i am a graphic designer with basic web development experience? i have
a client who wants to be able to maintain the "Calendar of Events"
page himself. this client has no web experience. i have been searching
the web to find out how to set this for a couple of hours now and
can't figure it out.

What type of server is the site being hosted on Windows || Unix?

What type of programming technology are you familiar with  ASP || PHP || PERL ?

Unix- The server does support PHP.
I am kind of familiar with php.

suesue1234,

When I need scripts like this I go to hotscripts.com (I am not
affiliated in any way nor do I have any scripts our there).  They have
over 100 PHP based calendar programs out there.  Most require MySQL
too but I am sure there are some that don't.  Surf around and you will
find there are non-PHP calendars too that may meet your needs.

I like the site because the visitor ratings are usually right on,
there are often live demos, and it is a mix of free and commercial
offerings.  Check out their PHP calendar listings at the link below.

http://hotscripts.com/PHP/Scripts_and_Programs/Calendars/index.html

-Dave

Thanks for the help. I took a look at the scripts and I am having a
hard time understanding them. I think my best bet is to take a class
or get a good book on php. Thanks!

I have set up a few clients with this already.  They set up their own
schedules like a calendar function online on the web.  They select the
option to publish their changes, and the website with their calendar
reflects those changes.
These sites provide a URL to plug into your own website if necessary.

here's a couple suggestions:
http://www.calendars.net/
http://www.localendar.com/elsie

Have you considered using Google Calendars?  They now offer sharing
calendars with others.