The Computer Genealogy Society
of San Diego (CGSSD)
"That all genealogists become computer genealogists."

GENEALOGY EVENTS, CLASSES, OPPORTUNITIES

SAN DIEGO AREA

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

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

If not otherwise noted here, information on local Libraries, Family History Centers, and Genealogical Societies is also available on our website.

NOTICES

DEADLINES
• Received by Feb. 15 - Pre-registration for the Escondido Family History Fair. Early registration is encouraged as classes fill up. See http://familyhistoryfair.net .
• Received by Mar. 20 - Pre-registration for Chula Vista Genealogical Society's Spring Seminar on March 31. Flyer at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacvgs2/Flyers/2012_03_Seminar.pdf .

CHANGE OF DATE
The Chula Vista Genealogical Society's workshop scheduled for Feb. 4 has been changed to Feb. 11.

INDIVIDUAL HELP AND CLASSES AT THE SAN DIEGO LARGE MULTI-STAKE FHC
The San Diego Family History Center offers classes and individual help on the following topics on an ongoing basis. Instructors will be available anytime during the listed times below. (The FHC, located at 4195 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, is open Tues., Fri. & Sat. 10-3 and Wed. & Thurs. 10-9. Phone 619-584-7668. Also see https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/San_Diego_California_Large_Multi-Stake_Family_History_Center .
   • Ancestry Institution.com - Advanced Research: Census Records/Family Trees. Instructors: Connie Higgins & Carol Harris, et al. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-12, Thursdays 3-9, and the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10-3.
   • African-American Research - Instructor: Margaret Lewis. Help available Thursdays 4:30-7:00 p.m., with classes 7-8 p.m.
   • Family History Center Computers - Desktop Icons. Handouts. Instructor: Frank Klafs. Tuesdays & Wednesdays during open hours.
   • FamilySearch.org (new version) - Library Catalog - Books & Films. Instructor: Alan Wampach. Tuesdays 10-3.
   • European Research:
       • Italy. Instructor: Cathy Premont, Wednesdays 11 a.m.
       • England. Instructor: June Hanson, Thursdays 10-3. Other instructors, evening.
   • Mexico & Spanish Research (en español). Instructors: Marcy or Sonia Lopez. Tuesdays 11-3; Wednesdays 3-8; Thursdays 10–3; 1st & 5th Saturday 10-3.
   • New FamilySearch. Instructor: Susie Aincham. Class: Thursdays, 6 p.m. Other instructors: Tuesday – Saturday during open hours.
   • Personal Ancestral File (PAF). Instructor: Carol Harris, et al. Programs within PAF - Inserting Pictures and Stories - Creating a PAF file – Using Get My Ancestors from NFS. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10-12, Thursdays 3-9, 3rd Saturday 10-12. Also other instructors Tuesday–Saturday during open hours.
   • Screen Shots/JPEG/Cropping (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7). Instructor: Bob Harris. Tues. and Wed. mornings, Thursday evenings, and 3rd Saturdays 10-3.
   • Computer Basics, DNA (individual help only) - John Carpenter, Saturdays, 10-2.

COMING EVENTS
The EVENTS section, below, displays events occurring within the next 60 days. Major events -- local and nationwide -- occurring more than 60 days from today are the following:
• May 9-12 - National Genealogical Society (NGS). Annual conference. Cincinnati, Ohio. Watch http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ for details.
• June 8-10 - Southern California Genealogical Society.Annual Jamboree. Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank. Information: SCGSJamboree@gmail.com. Website: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/ .
• Aug. 29 - Sep. 1 - Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS). Annual conference. Birmingham, Alabama. Watch http://fgs.org/conferences/index.php for details.

EVENTS

Sun., February 5,   NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: SLC Trip
Feb 5-12. Trip to Salt Lake City. Make your hotel reservations by calling (801)521-0130. Be sure to mention that you are part of the North San Diego County Genealogical Society group. Cost: $85.00/night; stay 5 nights and 6th night is free. Please notify Mary when you make your hotel reservation. You must make your own travel arrangements.
Location: Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square, Salt Lake City
Contact: Mary Van Orsdol at mary.vanorsdol at carlsbadca.gov
Mon., February 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writer's Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Wed., February 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer class
Computer Basics with Dave Tooley. "Super basic" commands and doing things for the first time.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., February 8, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Research Group
Regular monthly meeting.
Location: Computer Room, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Thu., February 9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO FAMILY HISTORY CENTER : Class
"Researching Slaves in the Family.” Instructor: Margaret Lewis.
Location: San Diego FHC, 4195 Camino del Rio So., Mission Valley
Contact: Margaret Lewis, 619-262-5810, ibemarti@yahoo.com
Sat., February 11, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Hal Horrocks will speak on British Research: “Parish Registers and Census” and “Beyond the Census”. A native Californian and longtime Orange County California resident, Hal Horrocks is a professional genealogist, teacher, and lecturer. He has been doing family research for 15 years and is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG), Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS), Guild for One-Name Studies, Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society (UK), and Cheshire Family History Society (UK). He has written several articles for publication in the UK. He is also the current President of OCCGS. The public is always welcome. Please join us!
Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd. (at Jackson Drive), San Diego, CA 92119
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., February 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESEARCH GROUP : Meeting
David Lewis, historian for the Julian Cemetery Association and author of the "Last Know Address," will be the presenter.
Location: Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market St., San Diego 92114
Contact: Margaret Lewis, 619-262-5810, ibemarti@yahoo.com
Sat., February 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  VISTA FAMILY HISTORY CENTER : Class
"Right (sic) Your Story - the story only you should tell."
Location: Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Dr., Vista
Contact: Vista FHC, 760-945-6053
Sat., February 11, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Workshop
*CHANGE OF DATE * Susi Pentico, “More Counties in Pennsylvania.” She will be covering the counties of York, Cumberland, Berks and Northampton from 1749 to 1752.
Location: Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road
Contact: Susi Pentico, 619-690-1188, susicp at cox.net
Sun., February 12, 1:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Research meeting. Use the resources of our vast library which includes almost 500 genealogy related books plus newsletters and journals from Jewish Genealogical Societies and Special Interest Groups around the world. We have every issue of Avotaynu, the Journal of Jewish Genealogy, Landsman, Publication of the Suwalk-Lomza Interest Group, and Gesher Galicia. We also have newsletters covering Romania, Latvia, Germany, Switzerland, England, Australia, Canada and more. Members may borrow two items for one month. Computer help will be available for the JewishGen, Steve Morse and Ancestry websites. Please RSVP if you plan to use the computers. Non-members - $3.
Location: Senior Activity Rm., 2nd floor, Lawrence Family JCC, Executive Dr. at Genessee Ave., UTC area, San Diego
Event URL: http://sdjgs.homestead.com/index.html
Tue., February 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer Genealogy Group (COGG)
“Making movies with Picasa,” presented by Mike McMahon. Mike McMahon has been a resident of Carlsbad since 1983 and is a photographer, videographer, and instructor. He turned his attention to photo and video work after finishing a 22-year career with Hewlett-Packard. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics at UC San Diego and his MBA from UCLA. Mike does volunteer work with several groups in our community including Carlsbad’s Parks and Recreation Department, Cannon Art Gallery, and local theater groups. He is a volunteer instructor at the Carlsbad Senior Center and he provides tech help at local retirement communities. He is active with the North County Photographic Society (a past president) and the North County Videomakers club. Mike teaches classes in digital photography, video, and the iPad. Visit his website www.MikeMcTechGuy.com for more information.
Location: City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
Contact: Pauline Ballentine, paulineb@cox.net
Tue., February 14, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Business & Sharing
Business Meeting, Sharing and a Case Study on the Genealogy Division of the Georgina Cole Library by Mary Van Orsdol.
Location: Community Room, Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, tgordinier@roadrunner.com, 760-435-2536
Tue., February 14, 6:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Reunion UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Anne Alves, fansv at cox.net
Wed., February 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
England and Wales - Discovering research techniques and resources for your English and Welsh ancestors. Presented by June Hanson.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGSinfo at yahoo.com.
Wed., February 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners," by Marian Pierre-Louis. Free. Register online.
Event URL: http://legacyfamilytree.com
Wed., February 15, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Regular monthly meeting.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Wed., February 15, 6:00 p.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"The Key to the Courthouse," presented by Jana Sloan Broglin, CG (jana@janabroglin.com). Do you want the magic key? The key to the courthouse? The way to unlock all the records within? Discussion includes books helpful in planning a courthouse trip; what the different names are for the court office; types of records; even what to wear and how to “pack” for the courthouse. All SCGS webinars are free. Register on online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm
Thu., February 16, 6:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION : Dinner Meeting
6 p.m. - Dinner (optional). 7 p.m. - Roundtable discussion.
Location: Sizzler Restaurant, 4th & Main, Ramona
Contact: Jacqueline Beck, 760-789-2534, jqbeck@prodigy.net
Thu., February 16, 6:30 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: DNA SIG
Bring your DNA results. The group will concentrate on the Y-DNA results first.
Location: Conference Room, Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Villlage Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Charlie Warthen: 760-631-7164 or charlie@crwarthen.com
Sat., February 18, 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.  CALIFORNIA AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Seminar
25th anniversary celebration. Speaker: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FUGA. Topics list and registration form on website.
Location: Westwood Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 10740 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles
Contact: 213-925-5651 or annconf25@yahoo.com
Event URL: http://www.caags.org/
Sat., February 18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - User groups: Legacy and Roots Magic. SIG: Ancestry.com.
10:00 - Break, refreshments.
10:20 - Announcements followed by program:
Think Like an Archivist:
Finding Hidden Genealogical Materials in
Libraries and Archives
by Nancy Loe

This session by a professional archivist teaches genealogical researchers how to use manuscript collections for family research; where family records are located in digital finding aids; effective search terms and strategies; specific URLs for institutional, regional, and worldwide archival portals and gateways; and how to search once across multiple institutions to locate family history records and photographs.
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
Mon., February 20, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writer's Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Wed., February 22, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Brick Wall Class
Brick Wall Brainstorming - Discussion session for your research problems. Presented by Wanda Starman
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Thu., February 23, 7:00 p.m.  VISTA FAMILY HISTORY CENTER : Class
Advanced genealogy class. Instructor: Anne Renshaw. All adults are welcome at these classes.
Location: Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Dr., Vista
Contact: Vista FHC, 760-945-6053
Fri., February 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: San Diego Ancestors SIG
Visit to the La Mesa Historical Society. Meet there at 10:00 a.m. Limit 12 people. Donation of at least $1 appreciated. Call SDGS Library to reserve your space - (858) 279-7347.
Location: La Mesa Historical Society - 8369 University Ave La Mesa CA 92141
Contact: Martha Stead, mstead at cox.net
Sat., February 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: RootsMagic UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Chris Christensen, rjchris47 at yahoo.com
Sat., February 25, 11:00 a.m.  ESCONDIDO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Lunch meeting
Annual February luncheon meeting. Theme: War of 1812 Ancestor, or story of an ancestor with military related service.
Location: Vinz Wine Bar meeting room, southeast corner of Grand and Kalmia, Escondido
Contact: Ray Raser,760-743-2950, ray.raser@yahoo.com
Sat., February 25, 12:00 p.m.  ITALIAN GENEALOGY INTEREST GROUP (POINTERS IN PERSON, CHAPTER NO. 16): Lunch meeting
Joel Weintraub, Ph.D., will be the program speaker. “Preparing for the 1940 Census Release.” Joel has volunteered at the National Archives and Records Administration and is well known for producing locational search tools for the federal and New York state censuses. The 1940 Census will be un-indexed when it becomes public. Everyone is invited to come to the meeting to learn how to find your family without a name index.
    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 $12.00, including tax and gratuity. Location: Contact: Leila Calamari 619-232-8232, leila4@cox.net
Location: Borrelli's Restaurant, 285 El Camino Real, Encinitas (see map at www.borrellispizza.net)
Contact: Leila Calamari, 619-232-8232, leila4@cox.net
Sat., February 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  VISTA FAMILY HISTORY CENTER : Class
"Family History is a Family Affair."
Location: Vista Family History Center, 1310 Foothill Dr., Vista
Contact: Vista FHC, 760-945-6053
Tue., February 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Legacy UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Diane Hall, detroit_family at yahoo.com
Tue., February 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
9:30 - Social hour, with sweets and coffee. 10:00 - "Jamestown" by Dr. Seth Mellios. Dr. Seth Mallios will discuss how the archaeological team discovered the original 1607 James Fort, how they knew it was the actual fort site, and why these findings are so important. He will detail many of the most significant artifacts from the ongoing project and explain how the people, events, and institutions from James Fort form the core of our American identity, even in the 21st century.
    Dr. Seth Mallios is currently Professor and Chair of the Anthropology department at San Diego State University. He is also the Director of the South Coastal and South East Information Center. Seth received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree and Doctorate from the University of Virginia. An anthropologist and an historical archaeologist, Dr. Mallios was Site Supervisor at the Jamestown Rediscovery project, specializing in the excavation of and research on the original 1607 James Fort at Jamestown Island, Virginia, the oldest permanent English settlement in the Americas. He has written three books, including Cemeteries of San Diego and Cemeteries of San Diego County. He is currently involved in several archaeological projects in and around San Diego County.
Location: Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Villlage Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, tgordinier@roadrunner.com, 760-435-2536
Wed., February 29, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Organizing and Sharing Digital Images," by Geoff Rasmussen. Free. Register online.
Event URL: http://legacyfamilytree.com
Wed., February 29, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Noon: sign-in, 12:15 meeting begins. "Chula Vista History," presented by Steven Schoenherr, Ph.D. Dr. Schoenherr is the author of the Chula Vista Centennial Book, A Century of People and Progress. He will sign your personal copy after the presentation.
Location: Auditorium, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Sat., March 3, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  ESCONDIDO CALIFORNIA SOUTH STAKE, LDS CHURCH : Family History Fair
Theme: "Discover Your Past through Today's Technology." Keynote speaker: Kendall Jefferson of Ancestry.com. 5 sessions with 7 class choices per session. Classes are free. Optional: syllabus, $13, box lunch, $9. You can also bring your lunch. Registration form online, but must be mailed. It is important that you register your class choices so room sizes can be planned and so you will get a seat in the classes of your choice.
Location: Escondido LDS Stake Center, 2255 Felicita Ave. Escondido (1 block west of I-5).
Contact: Escondido FHC, 760-745-1662
Event URL: http://familyhistoryfair.net/
Sat., March 3, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: FTM UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., March 3, 10:00 a.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Irish-American Catholic Genealogy," presented by Michael Brophy (mbrophy@brophygen.com). The lecture will start with the central event in the history of Irish genealogy, the destruction of the Public records Office in Dublin on June 30, 1922 near the end of the Irish Civil War. As a result unique challenges and realistic expectations for Irish ancestral research will be discussed. Existing vital records and census records along with unique census substitutes for 19th century Ireland will be presented. Research materials available on-line and through film rental will be shown with examples available without the time and expense necessary to travel to Ireland. Examples are used for to emphasize key principals and record holdings such as the lineage of notable Irish-American Grace Kelly. Repositories including the holdings of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, New England Historic and Genealogical Society, the National Archives, and other repositories will be presented. The overall goal of the lecture is to give attendees a practical guide to finding the origins of their Irish ancestors in a broad overview lecture. Irish Protestants and resources and record repositories in Ireland will not be covered. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm
Mon., March 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writer's Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Wed., March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
Military Records - Discovering research techniques and resources for your military ancestors. Presented by Del Ritchhart
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGSinfo at yahoo.com.
Wed., March 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Are you Ready for the 1940 Census Images?" by Thomas MacEntee. Free. Register online.
Event URL: http://legacyfamilytree.com
Sat., March 10, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Beginners Class
Beginning Genealogy: In the Beginning. Presented by Anna Acosta.
Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd. (at Jackson Drive), San Diego, CA 92119
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., March 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Speaker: Joel Weintraub, PH.D. About 3 weeks after this talk, the 1940 Census population forms will be put online, and be freely accessible. You don't have to thank Joel for arranging that. Joel has agreed to update us on the 1940 census. He last talked to us about it in 2009. The first hour he will discuss the background of the questions, the controversies surrounding some of the questions, and what to look for when you actually see your family's census sheets. He will bring in original census documents to illustrate this part of the talk. The second hour will discuss how one will search this Census for family members by location since there will be no name index when it becomes public. There are lots of location tools (census maps, district definitions, street and location indexes, etc.) that Joel will discuss with examples that are available for free on the National Archives and the 1-Step (stevemorse.org) websites. So get the addresses of your 1940 family before this meeting, and Joel will show you how you can use that information to find which census districts cover those locations. If you want to prepare for this talk, do the tutorial/quiz at http://stevemorse.org/census/quiz.php before the meeting for your 1940 addresses.
Location: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd. (at Jackson Drive), San Diego, CA 92119
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Sat., March 10, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Workshop
"Research in Ancestry for Newspapers", presented by Myrna Goodwin.
Location: Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Road
Contact: Susi Pentico, 619-690-1188, susicp at cox.net
Tue., March 13, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Business & Sharing
Business Meeting, Sharing and a Case Study by Bert Risser.
Location: Community Room, Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, tgordinier@roadrunner.com, 760-435-2536
Tue., March 13, 6:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Reunion UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Anne Alves, fansv at cox.net
Wed., March 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer class
Computer Basics with Dave Tooley. Topic TBA.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., March 14, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Research Group
Regular monthly meeting.
Location: Computer Room, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Sat., March 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  COMPUTER GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO: Meeting
9:00 - User groups: TBA. SIGs: TBA.
10:00 - Break, refreshments.
10:20 - Announcements followed by program:
TBA
by


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
Mon., March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Writer's Group
Presented by Diane Altona.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Wed., March 21, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Class
Scandinavian Research - Discovering research techniques and resources for your Scandinavian ancestors. Presented by Chris Christensen.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGSinfo at yahoo.com.
Wed., March 21, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Computer SIG
Regular monthly meeting.
Location: Computer Lab, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Wed., March 21, 6:00 p.m.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Webinar
"Top 20 Lessons Genealogists Need to Know," presented by Barry J. Ewell (bj57barry@msn.com ). Whether you are a beginner or a 40-year-veteran in family history, learn what genealogists from around the world consider to be the top 20 lessons every genealogist should learn and how to effectively apply these lessons in everyday research. All SCGS webinars are free. Register online.
Event URL: http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm
Fri., March 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: San Diego Ancestors SIG
Monthly meeting.
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Martha Stead, mstead at cox.net
Sat., March 24, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Seminar
Spring Seminar. “Ancestral Origins – A Key to Your Family Genealogy.” Speaker: Curt B. Witcher. Seating is limited - register early! Flyer at http://nsdcgs.org/.
Location: Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine St., Carlabad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, tgordinier@roadrunner.com, 760-435-2536
Sat., March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: RootsMagic UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Chris Christensen, rjchris47 at yahoo.com
Tue., March 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Legacy UG

Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: Diane Hall, detroit_family at yahoo.com
Tue., March 27, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
9:30 - Social hour, with sweets and coffee. 10:00 - "A Triumph of Genealogy" by Alex Volpi.
Location: Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1250 Carlsbad Villlage Dr., Carlsbad
Contact: Tom Gordinier, tgordinier@roadrunner.com, 760-435-2536
Wed., March 28, 10:00 a.m.  SAN DIEGO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Brick Wall Class
Brick Wall Brainstorming - Discussion session for your research problems. Presented by Wanda Starman
Location: SDGS Library, 7343 Ronson Rd., Suite O, San Diego (Kearny Mesa)
Contact: SDGS at 858-279-SDGS or www.casdgs.org
Wed., March 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Obituaries: Tips for making sure you get the full benefit from an obituary," by Tom Kemp. Free. Register online.
Event URL: http://legacyfamilytree.com
Wed., March 28, 12:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Meeting
Noon: sign-in, 12:15 meeting begins. "Here Comes the 1940 Census," presented by Joel Weintraub, Ph.D, Wednesday, 28 March, 2012
Location: Auditorium, Chula Vista Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
Contact: Virginia Taylor, 619-425-7922, irishdoll@cox.net
Fri., March 30, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  LEGACY FAMILY TREE : Webinar
"Digital Writing Tools for Genealogists," by Lisa Alzo. Free. Register online.
Event URL: http://legacyfamilytree.com
Sat., March 31, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  CHULA VISTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Seminar
Spring Seminar. 8:30 check in, program at 9:00. Topics: The Main Migration groups from the British Isles to America prior to the Revolutionary War, The Scots-Irish Invasion of America, Migration Routes of Our Ancestors, and Newspaper Research in the 21st Century. Pre-registration: $35 through March 20. After and at the door: $40. Includes catered lunch. Opportunity drawings, door prizes and silent auction. The speakers will have books and CDs on sale throughout the day. Registration form at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacvgs2/Flyers/2012_03_Seminar.pdf .
Location: Chula Vista Golf Course, 4475 Bonita Road, Bonita

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