We spend a lot of time talking about regenerative living, greening our urban areas for better quality of life, building prototypes, and discussing all things Etopia at our Weakly Bored Meating, but now and again Sol convinces us to take some time out to do something different.
I think you’ll agree, this was worth it!
Our friends at Whole Brain Health on Inspiration Island in Second Life is hosting special activities to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The goal is to address the challenges for females undertaking studies and pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Design, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.), and to present forward-looking and pro-active options.
Etopia is participating in this event with special tours and storytellers. The schedule is full of fun things to do and you’re invited!
8:00am – Self-guided tour of Etopia Island, Main Landing
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Island/194/56/22
Choose from several walking tours or take the Etopia Circle Line. Visit with storytellers to learn more about the contribution of real women to environmentally mindful community building and more. Tours are available for your convenience all day, every day.
9:30am – The Food Lady: Carving My Path in the Science of Nutrition with presenter Carla D’Andreamatteo (SL: LoppiBear) at the Research Pavilion, Healthinfo Island (Virtual Ability).
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Healthinfo%20Island/130/196/30
10:30am – Keynote Address – Lyr Lobo
A Journey into the Unknown: Women in STEAM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/129/33/703
Join us as we reflect on the past, examine the present and gaze into the future of Women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the Arts, and mathematics (STEAM). What might be possible? Using a trivia game presentation style, Lyr Lobo, aka Dr. Cynthia Calongne, welcomes active participation in the chat log and will blend the speaker notes with trivia questions for everyone to enjoy!
11:00am – Interactive exhibits at the Women in S.T.E.A.M.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/129/33/703
Thuja Hynes leads a tour of her Women in S.T.E.A.M. center, originally constructed at Science Circle and now hosted by Inspiration Island. Among the attractions are profiles of notable individuals, interactive exhibits such as Rate Your STEAM-ability and Share Your STEAM Heroes, and displays discussing the challenges as well as opportunities for females in education and careers.
11:30am – Tour of Nutrition Resource Center –
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/81/117/701
StarLight will be giving a tour of the Nutrition Resource Center which provide links to healthy nutritional resources for those who seek to improve their health by changing their nutritional eating habits. It serves as a bridge between sl and rl by providing a jumping off point towards educating people about health and nutrition. Receive a gift and learn about our upcoming Nutrition support group.
12:00pm – Exploration of Brodmann’s Brain with OsanGar
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/209/173/34
OsanGar will review the cortical cytoarchitecture based on Brodmann Areas, followed by immersion into the brain and explanation of the region localization based on coordinates in the cortex planetarium. An interactive pose stand gives local chat about the resulting activations and what they mean. Q&A and special gift!
1:00pm – TOUR new Library Land location for CVL http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cookie/197/201/21
2:00pm – Dance Off Some STEAM with DJ Urban King – Celebrate SciTechEnginArtyMath Geeks AfterParty http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockcliffe%20I/215/27/23
Sponsored by VAI, RUC, & NPC.
You can learn about the worldwide events on this website:
http://www.un.org/en/events/women-and-girls-in-science-day/index.shtml
Kayly Iali is back!!
If you haven’t visited Kayly’s Gallery at the Etopia Coastal Village you’re missing out on a real gem. Kayly is a real world oil painter and brings her work to SL for us to enjoy.
Her story is inspiring and, for many of us, very familiar. She graduated college in 1979, had a family, and after her kids were practically grown she returned to school for a second degree. This time it was in studio art. After graduating in 2009 she began exhibiting abstracts in venues near her home. Her interest was in classical realism. She has been exhibiting her work in Second Life SL since 2010.
Visit Kayly Iali’s Gallery to see her new work. SLurl, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/232/19/27
Kayly has several websites where you can find her work:
From landscapes to portraits Kayly is a talented and gifted artist in any world.
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Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970, has grown to be an international phenomenon. Events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and celebrate our life-giving Mother Earth.
Etopia Eco-Communities is celebrating 10 years in Second Life with our Earth Day & 10th Anniversary Celebration. And everyone is invited. We will be hosting a hunt from 4/20 through 4/30, several days of discussions, music, tours and more. This multi-region event is sure to engage, enlighten, and entertain.
Etopia was founded to create a virtual world in which we could explore how to adapt to the challenges posed by Peak Oil and Climate Change. Since the beginning Etopia has been about sustainability and embracing the ideas of a community of creative, passionate, and thoughtful participants. We embrace shared values that celebrate our efforts toward creating a regenerative approach to life a and sustainable human presence on the Earth.
Kick off the Etopia Earth Day & 10th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday 20 April, at 7pm SLT with DJ Dani and a party at the Etopia Pavilion followed by two more days of music, tours, and workshops.
Some highlights include a viewing of “Before The Flood” at Nonprofit Commons on Friday, nonstop music at Center Ground from 10am to 10pm on Saturday, and a Climate Change Workshop with Marly Milena at Inspiration Island, also on Saturday.
Learn valuable facts, a little Etopia history, and interesting trivia on our self-guided or facilitated tours. Join workshops and discussion about wetland preservation, permaculture, and sustainable living presented throughout the weekend. KATJA’s Music Venue will host live music Friday and Saturday with guests Max Kleene, The Vinne Show, Bat Masters, KevinMThomas, and more. Woven throughout the activities and across regions is our Earth Day Hunt. Festivities wrap up on Sunday, 23 April with a discussion on the value of Earth Day awareness.
IN COLLABORATION WITH / CO-PROMOTING EVENTS:
NonProfit Commons, Whole Brain Health & Inspiration Island, Virtual Abilities, Center Ground
For updates on the schedule of events, see our website at http://etopiaisland.org
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For more information contact:
Namaara MacMoragh in world (notecards please) or email, namaara@etopiaisland.org
