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All times are Pacific Daylight Time.

Monday, May 22, 7-8:30 p.m. DNA Special Interest Group. DNA Skills SIG members will continue to develop their understanding of DNA techniques, review new developments in DNA testing and tools, and discuss members’ research problems and case studies. See more details at the link or contact Mark McLaren.

Wednesday, May 24, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Preregistration requested. This week: longtime CGS member and OFSC volunteer Jane Lindsay discusses “Finding Living Family Members To Help You With Your Research.” She explains why it is important to connect with cousins, aunts and uncles who often have records, photos and family stories that can help further your family research. Jane says, “My family member discoveries have brought my family to life and added a new dimension to my research!” Feel free to bring a lunch and hang out afterwards to get help with your genealogy and/or use the library’s many resources. Free.

Wednesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. RootsMagic Special Interest Group. Keith Montgomery heads this group where RootsMagic users meet to discuss helpful hints for using the software. Group will review their experience in updating to version 8. Topics include review of various screens and functions of RootsMagic with group suggestions on best usage and practice. To register, go to RootsMagic SIG Registration or contact Keith Montgomery for more information. For a complete list of events, see our Events and Education page.

Library hours: We are now open by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please email [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before to let us know you’re coming!

For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time.

Wednesday, May 17, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Preregistration requested. This week: Lisa Gorrell and Jennifer Dix lead a discussion of Newspaper Websites. Feel free to bring a lunch and hang out afterwards to get help with your genealogy and/or use the library’s many resources. Free.

Saturday, May 20, 1-3 p.m.: Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group. Hybrid monthly meeting for FTM users. This month: “Dup(licate)s, Orphans, and Unattached People.” Also, a discussion of the latest FTM update. Library is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for those wishing to attend in person.

Sunday, May 21, 2-3 p.m.: SLC Research Trip Info Session and Virtual Meetup. A chance to ask questions and meet others interested in our planned October trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Your guides are Evan Wilson and Stewart Traiman.

For a complete list of events, see our Events and Education page.

Library hours: We are now open by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please email [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before to let us know you’re coming!

For more information or to register, click the hyperlinks for any event.

Wednesday, May 10, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. Preregistration requested. This week: Kim Miller discusses “The Family History Guide.” If you aren’t familiar with The Family History Guide website, you are missing out on valuable information to help you in your research. This FREE genealogy learning website offers a guide to using FamilySearch, Ancestry, My Heritage and Find My Past. In addition, you will learn how to use The Family History Guide’s learning modules to more effectively research in different states, countries and ethnicities. The Family History Guide works hand in hand with FamilySearch’s Research Wiki but offers more depth and breadth in many areas. Feel free to bring a lunch and hang out afterwards to get help with your genealogy and/or use the library’s many resources. Free.

Wednesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.: CGS Members’ Roundtable. This monthly chat allows members to share their questions and ideas and get to know one another. Particularly for new and remote members, this will be an opportunity to meet and feel part of the CGS community. Meets via Zoom. Contact Lisa Gorrell or Jacqueline Henderson for more information. Free.

Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.: Monthly Board Meeting. All are welcome to attend, either via Zoom or in person at the PGA Design Building. Free.

Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m.: Excel for Genealogy Workshop. Stewart Traiman leads this workshop on using spreadsheets to organize your genealogy research.

For a complete list of events, see our Events and Education page.

Don’t forget:
It’s not too early to start planning for the 2023 Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Check the link for full description, price, and other details. There will be a discussion session on May 21 for all interested.

Library hours: We are now open by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please email [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before to let us know you’re coming!