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Visit the Lupus Awareness Fair at Blue Orchid District throughout the month of May to see the bright spirit of SL that connects people through troubling times. The Blue Orchid is run by the sorority Sigma Upsilon Nu, and they have had a presence in SL since 2010. The main contributors to this event are Big Sister Cleopatra Kellman and Shanina Chenaux. This virtual event raises awareness and makes a real impact with donations. Cleopatra and Shanina tell us, “Since 2010, Lupus Awareness has been Sigma Upsilon Nu's charity of choice. We have unselfishly dedicated our time in raising funds and awareness throughout the full month of May. With the help of our SL sponsors, designers, and supporters we raised $1,766.00 last year. As promised, all proceeds were donated to Lupus of America and Lupus of UK.” For those unfamiliar with lupus, it is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. Common symptoms include painful and swollen joints, fever, chest pain, hair loss, mouth ulcers, swollen lymph nodes, feeling tired, and a red rash which is most commonly on the face. There are often periods of illness, called flares, and periods of remission during which symptoms are less severe or absent. Research shows that Black women are disproportionately affected by lupus and that they also experience more rapid progression and worse outcomes compared with other groups. This month-long event is an opportunity for people to learn something new and show support for a warm and inviting community. Enjoy a stroll through manicured courtyards while taking breaks to read posters with information on lupus, as knowledge is the power we need to dismantle stigmas and bring about equitable care for all. One street is emblazoned with letters that spell out BLACK LIVES MATTER, with each letter bearing a colorful mural that supports the theme of civil rights. It is reminiscent of Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C. and is powerful to behold. With a fully staffed restaurant, monthly lupus support group meetings, live poetry night, and many more special events taking place this month, we hope that you check it out. Video Production Credits: Draxtor Despres Lupus Awareness Fair at Blue Orchid District The Blue Orchid District is home of Sigma Upsilon Nu Sorority, a RL non-profit organization dedicated to sisterhood and education. The beautifully landscaped region has a fully staffed restaurant, monthly group Lupus Meetings, Live Poetry Night, and much more! Their Annual Lupus Awareness Fair runs from May 1st to 31st for Lupus Awareness Month. The event begins on Sunday, May 1st at 11am PT with an opening ceremony and a Start/Finish Walk. For more info, visit sigmaupsilonnusl.wixsite.com/slsorority Visit in Second Life

Calling all Ghosts, Witches, Sorors and Frats. Join us if you dare for a Halloween scare. You'll Trick or Treat down Haunted Greek Row where the Greeks of the night have something brewing for your delight.Each Sorority or Fraternity has made sure to give you a frightful evening including goodies as well as vital information on their organizations and how you can be a part of them. Visit each house and be sure to explore every room to experience all the exciting decor and spooky surprises! HahahaOur Spooktacular Sponsors are offering awesome prizes and treats for all the creepy contests. Participants who trick or treat on Haunted Greek Row in costume have a chance to win a Best In Costume prize every night!! One special winner of our HUGE halloween raffle will be announced Halloween night during a closing celebration! We have live palm readings (with a RL palm reader), tarot cards, food, drinks, DJ'd parties, games, rides and a frightful maze with even more prizes at the end IF you reach the end without cheating. Hahaha For the best experience please do the following: SET YOUR WINDLIGHT TO CHANGE AUTOMATICALLY!!! Directions...... (Firestorm viewer: Avatar menu > Preferences window > Firestorm tab > Windlight subtab > "Automatically change environment to use region/parcel settings") or change your windlight manually (Firestorm viewer: World menu > Environment editor menu > Environment settings window > "Customize my environment" > "Fixed Sky" > Choose "Bryn Oh's Anna Many Murders". TURN YOUR SOUNDS ON AND UP!! Wear a RLVa relay and enable RLVa on your viewer. (Firestorm viewer: World menu > Show More submenu> Advanced Menu then Advanced menu > RestrainedLove API and restart viewer KEEP SCRIPTS BELOW 60 and TAKE OFF UNECESSARY HUDS!!! Date and Time All this spookiness will begin October 27th at 2pm SLT and end on October 31st around midnight (12am SLT) FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT PLUSHSANCHEZ RESIDENT (inworld)

Happy Tuesday Greek Community.Tonight @ 6pm will be the Mega Greek Meeting if all Greek org's are welcome to attend. If you plan on attending Mega Greek please come out. big sister inworld name is Jae Somerset