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Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling tool from Google. It lets you create and organize events, set reminders, share calendars with others, and keep your schedule synced across devices (web, Android, iPhone).

Key features
- Create events with title, description, location, attachments, and guests.
- Recurring events (daily/weekly/monthly/custom) and reminders/notifications.
- Invite others, track RSVPs, and see guests’ availability (when permitted).
- Multiple calendars (work, personal, holidays) that you can show/hide and share.
- Integration with Gmail (flight/hotel/calendar event extraction), Google Meet, Google Tasks, and many third-party apps.
- Time zone support and automatic adjustments for travel.
- Mobile apps and offline web access; syncs across all signed-in devices.
- Sharing and permission controls; available free with a Google account or as part of paid Google Workspace for organizations.

Common uses
- Scheduling meetings, appointments, and personal events.
- Coordinating team calendars and shared resources (conference rooms).
- Setting repeating reminders, deadlines, and routines.
- Embedding or publishing calendars on websites.

To start: sign in at calendar.google.com or install the Google Calendar app and create events or import existing calendars.

If you want, I can walk you through creating your first event or showing how to share a calendar.