THIS WEEK IN SAMINAKA--JULY 12 to 18

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 6pm SLT. Weekly meeting of Egbe Akowe Writers Group at the new (and probably still unfinished till its Wednesday opening) Slates, Scrolls & Sticks, Saminaka's library cum bookstore. Join the group and receive its missives by hitting the Subscribe-o-Matic (doesn't add to group count) at the meeting location http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/174/194/30 or the Manatee Lookout Palm Wine Joint on Tarkwa Beach. Critique/sharing the first hour, then writing fun afterwards for the lingerers. Prepare to use BenGay--Acu Watanabe will split your sides with her wisecracking!



WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 6pm SLT Official opening of States, Scrolls & Sticks, the first African library/bookstore on SL! Nigerian books, SL books, RL books, cozy spots to talk to friends or watch videos about Nigerian culture--oh, yes, eventually other African countries, too. What will the opening entail? Well, maybe even non Writers Group members will receive a coveted, resizable cap textured with a manuscript from the Gambia! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/174/194/30



ONGOING UNTIL JULY 19 Saminaka's first photo contest is underway and there's still plenty of time to participate. Take a photo on Saminaka of yourself, a friend, an animal, a bit of landscape, and post it on the photo board. Then invite your friends to come vote for you! The grand prize winner receives 2000L cash, five free skins from Kiko Life, a photo session with spirit Wingtips, and an assortment of other goodies from Saminaka shops. And every photographer who participates gets at least ONE item currently sold for over 200L. So everyone's a winner! Some beautiful photos up--come and see and add your own. At http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/136/213/28


ONGOING UNTIL JULY 18 The Saminaka booth at the "Show Me the Green" Expo highlights potential cooperation between Africa and the West, as well as plenty of info about sustainable practices and a free T-shirt, as well as specially-priced products: adorable eco shoes, a green cap, a sexxxy bamboo cloth outfit, and a lovely hemp jacket. The Expo has 15 booths extolling sustainability--well worth a visit! Go to http://slurl.com/secondlife/Saminaka/136/213/28


MIDDLE PASSAGE EXPERIENCE heldover at new venue. Because of Treet.TV's interest in the Middle Passage Experience, it is going to be displayed on their grounds for another month. See it or send your friends to this new venue: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Northpoint/71/68/23