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It was awesome seeing everyone, and I hope each islander got a cupcake! Everyone was just having a blast until someone started a food fight. I can't say who trashed my house, but his name sounds a lot like "White Wave." (*ahem*)

But aside from the fact that I got drenched in frosting, it was a lot of fun! I'm currently accepting volunteers to come and help clean up the mess that "White Wave"…er, I mean someone made in my home! (Oh, you know I'm just kidding — that's just to get back at you for pranking me with lostpoet the other day.)

Anyhow, Kory17 is graduating, and we should definitely throw a summer bash to help him celebrate and kick off his college days!

Any ideas on when and where?

 

 

 

In celebration of summer being around the corner, let's get together and enjoy a "Cupcake Hour" at Cassie's house on Isla Del Sol! We can get some sun, hit the beach, hang out and just catch up on what our hot summer plans are going to be!

When:    Thursday, May 29th at 4:00pm PT
Where:  Cassie's house in Isla Del Sol
Bring:     A beach towel and a BIG cupcake appetite

Brice just opened an awesome and really cozy hotel in Isla Del Sol called "Hotel Dainoomel" that you should swing by and check out! The perk? If you're one of the first 10 islanders to book a room — it's free!

Check out the photos below. There's a guest list starting already, so hurry up and make a reservation before all the free slots are gone! If you have any questions, send Brice a tele and he'll get back to you with more info.

 

P.S. For your amusement, I was punk'd by lostpoet again. While I was trapped, they (Cbow, White and lostpoet) took some pics that I'm sure will be showing up on MySpace soon. Oh joy. Thanks for the love!

 

Host your own event, prom, party, cupcake hour, competition or talent show — anything you want to do!

All you have to do is email us at support@stagecoachisland.com and let us know all the details — like what your event is, the time and the place — and we'll post it up for all the islanders to see.

It's simple! And we're all waiting to come to a party hosted by YOU!

There's been something strange and bizarre about the location of 6N 48W. I mean, the fact that the house's roof has a lake with a boat in it seems a bit strange doesn't it?

Maybe, just MAYBE, there's something more to this place than meets the eye…

If you've found something special there, let us know! I've been hearing some rumors here and there about a little eerie-ness going on, like there's something lost, and it needs to be found (*hint hint*). Brice can give you a hint if you need a clue — he seems to know a little bit about what's happening, on the down low.

Maybe YOU can find out what the "it" is and solve the mystery!

 

With Memorial Day  around the corner, Shag put together a "Military Memorial" at 22S 39W, dedicated to late friends or family members who have served in the U.S. Military.

If there is someone you would like remembered, please telegram Shag and let him know. Let their memory live on!

 

Do you love tennis and live in Desert Hollow? If your answer is yes, then you've got to check out this new hot spot! (And if you don't live in town, you should still stop by and take a peek!)

Adeline has this futuristic tennis court where you can party, hang out on the roof AND watch the tennis games below. It's really awesome…see for yourself!

 

 

There are two gals in a heated competition. Who is going to walk out the winner? Or will they never stop playing? The mystery remains…

So get out your tennis racquet, and let's get a game on!

If you haven't had a chance to read the Olympic Valley Gazette, you might want to check it out! In the meantime, we got to interview the mastermind behind this awesome paper — our very own islander Shag!

You can probably tell by its name that the Gazette keeps track of all the newest happenings of Olympic Valley. "I like writing about new things in OV," Shag explains. "I loved OV so I decided to make a community site for Olympic Valley."

As far as making the paper bigger, he replies, "No one else works for the Gazette. I do all the work. But I hope to get a couple more people if the paper expands." When asked about his vision for the future of the Gazette, he tells us: "I've been making changes to the site lately, trying to make the website more like a newspaper." He's also working towards writing about "more things going on in other neighborhoods."

And what about his reporting style? "I'm a little nosy," he admits, "but I try not to be. I like to make people laugh."

So there you have it! Dig the Gazette and what you see? Send Shag a tele and see if you can add your flare to his paper!

We celebrated Black History Month in March, and now May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month! 

What's the historical stuff behind it? Well, in 1976, the president of the Organization of Chinese American Women, Jeanne Jew , was worried that Asian Pacific Americans weren't being included in our country's bicentennial celebration . She worked hard to change that…and BAM! On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter  declared the first 10 days of May Asian Pacific Heritage Week!

Fast forward 14 years, and President George H. W. Bush  proclaimed May as the official Asian Pacific Heritage Month. He signed the bill into law on October 23, 1992. Woot!

Oh, if you're wondering to yourself, "Why May?", it's because two special things happened: The first Japanese arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843, and the Transcontinental railroad  was finally finished on May 10, 1869 — most of the workers were Chinese immigrants .

So while we celebrate, there are some special people we should pay tribute to. Let's see…

There's Bruce Lee , known for being the most influential martial artist of the 20th century — not to mention a HUGE cultural icon. (Yes, I own the collectible figurines!) Then we have Chien-Shiung Wu , the "First Lady of Physics," who's known for her expertise in radioactivity  and her work on the Manhattan Project .

Don't forget about architect Maya Lin , who designed and created the Vietnam Veterans Memorial  and the Civil Rights Memorial .

And Tommy Kono , U.S. weightlifter, who won gold medals in the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games. He also set world records in four different weightlifting classes! Now THAT'S muscle power!

What other special Asian Pacific Americans can you think of? And how are you celebrating this month?

Islanders! Have you ever thought of backpacking through Europe or owning your own roller-skating rink someday?

Well, if you've ever wanted to plan for the future, think big, or prepare for something you thought was just a little bit out of reach — now's the time! Submit your own personal Someday Story ^SM dream  and make it come true!

Maybe you'd like to:

1. Go to Egypt to see the sphinx and great pyramids

2. Design your own home with a view of the ocean

3. Pay off your student loans

4. Produce and record your own CD

5. Own your own clothing line

What's your Someday? All you have to do is visit the site, submit your "Someday Story," and tell us why you think it should win!

Check it out!

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of haunted houses — I'm actually a pretty big scaredy cat. So no, I haven't explored RandyLH's haunted mansion. I already got a nice dose while taking a tour of the outside.

If you look closely at the fire on the gate, you'll see something just not quite…normal. Then when you walk in, you can't miss a spot that RandyLH calls "lost souls." And oh, take a look at the windows on the second floor — what I saw was more than enough to keep me outside!

Do you dare to enter? If you do, it's at your own risk!

Tell us what spooked you! And come on, don't say nothing scared ya! Someone or something is watching…

 

 

 

Don't forget about Mother's Day  this Sunday! It's a very special day for our moms, so try to do something nice — make breakfast, wash the dishes, walk the dog, or heck…just a hug will do! It's all about celebrating together.

From all of the Stagecoach Island team…Happy Mother's Day!

We're "springing" forward with this month's styles, and our new feature items are now available for all islanders to buy at GCK! The gals have stylish white jeans that sport groovy designs, and the guys have a pair of summer green shorts — just in time to hit the beach!

Don't miss out…they're here for a limited time only. Get them now before they're gone!

Also, we know a lot of you are interested in sharing what your jobs are! Post them here so other people can see what you do for the island!

 

Not the real kind of boxing, silly! I'm talking about the red boxes that have been showing up all over the island. No, it's not an alien invasion — those things are actually fellow islanders trapped in a big red square!

If you've been struck by the red box syndrome, try changing your clothes! And if that doesn't work, send an email to:

support@stagecoachisland3.com

Tell them you've been red boxed, include your island name, and they'll fix it! No worries, we won't be boxed in for too long!

Also, Feather came up with a few random tidbits to share:

1. If you have a job, please post it if you'd like so everyone can see what you do!
2. The tax building is located at 46S 70E.
3. You can learn to build from the SI Realty building.

Other than that, don't forget today is Cinco De Mayo — the day that celebrates Mexican heritage and pride! Read more about it right here! 

 

 

We are in the planning stages for the Island Summer Games! The games will run for 3 days and each day will feature 2 competitions.

Now's your chance to help decide what events all of you will be competing and participating in — submit your ideas for the games, the opening and closing party...anything!

Let us know! We love hearing your feedback!