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This week at CGS (August 19-25, 2024)

by Jennifer Dix (8/18/2024)

To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.

Through August 28 only: View the recording of John Grenham’s presentation “Mapping Ireland’s Records.” Members, $10; non-members, $20.

Members can also access free recordings of past events, including:

Photo organizing and preservation with Thomas MacEntee;
The ongoing Los Californianos California History Series;
Tech talks on using Google Drive.

Also this week:

The Oakland FamilySearch Center continues its “Tips and Talk” series:

Tues., Aug. 20, 11 AM: “Scotland” with Roger Prince.
Wed., Aug. 21, 11 AM: “Portugal/Azores” with Ralph Severson.
Wed., Aug. 21, 1 PM: “French Canadian” with Jane Lindsey.

Special Interest Groups for members:

Sat., Aug. 24, 10 AM – noon: Eastern European SIG Quarterly meeting, held online.

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

Don’t forget the Jukebox Genealogy survey!

by Jennifer Dix (8/17/2024)

sketch of tree with roots Have you filled out your Jukebox Genealogy survey? The theme is “Getting to Know You” (with a nod to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical The King and I). Readers are invited to share their stories about getting to know newly discovered relatives! All CGS members should have received the Jukebox newsletter via email on July 15. If you’ve lost track of it, simply go to our website and log in to view it and respond! The survey will remain open until September 1.

This week at CGS (August 12-18, 2024)

by Jennifer Dix (8/13/2024)

To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.

click to read more Have you filled out your Jukebox Genealogy survey? The most recent survey asks about getting to know newly discovered relatives. The survey will remain open, and submissions accepted, until September 1. All CGS members should have received the Jukebox newsletter via email on July 15. If you’ve lost track of it, simply go to our website and log in to view it and respond!

Also for members:

Event Recordings: Many past CGS events are recorded and available to members to view free. for They include the California History Series, focusing on life and times in Alta California; Thomas MacEntee‘s class on photo organizing and preservation; a number of tech talks, and more! Visit the website for access.

Special Interest Groups for members meeting this week:

Friday, Aug. 16, 10:30 AM: Mayflower Descendants SIG. Led by Robert Trapp.

Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 AM: San Francisco SIG. with Sandra Huber.

Sat., Aug. 16, 1 PM: Family Tree Maker SIG. Presentation, discussion, and troubleshooting for users of the popular genealogy software. Today’s meeting includes a look at the newest FTM update. Led by Ron Madson and Karen Halfon. Hybrid (held in person and on Zoom).

The Oakland FamilySearch Center also hosts in-person Special Interest Group discussions this month, led by CGS members and others. This week: Sat., Aug. 17, 11 AM: “DNA” with Eric Olson. For the complete schedule, see the Temple Hill calendar.

Coming up:

Sat., Sept. 28: “Cemetery Photography“ with Carly Morgan.

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.