For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time.
Special events:
Saturday, August 12, 1 pm: Library Scavenger Hunt!
Match wits in a race to hunt down a specific book or item in CGS’ vast library collection, following a series of clues. Open to all. Suggested donation $5.
Sunday, August 13, 10 am-noon: Mountain View Cemetery Tour and Photograph Workshop. CGS Board members Chris Pattillo and Ron Madson lead a tour of this historic cemetery in Oakland and offer tips about documenting your family’s gravestones. Space is limited! Members free; non-members, $10.
Ongoing events and classes:
Every Monday, 1-5 pm. Digital Archiving Committee. Volunteers needed to help digitize CGS’s unique collections so they can be made available online. Snacks and fun included! To join us, email Ron Madson: [email protected]
Every Wednesday, 11 am-noon: “Tips & Talk“ at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Join library volunteers for a discussion about different genealogy topics. Free. In person. This month:
- August 2: “Got Questions?” Bring your genealogical questions to this discussion group for expert help. Also learn how to use the Center’s photo and video digitizing equipment.
- August 9: “Improbable Connections”
- August 16: “Fold3 Military Records”
- August 23: “Beginning Your German Genealogy”
- August 30: “Beyond Online Resources – Where Else to Look for Your Family”
Saturday, August 5, 10 am-noon: Intro to Genealogy. Our four-part series is ideal for getting started with genealogy or for advanced researchers to revisit principles of good research. This month: Organizing Your Research. Free. Online.
Saturday, August 12, 10 am-noon: CGS Monthly Board Meeting. Members are welcome to join the CGS Board for their monthly board meeting. Both in person and online via Zoom.
Special Interest Groups for Members:
*Wednesday, August 9: Members Roundtable Discussion.
*Friday, August 18: Mayflower SIG.
*Saturday, August 19: San Francisco SIG.
*Saturday, August 19: Family Tree Maker SIG.
*Wednesday, August 23: RootsMagic SIG.
*Saturday, August 26: Eastern European SIG.
*Monday, August 28: Advanced DNA Skills SIG.
… And don’t forget!
Registration is open for our Salt Lake City Research Trip, scheduled October 9-14! For details, see the event page, where you can also watch the video of our virtual meetup and info session, and download a handout with more information.
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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