South Bay Calendar FAQs

The MBMS PTA calendar is now incorporated with the South Bay Calendar.  Many new features are available including the ability to view events in a "Month At a Glance" format and select events from different sources at the same time.  The following are answers to Frequently Asked Questions concerning the use of the new calendar.

1. How do I access the calendar?
   Click on the Upcoming Events buttons from the navigation bar (to the left) or on the Upcoming Events link on the MBMSPTA.COM home page photo frame.
    

2. I only see the current month's events.  How do I see the events for the next months?
   Click on the arrows to the left and right of the month name to move to the next  or previous month (ex: August 2002 ).
   You can also use the  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 or the  Jump to Today link to reposition the calendar.
    

3. How do I get more information about an event?
   Click on the text of the event to see more information.
    

4. Can I download the calendar and load it into my Personal Digital Assistant (PDAs: Palm Pilots, Handspring Visors, and Pocket PCs)?
   Yes.  Click on the Options link at the top of the calendar, then click on Export Calendar link to download a file suitable for the type of computer you have (PC, UNIX, or MAC).  On PCs, a  Comma Separated Values file (.CSV) is selected to hold the calendar events.  CSV files may be viewed using spreadsheet programs (ex: MSExcel) and may be IMPORTed into most calendar programs.
    

5. How do I view both MBMS and Mira Costa Events at the same time?
   Click on any of the the SouthBayCalendar master calendar site links or http://www.southbaycalendar.org/.  From the master calendar page, click on Mira Costa High School and MB Middle School, then press the "View Selected Calendars" button.
    

6. Wow, I have a lot of events in a month.  How do I reduce the number of the events shown to a manageable amount?
   Click on the Day, Week, 2-Week views to reduce the number of events shown at a time.  The Day view provides events listed in start time sequence for the current day.
    

7. How do I print a page from the calendar?
   You have two choices:
   1)  Click on the print link at the top of the calendar and a printer friendly window and printer options appear.
   2)  First ensure that background colors and image are enabled for printing. (Internet Explorer: Tools+Internet Options..., then click on the check box for "Advanced, Print background colors and images".  Netscape Navigator: File+Page Setup, then click on Print backgrounds.)
   Specify File+Print from your browser window to start printing. When you are presented with the Print dialog, specifying Landscape Orientation for paper options then complete the print request.
    

8. How do I make a suggestion for a new event to be included on the MBMS calendar?
   Click on the Add Event button and follow the directions to enter a new event.  The event must be reviewed by the calendar administrator then approved before it is added to the calendar. 
    

9. I have another question or comment.  Can I email the calendar administrator?
   You may send email messages to the calendar administrator by clicking on the "email calendar administrator" link at the top of the calendar.