Xeko, today is World Ocean Day! Celebrate by collecting the Ocean series Clay-Mates in the Marketplace Curio Store. Collecting these virtual ocean animals will help REAL ocean animals! Keep Gaming for Good!
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World Ocean Day!
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Xeko Earth Day Events~ Updated(trade amount changed)
Monday, April 19th, 2010April 22nd is Earth Day. We will celebrate by having several Earth Day Events on the island.
We must all do our part on Earth Day! See below how you can join Xeko to celebrate.
WildAid Tiger Chat
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Xeko will be hosting a chat with a representative from WildAid this Thursday. WildAid will be here to answer questions about tigers, the Tiger GoodQuest and ways that you can help these majestic giant cats!
Players that attend the event and ask a question will receive a special gift from our Hosts. Come with your questions ready and be prepared to learn about tigers. Here are the full event details: (more…)
Haiti Forum Re-cap
Saturday, January 16th, 2010
On January 15, the Xeko players came together to discuss the tragic earthquake in Haiti, how we could help as a community, and how players could help in their community. It is very clear you all have started working in your communities to send relief efforts. Below are a few questions from tonight’s forum.
Q: What is most needed in Haiti?
A: Water is the first need in Haiti. Water is fundamental to survival and that is why it’s the most important. Mercy Corps will be sending water supplies to Haiti. They also need food and shelter. Several relief agencies are sending teams to assess the needs of the Haitian people. These efforts will continue for a long time, as they begin to rebuild their country.
Q: How do our virtual coins go to help people in Haiti?
A: Your virtual coin donations will cause Xeko to donate to Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an organization that travels around the world to countries in need to get rid of suffering and poverty by building up communities.
Q: What other ways can we help?
A: You can give your time, finances, and organize others to help. Here are some suggestions below:
- Donate in the Haiti Relief store in the marketplace, Xeko will then donate to Mercy Corps
- Make donations to MercyCorps.org
- Ask your teacher if your class can do a fundraiser
- Contact your local Salvation Army
- Donate to UNICEF; their donations will go to children, the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster. www.unicefusa.org
- To find ways to help locally, have your parents dial 211, which is the United Ways referral line (more…)
Xeko Forum: Helping People in Haiti Impacted by the Earthquake
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Several of you have proposed, and Xeko HQ agrees, we can use the power of Xeko and gaming for good to help people in Haiti. If you watch the news you probably heard about the January 12th earthquake in Haiti. It was a large earthquake — 7.0 on the Richter scale — and much damage was caused and many people impacted. When a disaster like this occurs, if you’re able to help, it’s important to reach out and help others.
On Friday January 15 at 7PM EST, join us in the Woods to talk about this disaster, learn facts about earthquakes, and most important, come up with ways to help.
What: Xeko Forum to rally with friends, discuss the earthquake and come up with a Xeko plan to help Haitians
Where: Woods
When: January 15 at 7pm EST
Who: Xeko community (you!)
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Computer GQ Giveaway
Friday, December 11th, 2009
Xeko is celebrating the launch of our Computer GoodQuest with a special giveaway on Tuesday, December 15th. To collect your gift, visit the Computer GoodQuest Lobby and find a Host. In this special lobby, you can learn about the Computer GoodQuest and check on the GoodQuest status while hanging out with your fellow islanders!
To visit the GoodQuest Lobby, click the Window of the Heart at the top of your screen. Then access the Lobby by clicking on the computer icon. The GoodQuest is for upgraded members only, but all players can visit the GoodQuest Lobby. Your gift must be collected from a Host by 9pm EST on Tuesday.
One Year of Good
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
In November 2008, boats filled with excited beta users began to arrive at the shores of Elf Island. Nearly a year has passed since then and we’ve had tons of great times! Let’s take just a moment to reflect on the last year. (more…)
BBA Poster Submissions
Thursday, November 12th, 2009We’ve received a lot of great submissions for our Bert’s Big Adventure Poster Design Contest. Thanks to everyone who participated! For each submission we received, we’re adding in 100 bonus destinations to the GoodQuest Goal. (more…)
Recycling Celebration – Updated!
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
November 15th is America Recycles Day and Elf Island wants to do our part to help promote recycling!
From Friday, November 13 to Friday, November 20, Elf Island is encouraging our players to recycle their old goods by selling them back in the Meadow. And as some extra incentive, we’re providing a huge coin bonus on select goods. If you sell one of these select goods in the Meadow during the Recycling Celebration, you’ll receive at least five times the normal coins. Remember, upgraded members receive more coins when selling their goods back. (more…)
Bonus Destinations Added!
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Congratulations, elves! Due to your hard work in our Poster Design Contest and Bert’s Gem Hunt Adventure, we’ve just added over 40,000 bonus destinations to the GoodQuest Goal. We’re now easily within reach of our final goal. Come on islanders, we can still do it!