Google Updates - App Adds "Events Near Me"

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Google App is getting a pretty awesome update! If you are using the Google App (iOS or Android), there will be a new functionality where you can find local events near you. If you type "events near me" it should help you find them on your calendar. They have even added some pretty awesome filters to help you find the events.

This is great because we can leverage the power of Google to attract the community to in school events (if we choose) or we can find interesting events to further our own learning!

This update is coming soon! You can read about it here!

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