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Kootenai County Genealogical Society History of Fashion Through Buttons
Puget Sound Welsh Association Welsh Roots?
To Washington State Genealogical Society:
Curious about your Welsh roots? Celebrate St. David’s Day in Seattle
with music, stories, tea, and a fun limerick contest.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2:30–4:30 PM (doors open at 2:00 PM)
Ballard First Lutheran Church, Seattle, WA
2006 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117
The celebration features vocalist Paul Kawabori, a Washington native,
accompanied by local pianist Steven Luksan—both performers with Seattle
Opera and the North American Welsh Choir—along with community
participation in the Welsh tradition of a noson lawen: an informal,
joyful sharing of music, song, poetry, stories, humor, and a bit of
friendly fun, including a lighthearted Welsh-themed limerick contest.
In Welsh culture, gatherings like this are about welcome, not
performance. You’re free to sing along, listen quietly, laugh, or simply
enjoy the afternoon—however you choose to be present is enough.
A te bach (little tea) will be served, featuring light refreshments and
a sampling of Welsh fare, with time to mingle and relax before the noson
lawen begins.
This celebration is hosted by the Puget Sound Welsh Association
(www.PugetSoundWelsh.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing
Welsh culture and traditions in the Pacific Northwest.
Suggested donation: $10 per adult. Every contribution is appreciated and
helps PSWA continue celebrating Welsh culture with events like this.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-wales-music-stories-tradition-st-davids-day-celebration-tickets-1980679100508?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope to see you there!
Karyn Davies
PSWA Board
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society New England to the Midwest
Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society
Bridging the Gap: New England to the Midwest, 1780 – 1850
Speaker: D. Joshua Taylor
Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 10amMeeting via Zoom only
*To receive a Zoom link, please register at bigenealogy.org
Migration from New England to the Midwest in the early nineteenth century transformed families and communities. This presentation examines why people moved, how they traveled, and where they settled, using real research examples to illustrate these journeys. We will explore records and research techniques that help bridge the gap between departure and destination.
For more than 20 years, Joshua Taylor has been sharing the incredible connections that can be made through genealogy and family history. An avid genealogist, he is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and is past President of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society Timelines by Cyndi Ingle
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research
Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society
Monthly Business Newsletter Meeting & Presentation
What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research
Tuesday, February 10th
1:00 pm
SVGS Library
6111 188 PL NE, Arlington, WA
This month we will be watching a pre-recorded webinar at the SVGS Library presented by Thomas MacEntee.
Thomas’s topic: What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Research
Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable. What’s the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, roadblocks and unnecessary detours? Here is a road map on the best way to handle “outside research” and benefit from it as you combine the content with your own research.
Bio:
Thomas MacEntee is a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry almost 40 years ago and then left a lucrative IT career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical research are opposites, but “tech people” like Thomas are needed to guide today’s genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best apps and devices to break down research brick walls. Thomas MacEntee: author, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals.
There will be a short break with refreshments after the presentation followed by our monthly business meeting.
DIG – DNA Special Interest Group
Also join us at the SVGS library on the third Thursday of the month from 1-3pmfor our DNA Special Interest Group (DIG). This group works together to develop a better understanding of DNA techniques and strategies for finding relatives, discuss and review new DNA developments and tools and help members with their research problems.
All DNA skill levels are welcome to attend.
If you have a specific DNA topic you would like to discuss or have any other suggestions for this group, please sen an email info@stillygen.org
Also, if you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for the DIG group, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the DIG email list.
New England Interest Group
The SVGS New England Interest Group (includes New York and Pennsylvania) that meets at the SVGS Library on the first Tuesday of the month is now hybrid!
If you have not joined us yet and would like to receive emails in the future for this group or wish to attend via Zoom, please send an email to info@stillygen.org and request to be added to the New England Interest Group email list and receive monthly Zoom invitations.
For more information visit stillygen.org
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Education Meeting February 2026
Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Monthly Educational Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, starting at 6:00 pm
This month’s presentation: TBD
This month’s presentation: is by Crystal Hicks, Head of Collections for the Washington State Library. Her presentation is:
Bureaucracy to the Rescue: The Hidden Value of State Library Collections.
Bureaucracy rarely gets top billing, but this presentation makes the case for its quiet heroics. “Bureaucracy to the Rescue” explores how the Washington State Library’s unique collections (state publications, reference, and special collections) become indispensable tools in moments of research and discovery. Through real-world examples, the session highlights how careful collecting, description, and preservation of bureaucratic materials support transparency, accountability, genealogy, legal research, and unexpected human stories hiding in plain sight.
This month’s meeting will be Zoom Only until we can find a new physical location to meet in person.
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIqduGpqjgsHtBNs9zc8CGna6R-KHlcz5so/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGuqToiG9CWth2DRpwAB4j4WevwiHZdgrd_sgy8GSMLQST4N7Rwf5lXHNvK
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Yakima Valley Genealogical Society General Meeting and Researching in Arkansas
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
1901 S. 12th Avenue
Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: (509) 248-1328
Email: yvgs@yvgs.net
Yakima Valley Genealogical Society
General Meeting
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Following the General Meeting, Linda Lantis will be giving a presentation on “How to Research in the State of Arkansas.”
Lower Columbia Genealogical Society Probate Where There’s a Will or Not
Genealogist and lecturer
Whittier Area Genealogy Society
Her topic is
Probate—Where There’s a Will or Not
Speaker at the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society’s
February 12th 2026 zoom meeting is Christine Cohen. Her topic is Probate – Where There’s a Will or Not.
Virtual meeting doors will open at 9:30 am
Speaker’s program will begin at 10:00 am
The public is invited to attend
Please consider joining our society for $20/yr.
For a link to join the meeting or to join the society contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com 24hrs prior to the event
Eastern Washington Genealogical Society FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Plug In to FamilySearch: Tools, Tricks, and Tech Connections
Presented by our very own: Margie Beldin
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, you will learn new things today!
Margie will discuss Family Search tools and explore FamilySearch features and activities that you may not be aware of. Printable charts and research helpers, as well as games and interactive activities that make family history fun. You’ll discover new ways to research, share your findings, and involve your relatives of all ages.
Date: February 07, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM to 03:00 PM
Location: THE HIVE 2904 E Sprague Ave. Spokane, WA 99202
Zoom link and Program Handouts will be available on the website the day prior to the event. (EWGSi.org)
Raffles
$50/50$
Coffee and Cookies
Free Table
Please remember that EWGS Ways & Means is always accepting items for future
Book Sales and Auctions, so bring them with you!