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Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to research your family history? Or get back to researching your family history? Or to get more involved with your community? If so, CGS is your one-stop shop! Next week we have three events to get you started on your strong genealogy path:
Introduction to Genealogy for 2025
This is a four-week session starting on January 4, 2025 (the next 4-week session starts May 3). The CGS experts will help you get started with your research or reboot your research. The first session is Genealogy Basics Overview, which we all could benefit from revisiting from time to time. Oh? Did I mention it’s FREE to members and non-members alike?!?
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom or in person at the CGS Library
Cost: Free!
How to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-intro-to-genealogy-1st-saturday-free-overview-and-focused-topics-registration-1114289041519
Mayflower Descendants Special Interest Group (SIG)
Do you have Mayflower ancestors (or think you may have them)? Join Robert Trapp the first Saturday of each month to lean more. This SIG meets on the first Saturday of each month in person at the CGS Library. Each month will vary as to the subject matter followed by a Q&A session. Robert is an expert in all things Mayflower and can help show you what you need to join the Society of California Mayflower Descendants or learn more about your Mayflower ancestors.
When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: CGS Library
Cost: Free to CGS members
How to Register: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
2025 CGS Annual Membership Meeting and Potluck
It’s election time again, but this time instead of political controversy, we have the honor to elect wonderful new board members who will be volunteering their time to CGS this year. There will be a short business meeting, election of new board members and, for those joining in person, a social gathering and potluck lunch.
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Zoom or in person at the CGS Library
Cost: Free to CGS members
How to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-cgs-annual-membership-meeting-and-potluck-registration-1093679858899
Special Event:
2025 All Ireland Genealogy Seminar
California Genealogical Society will host the first stop of the 2025 Ulster Historical Foundation US Tour. You can register for a 30-minute consultation and/or attend a day of lectures.
Consultations
When: Friday, February 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: CGS Library
Cost: $50.00 per 30-minute consultation
How to Register: https://ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com/events-courses/oakland
Lectures
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Preservation Park, Oakland, CA
Cost: Purchase before January 15, 2025 $100 for CGS Members and $125 for non-members
How to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-all-ireland-genealogy-seminar-with-the-ulster-historical-foundation-registration-1100184514499
Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar view: https://www.californiaancestors.org/cgs_calendar/
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