2007 SECOND ANNUAL DREAMS COMMUNITY FAIR and FUNDRAISER

I popped into SL tonight because while I was in bed sleeping, someone brought spring back to the island.  *grin* Hurrah!  I had also received a note card from one of my favourite people ask for a bit of help.

Taken from the Dreams notecard.  This is a SL cause near and dear to my heart.  I suffered a birth control pill induced stroke about 5 yrs ago.  I was in my early 30s.  It changed me, forever.  I am simply not the same person I was. 

Anyone who is in SL and would like to help by contributions or attendence is welcome.  The person to speak to is TheSojourner

Without further ado:

"Hi folks, it is time for the Dreams Community Fair to swing into full gear.  We need your help and participation.

First, WHAT IS IT?  The Dreams Community Fair has its roots in the Touchstone Fair of 2005, in which I was active.  Jase Byrne and his group of Pathfinders, Touchstone,  took advantage of Garth and Pituca Fairchang's offer of a sim to put on a fair.  There were rides and games, of course, but the real  plus was the exposure he gave to support groups, educational groups , and artistic groups.  In addition, he started the tradition of the Linden Dunk.  Yes, we have a dunk tank and yes, the Lindens lined up to dunk each other and let us take a crack at them.

Last year, we received our sim on March 18, 2007 (Happy Birthday Dreams!) and by mid-April, had the sim up and running and  provided support groups, educational groups, and some others with the opportunity to showcase themselves at the first annual Dreams Community Fair. 

This year, we are doing the same.  There are many more support groups in SL, so we are going to start with inviting the support groups - health and educational, first.  Each group will have the opportunity to have a portion of a day or all day to hold discussions, classes, poster sessions, events to show themselves off.  Each will choose a tent in the Events area.  Some, because of common topic areas, may share space.

FUNDRAISER FOR AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION

dancewithme  Detritus suggested we have a fundraiser for a RL stroke association.  I chose the American Stroke Association because they provide so much information for and by stroke survivors.  They have a monthly magazine with survivor stories and  information for caregivers that is sometimes sent to survivors for free.  We are sending the donations earmarked for that purpose.  As a stroke survivor and family member of people with stroke, I know how valuable this magazine can be.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!
1.  Names of support groups.

2.  Recipes for the Dreams Cook Book..
send to Josie Boccara or put in the mailbox in the Dreams entry.  This will be sold.

3.  Poetry, very short stories, and art work for the Poetry book. 
Send to me or put in the appropriate mailbox in the entry.  This will also be sold.

4. Items for auction. 
We will have a live auction and a silent auction.  At this point, make them transferrable and drop them on me or minxeh Volos.  We will get them to the auctioneer.  We will be sure they are non-transferrable upon delivery to the reciever.
Art, Sculptures, other items

5.  Gift Certificates.
For auction and prizes.

6.  We need volunteers!!
We will need hosts, people to type recipes and poetry for the books, people willing to advertise, etc.
If you have a particular interest, let us know."

Again, contact TheSojourner if you think you can help.