calendar guidelines for submission

High Point Community Calendar

Mission

The mission of the High Point Community Calendar is to provide local event and programming information specific to the needs and interests of the local citizens of High Point. This calendar is provided as a public service to the community and managed by the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB). The calendar is accessible through HPCVB's website at www.highpoint.org.

Community Calendar and Tourism Newsletter

Please note the Community Calendar differs from the weekly and monthly Tourism Newsletter produced by HPCVB. The Community Calendar caters to the residents of High Point as an information and awareness tool of local happenings in the area. The Tourism Newsletter educates the High Point hospitality community about specific events where there is a potential opportunity for out-of-town visitation.

Goals of the High Point Community Calendar

  • To create awareness of community events, programs, and local organizational activities offered to the local citizens of High Point
  • To provide a planning tool for organizations and agency event planners in the community
  • To increase membership and participation of local organizations and events
  • To create partnerships and networking opportunities throughout the High Point community.
  • To increase economic impact in High Point by keeping local spending and activity in High Point

Criteria for inclusion

  • Community Organizations are invited to post submissions of public interest to the calendar. The submissions will be reviewed by the Calendar Administrator for approval within 24 - 48 hours, prior to being listed on the website.
  • The Calendar Administrator will manage the calendar. The Administrator will make changes or deletions based on the goals of the Community Calendar. HPCVB reserves the right to not include or remove a submission that is in conflict with the listed goals. Submissions cannot be profane, obscene, or promote illegal activity. Listings may not slander any individual or group.
  • The events and programs listed on this calendar must take place within High Point and the immediate surrounding area.
  • Organizations that wish to submit information on the event calendar are encouraged to do so one week (7 days) prior to the event.
  • Listing of Board or Committee Meetings is optional.
  • Meetings that are open to the public are acceptable
  • Special programs may be submitted if specified whether they are public or private.
  • Faith Based Organization listings and service times are available on the HPCVB website at www.highpoint.org. Faith Based Organizations may submit additional information such as fundraisers, vacation bible school programs, special programs, guest speakers, etc.
  • Private clubs such as country clubs, dining clubs, sports bars, membership clubs, etc. may submit event information as well as additional information regarding membership.
  • Non-profit/civic organizations may submit monthly meeting information and fundraisers as well as additional information regarding membership.
  • Public/Private undergraduate and secondary schools may submit events on school tournaments/championships, graduations dates, social events, theatrical/musical concerts, and fundraisers.
  • Universities and Colleges may submit events, fundraisers, dedications, alumni events, sporting events, cultural, and speaker series events. Student-only events will not be posted. If the event is significant, yet private, please specify that it is private only.

Public Outreach

  • HPCVB makes every effort to inform the community of the High Point Community Calendar by:
  • Sending email notifications or mailings of the Community Calendar tool to various HPCVB databases including HPCVB Industry Partners, High Point Non-Profit Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, High Point Media Organizations, High Point Universities and Colleges, High Point Undergraduate/Secondary Schools, and High Point Civic Clubs.
  • Sending email notifications or mailings of press releases announcing the launch of the High Point Community Calendar tool to local High Point Media Organizations.
  • Providing the High Point Community Calendar on HPCVB's website at www.highpoint.org.
  • Offering opportunities for High Point organizations to provide a link to the High Point Community Calendar from their website. Links are available by contacting 884-5255 or hpcvb@highpoint.org

HPCVB's role in the Community Calendar:

  • HPCVB will maintain and manage the Community Calendar resource tool as a public service to the community through the HPCVB website at www.highpoint.org
  • HPCVB will provide technical and instructional assistance to organizations who wish to submit listings to the calendar
  • The Community Organization or Agency will be responsible for their listings on the Community Calendar. HPCVB will not be responsible for researching events in the community to ensure accuracy of information, for gathering information, or for posting information for a Community Organization. HPCVB is not responsible if an event is not posted on the calendar. It is the Community Organization or Agency's responsibility to make sure their event has been submitted, listed, and accurate.
  • The High Point Community Calendar will be as comprehensive, useful, and accurate as the information that is listed and provided by the High Point Community.
  • For any questions regarding the High Point Community Calendar, contact HPCVB at 884-5255 or hpcvb@highpoint.org