Events
Creating and managing events
Events
Events are used for upcoming activities, meetings, and gatherings.
Creating an Event
Step 1: Open the Events Tab
- Navigate to Content in the sidebar
- Click the Events tab
- Click Create New
Step 2: Fill in Event Details
Title (Required)
- Name of the event
- Example: "YCW Adelaide Monthly Meeting"
Description (Required)
- Brief summary of the event
- Appears in event listings
Content (Optional)
- Full event details using the Rich Text Editor
- Include agenda, what to bring, etc.
Start Date & Time (Required)
- When the event begins
- Use the date/time picker
- Format: Date and time
End Date & Time (Optional)
- When the event ends
- Leave blank for single-day events
- Format: Date and time
Location (Optional)
- Where the event takes place
- Can be a physical address or online location
- Example: "YCW Adelaide Office, 123 Main St" or "Zoom Meeting"
Link (Optional)
- URL for registration, more info, or online event
- Example: "https://example.com/register"
What you'll see: Form fields for all event details. The date/time pickers show a calendar interface for selecting dates and times.
Step 3: Add Image
See Managing Images for details.
Step 4: Add Tags
See Using Tags for details.
Step 5: Set Publishing Options
See Scheduling Content for details.
Step 6: Request Approval
See Approval Workflow for details.
Step 7: Save
Click Save to save your event.
Event-Specific Features
Date Display:
- Events automatically appear in chronological order
- Upcoming events are highlighted
- Past events can be filtered out
Calendar Integration:
- Events appear in the Calendar view
- Can be viewed by month, week, or day
- Color-coded by event type
Recurring Events:
- Currently, each occurrence must be created separately
- Use tags to group related events
Editing and Deleting Events
Same process as News Articles - navigate to the event, click Edit, make changes, and Save. Or click Delete to remove.