How to Use the Calendar PDF Print E-mail
Written by Barbara Forbes-Lyons   

How do I view entries?

You can view events in several ways:

Mini Calendar: this module shown on each page will highlight the days containing calendar entries. Click on that day to see the entry.

Select the Event Calendar menu item to view the full size calendar. Select the desired layout (daily, weekly, monthly) and then use the click the calendar month you wish to view. Click the event entry to view the details.

Select the Event Calendar menu item and then select Categories to view items registered in our many categories. You'll see the number of events in the category as well as how many are upcoming event.s

How do I enter an item into the calendar?
  1. Log on to the site.
  2. Select the Event Calendar menu item.
  3. Select the Add Event button at the top of the frame.
  4. Type the title of the event.
  5. Type the event description. Be sure to include the City and State (or regional location) as needed. Use the full name (ie. Florida) not an abbreviation, to insure that the description is searchable.
  6. Select a category (Refer to the list shown below).
  7. Select the start date and time.
  8. Select the event duration.
  9. Type the contact name and details such as phone number.
  10. Enter the e-mail address of the contact person.
  11. Enter the URL for the event, if it exists.
  12. If this is a recurring event, expand the Repeating Event area by clicking the plus (+) sign. Enter the recurrence information.
  13. Proofread all the information and make any changes.
  14. Click Add Event.
What are the categories?
The calendar categories have been simplified as follows:
  • US WEST (AK, HI, WA, OR, CA, ID, MT, WY)
  • US SOUTHWEST (AZ, NV, NM, CO, TX, UT, OK)
  • US MIDWEST (ND, SD, NE, KS, IA, MI, MO, WI, IL)
  • US SOUTH (AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, USVI, PR)
  • US MID-SOUTH (TN, KY, NC, SC, WV, VA)
  • US EAST (MI, IN, OH, MD, PA, DC, NJ, DE )
  • US NORTHEAST (NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME)
  • CANADA
  • UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
  • EUROPE
  • ASIA
  • AFRICA
  • CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
  • AUSTRALIA
  • MIDDLE EAST
  • ONLINE CLASSES
  • WEBCAM DEMOS
  • GALLERY/EXHIBIT OPENINGS

How do I edit an item on the calendar?
  1. Select the Event Calendar menu item.
  2. Select the event to be edited.
  3. Click the Edit button in the upper right hand corner. The button looks like a piece of paper and a pencil.
  4. Make the changes.
  5. Click Update Event.
How do I delete an event?

Events can only be deleted by site administrators. Please send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the date of the event, the event name, and the reason for deletion.
< Prev   Next >