PREWORK IS REQUIRED! BE SURE AND GET/DO ALL THE THINGS NEEDED PRIOR TO ATTENDING!

🎃 Build Something Bewitching This Halloween! 🕸️👻

Get ready for a little Halloween magic at The Learning Zone!

Join VWEC, The Zones & WolfTECH for a fun, interactive Halloween Gazebo Building Hands-on-Class! Learn how to create your very own BOO-tiful 3D Halloween scene using AI-assisted building techniques. Whether you're new to building or looking to expand your creative skills, this class is for you!



📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM Grid Time

📍 The Learning Zone – The Zones

🧭 TELEPORT HERE:

hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/The%20Zones/130/130/23

🎃 FREE Mesh Adornment Kit! Pumpkins, lanterns, skeletons, and other spooky decorations to bring your creation to life!

🛠️ Build Smarter with AI! Discover how AI-assisted tools can help you create amazing 3D objects and immersive environments.

👻 Learn, Create & Have Fun! Follow along as we build a Halloween gazebo and transform it into a spooky masterpiece!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: PRE-CLASS PREPARATION REQUIRED!

This is a 90-minute hands-on workshop, and we'll jump right into building! To make sure everyone can participate and keep up, ALL preparation must be completed BEFORE class.

Here's how to get ready:

Join The Zones Discord: https://discord.gg/MV8a4wzj4K
Visit the channel: #halloween-2026-hands-on-class
Locate the document: "Halloween Gazebo Building Class"
Follow and complete ALL setup instructions before Tuesday, October 27!
💡 Please don't wait until class to download or install the required programs! Our time together is dedicated to building, creating, and having fun. We are unable for troubleshooting installations.

💬 Need help getting ready? Post your questions in the Halloween class Discord channel. We're happy to help you prepare!

🎃 Come for the tricks, stay for the treats, and leave with a creation of your own!

See you at The Learning Zone… IF YOU DARE! 🕷️👻🎃

The Dumb Farmer is open!
We are happy to welcome you to a farm-themed environment with animals.
The Dumb Farmer is an old barn converted into a space for relaxation, featuring musical events with great DJs.
It will open its doors on Halloween night, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 PM.
"The Old Sorcerer" will be our DJ for the evening, spinning fun tracks that fit the theme.
We look forward to seeing many of you there for some great times and good conversation!
The dress code is, naturally, Halloween-themed—but much like at McDonald’s, feel free to just come as you are! ☺
See you very soon at the Dumb Farmer! ♥

The Dumb Farmer is a converted barn transformed into a relaxing space, featuring live music events with great DJs.
Opening will coincide with Halloween on October 31, 2026, starting at 9 PM.

DJ Ting is back for your breakfast show
Come on over and enjoy tunes from the 70's
All your fave Disco Classics
The Party is on, Look forward to seeing you there

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Samsara, The Beauty of Taking the Long Way

Sometimes the most beautiful places are the ones that visitors never get to see.

Samsara was never created to be explored in a hurry. Every winding path, every hidden corner, every quiet garden and peaceful resting place has its own story to tell. Some of the most beautiful spots are not marked on a map, nor will you discover them by simply teleporting from one destination to another.

They are waiting for those who take the time to wander.

I have always hoped that visitors would experience Samsara on foot, following its pathways, crossing its bridges, discovering little places they never knew existed. There is something special about turning a corner and finding an unexpected view, a peaceful sanctuary, or a small detail that was placed there with love and care.

During the time Samsara was under different management, certain areas became inaccessible because of strict access restrictions and a number of technical errors. Unfortunately, this meant that visitors were sometimes unable to explore parts of the region that were always meant to be enjoyed.

I am happy to say that these issues have now been resolved. Samsara is once again open for exploration, without those unnecessary restrictions standing in your way.

And so, I have one little request.

When you visit Samsara, please resist the temptation to use teleporters all the time. Take a walk instead. Follow a path simply because you are curious where it might lead. Stop for a moment, look around, listen to the surroundings and allow yourself to get a little lost.

You might discover something that has been there for years, patiently waiting to be noticed.

Samsara is more than a collection of beautiful buildings, gardens and landscapes. It is a place of memories, creativity, tranquility and countless hours of dedication. Every part of it carries something meaningful, including the wonderful creations left behind by those who are no longer with us.

Now that Samsara has returned home, I would love nothing more than to see people truly enjoying everything it has to offer.

There is no need to rush. There is no finish line.

Sometimes the most beautiful destination is the one you discover when you weren't looking for it.

Welcome back to Samsara, and please, take the scenic route.

With love,

Yana Dakota

Keeper of Samsara

hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Samsara/549/797/23

LATIN DANCE NIGHT AT OSFEST 2026!
Get Ready to Shake It Down!
The party is heating up at Nefertari Resort Beach, and you're invited! Join us for another exciting evening of Latin rhythms, tropical vibes, and fantastic music with the one and only DJ Rosa Alekseev!
From sizzling Latin beats to your favorite dance tunes, DJ Rosa will keep the music flowing and the dance floor moving! Whether you're ready to show off your moves or just kick back and enjoy the beach atmosphere, there's something for everyone!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST (Grid Time)
Nefertari Resort Beach
Hop:
login.digiworldz.com:8002/Nefertari%20Beach%20Resort/212/431/22
Featuring DJ Rosa Alekseev
Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for an hour of music, laughter, and fun in the sun!
The beach is calling, the music is playing, and the dance floor is waiting for YOU!
See you at OSFest 2026!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSimulator #DJRosaAlekseev #LatinDanceNight #VirtualWorlds #OpenSimCommunity #DanceParty

SAMSARA BOAT TOURS ARE BACK!

I am very happy to announce that the boat tours at Samsara are fully operational again!

After restoring Samsara on Virtual Worlds Zone, I discovered that I had lost the original HUD used to create and record the waypoints for the boat tours. Without it, making new routes or correcting existing ones was practically impossible.

Rather than giving up, I decided to rebuild the system with the assistance of ChatGPT.

A completely new waypoint HUD was created, allowing me to record routes, set waypoints at every turn, adjust the cruising height and automatically generate the notecards needed by the boat controller.

The original boat controller, created by Clifford Hanger, was also modified and improved. We managed to resolve the problems with the automatic return system, allowing the boats to return instantly to their starting positions after completing their tours.

And the results are fantastic!

Both boat tours are now running beautifully, and the boats move even more smoothly than they did before. The turns are gentle, the routes are accurate, and everything works exactly as intended.

Visitors can once again enjoy a peaceful journey through the beautiful surroundings of Samsara, passing through its tranquil waterways, bamboo forests and Japanese inspired landscapes.

I am especially happy that another part of Samsara's original charm has been brought back to life.

My thanks to Clifford Hanger for creating the original boat controller, which provided the foundation for these improvements.

And yes, I am rather proud that I managed to get it all working again with a little determination, plenty of testing and some excellent assistance from ChatGPT!

The Samsara Boat Tours are officially back and ready for visitors.

Welcome aboard!

Yana Dakota
Keeper of Samsara
Virtual Worlds Zone