A bunch of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meet this week, including the revived San Francisco SIG on June 17. These groups are a benefit of CGS membership; nonmembers are welcome to visit a first class free. You can still catch the recording of the “Excel for Genealogy” class until June 13. There’s also the weekly Wednesday “Tips & Talk” live at the Oakland FamilySearch Center, and more to look forward to! Read on for details…
Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m.: “Tips & Talk” at the Oakland FamilySearch Center. This week: “Using the FamilySearch Wiki.” Also, learn how to use the Center’s photo and video digitizing equipment. Feel free to bring a lunch and hang out afterwards. Free. Preregistration appreciated: Click here to register.
Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 p.m.: CGS Members’ Roundtable. Monthly online gathering where members can discuss their work, ask questions, and share ideas. To register, email Lisa Gorrell or Jacqueline Henderson.
Friday, June 16: 10:30 a.m.: Mayflower Descendants SIG. Discussion for those researching Mayflower ancestors. For more information, contact Robert Trapp.
Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.: San Francisco SIG. Resuming today after a long hiatus, this group is for anyone researching ancestors in the San Francisco Bay Area. To register, email Sandra Huber at [email protected].
Saturday, June 17, 1 p.m.: Family Tree Maker SIG. Hybrid meeting (both in person and online) for users of FTM. This month: FTM Update Version 24.2; Creating Charts, Records, and Books; and more. Register through EventBrite.
The following recording is available online until June 13:
Stewart Traiman’s “Excel for Genealogy” workshop demonstrates how to use spreadsheets to organize your research.
Don’t forget: Registration is now open for our Salt Lake City Research Trip, October 9-14! Early bird pricing through June 30. Visit the event page for complete details. You can also watch the video of our virtual meetup and info session, and download a handout with more information.
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 let us know you’re coming by emailing [email protected] no later than 7 p.m. the night before!
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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