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2009 Holiday Charity Drive Results

Thanks to the time, participation, and wonderful generosity of There's community members, we had another very successful fundraising season this year. More than 6 million Therebucks were collected on behalf of The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR!

The total in U.S. Dollars equaled $3,354.35.  The Maya Foundation will match the community's generous contribution, bringing the total donation to $6,708.70! Thanks so much to everyone who donated. We'd also like to express a special thank you to everyone who hosted fundraising events, publicized the charity drive, donated items for auction or created new items for the occasion. Your time and participation are sincerely appreciated. Of course, now that the There-sponsored drive is over, anyone who wishes to do so may make a donation directly to UNHCR here. Thanks again for a great year and for helping to improve the lives of countless people around the world.

Thereywood For Charity Update!

Christmas has been saved! SantaClaus emerged victorious over the "Bah Humbugs" of MrScrooge, aided by celebrity squares Alex, Banshee_Kate, BSquared, Mackie, Spiritus, TheChaz, There_RealEstate, Vash_Community, and ZachC.

Thereywood for Charity was held on December 16th and raised an amazing 270,000T for the holiday fundraising drive in support of The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR! SantaClaus managed a bit of Christmas magic and beat MrScrooge two games to one in what some are calling the holiday charity event of the season.    A great time with much holiday cheer and laughter was experienced by all. Special thanks to Buffy_Summers for providing the commemorative Thereywood Charity t-shirts that were gifted to all the attendees.   Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in Thereywood for Charity.  If you missed the fun or would like to relive this terrific event, you can view the episode here on YouTube. From all your friends at Thereywood Squares, best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

Thereywood For Charity!

Great news for all you Thereywood Squares fans! This holiday season Thereywood Squares is proud to be able to present a very special Thereywood for Charity Event!

Thereywood Squares is honored to be hosting a night of fun to raise money for There's annual holiday charity drive. Don't miss the grudge match of the century - SantaClaus vs. MrScrooge - in this star-studded holiday showdown! Some of our very own There staff members will also be participating as celebrity squares! Thereywood for Charity will be held on December 16th at 6 PM Pacific / 9 PM Eastern at the East Charity Tree lot. Admission to Thereywood for Charity is a mere 5,000 TBux and all proceeds will be donated to the The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR via There_Gifts. Included in the price of admission our dear friend and designer Buffy_Summers has created a commemorative Thereywood charity t-shirt for both men and women honoring this special occasion. Come out and show your holiday charity spirit and have some laughs with There staff! Seating is limited so reserve your spot today!

Join the Fun at the Winter Carnival

Winter weather has arrived and our Festival of Lights celebration is in full swing. The Greeters and Island Guides have organized a fun-filled Winter Carnival at Santa's Workshop and everyone is invited! Multiple events are scheduled this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, December 12th - 14th.

Many activities are planned, including Find the Hidden Presents, Eye Spy Holiday Fun, Wheel of Holiday Fortune, a dreidel game, and perhaps a card game or two. If you like to scout around as you play, check out the Quest for the Lost Elf, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Dance Contest, Screen Shot Contest, and the "Find the Real Rudolph" game. If you're more the outdoor type, there will be sleigh rides and a paintball fight among the snowmen. There will also be a booth with information about UNHCR (this year's holiday charity recipient), as well as tip jars set out to collect donations at your convenience. We hope you'll come out this weekend to play and show your support for a great cause. Sign up today! Saturday, December 12, 4:30 PM Pacific / 7:30 PM Eastern Sunday, December 13, 11:30 AM Pacific / 2:30 PM Eastern Sunday, December 13, 2:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Eastern We will also have a special Winter Carnival with Staff event at the following time: Monday, December 14, 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern Note: The Winter Carnival with Staff will have an entrance fee of 2500T and all proceeds will go toward our holiday charity drive. Space is limited and entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you leave the zone, you will have to pay to re-enter.  (All prizes at the Winter Carnival will be awarded and reset at the end of each event, with the exception of the Screen Shot contest, which will be awarded after all the carnival events.)

Special Developer Auctions for Holiday Charity Drive

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of more special items in the There Auctions. A few of our developers generously donated exclusive creations to be sold in support of this year's holiday charity drive.

From now through Friday, December 18th, the following will be available for purchase from There_Gifts: Holiday Charity Stocking by Banshee_Kate 2009 Holiday Magic Buggy by ZMW Proto Vixen Orange Hat and Nog by Francis_7 Proto Fox Grey with Santa Hat by Francis_7 2009 HCD Sleddy the Teddy by Orielle and Antaios    Many thanks to the developers for their contributions! These items are available for a limited time only, so don't delay. Pick them up as holiday gifts or as a treat for yourself. All proceeds go to The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR.

Join Your Friends for Festival of Lights Events

Join us this month as we celebrate the winter holidays during the Festival of Lights. It's a very special time of year in There, rich with the spirit of fun, friendship, and giving. Take a tour of holiday homes, go ice skating, play games, shop for presents, and so much more!

Whatever you decide to do, there is no shortage of fun to be found. Check out the great list of activities planned by our community and sign up today! Events run from December 7th - 28th.

Show Your Support in Style!

	We are very excited about the arrival of some special items for our annual holiday charity drive. Make a donation and show your support by purchasing one of our colorful "USA for UNHCR" shirts. They come in a variety of fun colors for both men and women and make great holiday gifts! (Special thanks to Mercuria for her wonderful work.)
All proceeds go to The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. They provide shelter, emergency food and water, medical care and other life-saving assistance to 32 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes. Buy a shirt today and make a contribution to this very worthy cause! Available in Auctions from There_Gifts through December 17th.

Island Guide Charity Auctions

Tis the season for giving, and the Island Guides are giving in a big way! The Guides have donated personal items that they think others might enjoy, and these are all up for grabs in the There auctions at great prices for a limited time.

It's a win-win-win situation. The Guides get to share items they no longer want and There's shoppers have a chance for some great bargains! Best of all, people around the world will benefit from the work of UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, There's chosen charity for 2009. The Guides are hoping to top the 800,000+ Therebucks they raised in last year's auction. Wow! Visit the Island Guide Giving Tree Lot to take a peek at the sales list. You're bound to find something you just can't live without. Happy Holidays from the Island Guides!

BABS: Ho Ho Ho-verboat!

The BABS group is having some great new events this December. This article was submitted to us by B_A_B_S. Not in the holiday spirit yet? The Bay Area Boat System has festivities for pilots and passengers and a new Frequent Flyer Program with bonus prizes!

BABS is dashing into the holidays with some fantastic new events that can help make this holiday season exciting! There are chances to win props, T$ and up to six Mr_Vercetti holiday hoverboats to help with your shopping! Take your choice of quests, flotillas, races and hunts, PLUS a chance to win for charity!   Are you up for some friendly competition? For charity? Some say that it is not worth winning if you do not compete against the best. Do you think you have what it takes to win the Relay or the Santa race? Showcase your hoverboating enthusiasm and skill and BABS will donate TBux in your avatar name to There's chosen charity, The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR. You could also win some great prizes! Everyone is welcome to sign up. Stands will be set up so that friends, supporters and fans can watch. More details upon request or at the events. If you participate in the BABS December FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM, you will be allowed to pick which list of Santa’s you are on - his naughty list or nice list! One lucky person from each list will win a great Mr_Vercetti Hoverboat. You must participate in at least two of the eligible December BABS events to qualify for Frequent Flyer status, with details available by request or at the events. Note: you must be present at the final drawing to win. Final drawing to be held on December 21, 2009 @ 8pm PST/11pm EST. See eligible event list below.

Celebrate the Season in Candler Park

Kick off the holidays with fabulous fun festivities at the upcoming Coca-Cola Holiday in Candler Park event! This popular party is one of the biggest events of the season, and we've got a great lineup of activities planned this year. On Dec 9 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET bring your friends to Candler Park for dancing, skating, cards and more. Click here to attend the event.