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Tri-Cities Genealogical Society From Homeland To Home: Ancestral Holiday Traditions

by Charles Hansen

  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s November General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.  We will be electing a new board for 2026 and need to have a quorum from the membership.  Also, the proposed budget for 2026 will be presented and voted on.  After the formalities we will be having an interactive presentation where everyone is encouraged to participate.  For people on Zoom the opportunity will be made to share their screen if so desired.  See flyer above for details.

Time: Nov 12, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83248129787?pwd=r0AndQAeVkHB2B5oraUOGLO6xazY1V.1

Meeting ID: 832 4812 9787

Passcode: 664352

Polish Genealogical Society of America “Ask a Polish Researcher”

by Charles Hansen

Polish Genealogical Society of America

Quarterly Webinar

“Ask a Polish Researcher”

Aleksander Zawilski

Researcher and Guide, Polish Origins

Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00 PM Central Time

Mr. Zawilski will answer your questions

about researching Polish genealogy.

What questions do you have about:
                 – What are…?     Where do I find…?     How do I…?
                   – Who can I ask about…?     Why is it difficult to…?
– What helpful questions will others ask?Once registered you will be able to send your questions via a link on the PGSA website.

Free for members (Please log in to get your discount)
Non-members pay $15

Register: https://pgsa.org/product-category/webinars/

The Polish Genealogical Society of America is hosting its next quarterly webinar on November 16th at 2pm Central Time. The topic is “Ask a Polish Genealogy Researcher.” A flyer is attached – feel free to distribute to your networks.

Our presenter, Aleksander Zawilski, is a researcher and tour guide with Polish Origins. He will answer your questions about researching Polish genealogy. 

What questions do you have about:
– What are…?     Where do I find…?     How do I…?
– Who can I ask about…?     Why is it difficult to…?
– What helpful questions will others ask?

If you would like to submit your questions in advance, please do so before October 30th and send to: president@pgsa.org

This webinar is free for PGSA members (please log in to get your discount) and non-members pay $15.

Register here: https://pgsa.org/product-category/webinars/

PGSA memberships start at $25: https://pgsa.org/membership2021/

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask,

Ellen Zielinski

PGSA Marketing Volunteer

Heritage Quest Research Library Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists

by Charles Hansen
Don’t Miss Out… Sign Up Here for November 6 Class!

Inspiring the Next Generation of Genealogists November 6, 2025 11am to 12pm PDT
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Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Beyond the Brick Wall: Pre-1850 U.S. Research

by Charles Hansen

Join SVGS Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1pm at the Burlington Public Library for “Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research” with Julie Anderson. Julie is a U.S./Canada Research Specialist at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Come learn what resources and research techniques are available to help you locate your ancestors in records before the 1850 Census.  Can’t make it to the Burlington Library, request a zoom link by emailing info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org.

Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Photographer Edward S. Curtis

by Charles Hansen

Edward S. Curtis, a renowned American photographer and ethnologist, dedicated over three decades of his life to documenting the cultures, traditions, and daily lives of Native American tribes through his monumental work, The North American Indian. Beginning in the late 19th century, Curtis captured over 40,000 photographs and extensive ethnographic records of more than 80 tribes, creating an unparalleled visual and cultural archive that preserves the heritage of Indigenous peoples facing rapid cultural change. His work, characterized by its artistic sensitivity and anthropological depth, remains a vital resource for understanding Native American history and identity. The Curtis Legacy Foundation, established to honor and extend Curtis’s mission, promotes the preservation, study, and appreciation of his photographic and ethnographic contributions, ensuring that his legacy continues to educate and inspire future generations about the rich diversity of Native American cultures.

 This presentation covers life stories and photos from his private studio in Seattle and the on going preservation of this renowned photographer and historian through the Curtis Legacy Foundation. The foundation is  presently involved with two projects, the Unpublished Series of books which have been released for sale and the Descendants Project that is being conducted with cooperation of native tribes in the Northwest and Southwest. Program facilitator is Georga Foster. 

Register at   https://gorgegen.blogspot.com/   

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Siblings, Friends & Enemies Collateral Research

by Charles Hansen

Siblings, Friends & Enemies: Collateral Research

Presented by Pamela Bell Dallas

Pamela will teach us some proven techniques for successful collateral research.

Date: Saturday November 01, 2025

Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM

Location: The Hive (Door Code: 985426#)  

Zoom link and Handouts for this presentation will be on the website the day prior.

 at EWGSi.org

Please print your handouts at home.  

Cookies and Coffee

Free Table

Raffles

$50/50$

Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 Quarter 4 Meeting

by Charles Hansen

Fort Walla Walla Camp 3– Nov 1 meeting  Press Release.
FWW 3 of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold their 4th quarterly meeting Nov 1, 2025 at  Pasco, WA  in the Air Terminal
upstairs conference room.  Member spouses and guests or public also invited.  Meeting led by Camp Commander Clifford Peterson.

 Time; is Saturday, Nov 1 at 11:30 to 12:30 For social gathering and free lunch of Pizza and salad.
Park at short term parking and bring in the parking stub for free parking validation.  Other Camp 3 info at <www.suvpnw.org>
can RSVP  number for attendance and lunch to djsuvcw@gmail.com

 At 12:30 Business meeting and election of 2026 officers. At 1:00 pm, Doug Jonas of Spokane will present an excellent program on Major Robert Anderson,
the first Civil War Commander of a Civil War battle at Fort Sumter.  The interesting  life of  Anderson will be followed from his
birth in Ky to a military family and service in the Blackhawk Indian War 1832 and Mexican  American War up to his assignment by President Buchanan
To Charleston after Lincoln’s election. Following the meeting, attendees may also choose to attend the  Pasco Aviation Museum 1.5 miles away.



Written and released by Don L Jameson  Past Camp Commander and Camp Council Chairman  Any Q on this to Don 509 945 0549 (cell)

Puget Sound Genealogical Society There are no Witches-Are there?

by Charles Hansen

Our monthly PSGS Program this month will be witches! Join us on Wed, Oct. 22 at 1pm (PT).  Our topic:   “The Witches of Salem: There are no Witches – Are there? Of course not!” with Jerri McCoy. 

 This will be hybrid. Join us in person at the Sylvan Way Library or on Zoom. No cost and open to the public.  The Zoom link will be posted the day before on our website (psgsociety.org) and
our Facebook page.

We of the twenty-first century are very much aware that hags do not fly across the moon on brooms. But in 1692 Charity and Mercy and plain good sense were all thrown into the fire of zealotry. Like Autumn brush fires, the witch hunt would swell and burn through Salem Village and neighboring towns. How were witches Identified? What happened to them? And who were those that were executed that terrible year in Salem? Come learn a little bit about them and their accusing neighbors.

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Best Uses of AI for Genealogy

by Charles Hansen

Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society

Best Uses of AI for Genealogy

Speaker: Mark Thompson

Friday, October 17, 2025, 10am

Meeting via Zoom only.

To receive a Zoom link, please register at bigenealogy.org

Artificial Intelligence has brought powerful new tools to family history research. AI can efficiently summarize documents, reliably extract information from large texts, and accelerate your research. These tools offer fascinating possibilities for enhancing and simplifying your family history.

On Friday, October 17th at 10AM, Mark Thompson, will come to us via Zoom, with his beginner friendly presentation, Best Uses of AI for Genealogy.

A nationally-known expert in the use of artificial intelligence for family history applications, Mark will explain how to use these powerful tools to find, analyze and organize our data. He will also highlight areas where caution is critical and traditional research methods remain essential.

You are invited to join us! No membership necessary. Go to the BIGS website to register and receive the Zoom link: bigenealogy.org/events