Merge pull request #445 from adiati98/docs/update-preptember-challenge

docs: Update the docs for "Preptember" challenge

Author: meg-gutshall

monthly-challenges/preptember/README.md

@@ -27,6 +27,19 @@ Prepare the [vc-preptember repository](https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-prep
 
 📃 **Script Templates**
 
+**2024**
+
+```text
+It’s now September and that means it is time for the Preptember Challenge!
+
+We have two main strands planned for this month's challenge.
+
+- The [repository](https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-preptember) where contributors and aspiring contributors can practice a real contribution flow on GitHub, and maintainers or seasoned contributors can add repositories to the list to recommend for Hacktoberfest month.
+- The OpenSauced maintainers and contributors courses. Stay tuned for specifics of our program around these courses.
+
+Let's get into the spirit of the fall and use this Challenge to get prepared for next month's Hacktoberfest 🎃
+```
+
 **2023**
 
 ```text
@@ -40,12 +53,79 @@ For this year's Preptember, we're excited to share that we have something new as
 Read our challenge page for the details, and watch this walkthrough video to give you some insight into what it's all about! 🙌
 ```
 
+## Event Announcements
+
+**2024**
+
+- **Intro to Maintainer Workshop**
+
+  ```text
+  **WHEN**: Sept 13, 10:30a ET
+  **WHAT**: @Ayu and I will be walking you through what it means to be a maintainer, how to set your project up for success, and answering all your questions. Even if you aren't ready to be a maintainer, if you're interested in learning more about open source, this workshop will provide a lot of valuable information.
+  ```
+
+- **Intro to Contributing to Open Source**
+
+  ```text
+  Friday, September 27th 10:30a ET
+  
+  In this workshop, Ayu and Bekah will walk you through on making a positive impact in open source as a contributor. They'll share ways to get started, talk about considerations for communications, contributions, and being a good open source citizen. They'll also share how you can get your first Hacktoberfest contribution and answer your questions.
+  ```
+
 ## Async Check-Ins
 
 ⏳ **Timeline**: Every morning at 9:00 AM ET.
 
 📃 **Script Templates**
 
+**2024**
+
+- **Week 1**
+
+  ```text
+  Hi friends!
+
+  How's everyone getting on with Preptember challenge?
+  
+  Don't forget to participate in our [Preptember repository](https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-preptember).
+
+  For contributors, you can practice making a contribution by adding your name and favorite cake or snack.
+
+  For maintainers, if you have repositories that meet our [Repository Checklist](https://virtualcoffee.io/resources/developer-resources/open-source/maintainer-guide#repository-checklist), you can add them so our contributors can find them for Hacktoberfest.
+
+  Also, a couple of heads up:
+  - We have two events coming up this month for the challenge (see post in #announcements)
+  - The official 2024 [Hacktoberfest site](https://hacktoberfest.com/) is now live (but not yet open for registration)!
+  ```
+
+- **Week 2**
+
+  ```text
+  Hi friends!
+
+  How are y'all getting on with the Preptember challenge?
+
+  If you haven't yet contributed, you can find our Preptember repository [here](https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-preptember).
+
+  Today, at 10:30 AM ET, we have the first live event for the challenge. See this post for more info!
+  ```
+
+- **Week 3**
+
+  ```text
+  Hi friends! The Preptember challenge is still ongoing! There isn't much activity in this channel this month but feel free to let us know how you're getting on or ask for help if you need it 😊
+
+  If you haven't yet participated in the Preptember repository, check it out: https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-preptember
+  ```
+
+- **Week 4**
+
+  ```text
+  Hi friends! How is everyone getting on with Preptember?
+
+  As we gear up for Hacktoberfest, if you are a maintainer participating in this year's event and your repo(s) meet our [Repository Checklist](https://virtualcoffee.io/resources/developer-resources/open-source/maintainer-guide#repository-checklist), don't forget to add them to the list in [our repo](https://github.com/Virtual-Coffee/vc-preptember)!
+  ```
+
 **2023**
 
 ```text
@@ -72,14 +152,33 @@ Slack channels that we use for the challenge:
 
 ---
 
+## Past Events
+
+**2024**
+
+- **[Becoming a Maintainer Workshop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-wrAFiBqFI)** with Ayu and Bekah.
+- **[Intro to Open Source Workshop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVX3kGMn3c)** with Ayu and Bekah.
+
+**2023**
+
+- **[How to best prepare as a maintainer for Hacktoberfest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2d84LhlW6Q)** with Jessica
+- **[How to Discover Open Source Projects That Align with Your Needs and Goals](https://youtu.be/A7qZwaqBC00?si=0gSKVDyQ8N6DoLM3)** with Jessica
+
+**2022**
+
+- [Hacktoberfest & OpenSauced](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8iI2jlsqfs) with Bekah and Brian Douglas (AKA bdougie)
+- [Intro to Hacktoberfest: PRs, Issues, Evaluating repos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAUodCQnpkQ) with Bekah, Dan, and Kirk
+
 ## Past Challenges
 
+- [September 2024](https://virtualcoffee.io/monthlychallenges/sept-2024)
 - [September 2023](https://virtualcoffee.io/monthlychallenges/sept-2023)
 - [September 2022](https://virtualcoffee.io/monthlychallenges/sept-2022)
 - [September 2021](https://virtualcoffee.io/monthlychallenges/sept-2021)
 
 ## Past Blog Posts
 
+- **2024**: [Preptember: Preparing for a Successful Hacktoberfest](https://dev.to/virtualcoffee/preptember-preparing-for-a-successful-hacktoberfest-5baa)
 - **2023**: [Join Virtual Coffee in the Preptember 2023 Monthly Challenge!](https://dev.to/virtualcoffee/join-virtual-coffee-in-the-preptember-2023-monthly-challenge-51d2)
 - **2021**:
   - [Preptember: Projects and Discussions](https://dev.to/virtualcoffee/preptember-projects-and-discussions-1ei6)