Community Corner

Don't Let Your Rockville Event Go Unnoticed; Post It On Patch

You can post seasonal events, community fundraisers, and more on Rockville Patch. There are a few easy steps to get started.

ROCKVILLE, MD — It's that time of the year when our weeks are filled with fall festivals, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and other seasonal events. Our editors receive daily requests to post events on Patch. Fortunately, you don't have to wait for an editor to share your events on Rockville Patch.

Patch allows readers to sign up and post events themselves on the Rockville Patch calendar.
Here's how it works.

First things first: Sign up for an account. If you already have one, even better.

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Once you're logged in, post a new event.

First, in the "Town or ZIP code" field, select the Patch community where you want to post your event. Start typing "Rockville" or input the ZIP code for the town name to appear.

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Then, in the "Date" and "Time" fields, add your event date and starting time.

Next, in the "Venue or address" field, add a location. (If it's a familiar location, Patch will automatically populate the field with a choice of addresses to choose from).

Now, in the "Title" field, give your event a headline.

And finally, in the "Description" field, tell your neighbors all about your event!

You can also upload an image — such as your event flyer — using the "Add image" button at the bottom of the form. Feel free to crop it as needed.

When you click the green "Next" button, you'll see the option to promote and share your event. To share your event with surrounding communities costs only $1 per day. (This gets you prime placement on Patch for up to 30 days before your event occurs. Your event will be featured both on the Patch website and in our daily newsletters).

Once you've filled out all the fields and checked for spelling errors, click "Post" — and your event will be live on Patch! It will join events like these on the Rockville Patch calendar.

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