Heritage Quest Research Library Genealogy Classes

Explore the Exceptional Genealogy Classes at HQRL! Join us online via Zoom or in person at HQRL and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts who share your curiosity and drive—together, we can explore the fascinating world of family history! Just a reminder of upcoming class February 5, 2026! Don’t miss out, sign up today! The Genealogy Roll-up: Essential Shortcuts Every Genealogist Needs  Thursday, February 5, 2026 Jennifer Patterson Dondero

Every genealogist can aspire to do great genealogy. But how do you find the time for all those “things” you’ve been told you should be doing: planning, logging, note-taking, analyzing, and reporting? There’s one shortcut you need and it’s so easy to get started!
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Jennifer Patterson Dondero has been an avid genealogist for over 30 years, and a professional genealogist since 2005. Her specialties include southern research, DNA, and technology for genealogy. She lives with her husband and two children in Georgia, where she enjoys researching, writing fiction and nonfiction, reading mystery novels, and clogging.
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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree Software SIG

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree Software SIG Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm virtual via Zoom

This month we will discuss using the Search functions in Legacy with live screen sharing so start thinking about the things you would like to find in your Family Data Base file.

This is our monthly meeting to share tips & tricks, problems & solutions. Sometimes we will watch videos or share our screens to aide in learning more about using Legacy Family Tree software.

Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the learning. If you are just thinking about trying Legacy for the first time, you’ve been using it for a year or two or you are an old pro with many years of experience using Legacy this is the group for you.

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

We look forward to meeting with you, every month on the First Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Monthly Calendar Reminder: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuyuqDovHNwtBgxtQjWKOjDQ8k5Q9bPD/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIvHNKUtR-PRpwQBor4Z-7wpn5Ygo1KiD3iGzRiaDTdGehmA-p0RemJ

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Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Washington State Library Family History Resources



You can’t keep a good library down! Join SVGS on Saturday February 14, 2026, at 1pm at the Burlington Public Libraryfor “Washington State Library Family History Resources” with librarian Crystal Hicks. From historic newspapers and local city directories to maps and tribal histories, the Washington State Library has materials to aid you in your family history research. Come learn how we can still access these materials despite the library’s closure to the general public due to budget cuts. Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA SIG Meeting

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group Meeting
Tuesday, January 27, Starting at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Your assignment: explore the Gedmatch site, upload your DNA data (if you haven’t already), and see what you can discover using the various tools available.

Calendar reminder: TPCGS DNA Special Interest Group Meeting

Every month on the Fourth Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club January 2026

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Mystery Book Club
Saturday, January 17 2026, starting at 3:30 pm via Zoom

Please join us as we discuss a fictional genealogical book, The Hop-Picker Murders, the latest book in the Morton Farrier series, by Nathan Dylan Goodwin.
More information at:
Amazon: The Hop-Picker Murders

TPCGS Book Club Zoom Meeting

Every month on the Third Sat beginning at 4:00 PM Pacific Time

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History January 2026

Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Writing Family History
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM via Zoom

The Writing Family History Special Interest Group (WFH-SIG) supports TPCGS members in documenting, writing, and preserving their family histories—formally or informally. Monthly meetings will provide a mix of presentations, writing exercises, and peer reviews to help members make progress in their projects.

Date & Time: Every month on the Second Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM Pacific Time

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Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting January 2026

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm

This month’s presentation: TBD

Our meetings are held monthly except for July and August starting at 6:00 PM, Zoom comes live about 6:15 PM.

This meeting will be hybrid and we encourage everyone who is able to attend in person at our new meeting location:

University Place Library
3609 Market PL W.
University Place, WA 98466

and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.

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