To register, or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.
Sat., August 3, 10 AM: Intro to Genealogy. A series of 4 rotating classes covering the basics of genealogical research. This month: “Organizing Your Research.” Free. Today’s class is online only.
Sat., August 10, 10 AM: Monthly Board Meeting. Hybrid; in person and via Zoom.
Sat., August 10, 1 PM: California Genealogy Series: “Sylveria Pacheco: A Woman of Mystery and Longevity.” Damian Bacich, Professor of Hispanic Languages and Literature at San José State University, discusses the extraordinary life of this Californio woman. Born into a world of change, Sylveria Pacheco led a life that spanned more than a century of California’s history. From humble beginnings at Mission Santa Clara to becoming a female landholder in the shadow of Mt. Diablo, Sylveria defied societal norms and personal tragedies to carve her own path. Her story intertwines with the tumultuous era of the Mexican War as she navigated shifting dynamics of race, immigration, and property rights. Her resilience and determination in the face of adversity offer a captivating glimpse into the untold stories of 19th-century California, challenging our understanding of the time period.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meeting this month:
Aug. 14: Members’ Roundtable
Aug. 16: Mayflower Descendants SIG
Aug. 17: San Francisco SIG
Aug. 17: Family Tree Maker SIG
Aug. 24: Eastern European Quarterly Meeting
Aug. 24: Advanced DNA SIG
Aug. 26: RootsMagic SIG
The Oakland FamilySearch Center also hosts Special Interest Group discussions this month, led by CGS members and others. See lineup below. For more details, see the Temple Hill calendar.
Aug. 6, 1:00 PM: FamilySearch SIG with Denise Plaskett
Aug. 7, 11:00 AM: German SIG with Robert Jackson
Aug. 7, 1:00 PM: DNA SIG with Sue Severson
Aug. 8, 1 PM: Swedish SIG with Cliff Ross
Aug. 9, 1 PM: Irish SIG with Maureen Hanlon
Aug. 10, 1:00 PM: FamilySearch SIG with Dan Termini
Aug. 17, 11:00 AM: DNA SIG with Eric Olson
Aug. 20, 11:00 AM: Scottish SIG with Roger Prince
Aug. 21, 11:00 AM: Portugal/Azores SIG with Ralph Severson
Aug. 21, 1:00 PM: French SIG with Jane Lindsey
And don’t forget — ! 
Event Recordings: Many CGS events are recorded and available for free viewing by our members. These include Thomas MacEntee‘s class on photo organizing and preservation; the California History Series, focusing on life and times in Alta California; several tech talks, and more! Visit the website for access.
2024 Salt Lake City Research Trip: September 29-October 5. Spaces are still available for this trip led by Evan Wilson and Stewart Traiman. Includes a six-night stay at the Radisson Hotel, five days of uninterrupted research at the largest genealogical library in the world, pre-trip meeting and consultation, breakfast, and two group dinners.
Library hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM – 2PM.
Helpful Links
Events: https://www.californiaancestors.org/events-and-education/
Special Interest Groups: https://www.californiaancestors.org/special-interest-groups-for-members/
Calendar: Google calendar
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