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Genealogical Events Calendar
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- 3 May 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Linda Grewelle presents "Organizing Your Genealogy." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 4 May 2012 - Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Genealogical Society German Interest Group: The topic will be “Using FamilySearch.org and new.familysearch.org websites” as you research your ancestors. We meet from 1 to 3pm at the Bellevue LDS 1st Ward, 10675 NE 20th St, Bellevue. The meeting room is located adjacent to the Chapel, to the east. Everyone is welcome.
- 8 May 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Family Stories from Eva Jan Chellis Whitson Journals," presented by Chellis Smith Swenson Jensen. Location: Bates Technical College South Campus, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma. Meeting begins at 7 pm.
- 10 May 2012 - Bellevue, WA
The Eastside Genealogical Society General Meeting: Carolyn Blout from the Fiske Genealogical Library will present “Using Clues in Old Photographs to Help Date Them.” Doors open at 6:30 pm for networking. Also see our website for FREE genealogical help. For Special Interest Group meetings (Canadian, Czech/Slovak, German, Irish, Italian, or Scandinavian), check the “Events Calendar” on the website for meeting times and locations. Visitors are always welcome.
- 12 May 2012 - Tacoma, WA
The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society presents "When Genealogy Meets Technology," with speakers Cyndi Howells and Emily Aulicino. Cyndi's topics will be "The Internet: A Genealogist's Printing Press" and "Social Networking: A Genealogist's Water Cooler." Emily's topics will be "The Gene in Genealogy" and "Writing Your Childhood and Family Memories: A simple technique." This event will be held at the La Quinta Inn and Suites, 1425 East 27th St, Tacoma. A limited number of rooms will be available at a special rate for seminar attendees. Registration: Before April 21, 2011: Members, $35; Non-Members, $40 (become a member now and save!); Students, $20 (under 25 with Student ID). Lunch (sandwich and salad bar), $17. After April 21st, add $5 late fee. Check their web site for more details and a downloadable brochure.
- 14 May 2012 - Mercer Island, WA
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State presents Natan Meier, the Lorry I. Lokey Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies at Portland State University. He will speak aboutKiev, Jewish Metropolis: A History, 1859-1914. From a small group of merchants in the early 1860s, the Jewish population of Kiev grew by leaps and bounds to become one of the largest Jewish communities in the Russian Empire. This talk will chart this fascinating community's growth, achievements, and challenges - including intra-communal divisions, anti-Semitism and pogroms, and the Beilis Affair. It will also examine the relations among Jews, Ukrainians, and Russians in imperial Kiev, and provide a glimpse into the everyday life of ordinary Jews in a thriving metropolis. Location: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program starts at 7:00 pm. Free for members; $5.00 for non-members.
- 18 May 2012 - Bainbridge, WA
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Guest speaker Karl Kumm from the Fiske Genealogical Library in Seattle. Location: Bainbridge Island Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 10am to Noon.
- 19 May 2012 - Seattle, WA
The Seattle Genealogical Society presents their Spring 2012 Seminar featuring George G. Morgan, from "The Genealogy Guys Podcast." Morgan will talk about how to develop an ancestry profile, methods for advanced research, and "sidestep genealogy," or creative ways to solve problems. He is the author of 10 books and hundreds of articles published in magazines and on websites, as well as president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., a company that provides continuing education for libraries and genealogical societies around the world. This event will be held at the Museum of History & Industry's McEachern Auditorium, 2700 24th Ave East, Seattle, from 9-3. Cost: $40 for SGS members; $50 for non-members who pre-register by May 11. Walk-ins will be charged $10 more. More information is available on their web site above.
- 19 May 2012 - Kent, WA
The South King County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Janet Camarata presents: "Using Timelines and Chronologies." The meeting will be at 9:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St, Kent.
- 7 Jun 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Judy Whipple and Lonny Haseman present "Writing Your Family History." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 15 Jun 2012 - Bainbridge, WA
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Collaborative Program Solving for your Research. Location: Bainbridge Island Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 10am to Noon.
- 16 June 2012 - Kent, WA
The South King County Genealogical Society Regular meeting: Sarah Thorson Little presents: "Tracing Elusive Female Ancestors." The meeting will be at 9:30 am at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St, Kent.
- 20 July 2012 - Bainbridge, WA
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Discovering Postcards as a Unique Source for Family Historians," presented by Jean Roth from the Seattle Genealogical Society. Location: Bainbridge Island Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 10am to Noon.
- 2 Aug 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: "Caring For and Protecting Those Photographs and Documents." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 17 Aug 2012 - Bainbridge, WA
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Using Social Security Records to Advance Your Genealogical Research," presented by Lesa Barnes from the Jefferson County Genealogical Society. Location: Bainbridge Island Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 10am to Noon.
- 6 Sep 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Barbara Lockard presents "Immigration." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 7-8 Sep 2012 - Port Angeles, WA
The Clallam County Genealogical Society will host the Washington State Genealogical Society Annual Conference in Port Angeles on Friday and Saturday, September 7-8, 2012. Conference theme is "Armchair Genealogy from the Pacific Northwest". The keynote speaker will be Brian W. Hutchison, CEO of Gen-Find Research Associates, Inc., Forensic Genealogist, Author and Instructor, and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Check here for the latest details.
- 21 Sep 2012 - Bainbridge, WA
The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Regular meeting: "Identifying Ancestors in Old Family Photos Through Photography and Costume," presented by Carolyn Blount from the Fiske Genealogical Library. Location: Bainbridge Island Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 10am to Noon.
- 28-30 Sep 2012 - Kelowna, BC, Canada
The Kelowna & District Genealogical Society presents "Harvest Your Family Tree 2012," a genealogical conference and marketplace. Friday, Sept. 28: KDGS Library Open House, 3 workshops at the Okanagan Regional Library, and dinner & meet the speakers. Saturday, Sept. 29: 24 concurrent workshops for all levels and interests, 6 professional speakers, and genealogical marketplace of vendors and exhibitors. Sunday, Sept. 30: Historic Kelowna Pioneer Cemetery walking tour. Pre-registration is required. More information about early bird registration, conference schedule and presenters is available from their website above.
- 4 Oct 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Barbara Lockard presents "Naturalization." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
- 6 Oct 2012 - Port Orchard, WA
The Puget Sound Genealogical Society will hold their annual seminar, titled "Digging Up Granny, Tracing our Elusive Female Ancestors." Keynote Speaker Tames Alan will present "The Intrpid Victorian Traveler" and "Soldiers in Petticoats - The Struggles of the Suffragettes." In addition to the keynote speaker there will be morning and afternoon classes on various topics including: Finding Vital Records for Women in your Family, Census Records - Tracking your Female Ancestors Through the Decades, Land Records and Property Rights for Women, Putting a Name to a Face- Identifying Women in Photographs, and several other topics. Program will be from 8am - 3:30pm at the First Christian Church, 4885 SW Hovde, Port Orchard. Cost TBD.
- 1 Nov 2012 - Longview, WA
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society General Meeting: Connie Davis presents "Burned Courthouses." The meeting will be at 7 pm at the Somerset Retirement Apartments, 2025 Tibbetts Dr, Longview.
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