Apr 26
10 AM – 11:30M PDT
Online
Live Events
The Leeds Method Can Unlock DNA Mysteries
Learn to use the Leeds Method to turn cousin matches into meaningful connections. Open to all levels of DNA experience
Live online via Zoom
May 10
2 PM – 14:30 PM PDT
Moraga Library
Unlock the Past in Lamorinda: Strategies for History and Genealogy Research
Join us for this in person talk about Lamorinda history and trace the roots of early settlers
In Person at Moraga Public Library
May 14
6:30 – 8 PM PDT
Online
How to Locate Lost Ancestors in 1890 Census Substitutes
Madeline Yanov will discuss the loss of the 1890 Census and how to find and navigate census substitutes
Live online via Zoom
First Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person at CGS and Online
2025 Intro to Genealogy – 1st Saturday Free!
Our four-part series is ideal for getting started with genealogy or for advanced researchers to revisit principles of good research
Live online via Zoom and In Person at CGS
Second Saturdays
10 AM – Noon PT
In Person and Online
CGS Members: join the CGS Board for their monthly board meeting via Zoom on the second Saturday of the month
In Person at the CGS Library or Live online via Zoom
Schedule Varies
In Person at OFSC and Online
Tips & Talk: OFSC Family History Classes
CGS and Oakland FamilySearch Center volunteers host fun, informal discussions on a variety of topics. See listing for details and schedule at the OFSC Website Class Information
In Person at Oakland FamilySearch Center or Online
Recordings Available
See Videos for CGS Members for more videos!
(Currently including Excel for Genealogists, Jewish Genealogy: Case Studies, Thomas McEntee’s Photo Organizing and Preservation, and Los Californianos History Series)
Other Resources
Suggestions Have you heard a great genealogical talk and think that CGS should invite the speaker to present for us? Is there a particular place you’d like society to consider for a field trip? These are typically one-day events. In the past we’ve visited the State Archives in Sacramento, the San Francisco Library, Sutro Library, Bancroft Library. Where would you like to go or go again? Please Leave us a Suggestion.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The goal of the California Genealogical Society is to connect people to their family heritage and to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusivity for our members and patrons. The California Genealogical Society does not tolerate discrimination in any form.
Photography Notice
California Genealogical Society (CGS) may take photographs, audio recordings, and video footage in our library, classrooms or events for historical records or publicity purposes. If you do not want to be photographed or filmed, it is the individual’s responsibility to ‘opt out’ by notifying the event leader or photographer at the event.