Community Calendar 2024
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allbingoThis community calendar provides a place to organize events in allbingo. Ideally, there will be periodic fests and challenges on different themes, organized by different people. If you would like to run an event here, please speak up! See the calendars from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for ideas.
Organizing an Event
This community is a low-traffic, low-pressure opportunity to organize an activity. Anyone can volunteer to host something. Two or more people can cohost the same event; this is a good idea if you want to participate but your availability varies. The requirements are pretty simple:
1) Pick a theme and a timespan. Ideally, aim for a month that doesn't already have an activity, but time-sensitive events may be allowed closer together as needed. If you're not sure of people's interest, you could post a query first and ask, especially if you have several possible themes or times in mind. Declare your interest so that your event can be added to the schedule. See a list of previous fests for ideas.
Given that we now have a lot of repeating fests, those can share a month with a unique fest. It would also help to spread out the repeating events so we don't have two of the same category in a row or two for the same season, and so on. We could use more fests from specific fandoms -- those have been popular in the past.
2) Post details for the parameters of the event. This needs to include at least the beginning and end dates, along with the theme. It helps to mention any unusual bingo patterns, communities, or prompt lists that would suit the event. You may want to generate and include a "public" card that anyone can use. You can use < textarea > before the card code and < / textarea > (remove the spaces) after the card code to create a box of code that people can copy to put the public card on their own blog. The same code box can be used to offer a list of thematic prompts for anyone wishing to make their own card from similar motifs.
It's not required, but hosts often break down a long list of prompts into sublists by topic. This works especially well in fandom-specific fests or other large topics. Popular sublists include characters, locations, things the canon was particularly known for (e.g. monster of the week, nerdy T-shirts), episode or issue titles, and quotes. The approach allows readers to choose a specific sublist or mix-and-match. Some players like to make several minicards instead of one big card.
Typically the event host will make an advance announcement about two weeks before the fest opens, with such things as a public card or a suggestion of where else to get an appropriate card, so that people can start making content. Then make an "event open" post on the first day it's open. You may advertise your fest on communities likefandomcalendar or fandom_on_dw if you want.
3) Make a "Meet and Greet" post if you wish. This is not required, and the frame questions can be as simple or complex as you wish. Basically it provides a place for folks to connect with each other based on common interests, and to squee about the theme.
4) Keep an eye on the activity. Ideally, answer questions about the event, encourage people to participate, cheer for the ones who post a bingo, etc. If an argument breaks out, remind people to play nice. You might want to do a little promotion in other relevant venues, but it's not required.
5) It helps to make a wrapup post at the end of the fest too, although this is also optional. Some people like to make a general badge, or custom badges for people who made bingo during the active month.
silvercat17 has written a post on "How to Host a Bingo Fest" along with a list of previous fests for examples.
Community Calendar for 2021
January
[recurring theme, but all new prompts each year]
Public Domain Day Bingo hosted byfuzzyred
Many new works are entering the public domain. Use them with great enthusiasm!
Posting will be January 1-31.
February
[recurring]
Valentines Fest hosted byysabetwordsmith
This fest features romantic ups and downs, along with platonic options.
Posting will be February 1-29.
March
[recurring]
National Craft Month Fest hosted bynsfwords
This is a fest focusing on the myriad joys (and frustrations) of Crafting.
Posting will be March 1-30.
April
[new]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hosted bylanguajix
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of TMNT! Draw your inspiration from heroes on the half-shell.
Posting will be April 1-30.
May
[new]
Superhero Bingo Fest hosted byinnitmarvelous_og
It's Tony Stark/Iron Man's birthday month! Celebrate with prompts from Marvel and DC universes.
Posting will be May 1-31.
June
[new]
Pride Bingo hosted bysiberian_skys
Embrace sexual, romantic, and gender diversity for Pride Month.
Posting will be June 1-30.
July
[recurring]
Winter Fest in July hosted byvexed_wench and spiralicious
Beat the heat by focusing on winter holidays.
Posting will be July 1-31.
[new]
Games and Entertainment hosted byysabetwordsmith
Board games, roleplaying games, video games, yard games, skill toys -- all kinds of recreation fit this fest.
Posting will be July 1-31.
August
[new]
Discworld Fest bysmallhobbit
This event celebrates the Discworld setting by Terry Pratchett.
Posting will be August 1-31.
September
[recurring]
Drabble Fest hosted bysiberian_skys
Write tiny gems of wonder!
Posting will be September 1-30.
[new]
Pirate Fest hosed bysilvercat17
Arr, mateys! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Hoist the mainsail and start filling squares!
Posting will be September 1-30.
October
[recurring]
Fall Fest hosted byvexed_wench and spiralicious
Celebrate the motifs of autumn.
Posting will be October 1-31.
November
[new]
Sleepytime Bear Bingo hosted byysabetwordsmith
Celebrate cozy and comforting things as the weather turns colder.
Posting will be November 1-30.
December
[recurring]
Amnesty
allbingo. Ideally, there will be periodic fests and challenges on different themes, organized by different people. If you would like to run an event here, please speak up! See the calendars from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for ideas.Organizing an Event
This community is a low-traffic, low-pressure opportunity to organize an activity. Anyone can volunteer to host something. Two or more people can cohost the same event; this is a good idea if you want to participate but your availability varies. The requirements are pretty simple:
1) Pick a theme and a timespan. Ideally, aim for a month that doesn't already have an activity, but time-sensitive events may be allowed closer together as needed. If you're not sure of people's interest, you could post a query first and ask, especially if you have several possible themes or times in mind. Declare your interest so that your event can be added to the schedule. See a list of previous fests for ideas.
Given that we now have a lot of repeating fests, those can share a month with a unique fest. It would also help to spread out the repeating events so we don't have two of the same category in a row or two for the same season, and so on. We could use more fests from specific fandoms -- those have been popular in the past.
2) Post details for the parameters of the event. This needs to include at least the beginning and end dates, along with the theme. It helps to mention any unusual bingo patterns, communities, or prompt lists that would suit the event. You may want to generate and include a "public" card that anyone can use. You can use < textarea > before the card code and < / textarea > (remove the spaces) after the card code to create a box of code that people can copy to put the public card on their own blog. The same code box can be used to offer a list of thematic prompts for anyone wishing to make their own card from similar motifs.
It's not required, but hosts often break down a long list of prompts into sublists by topic. This works especially well in fandom-specific fests or other large topics. Popular sublists include characters, locations, things the canon was particularly known for (e.g. monster of the week, nerdy T-shirts), episode or issue titles, and quotes. The approach allows readers to choose a specific sublist or mix-and-match. Some players like to make several minicards instead of one big card.
Typically the event host will make an advance announcement about two weeks before the fest opens, with such things as a public card or a suggestion of where else to get an appropriate card, so that people can start making content. Then make an "event open" post on the first day it's open. You may advertise your fest on communities like
fandomcalendar or fandom_on_dw if you want.3) Make a "Meet and Greet" post if you wish. This is not required, and the frame questions can be as simple or complex as you wish. Basically it provides a place for folks to connect with each other based on common interests, and to squee about the theme.
4) Keep an eye on the activity. Ideally, answer questions about the event, encourage people to participate, cheer for the ones who post a bingo, etc. If an argument breaks out, remind people to play nice. You might want to do a little promotion in other relevant venues, but it's not required.
5) It helps to make a wrapup post at the end of the fest too, although this is also optional. Some people like to make a general badge, or custom badges for people who made bingo during the active month.
silvercat17 has written a post on "How to Host a Bingo Fest" along with a list of previous fests for examples.Community Calendar for 2021
January
[recurring theme, but all new prompts each year]
Public Domain Day Bingo hosted by
fuzzyred Many new works are entering the public domain. Use them with great enthusiasm!
Posting will be January 1-31.
February
[recurring]
Valentines Fest hosted by
ysabetwordsmith This fest features romantic ups and downs, along with platonic options.
Posting will be February 1-29.
March
[recurring]
National Craft Month Fest hosted by
nsfwords This is a fest focusing on the myriad joys (and frustrations) of Crafting.
Posting will be March 1-30.
April
[new]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hosted by
languajixCelebrate the 40th anniversary of TMNT! Draw your inspiration from heroes on the half-shell.
Posting will be April 1-30.
May
[new]
Superhero Bingo Fest hosted by
innitmarvelous_og It's Tony Stark/Iron Man's birthday month! Celebrate with prompts from Marvel and DC universes.
Posting will be May 1-31.
June
[new]
Pride Bingo hosted by
siberian_skysEmbrace sexual, romantic, and gender diversity for Pride Month.
Posting will be June 1-30.
July
[recurring]
Winter Fest in July hosted by
vexed_wench and spiralicious Beat the heat by focusing on winter holidays.
Posting will be July 1-31.
[new]
Games and Entertainment hosted by
ysabetwordsmith Board games, roleplaying games, video games, yard games, skill toys -- all kinds of recreation fit this fest.
Posting will be July 1-31.
August
[new]
Discworld Fest by
smallhobbit This event celebrates the Discworld setting by Terry Pratchett.
Posting will be August 1-31.
September
[recurring]
Drabble Fest hosted by
siberian_skys Write tiny gems of wonder!
Posting will be September 1-30.
[new]
Pirate Fest hosed by
silvercat17Arr, mateys! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Hoist the mainsail and start filling squares!
Posting will be September 1-30.
October
[recurring]
Fall Fest hosted by
vexed_wench and spiralicious Celebrate the motifs of autumn.
Posting will be October 1-31.
November
[new]
Sleepytime Bear Bingo hosted by
ysabetwordsmith Celebrate cozy and comforting things as the weather turns colder.
Posting will be November 1-30.
December
[recurring]
Amnesty
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Date: 2023-12-04 03:23 am (UTC)Thank you :)
Done!
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Date: 2023-12-20 05:36 am (UTC)Yay!
Date: 2023-12-20 06:12 am (UTC)Yes, please! I have put you down for May. Check the calendar entry to see if you're happy with it.
>> I want to do a superhero theme <<
That sounds awesome.
>> because May is Tony Stark/Iron Man's birthday month.
I'm thinking perhaps a mix of prompts from both Marvel and DC? <<
This would be a good fest to do sublists of prompts, so folks could pick a sublist or mix-and-match. Often a host will make a smaller (2x2 to 4x4) size card for each sublist and then a larger (5x5 or more) card for everything together. So you could have Tony Stark/Iron Man, general Marvel, and general DC if you like.
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Date: 2023-12-20 06:24 pm (UTC)Looks great!
I'm going to start work on this now so I can have it ready to go on May 1st.
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Date: 2024-01-07 12:21 am (UTC)If there's some empty spots later, I can come up with something.
Edit: actually, how would you feel about a Colors fest in one of the empty months? I'm thinking of mostly pulling from the color themed lists on RainbowLists ( https://rainbowlists.dreamwidth.org/tag/theme:+color ), which are phrases and idioms with a color in them
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Date: 2024-01-07 01:27 am (UTC)Done. Also, I found some sources you might like for prompts or reference:
https://www.islands.com/40-useful-pirate-phrases-for-national-talk-like-pirate-day/
https://www.mondly.com/blog/ahoy-its-talk-like-a-pirate-day-arr/
https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/158274
>>Edit: actually, how would you feel about a Colors fest in one of the empty months? <<
I would love that. Howbout June? It's in a different season from September.
>> I'm thinking of mostly pulling from the color themed lists on RainbowLists ( https://rainbowlists.dreamwidth.org/tag/theme:+color ), which are phrases and idioms with a color in them<<
I would love that. I adore the creativity of the RainbowList prompts, the format (you have to finish a list and have everything posted) just does not work with my approach to writing things and waiting for folks to sponsor them. But I think more people would enjoy RainbowLists if they knew about those, so I'm happy to showcase the style.
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Date: 2024-01-07 04:03 am (UTC)I was also going to use an old fest as a resource for the Pirate stuff and I thought I'd include modern day media pirating (screw Disney) as well.
Yeah, it's really fun to make the prompt lists, but I haven't finished one yet (I'm close! I just haven't had the energy to finish anything!). That's one reason I've been sharing the lists and things on Tumblr and trying to make it clear that people can do whatever they want with them.
June would be great, or I can do it earlier if you need to fill a month
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Date: 2024-01-30 07:12 am (UTC)- surgery
- brain
- hospital
- doctors/interns
- nurses
- healing
- textbook case
and more!
I was thinking of April simply because the medical soaps The Doctors and General Hospital debuted on April 1st in 1963.
I also had one more idea. What about an alphabet theme? But choosing all one letter for words. Like the prompts have to be all "A" words like amnesia, altercation, abduction, ally ... or "C" words like cat, coffee, catastrophe... etc. Whatever the bingo player chose for their letter they would need to stick with.
Just some suggestions! TY so much if you read this long diatribe lol
Thank you!
Date: 2024-01-30 07:17 am (UTC)