Help with the POP Calendar

Calendar User

Step 1:

Go to events.insidetoronto.com

Step 2:

If you already have a username and password, log in using the Member Login box near the top-right of the page. This step is optional, you don't need to register or log in to make use of the calendar.

Go to Step 6.

Step 3:

Creating a Login for yourself is completely optional, but it will give you access to features that you otherwise would not be able to use.

To register, click on the Calendar User Registration tab and register. Once registered, click on the Calendar logo to take you to the calendar.

Step 4:

Now that you've logged in, you have access to the E-mail Notifications system.

Step 5:

The E-mail Notifications system allows you to choose what Event Types, Locations, and Options you are interested in. Click on the green arrows to expand the lists to narrow your choices.

The E-mail Notifications system also allows you to specify what circumstances will trigger an e-mail alert.

Step 6:

There are four views to the calendar: Day View, Week View, Month View, and Map View.

Day View shows a list of 10 events with the description of the event. You can view next and previous events using the navigation bar above the events. Click the event name for the full listing.

Week View shows 10 events per day for the selected week. Hover over the event name to get additional information, or click for the full listing. Navigate using the next and previous buttons.

Month View shows a full calendar for the selected month. Three events per day are displayed, with options to view more. Hover over the event name to get additional information, or click for the full listing.

Map View is integrated with Google Maps and will display the locations for upcoming events. Map View will show just venue information; each event listing will also link to Google Maps for the specific event location.

Step 7:

The full detail listing for each event will list all the information available about the event, provide information on how to contact the host of the event, and information on the venue location. There are also options available for you to add the event into your nofication system, and even to export the event info to popular applications like Facebook, Outlook, and iCal and give you the option to e-mail the event to a friend.

Step 8:

There is also a search system on the POP calendar for you to search for specific locations or event types. Under Advanced Search there is also the option to save your search criteria if you're a registered user.

Event Organizer

Step 1:

Go to events.insidetoronto.com

Step 2:

If you already have a username and password, log in using the Member Login box near the top-right of the page.

Go to Step 4.

Step 3:

If this is your first time, click on the Event Organizer Registration tab and register. Once registered, click on the Calendar logo to take you to the calendar.

Step 4:

At the top of page, click on the Add Event tab and fill in the fields. Select Event Type and Category. When selecting a subcategory, be sure to highlight your choice in Available Categories box and then click Add. You should see your highlighted category move from the left box to the right. You can add more than one sub category.

Step: 5

Fill in Date Information. Choose the Mode (ie. one-time specific, daily, weekly) and then click the small calendar icon to the right of the Event Date field. Next choose the Event Time (Unless an "all day" event, start time is mandatory. Duration is optional). Click Add to List. If you require more dates for the same event, after clicking Add to List the first time, select another date and time, and then click Add to List again, repeating until all dates are listed. Click Proceed to Step 2 - Venue Information.

Step 6:

You will now need to enter a Venue Location for your Event. You should be presented with a search box initially. Type in the name of the venue and click on Search Venues. If your event does not have a specific venue, for now you need to type in something and hit search to get the option to appear. When you hit search, you will be presented with serveral options. First, a list of possible venues to match your search will be shown with their address. This will be followed by an option for No Venue, and finally the option to Add a Venue to our database will be shown. If the venue you're looking for is in the database, select the radio button beside the venue. If the venue you are looking for does not appear in the list, select Add a Venue and fill out the form that appears. Remember, this venue information will be be saved for use with all future events at the same location, so remember to enter information about just the venue. If your event has no venue, select the No Specific Venue choice. When you've finished submit your event with the Save Event button located at the bottom of the page.

Step 7:

A message will appear at the top of the page saying your event has been successfully added. (If information was missing, the appropriate field will be highlighted with red instructions at the problem areas).

Step 8:

Any time you want to check, edit or delete any of your events – using the tabs at the top of the page – go to Event Organizer Profile. Then select the My Events tab.

Step 9:

To return to the calendar to view your new posting, click on the Calendar logo at the top of the page.