Events Calendar FAQs
Table of Contents:
- General Info
- Events Calendar Rules
- Browsing Events
- Submitting New Events
- Deleting Events
- Feedback / Help
If you can't find the answer to your question, please let us know by emailing us at events@mec.ca
General Info
What can I use the Events Calendar for?
You can post or find information about events related to self-propelled outdoor activities and environmental initiatives such as lectures, slideshows, film festivals, adventure races, outdoor sporting events, etc.
What kind of events can I list on MEC's Events Calendar?
You can list any events related to self-propelled wilderness activities and environmental initiatives. This can be anything from film festivals to outdoor adventure races, as long as it concerns the outdoors or the environment.
How does MEC use my personal information?
We only use your personal information for the Calendar Events postings and administration. We don't sell personal information to any third party. For more info, please read our Privacy Policy.
Events Calendar Rules
- Outdoor events only
Postings must be related to a self-propelled wilderness activity or environmental initiative. - No bad language
Avoid nasty language, or we'll remove your ad. - No duplicate postings
Please don't submit duplicate postings. (Users may submit the same posting in different areas; however, the same posting may not be submitted in the same area.) - MEC veto power
We reserve the right to edit or remove events postings at our discretion. - Changes to a posting
If your event is cancelled or postponed for any reason please inform us at events@mec. Please include your posting number. - Misuse of email addresses
The email addresses submitted by MEC Events Calendar users are not to be collected, used and/or distributed for any other purpose(s) than those that relate directly to the MEC Events Calendar. If you believe that an email address you have submitted is being misused, please contact events@mec.ca - MEC respects your privacy
For details on how we manage your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.
Browsing Events
How do I limit the number of events displayed on each page?
Click on the 'Show Items' drop-down menu located at the top of each listing page and choose the number of postings you'd like to display on each page. The default setting displays 20 postings per page.
How does the Events Calendar search feature work?
You can search for events using a keyword that may be found in either the title or the text of the event. For example if you are looking for an MEC sponsored event you might type "MEC" in the search box. The search results will then show anything that has "MEC" in the title or event text.
Is there an easy way to see events happening at my local MEC store?
You can make a selection from the "Find Store Events" menu to display only the events happening at a specific MEC store.
How do I sort events?
Events can be sorted by: 'Title', 'Organization', 'City/Town' or 'Date' by simply clicking on the underlined display header for each, located at the top of the page. The default is to sort postings by Date in descending order so that the most recent postings appear first.
Submitting New Events
How long will take before my posting gets added to the Events Calendar?
We do our best to approve all new postings within two business days.
How will I know if my posting is approved?
Once your posting is approved, you will be sent an email notification to inform you that your posting has been added to the Events Calendar.
Deleting Events
How long will my posting remain on the Events Calendar?
Your posting will remain on the Events Calender until the date that you have specified in the 'Date' field of the submission form. If you are submitting an event that occurs over a period of days, enter the final day of the event in the 'Date' field. The days over which the event takes place can be used to fill in the 'Date description' field. This information will show in your listing, however the final date entered in the 'Date' field will determine when your posting is removed.
I noticed an error on my posting. What should I do?
If you notice an error on your posting once it is on the Events Calendar, you can either send an email to events@mec.ca containing your unique posting number and informing us of the changes that need to be made, OR you can ask us to delete the old posting and re-submit a new posting containing the correct information.
What if if I have lost the email message containing my unique posting number?
You can find your posting number in the detailed description of your event.
Feedback / Help
Where can I send questions or feedback about the Events Calendar?
Please contact us by email at events@mec.ca to share your feedback and questions about the Events Calendar.
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