Billybob made a special announcement on the Community Blog about the virtual coats drive. An event will be held this Friday in New York City for people who want to donate a real coat. The most exciting part of this, is that Rockhopper and Billybob himself will be there to greet people! Here is the invitation for it:

When: Friday December 2 8:00am EST
Where: Good Morning America Studios – Times Square, New York
What to bring: a real coat to donate to the Warm Coats Warm Hearts campaign

It is recommended that you show up with a coat. If you choose to bring one, the first 300 people to do so will receive a Club Penguin plush toy prize! This plush toy might be a special one for the event, or might even come with a special code. Are any of you attending this? If so, I’d like to know your experience after you return!

Club Penguin has sent out the official newsletter to parent emails for August. Since it’s almost time to be heading back to school, it contains information about learning experiences in Club Penguin. Here is what the newsletter looks like:

The newsletter doesn’t include any new information or sneak peeks, but it does tell us about the Elite Penguin Force. There is definitely something that is coming up soon for EPF agents! If you have not joined the Elite Penguin Force yet, have one of your friends invite you now. I’m excited to see what’s coming up for us, but I wish that they gave us a sneak peek in this month’s newsletter.

Club Penguin has recently updated the Membership page of their website with more upcoming events! These events are for the end of August through mid-September. Here are a few things to expect in upcoming weeks:

Get wicked sports clothing items from the Penguin Style catalog
Turn your igloo into an extreme sports park
Agents – Pick up Elite Gear and prepare for a critical operation
And coming in September: The Great Puffle Circus returns with the Fair!

I’m really excited for these events, but I think that I am most curious about the upcoming “operation” for Elite Penguin Force Agents!

While looking closely at the announcement that was made by The Director in the new issue of the Club Penguin Times, I was able to find a hidden message. This hidden message can easily be found by following these steps:

1. Log on to Club Penguin and click on your newspaper icon.
2. Scroll down to the second  headline.
3. Click on the Elite Penguin Force badge.

Once you do that, a secret message with the title “Operation: Hibernation” will appear. Here is what the message says:

Hmm. I am kind of confused why this message was put in the newspaper if The Director told us that he wasn’t giving out any details for the assignment. But, anyway, I am thinking that this operation will be done during the Great Snow Race event. What are your thoughts on this?

A brand new issue of the Club Penguin Times newspaper has been released, and this is issue 304! This post will cover all of the major details that are included in the newspaper.

The main headline for the newspaper this week is a message from our friend Gary! He is in need of help with construction of the AC 3000, which is the machine that helps keep freezing temperatures, which is a good thing for this event. The Great Snow Race will begin on August 25th.

The next headline that’s featured in the newspaper is an announcement from the leader of the Elite Penguin Force. The Director is calling all EPF agents for a future assignment, but for now he is keeping it classified. This most likely has to do with Herbert and Klutzy’s future plans to destroy part of the island or maybe even worse.

Now, here are all of the upcoming events:

That’s all of the most important stories in the latest issue of the newspaper! Check back next week for updates.

A brand new issue of the Club Penguin Times newspaper has been released, and this is issue 303! This post will cover all of the major details that are included in the newspaper.

The main headline for the newspaper this week is about the Club Penguin Great Snow Race 2011, again! But this time, Gary gives us some more information. Starting on August 25, the Great Snow Race will be held at the Tallest Mountain. Unlike last time, this year the mountain will be open to non-members also!

The next headline that’s featured in the newspaper is an interview for athletes! Many penguins are preparing for the Great Snow Race with sleds that can be purchased at the Ski Hill.

Now, here are all of the upcoming events:

That’s all of the most important stories in the latest issue of the newspaper! Check back next week for updates.