Add block linking to groups and events

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2026-02-07T00:09:52Z

>>> [!note] Migrated issue Reported by: [aangel](https://www.drupal.org/user/69305) Related to !676 >>>
Problem/Motivation

Let's give users a way to learn about groups and events. For reference, see the first image of how Wordpress does this.

Proposed resolution

Phase 1: Add a block with links to areas of Drupal.org for groups and events.
Phase 2: Modify the block to include a list of upcoming events and local user groups when the user sets their location (or the browser guesses). Note: Phase 2 will be a separate issue.

Note that Wordpress combines the announcements and local events. This issue proposes adding a separate block because it will in Phase 2 require more room to display both local groups and upcoming events (local and major, such as DrupalCon).

User Interface changes

WordpressLocal.jpg: How Wordpress does it.
DrupalLocalBlock.jpg: The dashboard with the location of the existing announcements block and the new local info block.
ExistingAnnouncementsBlock.jpg: The existing announcements block.
NewEventsBlock.jpg: The proposed new events and user groups block (just for Phase 1).

API changes

None needed.

Data model changes

None needed. These are just links back to d.o. or groups.d.o.
> Related issue: [Issue #3554864](https://www.drupal.org/node/3554864)