Embedding a Google Calendar in your blog sidebar makes the calendar small and as Ms.Martino highlights it mightn't suit your purpose. Another option is to
Second (annual?) EduBloggerCon "East" is being planned (thanks to the generosity of Alan November) just prior to, the Buliding Learning Communities Conference (BLC09)
This page has been set up to help you make connections with classes in other countries who are interesting in having Skype conversations with other classes.