Camp-A-Palooza
Break out the s’mores and insect repellent! It’s finally camping season in There. Camp-A-Palooza is in full swing and this is a month-long party that you do not want to miss.
Every Tuesday night, campers meet at Camp Headquarters and set out on a hike to a new camp location. Once the campers have descended upon the new spot, they drop a PAZ and pitch their tents. Campers enjoy a week-long vacation relaxing by the campfire, roasting s’mores, singing songs and making new friends. At the end of the week it’s off to the next camping location!
Earn camp badges for every week that you set up camp. Everyone who drops a PAZ and sets up camp is eligible for a weekly prize. The weekly winner will also receive a Big Foot prop. Ready to go camping and pitch a tent? Purchase a PAZ from Shop Central, you’ll need to drop it at the weekly campsite in order to set up camp. Once you’ve found a sweet spot to set up camp, you’ll need to stock up on some camping supplies.
How do you find out where camp is you ask? Head over to the information booth at the Camp-A-Palooza Lot in the There Community Gardens. Once there, you’ll find a teleport link to the most recent camp location. You can also sign up for the weekly hike to camp events by going to This Place on your menu bar and clicking Camp-A-Palooza.
There’s lots of fun camping events going on all month-long. Search keyword camping on the Events Page to find Camp-A-Palooza activities.
New 20-Acre Waterfront Neighborhoods
Have you heard the latest Neighborhood News? We’ve added several smaller more affordable Neighborhoods perfect for Thereians looking to get their feet wet in virtual real estate! Place your bid today and start your own community in There.
Set on the southern peninsula of the Aurora Bay Area, 20-Acre Waterfront Aurora A1 has got it all with sun, surf and grass! Enjoy fantastic views of the Aurora coast from any spot in the Neighborhood. Spend carefree days under the big blue sky of Aurora by starting your own private oceanfront community in this prime beach location. The monthly rent for a 20-Acre Neighborhood is 95,000T ($53). A maximum of two Lots can be dropped inside of a 20-Acre Neighborhood. The next rental due date for 20-Acre Aurora A1 is 06/09/17. Place your bid on 20-Acre Neighborhood zone Aurora A1.
Visit this 20-Acre coastal community, perfect for one to three tenants to call home. Prime beach property located on the south side of a small island off of Kansas, this little piece of land is great for Thereians who are new to Real Estate and building in There. The monthly rent for a 20-Acre Neighborhood is 95,000T ($53). A maximum of two Lots can be dropped inside of a 20-Acre Neighborhood. The next rental due date for Kansas A2 is 06/09/17. Place your bid on 20-Acre Neighborhood Kansas A2.
Come home to this completely charming 20-Acre getaway on a remote Kansas Island! Kansas B2 has a combination of gorgeous green grass, yellow flowers and crystal clear water offering an idyllic shore side living space. The monthly rent for a 20-Acre Neighborhood is 95,000T ($53). A maximum of two Lots can be dropped inside of a 20-Acre Neighborhood. The next rental due date for Kansas B2 is 06/09/17. Place your bid on Kansas B2 20-Acre Neighborhood zone.
Learn how you can build your own community in There with the Neighborhood Set-Up Manual. Build your dream town and earn monthly Tbux from Lot renters in your Neighborhood. Invest in Real Estate in There and start your own community of friends and family with your very own Neighborhood in There! Shop the Auctions for a new 20-Acre or send an email request for a 45-Acre or 100-Acre hood to get started.
Home For The Holidays On Frosty Island
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but inside it’s so delightful! Cozy up next to the fire in your very own home on Frosty Island. Enjoy snow-covered terrain and the beautiful pink, purple and orange skies of this delightful island in There shaped like a snowman.
Make yourself at home in a two-story winter cabin located in Santa’s Village. This lovely home offers a dining room, living room, family room and upstairs loft. Complete with outdoor lights and frozen icicles.
The snow-covered cabin is included free with the monthly rental of a one-acre Development Lot. Join the Santa’s Village Development Group first before picking out your new homestead. To rent a holiday cabin for the winter, step into the Lot and go to This Place on your menu bar and clicking information about For Rent. Here is a helpful article about setting up your Development Lot in the Santa’s Village Development Zone.
You can purchase furniture, artwork and a Christmas tree from Shop Central or the Auctions to decorate your cabin for the holidays. Our Designers have created many different styles of holiday home decor for you to choose from. Once you’ve got your home decorated to your liking, you can create an event and invite your friends and new neighbors to a housewarming party.
If you’d like to build your own home from scratch, you can purchase a PAZ from Shop Central and drop it anywhere around Santa’s Village on the Island of Frosty. Pick and choose what kind of furniture and decorations you would like to have in your home.
There are also two Neighborhoods located on Frosty that are welcoming new tenants. Make yourself at home at Candy Cane Lane or Winter Wonderland.
If you’d like to rent your very own Neighborhood, we have a special one-of-a-kind 20-Acre Snow Neighborhood currently up for grabs in the Auctions. The sale ends on December 5th, so get your bid in now if you’d like to claim this lovely drift of snow for your own!
Summertime Pool and Beach Wear
The summer is sizzling and it’s getting hot in There. Don’t wear last year’s bathing suit! Get yourself a smokin’ new look and strut your stuff on the shore. That’s right, now is the time to start looking for that perfect bikini or pair of board shorts for the beach and pool parties happening during the Sunshine and Tan Lines event this week.
Search the Auctions for the latest men’s and women’s summer fashions. Men’s Keywords: Board Shorts, Bare Chest, Summertime, Sunglasses. Women’s Keywords: Bikini, Bathing Suit, Summer, Bare Feet, Sunglasses
Look Hot This Summer!
The Sunshine and Tan Lines event starts this week! Is your avatar ready for summer? In There it’s super easy to change your look in a flash. Just hop into a spa and enjoy a few “spa treatments.” You can change your skin tone, facial features and body shape by moving the sliders in the ChangeMe window. Click Save and voila – instant makeover!
Spas are located in convenient places throughout There, including:
* Fisher Island
* Paiz Island
* Karuna Plaza
* Phoenix Park
After you’ve created your fresh summer look, cruise the Auctions for a new bikini or pair of board shorts and sunglasses.
Featured Summer Video: Kokomo
To get you in the mood for summertime in There and this week’s upcoming event Sunshine and Tan Lines, here is a featured video by Thereian Aluria set to the tune of the Beach Boys song Kokomo. Grab a chilled beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Create Your Own Virtual Neighborhood
Looking for a virtual private island to start your own community with family and friends in There.com? Neighborhoods are a great way to stay in touch with long distance loved ones. You can set up your virtual dream home on the same block as your buddies and log into There to see your friends on a daily basis.
Situated along the coast of Comet’s Peak is a beautiful 45-Acre private island with sandy beaches, rolling green hills and a large harbor for ships and boats. Enjoy carefree days with your buddies out on the water under the big blue skies. Start your dream Neighborhood today! Place your bid on Neighborhood 18901434. The monthly Neighborhood rent is due on August 18th. Auction ends July 27th.
Neighborhood 18865063 is a beautiful 45-Acre private island Neighborhood located off the coast of Comet. This island is unique in that it has a freshwater lake in the middle of it. Lots of room for a boardwalk or harbor to dock all of your boats and ships. Start your own Neighborhood with family and friends today! Place your bid on Neighborhood 18865063. The Monthly rent is due on August 18th. Auction ends July 27th.
Neighborhood Zones are essentially reserved areas of empty land on one of There’s islands. While the terrain of each Zone may differ, they are all “blank slates” with no pre-placed objects inside the Zone. This allows you, as a Neighborhood owner, and your tenants to build and create whatever you wish in your own space. When a Neighborhood Zone has been purchased, you can fill it with objects like trees, houses, and other decorative items.
There are hundreds of items to choose from in Shop Central and Auctions to decorate your Neighborhood. The possibilities are endless for a number of themes. A great place to start is the “Home and Garden” section. Happy decorating!
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.
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.
