How to add our event calendar to your personal device.

Where's the master calendar?
Find all our events at the "Calendar" tab on our website: bit.ly/FHGcal. For your convenience, the basic details of each event are on the public site. To view the location and other details, you must log in to your account on the site.

Are the events on BAND?
Yes! We have the BAND calendar set up to pull events from our website directly. This updates every 30 minutes but can take up to 24 hours to update, so please rely on our website as the "source of truth."

Can I sync these events to my personal calendar?
Yes! Click this link to download the .ics file and save it to your preferred calendar. https://calendar-life.com/3360/31263/calendar.ics

I have no idea what to do with that .ics file.
I gotchu!!! The instructions for how to use an .ics file are below. If that doesn't work, text me, and I will help you! (540.392.4360)


Below are step-by-step instructions for adding an .ics calendar file to Apple Calendar (Mac/iPhone), Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook/Calendar. Each calendar type has different methods for importing .ics files.

1. Apple Calendar (Mac)

Option A: Add by opening the .ics file

  1. Locate the .ics file on your computer.

  2. Double-click the file.

  3. It will open in the Apple Calendar app.

  4. A pop-up will appear asking which calendar to add it to (e.g., Home, Work, etc.).

  5. Click OK.

  6. The event(s) will be added to the selected calendar.

Option B: Import from Calendar app

  1. Open the Calendar app.

  2. In the menu bar, go to File > Import…

  3. Choose your .ics file.

  4. Click Import.

  5. Choose the calendar where you want to add the event(s).

  6. Done!

2. Apple Calendar (iPhone/iPad)

You can’t directly import .ics files to Calendar on iPhone unless they’re hosted online or emailed.

Option A: Via Email

  1. Send the .ics file to yourself via email.

  2. Open the email on your iPhone.

  3. Tap the .ics attachment.

  4. Tap Add to Calendar.

  5. Choose a calendar if prompted.

  6. Tap Add.

Option B: Via iCloud

  1. Go to iCloud.com on a computer.

  2. Log in and open Calendar.

  3. Click the gear ?? in the bottom-left corner > Import.

  4. Select the .ics file from your computer.

  5. It will sync to your iPhone’s Calendar if iCloud is enabled.

3. Google Calendar (Web)

Note: Google does not let you import .ics on the mobile app — use a desktop browser.

Steps:

  1. Go to Google Calendar in a web browser.

  2. On the left sidebar, click the gear ?? icon > Settings.

  3. In the left menu, select Import & export.

  4. Click Select file from your computer.

  5. Choose the .ics file.

  6. Select which calendar you want to add the events to (below the file upload field).

  7. Click Import.

  8. A success message will appear once events are added.

4. Microsoft Outlook / Calendar

Outlook for Windows (Desktop App)

  1. Open Outlook.

  2. Go to File > Open & Export > Import/Export.

  3. Choose Import an iCalendar (.ics) or vCalendar (.vcs) > Next.

  4. Select the .ics file and click OK.

  5. Choose:

    • Open as New (creates a separate calendar)

    • Import (adds to your existing calendar)

  6. Click OK.

Outlook Web (Outlook.com / Microsoft 365)

  1. Go to Outlook.com and log in.

  2. Click the calendar icon on the left pane.

  3. Click Add calendar > Upload from file.

  4. Click Browse, select the .ics file.

  5. Choose the calendar you want to add it to.

  6. Click Import.

 

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