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I received a note from CGS member and volunteer, Grant Din, about an event. I’ve known of Mr. Din for much of my genealogy journey and referred several genealogy cohorts to him through the years, because to me, he is THE resource for West Coast Asian immigration. Now that I receive emails directly from him, I will admit to being a bit starstruck, and if THE Grant Din wants me to highlight a genealogy event, well, gosh darn it, I will highlight that event.
I started to do a cut-and-paste of his words, but then I clicked the link and think that the whole Albany project should be highlighted, too. CGS has been part of this event in the past, too, so it won’t be anything new to some of you, but I think it’s well-worth another highlight. Journeys to Albany: Paths to Belonging is the title of the project and through it, there are several events. The opening was this past weekend with a party and panel discussion. If you were there, I’d love to hear about it!
From now until April 23, 2026 there will be an exhibit at the Albany Community Center in the Foyer featuring photos, documents, and memorabilia surrounding the journeys that people made from all over the world to Albany, California. This is a community project sponsored by the City of Albany’s Creative Justice art program and has been in the works for 18 months. Plan an afternoon to visit the exhibit and hit a restaurant on Solano Avenue (I hear that no matter which one you choose, you will be choosing wisely).
Alongside the exhibit, there are also some highlighted events, including one for genealogy on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CGS volunteers will return to Albany again to help residents learn about their family history in free mini-consultations at the Albany Public Library as part of the Journeys to Albany: Path to Belonging project. There will be a brief intro to the resources of the library from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. by THE Grant Din and then for 90 minutes our volunteers (YOU?!?!?) will work one-on-one with individuals and their families for about 15 minutes each to help answer questions and get them started in their own research. We gave this workshop last September and had a great response.
We are seeking volunteers and so if you also would like to get an email directly from Grant Din and be star-struck, please volunteer alongside him! Email Grant at [email protected] if you’d like to help.
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/
Tips & Talk: Oakland FamilySearch Center Family History Classes: https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/oakland_california/classes
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