October 2012 Calendar

Monday, October 1, 2012
Santa Clara City Public Library, Cedar Room, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
History Program: The Last of the Prune Pickers: a Pre-Silicon Valley Story, Tim Stanley
Sponsored by Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society


Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Beginning Series: Documentation in the Digital Age, Susan Goss Johnston
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Publications/Marketing Committee Meeting
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Cañada College Library, Building 9, Third Floor, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Workshop: English and Welsh Free Internet Sites, Chris Green
Sponsored by San Mateo County Genealogical Society


Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class: Family Trees and FamilySearch, Linda Lucky
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class: Building a Family Tree Using a Postcard, Trevor Thomas
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center


Thursday, October 4, 2012
Santa Cruz Central Branch Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting: WWII Fallen Aviators: Bringing a Memorial to Life, Michel Nellis
Sponsored by Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, 2nd floor auditorium, 734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting: Germany, Rebecca Yerger
Sponsored by Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia


Saturday, October 6, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Workshop: Build a Book and Learn Repair Techniques, Bill O’Neil.
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Novato at Star Restaurant, 1700 Novato Blvd., Novato, CA 94947
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Beginners' Breakfast Meeting, Cathy Gowdy
Sponsored by Marin County Genealogical Society

Moose Lodge, 623 Taylor St., Fairfield, CA 94533
11:00 a.m.
General meeting: Cutting and Pasting from the Internet, Marian Kile
Sponsored by Solano County Genealogical Society

California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
First Saturday Free Intro to Genealogy, Lisa Gorrell
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Program: Beginning Genealogy – How to Trace Your Family History, Karen Burney
Sponsored by Friends of Central Sacramento Public Library


Sunday, October 7, 2012
Jewish Community Library, 1835 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Genealogy Clinic: Brainstorming with the Mavens
Sponsored by San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society


Tuesday, October 9, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Book Repair Committee
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Beginning Series: Secondary Sources, Jane Knowles Lindsey
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Senior Wing of Maidu Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA 95661
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting – Genealogy Journey: 105 Years to Plan and Take, Allan B. Dolgow
Sponsored by Roseville Genealogical Society

Cañada College Library, Building 9, Third Floor, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94061
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drop-In Workshop: Spanish Records in the New World, Lucy Sweeney
Sponsored by San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Congregation Beth Emik, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566
7:30 p.m.
General Meeting: The Records Behind the WWI Draft Registration Cards, Susan Goss Johnston
Sponsored by Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society


Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
10:00 a.m.
Meeting: Research in Pennsylvania, Richard Ferman
Sponsored by East Bay Genealogical Society

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class: Where Else Is There, Besides the Internet?, Kim von Aspern Parker
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Citrus Heights Community Clubhouse, 6921 Sylvan Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Membership meeting: Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Records, Kim Von Aspern Parker
Sponsored by Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society

Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
7:00 p.m.
General Meeting: Reunion Places and Family View
Sponsored by Macintosh Genealogy Group

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class: Ancestry.com, Tammy Noe
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center


Thursday, October 11, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
Free Class: Secrets from the Grave, Bill O’Neil.
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

LDS Church, 1360 Alberta Way, Concord, CA 94521
7:00 p.m.
Meeting: Webinars, Podcasts, and YouTube, Virginia Kysh
Sponsored by Contra Costa County Genealogical Society


Saturday, October 13 , 2012
California State Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Family History Day at the California State Archives
Sponsored by California State Archives, Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society, Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley, The California Museum

Family History Center, 875 Quince Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Classes: Rooting Around in RootsMagic 5, Janet Brigham and Converting a Brick Wall into Stepping Stones, Richard Rands
Sponsored by Silicon Valley Computer Genealogy Group

California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Stephen Harris City Directory Library Open
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Black Family History Day
Sponsored by African American Genealogical Society of Northern California


Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Beginning Series: Vital Records, the SSDI and the Calendar Change of 1752, Janice Sellers
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Danville Family History Center, 2949 Stone Valley Road at Smith Road, Alamo, CA 94507
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
General Meeting: Early European Research, Jim Rader
Sponsored by: San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society

Santa Clara City Public Library, Cedar Room, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
General Meeting: Truth in Church Records, Richard Ferman
Sponsored by Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society

California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
RootsMagic Special Interest Group
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Clubhouse at Country Squire Estates, 5720 Oak Hill Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Genealogy Workshop, John Jay
Sponsored by Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society

Belle Cooledge Library, 5600 South Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting: Fold3.com formerly Footnote.com, Denise Damm
Sponsored by Genealogical Association of Sacramento

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class: Developing Good Research Habits, Kim von Aspern Parker
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class: Coroner’s Records, Marilyn Ulbricht
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Grace Lutheran Church Hall, 2825 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo CA.
7:30 p.m
Meeting: Using Historical Maps and Photographs, Kenneth Lajoie
Sponsored by San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Thursday, October 18, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Workshop: Create Your Own Document Box, Bill O’Neil.
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical Society Library, 1701 Menlo Ave. Napa, CA 94558
1:30 p.m.
Program: Newspapers: Online and Offline, Janice Sellers
Sponsored by Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical Society


Friday, October 19, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Stephen Harris City Directory Library Open
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

U.S. Bank, Rossmoor Shopping Center, 1910 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595-2203
1:15 p.m.
Meeting
Sponsored by Mount Diablo Genealogical Society


Saturday, October 20, 2012
LDS Church, 1590 Denkinger Rd, Concord, CA 94521
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Digging for Your Roots Seminar
Sponsored by Concord Family History Center

California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
San Francisco Special Interest Group
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Central Library, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Program: Introduction to Ancestry Library Edition, Karen Burney
Sponsored by Friends of Central Sacramento Public Library

Finley Community Center, 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
General Membership Meeting: Learn to be a Photo Detective, Judy Stephens
Sponsored by Sonoma County Genealogical Society

Dimond Branch, Oakland Public Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meeting: Breaking Through Brick Walls and DNA, Nicka Smith
Sponsored by African American Genealogical Society of Northern California


Sunday, October 21, 2012
Albert Einstein Residence Center, 1935 Wright St, Sacramento, CA 95825
10:00 a.m.
Meeting – Planning Your Family History Legacy: What Happens to your Research After You're Gone?, Patricia Burrow
Sponsored by Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento

Oakland Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 9461
1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Meeting: Applying the Scientific Method to Genealogical Research, Stephen Danko
Sponsored by San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society


Monday, October 22, 2012
Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills, CA
7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Meeting: Researching When Records Are Gone, Nancy Peterson
Sponsored by San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Genealogical Society


Tuesday, October 23, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Beginning Series: Field Trip to the CGS Library
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Senior Wing of Maidu Center, 1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA 95661
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meeting: The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, Arnold Kunst
Sponsored by Roseville Genealogical Society

St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Lusk Drive & St. Mark's Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
1:00 p.m.
Meeting – Dear Helpdesk: I Have German Ancestors but I Don’t Know German!, Ingeborg Carpenter
Sponsored by Sacramento German Genealogy Society

San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA 84580
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Meeting: TBA
Sponsored by Hayward Area Genealogical Society


Wednesday, October 24, 2012Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Reunion SIG: Brainstorming Solutions to Users’ Problems and Questions, Ron Setzer
Sponsored by Root Cellar – Sacramento Genealogical Society

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Class: Obituaries – “The Dead Said,” Glenda Lloyd
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
African American Research Workshop, Judith Collins
Sponsored by Oakland FamilySearch Library and African American Genealogical Society of Northern California

Marin Family History Center, 220 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Meeting – Phonetic Matching: An Alternative to Soundex with Fewer False Hits, Steve Morse
Sponsored by Marin County Genealogical Society

Sacramento Regional Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95821
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Class: Copyrights and Creative Commons, Lynn Brown
Sponsored by Sacramento Regional Family History Center

Tracy Area Genealogical Society Library, 1141 Adams Street, Tracy, CA 95376
7:00 p.m.
General Meeting: Ancestry Sharing – Favorite or Infamous Ancestor
Sponsored by Tracy Area Genealogical Society


Friday, October 26, 2012
Hs Lordship’s Restaurant, 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Seminar: NEHGS Comes West
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto, 1919 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dinner: NEHGS Comes West
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library


Saturday, October 27, 2012
California Genealogical Society and Library, 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA 94612
By appointment only
Consultations with New England Historical and Genealogical Society
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library


Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Oakland FamilySearch Library, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fall Beginning Series: Where Do I Go from Here?, Ralph Severson
Sponsored by California Genealogical Society and Library



Copyright © 2012 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.