In conjunction with the launch of the (long delayed) Calendar feature, you'll notice that a new board has been created in the Members' Mausoleum. From now on, please use the Calendar Events / Announcements board to post all your special events, announcements, notices of Web site updates, items for sale, personal messages, and well wishes - basically anything that isn't related to the DS storylines.
Upcoming events of note can also be posted on the calendar itself by using the Calendar button on the main menu. After you've clicked the "post event" link, the feature will first ask you to provide a title and date for your event, and then you'll be able to provide an explanation which will then be posted to the Calendar Events / Announcement board. Additionally, a special notice will appear on the BoardIndex in the new Calendar Today section in the Info Center. However, Calendar Today ONLY appears on days when something is actually listed on the calendar for that day.
Cousins who have already entered their birthdays in their profiles will notice that they automatically show up on the calendar from now through 2010. And shortly I'll be installing the mod that won't require the shy among us to enter the year they were born - only the month and date.
Also, look for additional Calendar features to become available in the coming weeks...