place> View Decor. The best way to make a purchase is through a trade window. That way you can see everything you are getting, add your ThereBucks and easily confirm the trade.
Whether you are a buyer or a seller, don’t miss out on the world-wide community yard sale in There.com starting Friday, November 24th and running through Sunday, November 26th. Join us rain or shine for a fun extended weekend of great deals and community spirit! Don’t miss out on fantastic treasures and a chance to connect with your neighbors. See you There!
Pirate Ship Showcase
A harbor full o’ fightin’ pirate ships in the virtual world There.com be a sight to see! Gentleman o’ fortune an’ swashbucklin’ vermin be lightin’ up the sky with shootin’ cannons. Grab yer sword an’ run like a banshee through the Hornswaggle Harbor PAZ community that has been taken o’er by swarthy pirates. Be sure to keep yer one good eye peeled fer buried treasure.
Immerse yerself in the upcomin’ Pirates Ahoy theme an’ build yer very own sailing ship. Our designers ‘ave created several ships an’ sail options fer ye to choose from. Check the Auctions fer the latest boats, ships, sails an’ decorations. The big Pirates Ahoy theme starts in There on Friday, September 15th and runs through Sunday, September 24th.
Pirate Build Week Kickoff Event
Avast ye scallywags! Pirates Ahoy events be on th’ horizon in th’ virtual world There.com. Members be gatherin’ Friday, September 8th at 6:30 pm Pacific/ 9:30 PM Eastern fer th’ kickoff o’ Pirate Build Week.
Set sail o’er t’ Hornswaggle Harbor t’ explore th’ surroundin’ beautiful Galapagos islands. Stake yer claim in th’ PAZ community with a pirate ship along th’ waterfront or build an old tavern and inn on th’ shoreline. th’ small chain o’ islands be free fer plunderin’ and takin’ durin’ Pirate Build Week. th’ wide-open terrain be first come, first serve so th’ lubber with th’ fastest sailin’ ship be worthy o’ markin’ a big X on th’ sweetest spot o’ land.
Thereians have a week t’ build out piers, ships, homesteads, storefronts and taverns t’ get ready fer th’ big Pirates Ahoy event scheduled Friday, September 15th through Sunday, September 24th. If ye can’t bellyup to the kickoff o’ Pirate Build Week shindig, ye can belay by any time durin’ th’ 7-day build event t’ stake yer claim t’ a parcel o’ land or waterfront pier.
Start yer adventure at Hornswaggle Harbor. Stop by th’ Pirates Ahoy Headquarters and get th’ latest information about th’ upcomin’ anticipated events. Tour th’ Pirates Ahoy Quest Outpost and check out th’ open hostin’ area whar anyone be free t’ schedule pirate events.
Dog Designer Showcase
The Dog Days of Summer are quickly approaching in the virtual world of There.com and will be held from August 19th – 27th. This week’s Designer Showcase is dedicated to all of the pampered pooches. Shop for a new dog bed for Fido or a matching dog bowl set for Fifi. Get creative and build a veterinarian office or a dog park to host events at. Our talented designers have created fun home and yard decorations for all dog enthusiasts. Shop dog decorations in the Auctions.
Dog Days of Summer
Get out and play with your canine companion during the Dog Days of Summer. Enjoy puppy playdates, doggy dashes, agility classes and other fun dog events August 19th through the 27th in the virtual world There.com.
Virtual dogs are an avatar’s best friend! Whether you prefer big dogs or little dogs, you can take your pick of the litter and adopt a labrador or dachshund from the Pet Store. Shop for special dog treats that will teach your old dog new tricks.
Virtual dogs are a lot of fun and good company. You can play with other people’s dogs or have your own. Dogs in There, are like their real-world counterparts and are by nature friendly and playful. Move your cursour over a dog to pet them. You can feed dogs treats and they will have special reactions. Train your dog by teaching them tricks and giving commands.
Type the following dog commands to increase your dog handling skill ladder.
away
bad
ball
bark
beg
come
die
down
fetch
growl
go
good
heel
jump
kill
lie
no
paw
play
run
shake
sicem
sit
sleep
stupid
wag
The best way to skill up your dog handler skill is to attend special dog events and make sure to pet dogs, toss treats and practice dog commands with your fur baby. Check out the new member event Get Out and Play Dog Park Day to be held during Dog Days of Summer at the Zona Puppy Park with your host Susanszy.
Check out the full schedule of Dog Days of Summer events on the Activities Page. You can sign up for dog themed quests, cards, bingo, photo challenge, floatilla, hoverpacking and more. Don’t miss special dog events like doggy dash, doggy dodge and basketpaw. More dog events are being added every day so make sure to check the schedule and sign up.
2023 Pupcation Photo Challenge
Take your virtual dog on a fun adventure vacation to different island locations in There.com. After months of being cooped up at home, your puppy deserves to be able to sniff and explore new places. Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in the Virtual World There and take your fur baby on a well-deserved pupcation!
Enter the Pupcation Photo Contest with your puppy during the Dog Days of Summer event August 19th through the 26th. Make sure to take lots of photos of your travels with your canine companion. Submit pics of your pup’s adventures in There for a chance to win a rare breed of dog not currently available in the There Pet Store.
Submit your pupcation photo(s) in There from Saturday, August 19th – Saturday, August 26th. Pawticipants have until 8:30 pm Pacific/11:30 pm Eastern on August 26th to submit photos. To enter the photo contest, email the following information to Feedback@thereinc.com.
- Subject Line: Pupcation Photos
- Enter your Avatar’s name in the body of the email.
- You can attach up to 5 pupcation photos to your entry.
- It’s helpful if you can name your photo file names with your Avatar name and the # of your entry. Example: username_1, username_2, username_3 and so on…
You can submit up to five entries for the Pupcation Photo Contest. Each photo you turn in earns you an entry number. At the end of the submission period a winning number will be pulled from a random number generator. The grand prize winner will be announced at the Top Dog Awards on Sunday, August 27th at 12:00 pm Pacific/3:00 pm Eastern at the Tiki Dog Stage. There will also be a special surprise gift for There staff’s favorite pupcation pic. Every dog owner that submits a pupcation photo will receive a free dog treat to give to their trusty canine companion.
The grand prize winner, staff pic winner and contest participants do not need to be present at the Top Dog Awards to collect prizes. Dog treats, the grand prize and staff pick prize will be awarded within 72 hours after the end of the Top Dog Awards ceremony. Prizes will automatically be added to participants inventories.
All photo entries submitted will be turned into There postcards and posted to the There Blog and official There Facebook page over the course of the next several weeks. You do not need to transform your photo into a postcard, we will do it for you. If your doggy refuses to sit still for photos, you can use any photo editing program to create your ideal memory book of your pupcation travels.
Pupcation Photo Examples
You do not need to know how to use photo capturing software to take good photos of your dog. You can easily use the built in There Camera to capture the magic. On your toolbar go to There>ThereCam>Take Photo Now to snap a pic of your pup.
It’s also okay if you do not know how to use a photo editing program to help you get the perfect shot. All pupcation photo entries will be assigned numbers to be picked at random, so your chances of winning the photo challenge are based on luck and not your photography skills. The point is to get out of the house with your precious pup and have fun travelling the many island locations in the Virtual World There.
The Pupcation Postcard Photo Contest was brought to you by the Dog Days of Summer event in the Virtual World There.
Camp-A-Palooza 2023
Kick off the summer season in There with Camp-A-Palooza! Join new and old friends for ghost stories, sing-a-longs around the campfire and leisurely hikes through the woods. The event runs July 2nd – 22nd.
Camp-A-Palooza is three weeklong adventure in the virtual world There.com. Campers hike to new campsites each week and build their own campground with neighbors. The adventure features many activities and events with a special quest to find the elusive Bigfoot. Get all of the details of Camp-A-Palooza at the official 2023 camping website.
Camp Schedule
Hike to Camp Week 1 – Sunday, July 2nd at 5:00 pm Pacific
Hike to Camp Week 2 – Sunday, July 9th at 5:00 pm Pacific
Hike to Camp Week 3 – Sunday, July 16th at 5:00 pm Pacific
Campers have the opportunity to earn badges during Camp-A-Palooza by actively engaging in various aspects of the event. By setting up creative and inviting campsites, campers can earn badges that recognize their flair for design. Hosting camp activities such as games, workshops or storytelling around the campfire can earn a camper their leadership badge. If a camper proves photographic evidence of Bigfoot they can earn their quest badge. The badges serve as tokens of celebration for campers throughout the Camp-A-Palooza event. Make sure to earn your badges!
The annual camping trip in There starts July 2nd! Do you have your gear packed and ready to go? Make sure you are properly prepared to survive the great outdoors in There. You can purchase camping supplies in the Auctions if you need a tent, sleeping bag, stove or cooler to take with you.
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