Sunshine & Tan Lines Summer Event
Looking for a way to beat the heat in real life, but still enjoy the fun parts of summer? Relax indoors where the air conditioning is running and log onto the virtual world There where you can enjoy our Sunshine and Tan Lines summer event!
Break out your board shorts and bikinis because there’s going to be a lot of pool parties and fun at the beach this week. Sunshine and Tan Lines starts August 4th.
Check out these hot summer events and sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Cross Country Racing Sunshine and Tan Lines
Race across the islands of There with your friends exploring the best beaches our virtual world has to offer. The race starts at 5:00 PM PST on Friday, August 5th. Event hosted by CCR_Gina.
Jungle Pools Splash & Swim Social
Relax and stay cool with your friends this week at the refreshing Jungle Pools during Sunshine and Tan Lines. The waterfalls and lush scenery are a perfect backdrop for catching up and chilling out. The Splash & Swim Social starts at 11:00 AM PST on Saturday, August 6th. Event hosted by There Staff Pyrena_Zosime.
Stop on over at the There Events Party Barge and saddle up to the bar for a game of BINGO or lay out on top of the barge and work on your Avatar’s tan. It’s a good idea to be registered for the game ahead of time and ready to go when the first number is called. You can register your Ultimate There BINGO account here. Ultimate BINGO starts at 6:00 PM PST Monday, August 8th. Event hosted by susanszy.
Grab your surf board and head over to Golden Sands for a race around the pond. Beware of what lurks beneath the surface of the water! Everyone who completes a lap is eligible for a prize. Remember there’s safety in numbers! This dangerous event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th at 5:00 PM PST. Event hosted by susanszy.
Sunshine and Tan Lines At Genie Gin
Looking for something fun to do during the summer? Learn how to play cards in There! Stop over at the Sunshine and Tan Lines Genie Gin event at the Genie Gin Club House on Wednesday, August 10th at 4:00 PM PST. Event hosted by musicmom.
Bay Area Boat Systems Sailboat Tour
You know what they say about those three hour boat tours. If there’s a guy on your boat named Gilligan, jump ship! Just kidding, this event is only scheduled for one hour. Join the B.A.B.S. flight captains for a boat cruise and sail off into the sunset for the Sunshine and Tan Lines event. The boats leave the docks at 8:00 PM PST on Wednesday, August 10th. Event hosted by susanszy.
Additional Sunshine and Tan Lines events may be added for this fantastic summertime theme. Don’t miss out on all of the fun this week!
Sunday Books and Tea
Read any good books lately? Talk about your favorite literature over a steamy beverage at Books and Tea hosted by Jessica_6. This event is hosted weekly on Sunday afternoons. Stop by and chat about your favorite authors and books with fellow book readers. Books and Tea starts today at 2:00 PM PST/5:00 PM EST. Sign up now for the event.
Photo Credit: Francis_7
Call For Summer Games Event Hosts
The There Games are hailed as one of the largest crowd-drawing events in There.com. The foundation of the Games is the creative, fun and competitive events dreamed up and put on by friendly There Games event Hosts and Co-Hosts. Each year There Games competitors look forward to the unique types of events offered by each Host. There are all kinds of competitors with different interests, skill levels and abilities who seek out events like card games, vehicle races, costume parties, round-ups, underwater basket weaving and tons of other types of rewarding events. In order to have a successful There Games we need Event Hosts and Co-Hosts who are fired up and ready to put on fun and fantastic events for the competitors. We are putting out a call to all past, present and future Hosts to sign up to host a There Games event this summer season.
If you are a seasoned Host or still climbing up the Event Host skill ladder, we’d love to have your participation in the upcoming Summer There Games. The Host Coordinators have a lot of great documents and information about Hosting events in There to share with you. There is a weekly meeting for There Games Event Hosts where you can get advice and support on how to set up and manage your event. They can help you get your events listed in the Official Scoreboard and help you figure out how you would like to score your event. The Host Coordinators have come up with a helpful document for Event Hosts to learn about new and creative ways to score There Games events.
If you’re interested in hosting a Summer There Games event, sign up for the There Games Hosting Group to stay in contact with other Hosts and receive updates about important Host information. The weekly Host Meetings are held at There Games Park. The meetings are an hour-long and you can discuss your ideas and get feedback from other Hosts. Attending the meetings are not required, but they can be really helpful. If you’re interested in hosting and can’t stop by a meeting, you can contact the Host Coordinators directly by ThereMail. The Host Coordinators for the 2016 Summer There Games are B_A_B_S & fatjohn. You can reach out to them if you have any questions.
We look forward to your Summer There Games Events!
B.A.B.S. Dragon Flotilla
The skies were filled with shiny stars and fire breathing dragons tonight in There over the mysterious island of Tyr. We captured some of the magical moments the Thereian community spent with the giant mythical creatures during the B.A.B.S. There is Feudal Dragon Floatilla event.
Thereian Renaissance – Play The Part
As Thereians go back in time this week for There is Feudal, make sure your avatar has the appropriate attire for the Renaissance period. Play the part as a knight in shining armor, village peasant or the royal Queen. Our Designers have everything you need to look your best for medieval week in the There.
Go Back In Time in There
Teleport back to the distant land of lords, ladies and dragons this week in our virtual world community with the Renaissance Faire event There is Feudal.
There is discord in the village and the peasants must relocate. Join your host KatesHappy at Karma Kastle with your PAZ in hand to find new land to conquer and settle upon for a fun week of medieval events. There is Feudal runs July 12th through the 19th.
Photo Credit B.A.B.S. Community Facebook Page
The skies will be full of fire breathing dragons during There is Feudal! Don’t miss out on the B.A.B.S. dragon floatilla happening the evening of July 13th. Catch a ride with friends or harness your own dragon and take over the skies.
There are many other exciting events during There is Feudal. Search “TIF” on the Activites page for card games, cross-country racing and the Queen’s Masquerade Ball to finish off this exciting medieval week in There.
There Community Garden Open House
Celebrate the return of the Community Garden by planting your own piece of paradise in There! The There Community Garden offers a variety of Lots where you can join other members in planting trees, flowers and plants for the entire community to enjoy. Join Staff on Wednesday, July 6th at 5:30 PM PST for the Community Garden Open House event!
There are several new affordable garden Lots available for members interested in exercising their green thumbs, including 1/4-Acre, 1/2-Acre and 1-Acre Development Lots. If you haven’t seen the Garden yet, take a tour and explore its beautiful sights.
To start decorating your own Garden Lot, first join the Development Group. Then visit the garden Development Lots available for rent to find the perfect location. Flat green Lots are available in the lower region of the garden, perfect for placing rows of fruit and vegetables. Hillside Development Lots are located in the upper region of the garden for a greater building challenge.
Once you’ve found a Lot you really like, check out the latest landscape and garden designs in Auctions for a wide selection of items to plant in your garden. Have fun and let your creativity bloom!
Fourth of July Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day in There with a boom! Create your own spectacular fireworks show and invite the neighbors over. There are many different sizes and colors of pyrotechnics available in Auctions. Set up a combination of several fireworks to get the most ooohhh’s and aaahhh’s out of the crowd.
If you want to put on a spectacular show, there are interactive fireworks available in Shop Central. You can launch them one at a time and choose the color of the explosion. The fun part about launching them is hearing them sizzle out of the launcher and explode in the sky. Mix one of these bad boys in with the automated fireworks and you’ll have yourself one heck of a firework finale! Fireworks look best when you turn your Zone into a moonlit night sky.
Splash Into Summer
Summer is officially here and it’s time to relax and enjoy the company of friends in There. Make sure you’re stocked up on everything you need to host a summer picnic, cookout or poolside party. There are great deals on summer items in the Auctions.
Pick yourself up a PAZ and take it with you on a foot hike adventure across your favorite island in There. Drop your PAZ and set out a fancy picnic for your friends to enjoy as they soak up the scenery of our beautiful virtual world.
Step up your backyard BBQ game with a new grill for your next cookout. Whether you like cooking with gas or charcoal, food always tastes best when it’s cooked outside. Don’t forget to grab hamburger and hot dog buns while you’re at the store!
Be the summertime envy of all of your neighbors and install that new pool addition to your dream backyard. All the kids on the block will want to come to your pool party! Add some inner tubes and float toys for a fun time in the water.
We’ve got you covered for everything you need to host your next picnic, pool party or cookout! Check out Shop Central and the Auctions for more summer necessities.
Island Games in There
Do you want to play a game? Six randomly chosen teams will go head to head in a ten day friendly competition in the virtual world There.com. Island Games run May 14th through May 22nd.
Sign up for the Island Games Invite List if you would like to participate. Once you are a member of the group, you will receive an invite to the team you’ve been assigned to. In order to play, you must sign up for the Invite List by May 7th. The deadline to accept your invitation to the team group is May 10th. Click on IslandGames_Avie’s profile for more information. To participate in the Island Games events, you must be a Basic or Premium Member.
Events for Island Games are being added daily to the Activities Page. Sign up in advance for events that spark your interest and inner competitor. Once the Island Games have started, you can keep track of your team’s points with the official Island Games’s Scoreboard.
Keep an eye out for event updates on the Island Games Facebook page. You can also check out the Island Games FAQs for more information.
Good luck to all of the teams!
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