To search for and view events, programs, or facilities on the GeneseeRecZone Calendar...

Select "Search Facilities" for organizations or locations, "Search Programs" for ongoing (series) activities (those that take place over a period of more than one or two days), or "View Events Calendar" for short term or single day events.

For Facilities, just search for the particular amenities or location you are interested in, or view "all". The search results will be displayed as a list. You may select an item from that list and the details will be displayed in a "pop-up" window.

For Programs, just search for the particular amenities or location you are interested in, or view "all". The search results will be displayed as a list. You may select an item from that list and the details will be displayed in a "pop-up" window.

For Events, select the month from the pull-down menu to view the calendar starting with that month. Or click on the blue "Search" button at the top of the page. Search results are displayed on the right hand side of the page.

OR click on a date to view events for that date.

OR click on a to view events for that week.

OR click on the name of a month to view events for that month.

OR click on the name of a weekday to view events for that weekday.

Select a Category from the pull-down menu to view events in that Category for the displayed months.

Remember you can type in a city name or Zip Code to find programs, facilities, or events in that area.

Registered users can click on the Logon button in the upper-right corner to logon and update events or change your viewing preferences for the "Events Calendar (only).

Search tips for the GeneseeRecZone Calendar...

In the "View Events Calendar" calendar section you can select a date range or specific day from the pull-down menu within which to search.

In all sections you may select the category you would like to search (or leave ALL as the default).

Select the style of search (all the words in the search box, any of the words in the search box, etc.)

You can add the town or facility location (city name or Zip Code) to the search box to see events only in a specific area.

Try combinations of words for the narrowest results (e.g. "girls soccer flint", or "softball adult Davison", etc.).

Remember, you can always e-mail the webmaster GeneseeRecZone@finelinedesign.com.

To add your Information to the Calendar...

NOTE: Only registered users may administer this calendar. For the "View Events Calendar" section, click on | Members | then select "Calendar of Special Events". Click on the gray Logon button in the upper right-hand corner to logon and update events or change your preferences (for the Events Calendar area only). Help specific to the "Events Calendar" section is available by clicking on the button in the top right corner of the screen. For security, remember to Logout of each section when you are finished with that section.  Click on a date to post a new event for that date. Click on a date or Category to view an event for editing/deletion. Click on the 'Done' button to return to the IMA Rec Zone Calendar main page. For the "Search Facilities" section, click on | Members | then select "Recreational Facilities". Enter your User Name and Password in the center of the page to logon and update or add Facilities. For security, remember to Logout of each section when you are finished with that section. For the "Search Programs" section, click on | Members | then select "Recreational Programs". Enter your User Name and Password in the center of the page to logon and update or add Programs. For security, remember to Logout of each section when you are finished with that section.

If you are NOT a registered user, just fill out the online registration form. After your organization is approved, you will receive a username and password via e-mail and your organization will be added to our "Affiliations" list.

After you post events, they will be reviewed and then appear on-line within a day or so.

A typical listing should include...

Look at other event listings to see examples of what information to include. The better and more complete your posting is, the more likely that users will find your event in our calendar. You should always include the following: The general category of activity (Soccer, Fitness, Basketball, etc.) The time of the activity or your hours. A descriptive name for the activity or event. The location (with an address). The contact persons name, e-mail or phone number for that event or your organization (very important).

Any registration deadline and the cost of the event or activity.

A detailed description of the activity or event including any gender or age requirements.

An honest and thorough description of your facility or location (for posts in the "Facilities" category ONLY)

Your web site address (optional).

Remember to include the location (city name and address) along with contact and cost information in your description.