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December 31
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Hey - It's almost 2010! We asked you what you were looking forward to for the new year in Club Penguin and here's what Beuty123456 said:
What am I looking forward to in the new year? I'll tell you what! I am looking forward to making new friends. Whether it's sipping hot coffee at the Coffee Shop, having snowball fights at the snow fort, or just relaxing in an igloo, friends make everything better! I hope to find great pals this year, and have tons of fun with them! Happy holidays!
Next week, Fairy Fables returns to the Stage! So we'd love to know what's your favorite Stage play - and why!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then, Happy New Year... and Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 31 2009 10:01
December 29
Lots Coming Up!
Hello Penguins!
The Holiday Party has come to a close, and we want to wish everyone a huge thanks for making it a success!
We've heard from a lot of you wondering what's coming up in the new year. Well, I can say for sure that 2010 is going to start off with a bang!
A new event's on the way that will lead penguins into secret places! More games are incoming too that will test your skills!
Look for all new jobs and mysteries... And maybe even a certain polar bear...
Thanks again to everyone for playing this year. Your awesome ideas and suggestions are what make Club Penguin as fun and exciting as it is. Hope to see you all in 2010!
Until then, Happy New Year... and Waddle On!
- Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 29 2009 11:28
December 25
Keep Making a Difference!
Happy Holidays, Penguins!
Coins For Change might be over but the team's feeling really inspired by the Club Penguin community. You've been telling us that you want to keep making a difference throughout the year and it's something we want you to be able to do all year long. Check out the updated Global Citizenship page where you can take a look at what's happening with all the coins you donated - then see how you can make even more change happen in the New Year!
And because you've asked for more ways to get involved, we've been working on new ways to help you help kids around the world. Our Kids Matching Gift program is one way - or you can give your time at a speaking tour! We really want to hear all the ways you're making a difference in your community, too!
Until then... Waddle On!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 25 2009 12:10
December 24
Coins For Change Results!
Hello Penguins!
The 3rd annual Coins For Change is done and you've been sharing your time, helping other penguins, and donating coins... The results are in!!
Over 4 billion virtual coins were donated through the donation stations on the island and in your igloos. Yes - 4 billion coins! And here's what you decided about how the 1 million dollar real world donation will be split:
Congratulations - Once again you've shown that the generosity of our community can make a big difference in helping to change the world.
Happy Holidays and Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 24 2009 08:14
December 23
Screenhog's Do Not Miss List
Season's Greetings Penguins. Screenhog here!
The Holiday Party will be done on December 28th and we didn't want you to miss anything.
- Santa's Sleigh Ride - did you deliver all the presents and get your prize yet?
- Lighthouse Stage - did you get the chance to try out the new song?
- Pictures With Santa - in the Book Room upstairs in the Coffee Shop!
- Coffee Shop - have you tried clicking the toy train running along the top?
- Pizza Shop - have you tried clicking the various plates and foods on the table?
- Toy Trains - speaking of which, did you find all the toy trains around the island? I found 4!
- Did you know? - you can see the giant tree in the Forest from the Cove?
The team's always planning new stuff for you and we'd like to know the things you liked most about this party.
- Club Penguin Team
By Screenhog on December 23 2009 08:25
December 21
Happy Holidays!
Hello Penguins!
The party's in full swing and everywhere you look, penguins are into the holiday spirit! Penguins in tree suits are decorating, reindeer are ice skating at the Dock, and lots of elves are making toys and singing songs. Let us know all the cool stuff you and your buddies are doing.
It's awesome to see you all having so much fun! In other news, the results of Coins for Change and the winners of the igloo contest are gonna be announced on December 24th - so check out the blog and the newspaper Thursday!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 21 2009 07:07
December 18
Party!!
Hello Penguins!
It's finally here! The wait's over and the party's arrived - there's tons of lights, gifts, and special surprises! We recognize that lots of you have so many different kinds of celebrations this time of year and we want everyone to feel included so instead of calling it a Christmas Party this year we're calling it the Holiday Party.
Don't forget that the igloo contest starts today, and you'll be able to submit your holiday designs right from your igloo til Dec 20th. That'll also be the last day of Coins For Change. Everyone's been doing great with sharing coins and time around the community.
Let us know what you and your friends are doing at the party!!
Until then... Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 18 2009 08:27
December 17
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Last week we asked about igloo tips and we got some great ones - just in time for the holiday decorating contest that's happening this weekend! Here's a great tip from Coolfiregirl:
When it comes to decorating I get creative!! Some tips that i can give you is that do something different than everybody else. Instead of buying the Snow Globe igloo like all of your friends you could buy the Restaurant Igloo and decorate it with holiday themed items and serve some hot chocolate!!! Also put some up-beat music and dance! What makes your igloo unique is that you decorate it with your style, not like everybody else's! Enjoy decorating and happy holidays!!!!!
Don't forget to deck out your igloo for the contest - submit right from your igloo Dec 18 - 20th!
Next Thursday (Dec 24th) we're posting the results of Coins For Change! So this week's answer will be posted in 2 weeks - on December 31. Tell us what you're looking forward to most of all in the New Year in Club Penguin!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 17 2009 10:05
December 16
Happy77 asks Igloo Artist
Greetings, Penguins!
Everyone's getting ready for the Igloo Contest which starts December 18! We're all stoked about making our homes look cool (especially with lots of candy canes)! I thought I'd get some tips from an igloo expert on how to really catch the judge's attention.
What makes a prize-winning igloo? Can you give us any tips?
It's not about how much furniture you use, it's what you do with it! The judges look for creative, festive igloos. So use your imagination!
And how do you enter your igloo in the competition?
You'll see a special igloo button in your igloo December 18-20. When your igloo is ready, just click it to enter.
Lots of readers are curious about who the judges are... can you tell us?
We've got two really special guests this year and they've got really different tastes. By my beard, I'll say nothing more!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Happy77 on December 16 2009 09:56
December 14
Christmas Party Coming!
Hello Penguins!
The Christmas Party starts Friday but tons of you are already ahead of the game and you've started your own celebrations! All over the island there are lots of holiday themed igloos - and a bunch of reindeer, trees, and elves have been spotted helping with the construction in the Town and upstairs in the Night Club!!
Keep up with all the cool stuff you're doing to celebrate - and get ready for even more. I don't want to tell you everything, but you might want to make plans with some buddies to cheer up a tree at the Iceberg and check out a Christmas feast at the Pizza Parlor. The Lighthouse'll be rocking with performances for Coins For Change, and members will get to help deliver presents...
Let us know how you're getting ready for the party!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 14 2009 09:33
December 11
Celebrate Coins For Change!
Hello Penguins!
All year we hear from you how important Coins For Change is - so many of you say that it means a lot to be able to participate in something that can help kids around the world!! It's finally here and we hope you're finding all kinds of ways around the island to celebrate the 3rd annual Coins For Change.
This year Rockhopper's brought some rare items to help celebrate and share in your igloos. And every time you donate, you'll be helping to decide how a 1 million dollar donation will be split. This year, the categories are: helping kids who are poor, helping kids who are sick, and helping the environment. We'll announce the results on December 24!
We can't wait to see all the ways you're getting involved. Whether you donate your coins, check out the offline activities, throw a giant igloo party, or take part in the benefit concert at the Lighthouse, your actions are making a difference. Let us know what you're up to!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 11 2009 09:50
December 10
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!Last week we asked how you were planning to celebrate change during Coins For Change! Orang0 said:
I am going to get the Coins for Change Igloo Item and pop it in my igloo. Then, I will host a contest with my friends, and we will see who can donate the most coins! Fun to earn, and fun to give! I will run around Club Penguin, ringing my bell, wearing my scarf and treasured green turtleneck! To top it off, I will find Rockhopper, I will do a jolly dance with him!
You'll be able to get the Coins For Change igloo items aboard the Migrator tomorrow - and with a new furniture catalog also coming out tomorrow, an igloo party could be an awesome way to start the Coins For Change celebrations. This week, we want to know how you'll be decorating your igloo for the season. Give us your decorating tips!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 10 2009 08:57
December 9
Happy77 asks Screenhog about Coins!
Greetings Penguins,
Hot topic? Coins For Change! Everyone's getting really stoked about it, and penguins all over the island are looking for ways to celebrate. There are lots of things you can do to help - one of the ways is to donate coins. I'd thought I'd get some ideas from Screenhog who knows lots about coins - and other stuff, too.
Q: Can you tell us any game secrets so we can collect coins faster? A: There are games where bringing a certain color puffle will help you! There's also the challenge of getting through Jet Pack Adventure without earning a single coin. There's a big reward if you can do it.
Q: Any suggestions for penguins who want to do extra things to celebrate the season? A: Well, Coins For Change is such a good time for helping others, so I'd suggest helping other penguins. Maybe if you see new penguins, give a tour! If someone's looking for the pin, help them out. (Pssst... the in-pay is in the orest-Fay!)
Q: Are there other ways for penguins to celebrate Coins For Change? A: There are lots of things you and your friends and family can do to make a difference for other people around the world! Volunteering some time is a good place to start. Let us know your ideas.
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Happy77 on December 09 2009 09:06
December 7
Christmas Party Update
Hello Penguins!
The big Christmas Party will go from December 18th - 27th and we wanted to show you something that we hope you'll like...
What do you think? We'll have more details about the party soon!
It's pretty busy on the island - Everyone seems to be getting geared up for the holidays! Check out what's coming up this week:
- Coins for Change will begin - start saving!
- New Postcards - with a Christmas surprise!
- Rockhopper arrives with the Treasure Hunt game!
- New catalogs - Holiday igloo stuff!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 07 2009 10:11
December 4
New Holiday Clothing!
Hello Penguins!
Coins For Change starts soon and the Christmas excitement's already starting all over the island!
In Other News:
If you're trying to get into the holiday mood, check out the new Penguin Style at the Gift Shop! You could definitely play a great game of Hide and Seek at the Forest in one of those Christmas tree outfits...
Until then...Waddle on!
- Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 04 2009 11:23
December 3
Reviewed By You
Hello Penguins!
Last week we wanted to know about what you liked about Rockhopper's visits. Jjribcool said:
I think the best things when rockhopper returns is when you get to meet the famous pirate and get his speacial items! You can also go on his ship and player his game Treasure Hunt!! So there the best things when rockhopper returns!
Rockhopper will be in the telescope really soon and he'll be bringing some Coins For Change items for your igloo! It's all about playing games and giving coins - every year the team gets really excited about your generosity. We'd love to know all the ways that you're going to celebrate change during Coins For Change!
Write your Reviewed By You answer as a comment! We'll post one (50 - 75 words please) in next week's Reviewed By You. And if your comment is chosen as the feature comment on next week's blog, we'll add 10,000 coins to your penguin account. Don't forget to use your penguin name so we can add coins!
Until then...Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
By Billybob on December 03 2009 09:23