Hey, gamer Zwinkies! Check out our new game Hold the Pickles! Head to the Food Court, grab a tray, and snag as many snacks as you can while avoiding the pickles.

Remember, playing free games on Zwinky earns you ZBucks for your next virtual shopping trip. Go to Zwinktopia now to play Hold the Pickles and more...

Zwinksters, Independence Day isn't just about American pride, patriotism, and stars and stripes. It's also about family togetherness: taking road trips, eating a picnic in the park, watching the fireworks display, and having barbeques!

Spread the Fourth of July love on your Zwinky profile with these fun, free glitter graphics from our sister site Webfetti. I particularly like the cartoon cow working the grill. He's adorable, glittery, and... possibly trying to convert you to vegetarianism?

To add these graphics to your Zwinky and MySpace pages, copy the codes below and paste them into the CSS fields of your Zwinky and MySpace pages!

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Trying to escape the summer heat? Do what I do: Go to the movies where the A/C keeps you cool and the screen sizzles with the summer's hottest films!

Head over to the Zeeplex now to check out clips from the new movie Space Chimps, which hits theaters on July 18! Visit the film's Zwinky profile to print your very own Space Chimps face mask, download wallpapers for your computer, play games, and more...

Drop me a Znote, and let me know what you think of the movie!

Nothing's better than discovering a band before everyone else has heard of 'em. (Like how I've been listening to Radiohead ever since they came out with their album The Bends. But anywho...)

That's why Zwinky's happy to bring you LG's Rally for Music. Sign up as a fan and find out about new bands and singers. Whether you're into hip-hop, pop, rock, alternative, and more, Rally for Music has the jams to suit your style.

Check out their Zwinky profile for more info. Rock on!

...to join its team for the summer. Yes, we're hiring summer interns! If you're interested in a chance to work with Miss Anastasia, Miss Cosmopolitan, Mr. Foxtrot, and me, you can find the job description here. Summer interns must live in the Westchester, NY area and be at least 16 years old.

As a summer intern, you'll be helping the team plan upcoming events and features, help with user outreach, and see what it takes to keep Zwinky humming!

If you're already on MonsterTRAK or Hotjobs, you can find the postings there here and here, respectively.

Zwinkies who don't live in the area and/or are under 16, we'll have an opportunity for you to help with Zwinky, too. Stay tuned!

I hope you had an excellent time at the Zwinky Prom! And if you missed it, yes, there will be another one next year. But in the meantime, there will be plenty of other events to attend. For example, we've already started a new celebration! Zwinky is now two years old. To celebrate, we're having a beach party! So stop by the Surf Shop for some brand new virtual items, and then head over to the beach to join the fun. And once you're there, don't forget to pick up your free party gear!

See you at the party! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ZWINKY!

From the four prom themes to the new hair and dresses at Z Avenue, Zwinky Prom was an exciting event! Although some Zwinkies chose to wear formal outfits, others went casual in the seaside Lava Room. And still others went faceless in the Mask Room! Whoa!

Tell us...What was your favorite thing about the Zwinky Prom? Did you pick out the perfect outfit, find a great date, or love the music and decor in the ballrooms? Znote me and let us know!

Zwinky Prom 2008 is here! The doors to the event have opened, so make sure to stop by Zwink danceclub or catch a ride from the bus stop. I took some snapshots of our fabulous themed ballrooms as a preview. And if you're going to the Masquerade Room, don't forget to pick up a brand new mask from the Z Avenue boutique!

Enjoy!

As you can see, I'm ready for Zwinky Prom 2008! I stopped by Z Avenue to get a brand new look, and so should you!

Prom starts tomorrow (Thursday), and I can't wait for the festivities to begin! We'll unveil the prom rooms at the Zwink! dance club, which were inspired by your Znotes to us. And we didn't choose just one of your ideas...Each of the four ballrooms has a different prom theme!

If you want to get to the event in style, just stop by the bus stop for a really sweet ride. Make sure you have your prom dress (or your tuxedo), and feel free to bring a date!

See you there!