Our Mission: That all genealogists become computer genealogists.

Events, Classes, Opportunities

All events are open to the public, at no charge unless otherwise indicated.

If not otherwise noted in this list, check the links on the right for local libraries, Family History Centers, and genealogical societies.

Compiled by Joan Lowrey. Presented here by permission. Any comments, questions, corrections, additions, etc., please contact Joan at joanlowr@pacbell.net

Events

Be sure to check out the Notices page under Genealogy in San Diego County for important time-sensitive information.

Tue., June 18, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Class
"Focus On" class: "Google search for genealogists." Repeat of June 4 class. Space is limited, registration is required. Register in the Genealogy Division of the Cole Library or by phone at 760-434-2931.
Location: Genealogy Divison, Cole Libray branch of the Carlsbad City Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Wed., June 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
"Researching Your Irish Ancestors," presented by Mary Russell. Tips for researching in Ireland, and researching in Irish magazines.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS (7347)
Wed., June 19, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Next Exit: Your New Jersey Ancestors,” by Thomas MacEntee. Participants will learn the basics of researching their New Jersey ancestors starting with the early history as part of the New Netherlands colony to the present-day. Does the search for your New Jersey ancestors often take you to a dead end? What are the best strategies for Garden State research and which record sets are available? We’ll cover the history of New Jersey and review a variety of resources and strategies to get you on the route to success. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., June 19, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer Group
Online genealogy resources and computer help.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista
Contact: Shirley Becker (clanroots@cox.net), 619-420-0409, www.cvgenealogy.org
Wed., June 19, 1:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: German SIG
Group for those who are interested in studying their German ancestors. Led by Miriam Gitchoff.
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, in Mission Valley.
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS (7347)
Wed., June 19, 6:00 p.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Interest in Pinterest: Pinning Your Family History," by Valerie Brown Elkins - valerie@advantgeGenealogy.com. Pinterest, contrary to popular belief, is not electronic hoarding or just a place for women to plan wedding and dress children they don't have. Discover how to use this easy, free site to organize, plan and save your family history research. Valerie Elkins is the founder and chief researcher for Advantage Genealogy, where she not only specializes in Japanese ancestry and heir research, but family history presentation and preservation. Valerie is a researcher, presenter, storyteller and geneablogger at FamilyCherished.com. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html
Thu., June 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION : Dinner Meeting
6 pm - dinner (optional). 7 pm - Roundtable discussion.
Location: Ramona Valley Grill (formerly Sizzler), 344 Main St., Ramona
Contact: Jacqueline Beck, jqbeck@prodigy.net
Thu., June 20, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: DNA SIG

Location: Conference Room, Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Villlage Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Charlie Warthen: 760-631-7164 or charlie@crwarthen.com
Thu., June 20, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO LARGE MULTI-STAKE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER: Class
"Genealogical Research on Find A Grave," by Margaret Lewis. [Change in topic from what was previously announced.]
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, in Mission Valley.
Contact: SDFHC, 619-584-7668
Sat., June 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - SIG: DNA, with Corlee Morris; Discussion Group: "Best practices in using cloud genealogy applications," moderator TBA.
10:00 - Break
10:20 - Announcements followed by program:
Backing Up Your Genealogy Data
Live Webinar
by Thomas MacEntee

    Have you ever experienced a data loss when it comes to your genealogy research? Not yet? Well if not, have you prepared for what might happen if your hard drive fails? What if your laptop is lost or stolen? Learn the basics of backing up all your genealogy data including identifying data. Learn common backup methods and how to use free online programs, such as DropBox, Google Docs, Picasa and more, to help you make sure your data will always be available!
    Thomas MacEntee is a genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. Utilizing over 25 years of experience in the information technology field, Thomas writes and lectures on the many ways blogs, Facebook and Twitter can be leveraged to add new dimensions to the genealogy experience. As the creator of GeneaBloggers he has organized and engaged a community of over 2,000 bloggers to document their own journeys in the search for ancestors.
Location: Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD, La Jolla. See a link to maps on our home page at www.cgssd.org.
Contact: cgssd-board@ucsd.edu
Sat., June 22, 12:00 p.m.  ITALIAN GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP (POINTERS IN PERSON, CHAPTER NO. 16): Lunch meeting
Program: "Exploring FamilySearch" by Randy Seaver. Luncheon menu consists of four pasta dishes with soup or salad, rolls, coffee, hot or cold tea and soft drinks or pizza without soup or salad. The cost of lunch is $15.00, including tax and gratuity. Visitors are always welcome.
Location: Borrelli's Restaurant, 285 El Camino Real, Encinitas (see map at www.borrellispizza.net)
Contact: Leila Calamari, 619-232-8232, leila4@cox.net
Tue., June 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
9:30 - Coffee and sweets. 10:00 - “Researching Your Ancestors in Periodicals,” presented by Gena Philibert Ortega.
    Much information about our ancestors may be gained by the use of periodicals in doing our research. The Cole Library has an excellent collection of periodicals and other articles are available through the Allen County Public Library. This lecture will provide information on how to get the most out of this valuable resource.
    Gena Philibert Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Psychology and Women’s Studies) and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, she has spoken to groups throughout California and in Utah as well as virtually to audiences in the United States and Europe. Gena is the author of over 100 articles published in genealogy newsletters and magazines. Her writings can also be found on her blogs, Gena’s Genealogy and Food.Family.Ephemera. She is also the author of the books, Putting the Pieces Together and the Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra (Arcadia Publishing, 2007). Gena has served as Vice-President for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Location: Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, 760-435-2536, tgordinier35@gmail.com
Wed., June 26, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Brick Wall Class
Brick Walls Brainstorming, with Kitty Taylor.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., June 26, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists,” by Judy G. Russell, CG with a law degree. To understand our ancestors’ lives - why they did what they did, we need to understand the law that governed their lives in so many ways. Knowing the law our ancestors lived by helps us make sense of the records they left and find clues to more and different records. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., June 26, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Picnic
Annual picnic.
Location: Gary and Wanda Brock's home, Bonita
Contact: Ralph Munoz, munoz1951@cox.net, 619-421-7251, www.cvgenealogy,org
Wed., June 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Legacy UG
Legacy Software User Group, presented by Reuben Marchant.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Thu., June 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Ancestry.com group
Users group primarily for those who use Ancestry.com.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Sobke, cjsobke@cox.net
Fri., June 28, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: San Diego County SIG
Tour of the Leo Carillo Ranch, 6200 Leo Carillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009. The 90 minute tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Group led by Martha Stead.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS (7347)
Mon., July 1, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writers Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Tue., July 2, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Reunion UG
Reunion software user group, presented by Anne Alves. NOTE: Special meeting date in January 2013 due to the New Year Holiday.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Wed., July 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
"Starting a Family Newsletter and Story Writing," presented by Mary Card.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS (7347)
Fri., July 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: FTM-Mac UG
Family Tree Maker for Mac Users Group, led by Carol Jackson.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., July 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: FTM UG
Family Tree Maker Users Group, led by Dave Tooley.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., July 6, 10:00 a.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Transform Your Note-Taking and Remember Everything with Evernote," by Tonia Kendrick - toniakendrick@gmail.com. Learn how to harness the power of Evernote to store and retrieve information. Create notes, clip web pages, and use notebooks and tags to organize notes and retrieve them quickly. Search digitized files with OCR. Tonia Kendrick is the founder and content manager of Genealogy Bootcamps, an online genealogy learning community focusing on the blend of technology and genealogy in the 21st century. Through Genealogy Bootcamps, Tonia offer fantastically useful training for new and seasoned genealogists, helping busy people learn skills to accomplish their family history goals quickly and effectively. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html
Sat., July 6, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Workshop
Topic TBD. Presenter: Susi Pentico.
Location: Community Room, Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road, Bonita
Contact: Gary Brock (gary@cyber.net), 619-475-4054, www.cvgenealogy.org
Wed., July 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
Computer Basics, led by Dave Tooley. Discussion group for Windows users.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., July 10, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Canadian Ports of Entry: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration Records, and Border Crossing Records,” by Kathryn Lake Hogan. You know your ancestors came to North America from the Old Country but you can’t find any records. Learn strategies for searching the available immigration, border crossing and ship passenger list websites on the Internet. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., July 10, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Research Group
Genealogy news and research questions.
Location: Conference Room, Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista
Contact: Randy Seaver (rjseaver@cox.net), 619-422-3397, www.cvgenealogy.org
Wed., July 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Beginners Class
“Beginning / Refresher Class.” 4 Wednesday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Free of charge. All materials are provided. Subjects covered will include Getting Started, Record Keeping, Census Records, Wills & Probates and Land Records.
Location: Community Rm., Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: To register, call the Genealogy Division, 760-434-2931
Sat., July 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP : Meeting
Program by Eric Anderson.
Location: San Diego Family History Center, 4195 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, in Mission Valley.
Contact: Margaret Lewis, ibemarti@yahoo.com
Mon., July 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writers Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Tue., July 16, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Class
"Focus On" class: "American Ancestors" (americanancestors.org). Repeated July 30. Space is limited, registration is required. Register in the Genealogy Division of the Cole Library or by phone at 760-434-2931.
Location: Genealogy Divison, Cole Libray branch of the Carlsbad City Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Wed., July 17, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Research in the Old Line State: An Overview of Maryland Genealogy,” by Michael Hait. Established in 1634, Maryland has a long and storied history. In this presentation, you will learn about the major repositories in Maryland, the common record groups, and techniques for researching in Baltimore city as well as the rest of the state. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., July 17, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer Group
Online genealogy resources and computer help.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista
Contact: Shirley Becker (clanroots@cox.net), 619-420-0409, www.cvgenealogy.org
Wed., July 17, 6:00 p.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Path to Organizational Bliss," by Nancy Lauer - nanlauer@comcast.net. Are you drowning in paper? Learn how the 7 S’s of Six Sigma can be the life saving jacket you need to standardization and organization. Nancy Waters Lauer is a researcher, lecturer, college instructor, and award-winning author. She has extensive experience speaking at local, regional, and national conferences. Her first book won the 2007 National Genealogical Society Genealogical Writing Competition Award for Excellence and the Maryland Historical Society, Sumner A. Parker Award, for best genealogy of a Maryland family. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html
Wed., July 17, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Beginners Class
“Beginning / Refresher Class.” 4 Wednesday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Free of charge. All materials are provided. Subjects covered will include Getting Started, Record Keeping, Census Records, Wills & Probates and Land Records.
Location: Community Rm., Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: To register, call the Genealogy Division, 760-434-2931
Fri., July 19, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Top Ten Techniques for Finding More in Library Catalogs,” by Barbara Renick. Most genealogists go to library Web sites, find the online catalog, make a search using that catalog's basic search features, and assume they have found everything. Not only are there many ways to use online library catalogs for genealogical research, but such sites often provide access to a wide variety of additional resources and databases. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Sat., July 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - User groups: Legacy, with Reuben Marchant, and RootsMagic with Chris Christensen. 10:00 - Break
10:20 - Announcements followed by program:
Land Ho! - Using BLM Government Land Office records and Google Earth to find ancestor owned property
by Blythe Stokes


Location: Robinson Auditorium complex at UCSD, La Jolla. See a link to maps on our home page at www.cgssd.org.
Contact: cgssd-board@ucsd.edu
Tue., July 23, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Legacy UG
Legacy Software User Group, presented by Diane Hall.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., July 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Brick Wall Class
Brick Walls Brainstorming.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., July 24, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Top 21st Century Genealogy Resources - A Baker's Dozen,” by Tom Kemp. Save time and focus your research on the websites you will actually use and rely on: Find-A-Grave, Internet Archive, GenealogyBank, FamilySearch Wiki, Pinterest, Ancestry and more. Learn why you should rely on these essential tools for documenting your family online and leaving a lasting legacy for the rising generation. There are millions of websites – these are the ones you’ll repeatedly use. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., July 24, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Beginners Class
“Beginning / Refresher Class.” 4 Wednesday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Free of charge. All materials are provided. Subjects covered will include Getting Started, Record Keeping, Census Records, Wills & Probates and Land Records.
Location: Community Rm., Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: To register, call the Genealogy Division, 760-434-2931
Sat., July 27, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: RootsMagic UG
RootsMagic User Group, led by Chris Christensen.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Tue., July 30, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Class
"Focus On" class: "American Ancestors" (americanancestors.org). Repeat of July 16 class. Space is limited, registration is required. Register in the Genealogy Division of the Cole Library or by phone at 760-434-2931.
Location: Genealogy Divison, Cole Libray branch of the Carlsbad City Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Wed., July 31, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Direct Your Research with City Directories,” by Maureen Taylor. Browse the pages of various types of directories to discover where your ancestor worked, lived and played. City Directories are for more than family research. The details can help you date a photograph or plot your relative on a map. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., July 31, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Program Meeting
"Women Heroes of the American Revolution" by Karen Yarger.
Location: Auditorium, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Ralph Munoz, munoz1951@cox.net, 619-421-7251, www.cvgenealogy,org
Wed., July 31, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY & CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Beginners Class
“Beginning / Refresher Class.” 4 Wednesday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31. Free of charge. All materials are provided. Subjects covered will include Getting Started, Record Keeping, Census Records, Wills & Probates and Land Records.
Location: Community Rm., Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: To register, call the Genealogy Division, 760-434-2931
Fri., August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: FTM-Mac UG
Family Tree Maker for Mac Users Group, led by Carol Jackson.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., August 3, 10:00 a.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Official, but Wrong: Testing the Validity of Genealogical Information in Official Records," by J. Fonkert - jfonkert@aol.com. “Official” records can be wrong. Learn how to seek corroborating evidence, evaluate conflicting evidence, and examine informants’ motives in this case of a San Francisco woman applying for a passport. J. H. (“Jay”) Fonkert, CG, is a Minnesota-based genealogy professional whose articles have appeared in Minnesota Genealogist, The Septs, Family Chronicle, APG Quarterly, National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and NGS Magazine. He is a director of the Association of Professional Genealogists, managing editor of Minnesota Genealogist, and past president of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/extension-series/jes2013.html
Mon., August 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writers Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Tue., August 6, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Reunion UG
Reunion software user group, presented by Anne Alves. NOTE: Special meeting date in January 2013 due to the New Year Holiday.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Tue., August 6, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY, GENEALOGY DIVISION : Class
"Focus On" class: "FamilySearch." Repeated August 20. Space is limited, registration is required. Register in the Genealogy Division of the Cole Library or by phone at 760-434-2931.
Location: Genealogy Divison, Cole Libray branch of the Carlsbad City Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad
Wed., August 7, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Captured For All Time: Recording Family Voices to Preserve and Pass Down,” by Marian Pierre-Louis. Recording oral history and family stories can be the perfect way to preserve and share your family history. Audio can be more ideal than video because the file sizes are smaller. Also, relatives may be less inhibited when recording because audio is less intrusive. Find out from Marian Pierre-Louis the best way to record and save audio files so that they become a permanent part of your family history. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.
Wed., August 14, 11:00 a.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
“Digital Research Guidance, Research Logs, and To Do Lists: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy FamilyTree,” by Geoff Rasmussen. Everyone can use a little research help every now and then, right? Learn about best practices in using the latest technology to organize and plan your research strategies. Call on these digital research assistants 24/7. Geoff Rasmussen will educate, compare, and contrast the three major research guidance tools: FamilySearch, Research Wiki, and Legacy Family Tree's Research Guidance. You will learn how to easily keep track of what you've previously researched, as well as plan your research To Do List. Free. Register at http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/webinars.asp.