FAMILY HISTORY MONTH FALL FLING OPEN HOUSE
Join us for an Open House celebrating Family History Month on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. SGS invites members and the community to drop by the SGS Library and get assistance with everything from getting started with genealogy to breaking down brick walls. Learn more about what SGS membership offers and watch our Second Saturday presentation together! There will be activities for kids, cookie decorating, snacks and more! All are welcome!
Open House Volunteers Needed!We will be offering drop-in assistance for both beginners and brick walls as part of our Family History Month Open House. If you are available to volunteer on Saturday, October 12, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., we need you! You don’t need to be on hand for the whole event. If you’re interested, please email Lisa Oberg at vicepresident@seagensoc.org. Even if you aren’t able to volunteer, we hope to see you there!TOP: photo courtesy Alisa Anton / Unsplash
TOUR THE NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM WITH SGS
Join SGS on a guided tour of the Northwest African American Museum to learn more about Black heritage, including how African Americans got to the Pacific Northwest.
We will see the work of the esteemed painter Jacob Lawrence, and view a series of his paintings examining Black history through his eyes. We’ll learn about his connections to Seattle.
We will see how a mother’s bravery opens the tragic story of her son’s visit from Chicago to Mississippi in the 1950’s. This highly respected traveling exhibit of Emmett Till’s story is only in Seattle through November. We’ll learn about his connections to Seattle.Sign up for the NAAM Tour
The cost is $30 per person and $20 for members. Tour is limited to the first 25 paid registrations received.
STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR
BEGINNING GENEALOGY CLASS
SGS’s Beginning Genealogy class starting Oct. 8 still has open spots for both the daytime and evening class times. Having a good foundation of genealogy skills can save researchers years of mistakes. Learning with a group of enthusiastic family historians helps build skills and kick start their research.Join the class!MEXICAN GENEALOGY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
IN THE WORKSSGS is in the planning stages for the launch of a SIG for Mexican genealogical research. Watch this space for more information.
SGS GAUGING INTEREST IN BOOK GROUP As the days get shorter, who else has visions of reading rainy days away? Lisa Oberg, SGS Vice President, has been pondering arranging a quarterly in-person evening book group discussion aimed at reading books of interest to genealogists. This would not mean how-tos, or methodology, but history works, fiction based on family history, and more.
The idea is still in early stage. If you’re interested in participating in such a book group, have questions or reading suggestions at contact Oberg at vicepresident@seagensoc.org.
SAVE THE DATE Fiske Genealogical Library Classes
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
- Oct. 2 — “Using Collateral Relatives” with Claire Smith
- Oct. 9 — “Hopping Down the Paper Trail” with Sara Cochran
- Oct. 16 — “Intuitive Genealogy: Ancestral Healing Practices and Your Family Tree” with Joseph Anderson
- Oct. 23 — “Show, Don’t Tell: Creative Nonfiction Writing for Genealogists” with Lisa Alzo
- Oct. 30 — “New Frontiers in Genealogy” with Lisa Alzo
For more information see the Fiske Library website. Family Tree Maker SIG
Eastside Genealogical Society
Oct. 5, 2024, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
2024 GFO Virtual Fall Seminar
Genealogical Forum of Oregon
Eastside Genealogical Society
Friday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
GFO has announced there 2024 Fall Seminar. It will feature a feast of DNA topics. Genetic Genealogist Paul Woodbury will discuss using DNA to solve genealogical questions. Friday evening will be a beginner session, with Saturday devoted to intermediate and advanced techniques. For more information visit the GFO’s website.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
** 10:00 a.m .- 3:00 p.m. ** Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting. All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. Register on the SGS website.
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2024, 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., FamilySearch SIG, Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month.Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Family History Month Open House (Special Events), Just getting started? Stuck on a brick wall?
We’ll have experts on hand to help. Drop by and learn more about SGS, our library collection, membership perks and tips and tricks.Stay for a group viewing of Second Saturday.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, 1:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Second Saturday, “Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls: Successful Case Studies in Finding Place of Origin,” Presented by Kerri Tannenbaum. Register here.Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this month.Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact SGS Director of Education (education@seagensoc.org).
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., “Pass It On” Writers’ Group, Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing. Please note: The Writers’ Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Scandinavian Interest Group SIG (in person), Share information and discuss Scandinavian ancestral research. This event will be in person at the SGS library.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-noon, Irish SIG (Virtual), with Susan McKee. Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m, German SIG (Virtual), Share what you know OR get help with problems in your own research. Topic this month: German Emigration Records. Register on the SGS website.
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this monthTuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Tech Tuesday (Virtual), informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary. Bring us your problem; we’ll try to help.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., DNA SIG, Topic to be announced. Message SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists. Remember the new Zoom link started this monthSaturday, Nov. 2, 2024, 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m., FamilySearch SIG, Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com Sunday, Nov. 3, 2023, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual), Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. Register on the SGS website.Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m., SGS Tour of NW African American Museum (Field Trips), we invite you to join us there on a guided tour to learn more about Black heritage, including how African Americans got to the Pacific Northwest. Register here.Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual), All SGS members are welcome to attend. SGS is an all volunteer organization. Please be involved. Members must sign in to website to see Zoom link.
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Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is a Genealogy & Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Library in Plainfield, IL. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives/Preservation from Dominican University. Tina has won multiple research and digitization grants to preserve and digitize historic documents and photographs. 
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