Create an Event

  1. Navigate to EVENTS > ADD NEW.
  2. Enter the TITLE for the Event.
  3. In the CONTENT BOX, add a description, if desired.
  4. In the Event Date and Time section, Complete the following fields:
    a. Start date/time:
    i. Click in the DATE field and use the calendar to Select the correct date.
    ii. Click in the TIME field and use the slider to Select the correct time.
    b. End date/time:
    i. Click in the DATE field and use the calendar to Select the correct date.
    ii. Click in the TIME field and use the slider to Select the correct time.
    c. All-day event? Select this box if the event will take place all day. As an example, Embassy closures are typically an all day event.
    d. Recurrence: If this is a recurring event, Select the correct frequency from the dropdown.
  5. A gallery of images may be added to the event. If this is desired, Navigate to the EVENT GALLERY section and Click the ADD IMAGES TO GALLERY button. Create the gallery in the Media Library by selected the images that should appear.
  6. Select the EVENT CATEGORY by checking the appropriate box(s) in the EVENT CATEGORIES section. A new category may be created from this section by clicking the + ADD NEW EVENT CATEGORY link.
  7. Select the Event Location by checking the appropriate box(s) in the EVENT LOCATIONS section. A new location may be created from this section by clicking the + ADD NEW EVENT LOCATION LINK.
    Don’t forget to select the custom sidebar option!
  8. Click PUBLISH.