Welcome!
Looking for that special holiday gift?
A reminder that the PCGS Family Cookbook makes the perfect gift. Currently available at a special price of $7.00 per book (plus $2.50 S&H). For more information or to place an order, e-mail BANGORBLARNEY2@GMAIL.COM or they can be purchased at any meeting of the Penobscot County Genealogical Society.
Our Next Meeting:
will be on December 16, 2009. The society will meet in the Bangor Public Library Lecture Room, starting at 6:00 p.m.
As always, everyone is welcome and refreshments will be available.
Genealogy for Kids Day - December 26, 2009
PCGS proudly announces that the next Gen4Kids Day will be on Saturday, December 26, 2009, between the hours of 11:00-12:30 in the Children's Story Room at the Bangor Public Library.
The event is open to all children between the ages of 8-14. Attendees will have a guided tour of the Bangor room, an introduction of what is available, how to use the Microfilm and Card Catalog, and everyone will learn how to start climbing their family tree and preserving memories today for the future.
Register at the Children's Desk or call (207) 947-8337 Ext 110.
Refreshments will be served.
Membership:
There are many benefits to membership in Penobscot County Genealogical Society - beyond receiving the bi-monthly newsletter "Penobscot Roots & Connection" you can reap the many rewards of networking with other family history researchers of Penobscot County.
Mouse Pad? Travel Mug?
Do you have an official Penobscot County Genealogical Society mouse pad yet? We have two styles - round and rectangle - both with our Tree Logo on them.
The price is $7.00 for non-members or $6.00 for members. Please add $1.50 for shipping.
NEW - We also have stainless steel travel mugs available for $8.00 each plus "an undetermined shipping cost." If you are interested, please e-mail Phil and he will let you know the shipping cost.
For more information or to purchase - contact either Phil Getchell at towncrier2@yahoo.com or John Nelligan at jnell79gr@verizon.net
Our Family Cookbooks are Still Available:
Order your copy today.
The PCGS Cookbook Committee is pleased to announce that the Penobscot County Genealogical Society Family Cookbook is now available for purchase. A great birthday or anytime gift, the cookbook, with its eye-catching cover and favorite family recipes, is priced at $8 plus $3 to cover shipping and handling for each book ordered. To order your copy (or copies), please send your check or money order to PCGS c/o Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor ME 04401.
The cookbook may also be purchased by contacting us at pcgscooks2@msn.com or calling (207) 862-4785. Arrangements can be made to pick up your order at the Bangor Public Library at a specified date and time thereby eliminating shipping costs. It will also be available at regular PCGS meetings.
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