To register or for more information, click the link for any event. All times are Pacific Time.
In case you hadn’t heard, RootsTech, the world’s largest family history conference, is this coming week, from Feb. 29-March 2. If you’re already on your way to Salt Lake City, have fun! If you’re not going in person, you can still register to attend online events for FREE.
Closer to home, the following East Bay events are slated for this week:
The “Tips and Talk” series this week features Janet and Cliff Ross. Held in person at the Oakland FamilySearch Center and via Zoom. Free. Please preregister.
Cliff and Janet Ross
Tues., Feb. 27, 11 AM: “How to Series: The Family History Guide.“ Janet and Cliff Ross give an overview of the comprehensive genealogical site known as The Family History Guide. It includes training programs for FamilySearch, Ancestry, and other platforms, family activities, research tips, and more. The speakers will explain how best to navigate and find what will benefit you as you work to find your ancestry. Cliff has spent part of his career as a professional genealogist using the Genealogy library in Salt Lake City. His interest in genealogy has spanned 50 years. Most recently he has spent four-plus years working in FamilySearch centers, helping patrons learn how to discover their family history in the U.S. and Sweden, among other places. Janet has worked on her family genealogy for many years, continuing where her grandmother left off. She has a strong interest in the features of The Family History Guide and its value to beginning genealogists and in teaching how to share family histories. She has also worked with her husband in three different family history and FamilySearch Centers.
Sat., March 2, 10 AM: Intro to Genealogy. A series of four rotating classes covering the basics of genealogical research. This month: “Vital Records (birth, marriage, and death).” Free. Via Zoom.
The following Special Interest Groups meet this week:
Mon., Feb. 26, 7 PM: Advanced DNA SIG. Mark McLaren leads this group where members can further develop their understanding of DNA techniques, review new developments in DNA testing and tools, and discuss members’ research problems and case studies.
Wed., Feb. 28, 6:30 PM – RootsMagic Special Interest Group. Keith Montgomery leads a discussion of helpful hints for users of this popular genealogy platform. Via Zoom.
Library hours: Thursday and Friday 10 AM-2 PM and Saturday 10 AM-4 PM
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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