Remind the group when an event is about to start.

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and GroupMe to IFTTT.

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  Create IFTTT account.

  Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

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  Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

  Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

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  Connect GroupMe to IFTTT.

  Give IFTTT access to your GroupMe account, using GroupMe credentials.

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

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  Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

  Choose the following trigger: Any event starts (This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.).

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  Then set up an Action for GroupMe

  Choose this action: Post a message to group (This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.).

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

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  Customize data flow

  Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and GroupMe.

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  Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

  Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Remind the group when an event is about to start.!