Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here.
< /strong> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090211T2235540Z-347042-2@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080819T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20080909T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081209T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090609T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090714T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090811T133000 DESCRIPTION:Held at the Dominican Center on the corner of East Fulton and L akeside Drive. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of Oct ober\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye a nd lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information go to: http:// www.wmgs.org/meetings_events.htm#WRITERS%20WORKSHOPS . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Held at the Dominican Center on the corner of East Fulton and Lakeside Drive. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesd ay of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \;
We help and support each other'\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information go to:
http://www.wmgs.org/meetings_events .htm#WRITERS%20WORKSHOPS
.
CATEGORIES:General UID:20080803T0918090Z-347042-3@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS All Day Seminar - Magnifying Brick Wall Clues DESCRIPTION:Magnifying Brick Wall Clues is the title of our special seminar . Speakers are Michael John Neil and Lisa Alzo. Held at: Prince Conference Center at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Registration is required. Click here for details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Magnifying Brick Wall Clues& nbsp\;is the title of our special seminar. Speakers are Michael John Neil and Lisa Alzo.
Held at: \;Prince Conferenc e Center at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Registration is required. Click here for details
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080803T1043340Z-347042-4@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090605;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090801T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090207T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090118T0852500Z-347042-5@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090605;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090207T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090801T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090704T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090103T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090307T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090109T1025580Z-347042-6@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080819T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of Octo ber\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \;We help and support each other'\;s desire to write about our fa milies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more in formation Click Here.
Registration information is found here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080803T1042320Z-347042-8@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080906T131500 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Bajema Collection DESCRIPTION:Ruth VanStee will show you how to use the GRPL’s Bajema Collect ion to enhance your research. 4th floor Conference Room. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ruth VanStee will show you how
to use the GRPL&rsquo\;s Bajema Collection to enhance your research.
Sue Irvine will show you what& rsquo\;s available in the WMGS Manuscript Files and how to search the file s. 4th Floor Conference Room\, GRPL.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2350000Z-347042-10@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081115T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081115T131500 SUMMARY:WMGS Beginner's Class DESCRIPTION:This is a not just a class for new beginners to genealogy\, but for anyone with questions about where to go next in their research\, what to do with what you've got\, or how to climb over that brick wall. Many S ociety members have volunteered to meet on a one-on-one basis at different times. You will be able to make arrangements for one-on-one assistance at this class. GRPL\, 4th floor\, VanderVeen Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a not just a class for new beginners to genealogy\, but for anyone with questions about where to go next in their research\, what to do with what you'\;ve got\, or how to climb over that brick wall. Many Society members have volunteered to m eet on a one-on-one basis at different times. You will be able to make arr angements for one-on-one assistance at this class. GRPL\, 4th floor\, Vande rVeen Center
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2324590Z-347042-11@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080911T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Ancestry is an online subscription genealogy database that is p rovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful dat abase and can be of great benefit in your genealogical research. Learn som e techniques to help you search. Basic computer skills are required for th is class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2341230Z-347042-12@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T204500 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Ancestry is an online subscription genealogy database that is p rovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful dat abase and can be of great benefit in your genealogical research. Learn som e techniques to help you search. Basic computer skills are required for th is class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2341360Z-347042-13@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081023T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Ancestry is an online subscription genealogy database that is p rovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful dat abase and can be of great benefit in your genealogical research. Learn som e techniques to help you search. Basic computer skills are required for th is class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2341550Z-347042-14@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080925T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: NEHGS DESCRIPTION:New England Ancestors is the research site of the New England H istoric Genealogical Society\, the oldest genealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Mass achusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other “East Coast areas.” In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemetery records\, court and probate rec ords\, census lists\, vital records\, gazetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New England Ancestors is the resea rch site of the New England Historic Genealogical Society\, the oldest gen ealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Massachusetts\, Rhode Islan d\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other &ldquo\;East Coast areas.&rdquo\; In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemet ery records\, court and probate records\, census lists\, vital records\, g azetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic compu ter skills are required. Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2340070Z-347042-16@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: NEHGS DESCRIPTION:New England Ancestors is the research site of the New England H istoric Genealogical Society\, the oldest genealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Mass achusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other “East Coast areas.” In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemetery records\, court and probate rec ords\, census lists\, vital records\, gazetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New England Ancestors is the resea rch site of the New England Historic Genealogical Society\, the oldest gen ealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Massachusetts\, Rhode Islan d\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other &ldquo\;East Coast areas.&rdquo\; In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemet ery records\, court and probate records\, census lists\, vital records\, g azetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic compu ter skills are required. Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2340430Z-347042-17@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081106T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: NEHGS DESCRIPTION:New England Ancestors is the research site of the New England H istoric Genealogical Society\, the oldest genealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Mass achusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other “East Coast areas.” In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemetery records\, court and probate rec ords\, census lists\, vital records\, gazetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New England Ancestors is the resea rch site of the New England Historic Genealogical Society\, the oldest gen ealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Massachusetts\, Rhode Islan d\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other &ldquo\;East Coast areas.&rdquo\; In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemet ery records\, court and probate records\, census lists\, vital records\, g azetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic compu ter skills are required. Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2341010Z-347042-18@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081009T204500 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Genlias & Zeeuws Archief DESCRIPTION:Genlias and Zeeuws Archief are online databases for locating vi tal records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database fo r the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias i s an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in E nglish\, locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genlias and Zeeuws Arc hief are online databases for locating vital records in the Nethe rlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database for the Province of Zeelan d and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias is an official Dutch data base with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at le ast 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in English\, locate abstract s of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Co mputer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2344200Z-347042-19@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081120T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Genlias & Zeeuws Archief DESCRIPTION:Genlias and Zeeuws Archief are online databases for locating vi tal records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database fo r the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias i s an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in E nglish\, locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genlias and Zeeuws Arc hief are online databases for locating vital records in the Nethe rlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database for the Province of Zeelan d and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias is an official Dutch data base with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at le ast 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in English\, locate abstract s of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Co mputer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080905T2150590Z-347042-20@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081029T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Heritage Quest DESCRIPTION:Heritage Quest is an online research site for genealogists. Sea rchable databases include US censuses\, various books\, PERSI\, Revolution ary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files\, the Freedman's Bank files\, and the U. S. Serial Set of government documents from 1789 t o 1969. Learn how to search these databases and print copies. Basic comput er skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Heritage Quest is an online research site for gene alogists. Searchable databases include US censuses\, various books\, PERSI\, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files\, the Freedman'\;s Bank files\, and the U. S. Serial Set of government documents from 1789 to 1969. Lear n how to search these databases and print copies. Basiccomputer skills are required. \;Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080813T2346070Z-347042-21@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \;We help and support each o ther'\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here< /span>.
Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20080905T2149190Z-347042-23@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081021T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081021T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090811T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090714T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090609T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081209T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20080909T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081014T133000 DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of
October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \;
NOTICE: The
For More information \, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1647220Z-347042-25@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090103T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090103T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090207;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The January and February 2009 programs will be held at Park Congregational Church (across the street from the Grand Rapids Public Library) All meetings are free and open to the public. For More informa tion\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NOTICE: The
For More information\, Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1652010Z-347042-26@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090318T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Ancestry is an online subscription genealogy database that is p rovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful dat abase and can be of great benefit in your genealogical research. Learn som e techniques to help you search. Basic computer skills are required for th is class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ancestry<
/strong>
Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1656580Z-347042-28@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090325T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090325T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Heritage Quest DESCRIPTION:Heritage Quest is an online subscription genealogy database tha t is provided by the GRPL free of charge. Learn some techniques to help yo u search. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Heritage Quest is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Learn some techni ques to help you search. Basic computer skills are r equired for this class. Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090221T1718210Z-347042-30@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T161500 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?!: Guydes to Genealogical Research DESCRIPTION:The featured speakers are "The Genealogy Guys" - George G Morga n and Drew Smith. This is an all day seminar with 2 tracks. For More Infor mation go to http://www.gotancestors.com/ Sponsored by the Western Michiga n Genealogical Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The featured speakers are "\;The Genealogy Guys"\; - George G M organ and Drew Smith. This is an all day seminar with 2 tracks. For More Information go to http://www.gotancestors.c om/
Sponsored by the Western Michigan Genealogical Society. \;< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:1800 East Beltline SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan UID:20091002T1551410Z-347042-31@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090918;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1715070Z-347042-32@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090918;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090801T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1715490Z-347042-33@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090619;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090801T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1716160Z-347042-34@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090614;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090103T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090704T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090801T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090207T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1716360Z-347042-35@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1719070Z-347042-36@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1719360Z-347042-37@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1720020Z-347042-38@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090912T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1720510Z-347042-39@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091003T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20100501;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1723180Z-347042-40@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091003T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091003T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20100501;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20081117T1722560Z-347042-41@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090307T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting (LOCATION: PARK CONGREGATIONAL CHUR CH) RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090308;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: The March 2009 program will be held at Park Congregatio nal Church (across the street from the Grand Rapids Public Library) All me etings are free and open to the public. For More information\, Click Her e. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:NOTICE: \;The <
strong>March 2009 \;program will be held at \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April a nd May. \;This month only the date is changed to the fourth Tuesday. We help and support each other'\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots o f humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090118T0843410Z-347042-43@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090127T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090127T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop (DATE CHANGE) RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20090128;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090811T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090714T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090609T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081209T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090616T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090721T133000 DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. This month only\, the date is changed to the fourth Tuesday. We help and support each other's desire to write about our famil ies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more infor mation Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April a nd May. This month only\, the date is changed to the fourth Tuesday. \;We help and support each other'\;s de sire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyo ne is welcome. For more information C lick Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090118T0847120Z-347042-44@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090127T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090127T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop (DATE CHANGE) RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20090128;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090811T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090714T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090609T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20081209T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090616T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20090721T133000 DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. This month only\, the date is changed to the fourth Tuesday. We help and support each other's desire to write about our famil ies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more infor mation Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April a nd May. \;This month only\, the date is changed to the fourth Tuesday. We help and support each other'\;s desire to w rite about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is wel come. For more information Click Here .
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090118T0852020Z-347042-45@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090320T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090320T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In! @ GRPL DESCRIPTION:Come to the Local History Department for a free after-hours pro gram just for genealogists! Get here early: the building is locked at 5:30 pm. Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images t o CD or flash drive\, or take advantage of free copying and printing durin g this event. Use the time to search databases\, we will have plenty of co mputers available\, or bring your own laptop and use the Library's WiFi ne twork. Light refreshments will be served.Registration is required. Click h ere to register. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Local History Department for a fre e after-hours program just for genealogists! Get here early: the building is locked at 5:30 pm. Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printe r\, save images to CD or flash drive\, or take advantage of free copying a nd printing during this event. Use the time to search databases\, we will have plenty of computers available\, or bring your own laptop and use the Library's WiFi network. Light refreshments will be served.Registration is required. Click here to register. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090207T2036590Z-347042-46@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090423T203000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Heritage Quest DESCRIPTION:Heritage Quest is an online research site for genealogists. Sea rchable databases include US censuses\, various books\, PERSI\, Revolution ary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files\, the Freedman's Bank files\, and the U. S. Serial Set of government documents from 1789 t o 1969. Learn how to search these databases and print copies. Basic comput er skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Heritage Quest is an online research site for genealogists. Searchable databases include US censuses\, various books\, PERSI\, Revolutionary War Pension and Bount y-Land Warrant Application Files\, the Freedman'\;s Bank files\, and th e U. S. Serial Set of government documents from 1789 to 1969. Learn how to search these databases and print copies. Basiccomputer skills are required. \;Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090221T1722140Z-347042-47@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090408T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: NEHGS DESCRIPTION:New England Ancestors is the research site of the New England H istoric Genealogical Society\, the oldest genealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Mass achusetts\, Rhode Island\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other “East Coast areas.” In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemetery records\, court and probate rec ords\, census lists\, vital records\, gazetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New England Ancestors is the resea rch site of the New England Historic Genealogical Society\, the oldest gen ealogical organization in the country. The databases contain a wealth of information pertaining to Massachusetts\, Rhode Islan d\, Connecticut\, New Hampshire\, Maine and Vermont as well as other &ldquo\;East Coast areas.&rdquo\; In this class you will learn how to access their online resources for cemet ery records\, court and probate records\, census lists\, vital records\, g azetteers\, newsletters\, and much more. Basic compu ter skills are required. Computer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090221T1721210Z-347042-48@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090513T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Genlias & Zeeuws Archief DESCRIPTION:Genlias and Zeeuws Archief are online databases for locating vi tal records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database fo r the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias i s an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in E nglish\, locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genlias and Zeeuws Arc hief are online databases for locating vital records in the Nethe rlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database for the Province of Zeelan d and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias is an official Dutch data base with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at le ast 1811\, but there are some records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases in English\, locate abstract s of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Co mputer Lab.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090221T1721440Z-347042-49@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090422 SUMMARY:Allen County Public Library - Ft. Wayne Bus Trip RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Bustrip to the Allen County Public Library sponsored by WMGS. D ownload details (pdf) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bustrip to the Allen County Public Library spo nsored by WMGS. Downloa d details (pdf) CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090301T1046510Z-347042-50@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090613T131500 SUMMARY:CENSUS ANALYSIS SHEET Mini Class DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, Shirley De Boer designed a chart that has been useful not only to her but also to many who have attended her classes. So me will remember this visual aid as the “census analysis sheet.” Shirley w ill show how she has made this worksheet more efficient. GRAND RAPIDS PUBL IC LIBRARY - 4th FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over the years\, Shirley De Boe r designed a chart that has been useful not only to her but also to many w ho have attended her classes. Some will remember this visual aid as the &l dquo\;census analysis sheet.&rdquo\; Shirley will show how she has made th is worksheet more efficient. GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY - 4th FLOOR CONFE RENCE ROOM CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20090506T2033020Z-347042-51@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090616T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20100216;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091215T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20100119T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20100216T133000 DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here.
< /strong> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091122T1705440Z-347042-52@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090619T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090619T220000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Local History and Special Collections Department fo r a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the m icrofilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and u se the Library's WiFi network. Registration is required. Click here to reg ister X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Local History and Special Collecti ons Department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to s earch databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the Library'\;s WiFi network. Registration is requi red.Join the Michigan Library Association and s upporters on the steps of the State Capitol\, September 10 at 10 a.m. More information...
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:100 N Capitol Ave\, Lansing\, MI UID:20090829T0813180Z-347042-55@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091015 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors?! - Last day for Early Registration Rate DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20090905T1650170Z-347042-56@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091022T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Ancestry DESCRIPTION:Ancestry is an online subscription genealogy database that is p rovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful dat abase and can be of great benefit in your genealogical research. Learn som e techniques to help you search. Basic computer skills are required for th is class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20090913T0936120Z-347042-57@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090925T230000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Local History and Special Collections Department fo r a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the m icrofilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and u se the Library's WiFi network. Registration is required. Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Local History and Special Collecti ons Department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to s earch databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the Library'\;s WiFi network. Registration is requi red. Registration CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20090913T0941500Z-347042-58@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091112T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091112T150000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: GenWeb DESCRIPTION:GenWeb is a free network of Genealogy focused websites organize d by county. Learn some techniques to help you search. Basic computer skil ls are required for this class. Computer Lab. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A banquet celebrating the 55th Anniversary of \;Western Michig
an Genealogical Society will be held at the Prince Conference Center at Ca
lvin College on the evening of Friday 6 November 2009.
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Keynote will be delivered by
&ldquo\;The Genealogy Guys&rdquo\; who will give a presentation on &ldquo\
;The Ups and Downs of Researching a Circus Family&rdquo\;...
http://www.gotancestors.com/
We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091121T0722180Z-347042-63@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091121T0722430Z-347042-64@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Audit orium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the mont h\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday we ekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a ' \;Hospitality Hour'\; follows. All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
Fo r More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091121T0723100Z-347042-65@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100911T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091121T0723290Z-347042-66@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20110507;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20110101T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20110205T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110131T0837210Z-347042-67@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101002T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20110507;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20110101T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations
LOCATION:
UID:20101019T1416030Z-347042-68@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100119T164500
SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20100120;BYMONTHDAY=19
DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to
4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\,
March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab
out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F
or more information Click Here. January 19 - We're writing about occupatio
ns - your first job\, your favorite job\, your worst job\, etc.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful
ton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of
October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \; January 19 - We'\;re writing about occupations \;- \;yo
ur first job\, your favorite job\, your worst job\, etc.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091122T1704450Z-347042-69@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091215T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091215T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20091220;BYMONTHDAY=15 DESCRIPTION:Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here. December 15 is our annual "fun" meeting. We're having a "Writer's Pot Luck." Everyone is welcome (old timers or ne wbies) to bring a dish to pass\, a copy of the recipe for that dish and if you want\, a family history story about the food. This group knows how to cook and loves food (last year we had a cookie exchange) so either eat a very light lunch or wait until 1:30 at the meeting for your Midday meal. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dominican Center\, 2025 Ful ton St East
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of
October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April and May. \;
\;
December 15 is our annual "\;fun"\; meeting. W e'\;re having a "\;Writer'\;s Pot Luck."\; Everyone is welco me (old timers or newbies) to bring a dish to pass\, a copy of the recipe for that dish and if you want\, a family history story about the food. Thi s group knows how to cook and loves food (last year we had a cookie exchan ge) so either eat a very light lunch or wait until 1:30 at the meeting for your Midday meal.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091122T1704330Z-347042-70@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100216T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100216T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20100923;BYDAY=3TU DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third T uesday of every month. We help and support each other'\;s desire to wri te about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welco me. For more information Click Here.< /a> \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101001T1512050Z-347042-71@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100122T220000 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Local History and Special Collections Department fo r a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the m icrofilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and u se the Library's WiFi network. Light refreshments will be served. Registra tion is required. Registration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Local History and Special Collecti ons Department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to s earch databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the Library'\;s WiFi network. Light refreshments wi ll be served. Registration is required. Registration CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20091228T2212380Z-347042-72@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100121T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100121T204500 SUMMARY:Heritage Quest - census records DESCRIPTION:Downstairs computer lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library Pres enter - Bill Grinstead X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Downstairs computer lab at t he Grand Rapids Public Library
Presenter - Bil l Grinstead
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI UID:20091230T2018420Z-347042-73@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100218T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100218T204500 SUMMARY:Searching the Internet for your Family History DESCRIPTION:Downstairs computer lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library Pres enter - Bill Grinstead X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Registration required @ www.grpl.org
Van der Veen Center for the Book\, Level 4\n Domi
nican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p
.m. the third Tuesday of October\, November\, January\, February\, March\,
April and May. \;We help and suppo
rt each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lot
s of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \; February 1
6 - The subject is cars - how or when you learned to drive\, that special
first car\, an accident\, etc. \;
Prior to the Regular Saturday Membership Me eting at the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Downstairs Computer Lab
\nPresenters: Bill Grinstead and Kaye Fish
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI UID:20100207T0606260Z-347042-87@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100416T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own lapto p and use the Library's WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or An cestry and Heritage Quest problems - volunteers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you never know what you might find! Reg istration is required. Click here to register. Level 4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia
l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi
sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\,
and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the
time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or
bring your own laptop and use the Library's WiFi network. Bring your genea
logy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - volunteers will b
e on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you never know what
you might find! Registration is required. Click here to register<
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Level 4
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100317T1420040Z-347042-88@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100410T150000 SUMMARY:WMGS Beginner's Class DESCRIPTION:The Beginner's Class will teach you where to look after family records to complete your generation charts and family group sheets. It wil l also include a brief discussion on citing online sources. Grand Rapids P ublic Library\, VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Beginner's Class will teach you where t
o look after family records to complete your generation charts and family
group sheets. It will also include a brief discussion on citing online sou
rces.
Grand Rapids Public Library\, VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Genlias and Zeeuws Archief are online databa ses for locating vital records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the o fficial database for the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. Genlias is an official Dutch database with records from all prov inces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are some r ecords dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access t hese databases in English\, locate abstracts of vital records and make cop ies. Basic computer skills are required. Computer Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100305T0904330Z-347042-90@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100317T160000 SUMMARY:Social Networking: Beyond the Basics DESCRIPTION:Designed for those who already have a working knowledge of comp uters and the Internet. Participants in this class will be introduced to b logging sites such as Facebook\, MySpace and Twitter. These sites are a ne w way to communicate and share photos with friends and family. Grand Rapid s Public Library event held in the Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Participants in this class will b e introduced to blogging sites such as Facebook\, MySpace and Twitter. The se sites are a new way to communicate and share photos with friends and fa mily.The Ionia County Genealogical Society has g raciously offered to host a special WMGS day at their research room in Lak e Odessa. The room is at the Freight Station Museum\, directly behind the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Depot Museum at 1117 Emerson Street\, Lake Odessa\, MI. More information and registration instructions
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100329T1241360Z-347042-92@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100626T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100626T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Local and Family History Research Fair DESCRIPTION:See unique family and local history resources. Meet local autho rs\, ask about the sources they used\, or purchase signed first editions. Many genealogical and historical organizations will provide additional uni que resources. Experienced researchers and mini classes will be available to answer tough genealogical questions. There will be two orientation tour s of the 4th Floor Local History Department for those who want to learn mo re. Everyone is invited to get ideas and learn about writing your own fami ly's past. Full Brochure More details at http://www.wmgs.org/meetings_even ts.htm Location: Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See unique family and local history resources. Meet local authors\, ask about the sources they used\, or purchase signed first editions. Many genealogical and historical organizations will provi de additional unique resources. Experienced researchers and mini classes w ill be available to answer tough genealogical questions. There will be two orientation tours of the 4th Floor Local History Department for those who want to learn more. Everyone is invited to get ideas and learn about writ ing your own family'\;s past. Full BrochureCome to the Grand Rapids History and Specia
l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi
sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\,
and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the
time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or
bring your own laptop and use the Library'\;s WiFi network. Bring your
genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - volunteers w
ill be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you never know
what you might find! Registration is required. Click here to regi
ster.
Level 4
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100723T1524370Z-347042-97@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100928 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:See WMGS.ORG for details and registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See \;WMGS.ORG \;for details and registr ation form. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100808T0831560Z-347042-98@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101022T220000 SUMMARY:WMGS / GRPL Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own lapto p and use the Library's WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or An cestry and Heritage Quest problems - volunteers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you never know what you might find! Reg istration is required. Registration available after September 22. Click h ere to register. Level 4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the Library'\;s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - volunteers w ill be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you never know what you might find! Registration is required. Registration available aft er September 22. \;Click here to register.
Level 4< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20100831T1015050Z-347042-99@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101105T213000 SUMMARY:WMGS - GotAncestors?! Michelle Obama's Roots DESCRIPTION:Megan Smolenyak will share why she researched the First Lady’s ancestry and what she discovered along the way. Full details and online re gistration of "Are They Who You Think They Are?" at www.gotancestors.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Megan Smolenyak will share why she research ed the First Lady&rsquo\;s ancestry and what she discovered along the way.
Full details and online registration of "\;Are They Who
You Think They Are?"\; at www.g
otancestors.com
All Day Seminar with Megan Smolenya
k Smolenyak
A full day of sessions on Saturday\, Novem
ber 6th is planned with Megan \; presenting four educational and inspi
ring talks. Learn how to connect with living relatives\, take your researc
h further with DNA\, and learn proven sleuthing skills from one of the bes
t.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the thir d Tuesday of every month. \; \;(DATE CHANGE) \;This month we m eet on the second Tuesday.We help and support each other'\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is we lcome. For more information Click Her e. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
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br />TOPIC: December \; \; - \; This is our "\;Foodie"
\; pot luck meeting. Make a dish from \;
a recipe that you'\;
ve had for a long time and always wanted to try\, but for some reason neve
r have.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the thir
d Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other'\;s desire to
write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is we
lcome. For more information Click Her
e. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC: \;Games we played when we were young
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the thir
d Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other'\;s desire to
write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is we
lcome. For more information Click Her
e. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC: \;Favorite Magazines \; - \; Either now or in the p
ast.
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101019T1417180Z-347042-112@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101019T1418200Z-347042-113@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101019T1418330Z-347042-114@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110113T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110113T204500 SUMMARY:WMGS Beginner Class: Dutch Heritage Databases DESCRIPTION:Learn how to find information about your ancestors by searching Dutch websites containing vital record information. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Computer Center. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn how to find information about your ances tors by searching Dutch websites containing vital record information. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Computer Center. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20101114T1809140Z-347042-115@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110108T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110108T131500 SUMMARY:WMGS Mini Class: Family Tree Maker 2010 DESCRIPTION:Creating and using reports in Family Tree Maker 2010. Mini Clas ses are held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. They are free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Creating and using reports in Family Tree Make r 2010.
The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Genealogy Lock-in on January 14th\, 2011. This is a great opport unity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS . As always during this event\, printing is free. Learn how to use Ancestr y.com\, footnote.com and NewEnglandAncestors.org. \;
This is a v ery popular event and usually generates a waiting list. If you register fo r this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call t he GRPL to let them know and give someone else the chance to attend. Regis ter at www.grpl.org/itrain. Registration normally is available 30 days pri or to the event.
Level 4
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101114T1828340Z-347042-117@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110427 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:See WMGS.ORG for details and registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See \;WMGS.ORG \;for details and registr ation form. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101114T1830240Z-347042-118@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110428 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:See WMGS.ORG for details and registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See \;WMGS.ORG \;for details and registr ation form. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20101114T1830430Z-347042-119@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110122T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110122T160000 SUMMARY:History Detectives - GRPL DESCRIPTION:Sleuthing for Local History - 6 Programs about Grand Rapids His tory. Main Library\, 111 Library St. NE. Reserve Lunch ahead of time. Call 616-988-5492 or email rsvp@grpl.org. WMGS is a partner sponsor. Full broc hure is available at http://www.wmgs.org/pdf/HistoryDetectives2011.pdf X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sleuthing for Local History - 6 Programs about Grand Rapids History. Main Library\, 111 Library St. NE. \;Reserve Lu nch ahead of time. Call 616-988-5492 or email rsvp@grpl.org.Ancestry< /strong> \;is an online subscription genealogy database that is pr ovided by the GRPL free of charge. Ancestry has grown into a powerful database and can be of great benefit in your genealogica l research. Learn some techniques to help you search . Basic computer skills are required for this class. Computer Lab.< /font>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110203T1952580Z-347042-122@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110324T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110324T204500 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Getting Control of the Chaos: Genealogical Do cument Management DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to manage all the documents\, pictures\, and el ectronic files you have collected as part of your research? We will explor e the value of numerical filing and various ways to create an index to mak e accessing those files a snap. Basic computer skills are required for thi s class. Adult Computer Lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Pre-regist ration is NOT required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ever wonder how to manage all the documents\, picture s\, and electronic files you have collected as part of your research? We w ill explore the value of numerical filing and various ways to create an in dex to make accessing those files a snap. Basic computer skills are requir ed for this class. Adult Computer Lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Pre-registration is NOT required.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110316T1044140Z-347042-123@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110402T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110402T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Document Preservation and Storage DESCRIPTION:Today's Mini class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. Mini Classes are free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Learn techniques to help y ou search \;Footnote.com. \;Basic computer skills are required fo r this class. Adult Computer Lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Pre-r egistration is NOT required.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110203T2019130Z-347042-128@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110519T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110519T204500 SUMMARY:GRPL Genealogy Class: Defining\, Creating\, Editing\, and Using GED COM Files DESCRIPTION:How do you handle GEDCOM files? Learn the techniques in this cl ass. Basic computer skills are required for this class. Adult Computer Lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Pre-registration is NOT required. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How do you handle GEDCOM files? Learn the t echniques in this class. Basic computer skills are required for this class . Adult Computer Lab at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Pre-registration is NOT required.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241016T0043260Z-347042-129@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110315T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110315T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids TOPIC : My favorite teacher - in or out of school. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;My favorite teacher - in or out
of school.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;Write about one to three inventions discovere
d during your life that had the most impact on you and why.<
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We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;Favorite TV programs in the 1950s\, 60s\, or
70s.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;Teenage angst.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;What we did for fun in the summer from ages f
ive to ten.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;Describe one grandparent and what you learned
from him or her.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;What were the BEST things about the "\;Go
od Old Days?"\; Why?
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;What were the WORST things about the "\;G
ood Old Days?"\; Why?
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;My longest journey (literal or symbolic).
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:4
5 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other
9\;s desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor.
Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Do
minican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
TOPIC:
\;Childhood (or present) Comfort Foods. Bring a
dish to pass for our annual Holiday Pot Luck.
The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Genealogy Lock-in on April 8th\, 2011. This is a great opportuni ty for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. A s always during this event\, printing is free. Learn how to use Ancestry.c om\, footnote.com and NewEnglandAncestors.org. \;
This is a very popular event and usually generates a waiting list. If you register for t his event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know and give someone else the chance to attend. Register at www.grpl.org/itrain. Registration normally is available 30 days prior to the event.
Level 4
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110307T2209550Z-347042-143@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110419T120000 SUMMARY:House of BOYD Society DESCRIPTION:Mike Boyd\, the historian for the House of Boyd Society\, will be visiting Grand Rapids. If you are a veteran genealogist or are even a l ittle curious about your Boyd family heritage\, you will not want to miss his talk. This event is being co-sponsored by the Western Michigan Genealo gical Society and is completely free and open to the public.To RSVP or for more information\, email wmgs@wmgs.org. Location: GRPL - 4th Floor\, Vand erVeen Center. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mike Boyd\, the historian fo r the House of Boyd Society\, will be visiting Grand Rapids. If you are a veteran genealogist or are even a little curious about your Boyd family he ritage\, you will not want to miss his talk. This event is being co-sponso red by the Western Michigan Genealogical Society and is completely free an d open to the public.
To RSVP or for more informa tion\, email wmgs@wmgs.org.We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1232480Z-347042-146@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1233130Z-347042-147@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1233260Z-347042-148@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111104T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111104T213000 SUMMARY:WMGS - GotAncestors?! Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:Tony Burroughs Watch for more details at www.gotancestors.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Tony Burroughs
Watch for more details at www.gotancestors.com
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Prince Conference Center at Calvin College UID:20110530T1238240Z-347042-149@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111105T171500 SUMMARY:WMGS - GotAncestors?! DESCRIPTION:All Day Seminar with Tony BurroughsWatch for full details at ww w.gotancestors.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:All Day Seminar with Tony Burroughs
Watch for full details at www.gotancestors.com CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Prince Conference Center at Calvin College UID:20110530T1238340Z-347042-150@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111203T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120505;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publi c Library CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1239570Z-347042-151@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111203T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111203T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20120505;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Sa turday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fa ll on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
For More information\, \;Click Here. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1240540Z-347042-152@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110729T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110729T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In at the GRPL DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on July 29\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, printi ng is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registratio n at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRP L to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold thei r next Lock-In on July 29\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportuni ty for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. A s always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PL EASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1242460Z-347042-153@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111012 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:Watch WMGS.ORG for details and registration form as we get clos er to the event date. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch WMGS.ORG \;for details and registratio n form as we get closer to the event date. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1244340Z-347042-154@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111013 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:Watch WMGS.ORG for details and registration form as we get clos er to the event date. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch WMGS.ORG \;for details and registratio n form as we get closer to the event date. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110530T1245110Z-347042-155@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111014T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In at the GRPL DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on July 29\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, printi ng is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registratio n at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRP L to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold thei r next Lock-In on July 29\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportuni ty for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. A s always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PL EASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110905T1549300Z-347042-156@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Family Tree Maker 2010 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Open question and answer session for current users of FTM 2010. Attendees should bring questions. Main library computer lab. Free parking in library lot\, bring your stub to class. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open question and answer session for current u sers of FTM 2010. Attendees should bring questions. Main library computer lab. Free parking in library lot\, bring your stub to class. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20110910T0746520Z-347042-157@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111027T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111027T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Family Tree Maker 2010 Workshop (CHANGE) DESCRIPTION:6:45 PM - 8:45 PM Oct 27\, 2011 Open question and answer sessi on for current users of FTM 2010. Attendees should bring questions. Main l ibrary computer lab. Free parking in library lot\, bring your stub to clas s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
6:45 PM - 8:45 PM \; Oct 27\, 2011
Open qu estion and answer session for current users of FTM 2010. Attendees should bring questions. Main library computer lab. Free parking in library lot\, bring your stub to class. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111011T1633240Z-347042-158@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Beginners Introduction to the Laptop Computer DESCRIPTION:Today's Mini class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. Mini Classes are free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The first street name cha nge in Grand Rapids happened in 1857 when Centre became Cedar. Most of us rely on the 1912 City Directory for street name changes but where did the City Directory get this information? And what'\;s with the address chan ges? The 1912 City Directory is a critical tool when tracing the residence s and businesses of your late 19th and early 20th century relatives.
Come join us to learn more about the streets of Grand R apids from historian and genealogist\, Barbara Vander Mark. Get the backgr ound based on her new book the Annotated 1912 City Directory. \;
Saturday\, December 3rd\, 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the Adult Computer Center\, Lower level of the Grand Rapids Public Library. \;Mi ni Classes are free to the general public. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111026T1712000Z-347042-160@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120107T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120107T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Organize for Success DESCRIPTION:Organize for Success: Clustering Families with Cited Documents Will Give You the Direction Shirley DeBoer\, C.G. will help you focus your research efforts in the right direction by showing you how to cite and ev aluate documents. This class will be held in the Vander Veen Center for th e Book. Mini Classes are open & free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Organize for Success: \;Clustering Fami
lies with Cited Documents \;Will Give You the Direction
Shi
rley DeBoer\, C.G. will help you focus your research \;efforts in the
right direction by showing you how to cite and \;evaluate documents. T
his class will be held in the Vander \;Veen Center for the Book. \
;Mini Classes are open &\; free to the general public. \;
Going to Salt Lake? What to Expect.
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City\, Utah has the \;larg
est genealogical collection in the world. Five floors \;containing ove
r 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical \;records\; 727\,000 m
icrofiche\; 356\,000 books\, serials\, and other \;formats\; over 4\,5
00 periodicals and 3\,725 electronic resources \;can be a little overw
helming. Karen McCombs will help you \;plan ahead to get the most out
of your trip. This class will be \;held in the Adult Computer Center\,
is open to the general public.
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y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
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PIC: \;Water in Our Lives. Stories about \;creeks\, rivers\, ponds
\, lakes\, etc.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1035410Z-347042-163@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120221T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids TOPIC : Our Military Veterans\, recent and long ago X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
TO
PIC: \;Our Military Veterans\, recent and \;long ago
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111202T0228280Z-347042-164@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111208T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111208T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Introduction to Ancestry.com Databases DESCRIPTION:Participants will gain an understanding of the various database s available through Ancestry.com\, as well as hands on experience with sea rching and displaying\, printing and saving individual pieces of data to U SB thumb drives. Participants should bring research material for searching . The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Comput er Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Participants will gain an understanding of the various databases available through Ancestry.com\, as well as hands on experience with searching and displaying\, printing and saving individual pieces of data to USB thumb drives. Participants should bring research ma terial for searching. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Li brary\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m .
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1043220Z-347042-165@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120112T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120112T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Getting Started in Electronic Research DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn what it takes to become an electronic r esearcher through an understanding of genealogy database software\, and te chniques for locating and organizing family history information. Several k ey online databases will be explored to illustrate the usefulness of the d ata. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Com puter Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Participants will learn what it takes to be come an electronic researcher through an understanding of genealogy databa se software\, and techniques for locating and organizing family history in formation. Several key online databases will be explored to illustrate the usefulness of the data. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1043090Z-347042-166@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120119T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120119T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Upgrading or Converting to Family Tree Maker DESCRIPTION:The class will cover the essential elements and process for upg rading the Family Tree Maker software and the considerations that the user must grasp when their family data is reformatted. This class will be very helpful for folks thinking about migrating to a different genealogical so ftware. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The class will cover the essential elements and process for upgrading the Family Tree Maker software and the consider ations that the user must grasp when their family data is reformatted. Thi s class will be very helpful for folks thinking about migrating to a diffe rent genealogical software. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Pub lic Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8: 45 p.m.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1045080Z-347042-168@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120221T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120221T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Family Tree Maker for Beginners - Part I DESCRIPTION:This is a two (2) session class and will introduce the particip ant to the basics of using Family Tree Maker. Participants should bring th eir laptop with the Family Tree Maker Software installed. This class is mo st useful for the 2008 through 2012 versions of the software. The first cl ass will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Train ing Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m on Feb. 21. The second clas s will be held in the same location\, same time on March 22. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is a two (2) session class and will in troduce the participant to the basics of using Family Tree Maker. Particip ants should bring their laptop with the Family Tree Maker Software install ed. This class is most useful for the 2008 through 2012 versions of the so ftware. The first class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m on Feb. 21. The second class will be held in the same location\, same time on Mar ch 22.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1048590Z-347042-169@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120322T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120322T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Family Tree Maker for Beginners - Part II DESCRIPTION:This is part two of a two (2) session class and will followup o n the basics of using Family Tree Maker. Participants should bring their l aptop with the Family Tree Maker Software installed. This class is most us eful for the 2008 through 2012 versions of the software. The first class w ill be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training C enter\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m on March 22. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This is part two of a two (2) session class and will followup on the basics of using Family Tree Maker. Participants should bring their laptop with the Family Tree Maker Software installed. T his class is most useful for the 2008 through 2012 versions of the softwar e. The first class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m on March 22.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111124T1048400Z-347042-170@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120113T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In at the GRPL DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on Friday\, January 13\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity fo r people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As alw ays\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you regis ter for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone els e the chance to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Lock-In on Friday\, January 13\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from mem bers of WMGS. As always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/train is normally open 3 0 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waitin g list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be att ending and give someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20111130T1618350Z-347042-171@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120128T140000 SUMMARY:Board of Directors Long Range planning meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120106T0354320Z-347042-172@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120424 SUMMARY:SPRING! Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:Watch WMGS.ORG for details and registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch WMGS.ORG \;for details and registra tion form.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1354550Z-347042-173@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120425 SUMMARY:SPRING! Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne's Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:Watch WMGS.ORG for details and registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Watch WMGS.ORG \;for details and registra tion form.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1355170Z-347042-174@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120303T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120303T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: WMGS Surname Database - Introduction DESCRIPTION:WMGS Surname Database - Introduction The class will cover the p urpose behind the database\, how to access it\, and why the attendee might want to consider contributing their 4 generation data to the database. Th is class will be held in the Adult Computer Center on the lower level of t he Grand Rapids Public Library and is open to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS Surname Database - Introduction
\n< p>The class will cover the purpose behind the database\, how to access it\ , and why the attendee might want to consider \;contributing their 4 g eneration data to the database. \;This class will be \;held in the Adult Computer Center on the lower level of the Grand Rapids Public Libra ry and is open to the general public. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120222T1823250Z-347042-175@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120505T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120505T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Preparing for a Family Research Trip DESCRIPTION:Thinking about going to the Family History Library in Salt Lake \, Utah? Our presenter will walk you through the entrance of the library a nd the interior as well as using the services of the library to further yo ur research. A review of how to prepare for research at the library will b e included. This class will be held in the Adult Computer Center on the lo wer level of the Grand Rapids Public Library and is open to the general pu blic. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thinking about going to the Family History Library in Salt Lake\, Utah? Our presenter will walk you through the entra nce of the library and \;the interior as well as using the services of the library to further your research. A review of how to prepare for rese arch at the library will be \;included.
\nThis class will be \;held in the Adult Computer Center on the lower level of the Grand Rapids Public Library and is open to the general public.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1407180Z-347042-176@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Image Scanning - The Basics DESCRIPTION:During this class we will review how scanners work\, the variou s types and their associated costs\, and the parameters around scanning fo r genealogical record purposes. This class will be held in the Adult Compu ter Center on the lower level of the Grand Rapids Public Library and is op en to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:During this class we will review how scanne rs work\, the various types and their associated costs\, and the parameter s around \;scanning for genealogical record purposes. \;This class will be \;held in the Adult Computer Center on the lower level of the Grand Rapids Public Library and is open to the general public.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120222T1824140Z-347042-177@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Pu blic Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1405350Z-347042-178@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120609T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1405540Z-347042-179@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120517T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120517T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Upload/Download to Ancestry/Rootsweb DESCRIPTION:This class will cover transferring user data to these online da tabases as well as how to retrieve user ancestral data from these database s to your local laptop or desktop. A review of Family Tree Maker 2012 Tree Synch will be included. This class is most useful for the 2008 through 2 012 versions of the software. The first class will be held in the Grand Ra pids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6: 45 to 8:45 p.m on March 22. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This class will cover transferring user dat a to these online databases as well as how to retrieve user ancestral data from these databases to your \;local laptop or desktop. A review of F amily Tree Maker 2012 Tree Synch will be included.
\n\;This cla ss is most useful for the 2008 through 2012 versions of the software. The first class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Comput er Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m on March 22.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120206T1413190Z-347042-180@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120426T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120426T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Family Tree Maker 2010 - Q & A DESCRIPTION:An open forum class to answer your questions about using Family Tree Maker software. The class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public L ibrary\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p. m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:An open forum class to answer your qu estions about using Family Tree Maker software. \; \;The&nb sp\;class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120212T2246530Z-347042-181@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120320T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120320T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : 21st Century Frustrations X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
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pic: \;21st Century Frustrations
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0022070Z-347042-182@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : A favorite ancestor 'Character' (someone who stands out in your lineage or your memory) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;A favorite ancestor 'Character' (someone who stands out in your
lineage or your memory)
\;
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0022480Z-347042-183@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120515T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120515T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Things I learned from my mother. (In honor of Mother's Day) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Things I learned from my mother. (In honor of Mother's Day)
\;
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0023230Z-347042-184@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120821T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120821T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : My favorite website for research or the one that has helped me the most in my writing. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;My favorite website for research or the one that has helped me
the most in my writing. \;
\;
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0027160Z-347042-185@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120619T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120619T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Your own 'Ethical Will' (We write wills to leave tangible property to ou r children. An Ethical Will includes intangibles from the things you've le arned in your life you'd like to give to them.) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Your own 'Ethical Will' (We write wills to leave tangible prope
rty to our children. An Ethical Will includes intangibles from the things
you've learned in your life you'd like to give to them.)
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\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0029290Z-347042-186@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120717T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120717T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Why I love\, or hate Summer Heat X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Why I love\, or hate Summer Heat
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;What I did on my Summer Vacation (Past or Present)
\;
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0031070Z-347042-188@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121016T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121016T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : The Scariest Person in my family. (Definition of 'Scariest' is up to the Writer) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;The Scariest Person in my family. (Definition of 'Scariest' is
up to the Writer)
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0031470Z-347042-189@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121120T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : A 'Black Sheep' in my ancestry X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;A 'Black Sheep' in my ancestry
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120225T0032140Z-347042-190@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121218T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Food From My Roots (This is a Pot Luck. Group members bring a dish to p ass and we have share remembrances and friendship.) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Food From My Roots (This is a Pot Luck. \;Group members br
ing a dish to pass and we have share remembrances and friendship.) \;
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;An incident from your childhood where your behavior caused some
negative repercussions. How did you survive the resulting wrath from pare
nts\, teachers or friends?
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;My favorite class or activity in high school.
The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Lock-In on Friday\, April 27\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a gr eat opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from membe rs of WMGS. As always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com a nd NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/itrain is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event wit h a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won& rsquo\;t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120321T2129040Z-347042-194@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120328T210000 SUMMARY:WEBINAR - 1940 Census Indexing project DESCRIPTION:WMGS WEBINAR WMGS is one of many genealogical societies partici pating in the 1940 Census indexing project with FamilySearch so the census images and index can be available to the public for free. We are joining the Michigan Genealogical Council in support of this effort. The 1940 cens us images will be released by the National Archives on Monday\, 2 April 20 12 at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. That’s when the indexing fun begins. I invite you t o help. If you are interested and want to learn more\, we have a free webi nar scheduled to acquaint you with how to help index the Michigan records. This webinar will be offered twice at different times next Wednesday so p ick the one that is best for your schedule\, and click the link below here to Register for one of these Webinars: Wednesday 28 March 2012 - 8:00pm h ttps://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/788290639 If you have any questions a bout this\, please send an eMail to webinars@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS WEBINAR
WMGS is one of many genea
logical societies participating in the 1940 Census indexing project with F
amilySearch so the census images and index can be available to the public
for free. We are joining the Michigan Genealogical Council in support of t
his effort. The 1940 census images will be released by the National Archiv
es on Monday\, 2 April 2012 at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. That&rsquo\;s when the ind
exing fun begins. I invite you to help.
If you are interested
and want to learn more\, we have a free webinar scheduled to acquaint you
with how to help index the Michigan records. This webinar will be offered
twice at different times next Wednesday so pick the one that is best for y
our schedule\, and click the link below here to Register for one of these
Webinars:
Wednesday 28 March 2012 - 8:00pm
https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/788290639
If you have an y questions about this\, please send an eMail to webinars@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120328T2130230Z-347042-195@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120328T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120328T153000 SUMMARY:WEBINAR - 1940 Census Indexing project DESCRIPTION:WMGS WEBINAR WMGS is one of many genealogical societies partici pating in the 1940 Census indexing project with FamilySearch so the census images and index can be available to the public for free. We are joining the Michigan Genealogical Council in support of this effort. The 1940 cens us images will be released by the National Archives on Monday\, 2 April 20 12 at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. That’s when the indexing fun begins. I invite you t o help. If you are interested and want to learn more\, we have a free webi nar scheduled to acquaint you with how to help index the Michigan records. This webinar will be offered twice at different times next Wednesday so p ick the one that is best for your schedule\, and click the link below here to Register for one of these Webinars: Wednesday 28 March 2012 - 2:30pm h ttps://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/695800375 If you have any questions a bout this\, please send an eMail to webinars@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS WEBINAR
WMGS is one of many genea
logical societies participating in the 1940 Census indexing project with F
amilySearch so the census images and index can be available to the public
for free. We are joining the Michigan Genealogical Council in support of t
his effort. The 1940 census images will be released by the National Archiv
es on Monday\, 2 April 2012 at 9:00 a.m. E.D.T. That&rsquo\;s when the ind
exing fun begins. I invite you to help.
If you are interested
and want to learn more\, we have a free webinar scheduled to acquaint you
with how to help index the Michigan records. This webinar will be offered
twice at different times next Wednesday so pick the one that is best for y
our schedule\, and click the link below here to Register for one of these
Webinars:
Wednesday 28 March 2012 - 2:30pm
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tps://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/695800375
If you have any questions about this\, please send an eMail to webinars@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120328T2131490Z-347042-196@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Pu blic Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120408T0101530Z-347042-197@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120407T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120408T0102170Z-347042-198@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Pu blic Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120408T0103400Z-347042-200@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120408T0103580Z-347042-201@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121006T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121006T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130601;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130202T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Pu blic Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130202T1339280Z-347042-202@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121006T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121006T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130601;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20121213T1426290Z-347042-203@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121012T213000 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?! Annual Seminar with Curt B. Witcher DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturday program of learnin g and sharing with Curt B. Witcher from the Allen County Public Library. S ee gotancestors.com for updates. Prince Conference Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturda y program of learning and sharing with Curt B. Witcher from the Allen Coun ty Public Library. \;See gotancestors.com for updates. Prince Confer ence Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120627T1230570Z-347042-204@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20121013T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20121013T163000 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?! Annual Seminar with Curt B. Witcher DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturday program of learnin g and sharing with Curt B. Witcher from the Allen County Public Library. S ee gotancestors.com for updates. Prince Conference Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturda y program of learning and sharing with Curt B. Witcher from the Allen Coun ty Public Library. \;See gotancestors.com for updates. Prince Confer ence Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120627T1231060Z-347042-205@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20121114 SUMMARY:Allen County Public Library - Fall Bus Trip RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2012 Bus Trip to Allen County Public Library is Novemb er 14 & 15 and reservations are now be taken and you may download the deta ils and registration form here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Fall 2012 Bus Trip to Allen County Publ ic Library is November 14 &\; 15 and reservations are now be taken and you may download the details and registration form here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120725T2130140Z-347042-206@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120908T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Introduction to Laptop Computers DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jeanessa Fenderson Grand Rapids Public Library\, Van der Veen Room (4th Floor) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Jeanessa Fenderson
Grand Ra
pids Public Library\, Vander Veen Room (4th Floor)
Presenter: Kathy Cook
GRPL Adult Compu
ter Lab\, Lower Level
Presenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL Adult C
omputer Lab\, Lower Level \;
Thinking about going to the Family History Library in Salt Lake\, Utah? Our presenter will walk you through the entra nce of the library and \;the interior as well as using the services of the library to further your research. A review of how to prepare for rese arch at the library will be \;included.
\nThis class will be&nbs p\;held in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Publi c Library and is open to the general public.
\nPresenter: Karen McCo
mbs
GRPL: Vander Veen Room\, 4th Floor \;
The Beginner's Class will teach you where t
o look after family records to complete your generation charts and family
group sheets. It will also include a brief discussion on citing online sou
rces.
Presenter: Wanda Schottler
GRPL: Adult Computer Lab\
, Lower Level \;
Presenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: Adult
Computer Lab\, Lower Level \;
Ever wonder how to manage all the doc
uments\, pictures\, and electronic files you have collected as part of you
r research? We will explore the value of numerical filing and various ways
to create an index to make accessing those files a snap. Basic computer s
kills are required for this class. Vander Veen Room at the Grand Rapids Pu
blic Library. Pre-registration is NOT required.
Presente
r: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: Vander Veen Room\, 4th Floor
*This
class was originally scheduled for Nov. 12\, but due to the library being
closed in observance of Veterans Day\, the class has been changed to Nov
19.
Presenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: Adult
Computer Lab\, Lower Level
Registrants for the GotAncestors?! Annual S
eminar at the Prince Center are invited to visit Heritage Hall in the Hekm
an Library on the Campus of Calvin College for a research session the arch
ival collection.
See online resources\, indices and finding aid
s:
http://www.calvin.edu/hh/ \;
The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Lock-In on Friday\, October 5\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a g reat opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from memb ers of WMGS. As always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Registration at Grand Rapids Public L ibrary is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very pop ular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and la ter learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be attending and give someone else the chance to at tend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20121001T1338470Z-347042-216@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120720T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120720T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In at the GRPL DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on Friday\, July 20\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for p eople who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As always \, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com and NEHGS are free. Re gistration at www.grpl.org/itrain is normally open 30 days prior to the ev ent. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you registe r for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE ca ll the GRPL to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next Lock-In on Friday\, July 20\, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. This is a gre at opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from member s of WMGS. As always\, printing is free and Ancestry.com\, Footnote.com an d NEHGS are free. Registration at www.grpl.org/itrain is n ormally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&r squo\;t be attending and give someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20120905T1255080Z-347042-217@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130122T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130122T204500 SUMMARY:Class: Basics of Ancestry.com DESCRIPTION:In this class participants will be introduced to the various da ta collection of Ancestry\, excluding the family trees. The class will foc us on the search page and the resulting display pages and how to save and print the information as well as how to use the supplemental contextual se arches of the Ancestry software. Presenter: Bill Grinstead GRPL: Adult Com puter Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this class participants will be introduc ed to the various data collection of Ancestry\, \;excluding the family trees. The class will focus on the search page and the resulting \;di splay pages and how to save and print the information as well as how to us e the \;supplemental contextual searches of the Ancestry software.
\nPresenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
This class is a follow-on to the Basics of Ancestry.com class and will focus on using \;existing family trees on Ancestry.com as well as creating and updating your own tree on \;the A ncestry.com website. Users of Family Tree Maker will also be introduced to the \;&ldquo\;Synchronization&rdquo\; feature in which a tree on Fami ly Tree Maker can be uploaded and \;coordinated with a tree on Ancestr y.com. Changes made to either tree will result in the \;updating of th e corresponding tree\, automatically.
\nPresenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
Research using Online Databases like Rootsw eb\, Family Search\, WMGS\, etc. \;Attendees to this class will be exp osed to a number of online research tools available to \;genealogists. The tools provide researchers with greater opportunities to locate inform ation critical to furthering the development of any family tree. Many of t hese tools \;are free to the user.
\nPresenter: Bill GrinsteadGRPL: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130131T1238360Z-347042-220@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130125T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on January 25\, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, pri nting is free and Ancestry.com and Fold3.com are free. Registration at www .grpl.org/register is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this even t and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone else the chance to a ttend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next \;Lock-In on January 25\, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This is a&nbs p\;great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy \;to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, \;printing is free and Ancestry.com and Fold3.com are \;free. Registration at www.grpl. org/register is normally \;open 30 days prior to the event. This i s a very popular \;event with a long waiting list. If you register for this \;event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, \;PL EASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be \;attending an d give someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20121123T1853220Z-347042-221@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130119T160000 SUMMARY:GRPL History Detectives DESCRIPTION:A day-long event at the Grand Rapids Public Library made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural organizations\, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan. Topics include: Michigan’s Great Time Confusion (by David Smith)\; How Did Michi gan Become the Tourist Empire of the Inland Seas\; Saving John Ball Park’s Historic Legacy\; An Early History of Women in the Michigan State Capitol \; Inside a 1950s Black Barbershop\; and Powers & Ball: The Family\, Furn iture and Factories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A day-long event at the Grand Rapids Public Library \;made up of six programs exploring various aspects of \; Grand Rapids history. Presented by area historians and \;members of hi storical and cultural organizations\, topics \;are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West \;Michigan. Topics include: Michigan&rsquo \;s Great Time \;Confusion (by David Smith)\; How Did Michigan \;B ecome the Tourist Empire of the Inland Seas\; Saving \;John Ball Park& rsquo\;s Historic Legacy\; An Early History of \;Women in the Michigan State Capitol\; Inside a \;1950s \;Black Barbershop\; and Powers &\; Ball: The Family\, \;Furniture and Factories.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20121123T1900100Z-347042-222@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130105T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130105T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Photo Enhancement Software - Introduction DESCRIPTION:Explore a variety of ways photo enhancement software can benefi t the genealogist. Examples: crop pictures and documents\, eliminate yello wing in pictures and old newspaper obituaries\, merging a torn document or picture into a whole image\, improving the visual quality of a close up p icture\, removing rust spots from documents. This class is open to the gen eral public. Presenter: Bill Grinstead GRPL: Adult Computer Lab\, lower le vel X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore a variety of ways photo enhancement software can benefit the \;genealogist. Examples: crop pictures and d ocuments\, eliminate yellowing in \;pictures and old newspaper obituar ies\, merging a torn document or picture into a \;whole image\, improv ing the visual quality of a close up picture\, removing rust \;spots f rom documents.
\nThis class is open to the general public.
\nP
resenter: Bill Grinstead
GRPL: \;Adult Computer Lab\, lower level
Preparing and publishing your family resear ch has never been easier or more affordable. \;Learn the dos and don&r squo\;ts of preparing your data\, stories\, and pictures. Then understand& nbsp\;the approaches and costs to printing your family history document an d considerations for \;distribution. Meet a professional who works in the environment and has experience in \;helping researchers prepare a document and get it published!
\nMini Classes are held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. The y are free to the general public.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20121226T1912190Z-347042-224@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130302T131500 SUMMARY:WMGS Mini Class: Solving Brick Walls in Family Research DESCRIPTION:Class will focus on Brickwalls and common techniques used to wo rk around the lack of progress in research. Mini Classes are held in the G rand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center . They are free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Class will focus on Brickwalls and common t
echniques used to work around the lack of
progress in research.
Mini Classes are held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. They are free to the general public.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20121226T1913410Z-347042-225@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130406T131500 SUMMARY:WMGS Mini Class: Protecting Your Computer from Data Loss DESCRIPTION:Losing your data to a hard disk failure\, lightning\, theft\, o r accidental dropping of your laptop is no laughing matter. The data on yo ur computer represents many hours of labor and cost to you. Our speaker wi ll review options for protecting your data from these types of losses. Min i Classes are held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 i n the Adult Computer Center. They are free to the general public. Presente r: Jeanessa Fenderson X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Losing your data to a hard disk failure\, l ightning\, theft\, or accidental dropping of your \;laptop is no laugh ing matter. The data on your computer represents many hours of labor \ ;and cost to you. Our speaker will review options for protecting your data from these types \;of losses.
\nMini Classes are held in the Gr
and Rapids Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center.
They are free to the general public.
Presenter: Jeanessa Fende
rson \;
WieWasWie and Zeeuws Archief are online dat abases for locating vital records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is th e official database for the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 mill ion records. WieWasWie is an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are s ome records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to acc ess these databases\, locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. B asic computer skills are required. This session will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, Lower Level from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
\n6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Computer Cen ter.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20130406T1139080Z-347042-229@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130504T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class: GEDCOM files - What's the Mystery? DESCRIPTION:Every owner of genealogy software has heard or read of GEDCOM f iles. This class reviews the nature of GEDCOM files\, their purpose\, stru cture\, and how you can utilize the power of data transfer to expand your family history research. Today's Mini class will be held in the Grand Rapi ds Public Library from 12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. Mini Cl asses are free to the general public. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Every owner of genealogy software ha s heard or read of GEDCOM files. This class \;reviews the nature of GE DCOM files\, their purpose\, structure\, and how you can utilize \;the power of data transfer to expand your family history research.
\nToday 's Mini class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from 12:15 t o 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. Mini Classes are free to the general public. \;Ever wonder what it takes to plan an d execute a family reunion? Listen to Jim Rademaker \;explain his appr oach to preparing for a family reunion and the tools he used. Discover the \;unexpected benefits and surprises he encountered along the way and enjoy the amazingly \;positive response from his family. A great time was enjoyed by all !!
\nInstructor: Jim RademakerWorried about those one of a kind papers or
pictures in your genealogy collection and \;how to preserve and prote
ct them? Our presenter will review the basics in how to care for \;pap
er documents and pictures\, how to store them\, where to get supplies\, as
well as answer \;your questions on document care.
Instruct
or: Bill Grinstead \;
6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Comp uter Center.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20130512T2046590Z-347042-232@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130316T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS at the Archives of Michigan DESCRIPTION:A special day at the Archives is being planned. Watch for detai ls. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A special day at the Archives is being plan ned. Watch for details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130112T1307420Z-347042-233@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130319T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130521;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130319T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130416T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130521T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : To be announced X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;To be announced
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;In research\, describe an Ah-hah moment!
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Experiences you&rsquo\;ve had on genealogy trips
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: \;Experiences in cemeteries
We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St
East\, Grand Rapids
To
pic: Gestures\, mannerisms\, physical appearances inherited from parents/g
randparents\, etc. \;
Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturda y program of learning and sharing. See gotancestors.com for updates. Pri nce Conference Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130304T1457570Z-347042-239@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T163000 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?! Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturday program of learnin g and sharing. See gotancestors.com for updates. Prince Conference Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Enjoy a Friday evening and day long Saturda y program of learning and sharing. See gotancestors.com for updates. Pri nce Conference Center on the Campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130304T1458310Z-347042-240@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130514T204500 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Pre-1912 Grand Rapids Street Name Changes DESCRIPTION:Did you think that Grand Rapids only changed street names in 19 12? The first street name change in Grand Rapids occurred in 1857. East Br idge Street was changed to Michigan Street in 1909. Learn about the histor y of Grand Rapids street name changes prior to 1912 to pinpoint where your ancestors REALLY lived. Basic computer skills are required for this class . Class is in the Grand Rapids Public Library - Adult Computer Lab\, lowe r level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you think that Grand Rapids only change
d street names in 1912? The first street name change in Grand Rapids occur
red in 1857. East Bridge Street was changed to Michigan Street in 1909. Le
arn about the history of Grand Rapids street name changes prior to 1912 to
pinpoint where your ancestors REALLY lived. Basic computer skills are req
uired for this class. \;
Class is in the Grand Rapids Publi
c Library - Adult Computer Lab\, lower level. \;
The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next \;Lock-In on July 12\, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This is a \; great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy \;to get help fr om members of WMGS. As always\, \;printing is free and Ancestry.com an d Fold3.com are \;free. Registration at www.grpl.org /register is normally \;open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular \;event with a long waiting list. If you register for th is \;event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, \;PLEAS E call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be \;attending and g ive someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130620T2252340Z-347042-242@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20140607;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130202T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130716T1114200Z-347042-243@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20140607;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140607T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130716T1115180Z-347042-244@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131025T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold their next Lock-In on October 25\, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, pri nting is free and Ancestry.com and Fold3.com are free. Registration at www .grpl.org/register is normally open 30 days prior to the event. This is a very popular event with a long waiting list. If you register for this even t and later learn that you are unable to attend\, PLEASE call the GRPL to let them know you won’t be attending and give someone else the chance to a ttend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Grand Rapids Public Library will hold t heir next \;Lock-In on October 25\, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This is a&nbs p\;great opportunity for people who are new to genealogy \;to get help from members of WMGS. As always\, \;printing is free and Ancestry.com and Fold3.com are \;free. Registration at www.grpl. org/register is normally \;open 30 days prior to the event. This i s a very popular \;event with a long waiting list. If you register for this \;event and later learn that you are unable to attend\, \;PL EASE call the GRPL to let them know you won&rsquo\;t be \;attending an d give someone else the chance to attend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130716T1116400Z-347042-245@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130827T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130827T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. For August\, we've changed it to the fourth due to many attendees tr aveling to the FGS conference in Ft. Wayne. We help and support each other 's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. E veryone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 20 25 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic: Favorite Songs when Growing Up X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. For August\, we 've changed it to the fourth due to many attendees traveling to the FGS co nference in Ft. Wayne. We help and support each other's desire to write ab out our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. F or more information Click Here.&n bsp\;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic: Favorite Songs when Growing Up
\nWe normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130720T1340350Z-347042-247@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130917T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130917T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20131217;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20130917T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20131015T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20131217T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Favorite Songs when Growing Up X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : Favorite Songs when Growing Up
\nWe normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic: Empty Nest
\nWe normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Times when you were frightened or terrified
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Pictures of Heirlooms and the stories behind the object
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Our traditional celebratory pot luck - Bring a dessert or salad you've a
lways wanted to make
4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130802T1107390Z-347042-253@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting (NOTE DATE) DESCRIPTION:We normally meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June . However\, due to a conflict in the schedule at Ryerson Auditorium\, we'r e having the WMGS meeting on the 2nd Saturday in November. Unless a specia l program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related sub ject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to the p ublic. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We norma
lly meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on t
he first Saturday of the month\, September through June. However\, due to
a conflict in the schedule at Ryerson Auditorium\, we're having the WMGS m
eeting on the 2nd Saturday in November.
Unless a special pr ogram\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to t he public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130802T1109540Z-347042-254@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T131500 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Introduction to Laptop Computers DESCRIPTION:Held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instruction by GR PL Education staff. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Held in th e Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instruction by GRPL Education staff.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20130819T1308080Z-347042-255@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131005T131500 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Introduction to Family Tree Maker Software DESCRIPTION:This class and will introduce the participant to the basics of using Family Tree Maker software. The different types of work spaces will be discussed as well as entry of individuals into the tree structure and c reating various tables of source data. Image storage and reporting will be reviewed. This is not a how-to class but will help you decide if this is a direction you should consider. Held in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Low er Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This class
and will introduce the participant to the basics of using Family Tree Mak
er software. The different types of work spaces will be discussed as well
as entry of individuals into the tree structure and creating various table
s of source data. Image storage and reporting will be reviewed. This is no
t a how-to class but will help you decide if this is a direction you shoul
d consider.
Held in
the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead.
The Flip-P al portable scanner has revolutionized the way that genealogists organize their research. This portable scanner can assist in scanning documents on the field. Learn more about this versatile device and how it can change th e way the you conduct research.
\nHeld in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill
Grinstead.
Findagrave .com is an emerging reference that contains over 84 million cemetery\, gra ve and burial records. Learn more about this resource and how to use it to aid in genealogical research.
\nHeld in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Kathy
Cook.
Participan
ts will learn an overview of the genealogical research process\, including
information on genealogical resources\, organizing and storing data and d
isseminating information.
Held in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Wanda
Schottler
Participan ts will learn what it takes to conduct genealogical research through an un derstanding of genealogy database software\, and techniques for locating a nd organizing family history information. Several key online databases wil l be explored to illustrate the usefulness of software in controlling info rmation and documents.
\nHel
d in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead
Genealogic al research involves a variety of pictures\, historical documents and file s. Learn the best ways to store your genealogical research documents safel y and in a manner where they can be easily retrieved\, physically and on y our computer. Basic computer skills are required for this class.
\nHeld in the GRPL Adult Computer Lab
\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead
Census rec ords offer a wealth of information to the genealogical researcher. Learn h ow to access\, use and understand US Census records to aide in your geneal ogical research.
\nHeld in t
he GRPL Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead
In this cl ass participants will be introduced to the various data collection of Ance stry\, excluding the family trees. The class will focus on the search page and the resulting display pages and how to save and print the information as well as how to use the supplemental contextual searches of the Ancestr y software.
\nHeld in the Ad
ult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead
This class is a follow-on to the Basics of Ancestry.com class and will focus on usin g existing family trees on Ancestry.com as well as creating and updating y our own tree on the Ancestry.com website. \;
\nHeld in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instr
uctor: Bill Grinstead
Attendees to this class will be exposed to a number of online research tools availab le to genealogists including Rootsweb\, Family Search\, and WMGS. The tool s provide researchers with greater opportunities to locate information cri tical to furthering the development of any family tree. Many of these tool s are free to the user.
\nHe
ld in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. Instructor: Bill Grinstead
CANCELLED
- Western Michigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wa
yne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Save the date!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20131014T1855280Z-347042-267@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20141216;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140121T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140218T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140318T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140415T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140520T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140617T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140715T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140819T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20140916T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20141021T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20141216T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
:
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : Inside jokes (family\, etc.) &ldquo\;When did Harvey get his overcoat?&r dquo\;
\nWe normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Bad kitchen experiences
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Neighbors through the years
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: How has research changed since you first started\; what do you like or d
islike about the changes?
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Describe the house you lived in that you liked the best
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Your greatest success
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Your worst mistake
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Favorite custom or tradition
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: How would you like to be remembered?
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: What have you liked the most about getting older?
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We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: What have you liked the least about getting older?
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic
: Christmas gathering
4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140120T2306580Z-347042-281@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140614T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140120T2306390Z-347042-283@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140411T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data base - we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Anc estry and Heritage Quest problems - WMGS volunteers will be on hand to ass ist. Network with other genealogists - you never know what you might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia
l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi
sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\,
and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the
time to search database - we will have plenty of computers available or b
ring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Bring your
genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - WMGS volunt
eers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you neve
r know what you might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call
988-5400.
This class will provide you with a strong f oundation to improve your French-Canadian research. \;Nicole Jewell h as had quite a bit of experience dealing with French-Canadian church recor ds\, understands French\, and has studied some of the history of Quebec. T he class will be held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level from 6:45 to 8:45PM.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140512T1109230Z-347042-285@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131112 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Fort Wayne DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Genealogical Society’s Bus Trip to Fort Wayne’ s Allen County Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia
l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi
sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\,
and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the
time to search database - we will have plenty of computers available or b
ring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Bring your
genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - WMGS volunt
eers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you neve
r know what you might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call
988-5400.
4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1243110Z-347042-290@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150613;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1243300Z-347042-291@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140802T120000 SUMMARY:Cemetery Walking Tour with Tom Dilley DESCRIPTION:Thomas R. Dilley\, local historian and cemetery history expert\ , will lead the WMGS members on a walk through the wonders of Oak Hill Cem etery. This event is part of our 60th Anniversary celebration. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thomas R. Dilley\, local historian and ceme tery history expert\, will lead the WMGS members on a walk through the won ders of Oak Hill Cemetery. This event is part of our 60th Anniversary cele bration.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Eastern and Hall Street\, S.E. Grand Rapids UID:20140614T1151240Z-347042-292@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140906T131500 SUMMARY:MINI CLASS: Family Search Indexing DESCRIPTION:FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer project established and ru n by FamilySearch\, a genealogy organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent of this class is to provide an overview of how to index names on the Family Search Indexing site\, so they are ava ilable on-line as part of family history research. Instructor: Jeff Coltr in from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer projec t established and run by FamilySearch\, a genealogy organization of The Ch urch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The intent of this class is to provide an overview of how to index names on the Family Search Indexing si te\, so they are available on-line as part of family history research.&nbs p\; Instructor: Jeff Coltrin from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
\nThe instructor will be Jeff Coltrin\, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Class held in the Adult C omputer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140804T1439570Z-347042-294@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141004T131500 SUMMARY:MINI CLASS: Genealogy Scrapbooking DESCRIPTION:A genealogy scrapbook album is wonderful way to document your f amily's history and create a lasting gift for future generations. Many of the family tree software reports don't include all of the documents and pi ctures you've gathered together. This class shows one way to present it al l in an interesting format. Instructor: Linda Guth Held in the Grand Rapid s Public Library\, Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A genealogy scrapbook album is wonderful wa y to document your family's history and create a lasting gift for future g enerations. Many of the family tree software reports don't include all of the documents and pictures you've gathered together. This class shows one way to present it all in an interesting format.
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nHeld in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140818T1240410Z-347042-295@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1242080Z-347042-296@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1242220Z-347042-297@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150613T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1244280Z-347042-298@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150613T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141110T1734460Z-347042-299@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141009T204500 SUMMARY:Polish Research - Ceil Wendt Jensen DESCRIPTION:Research your Polish family history by exploring genealogy and family history databases\, historical records\, maps\, documents\, cemeter y burials\, records from Polish churches\, and more. Live Webinar by Cei l Wendt Jensen. Ceil Jensen has thirty years teaching experience and is c urrently the Director of the Polonica American Research Institute. Her pr esentation is not to be missed. Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Research your Polish family history by expl oring genealogy and family history databases\, historical records\, maps\, documents\, cemetery burials\, records from Polish churches\, and more.&n bsp\; \;Live Webinar by Ceil Wendt Jensen. \; Ceil Jensen has thi rty years teaching experience and is currently the Director of the Polonic a American Research Institute. \; Her presentation is not to be missed . \;
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Leve l\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140918T1203320Z-347042-300@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140910 SUMMARY:[CANCELLED]Bus Trip to Fort Wayne [CANCELLED] DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Genealogical Society’s Bus Trip to Fort Wayne’ s Allen County Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Register at www.wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION: UID:20140818T1250010Z-347042-302@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140911 SUMMARY:[CANCELLED]Bus Trip to Fort Wayne [CANCELLED] DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Genealogical Society’s Bus Trip to Fort Wayne’ s Allen County Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia
l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi
sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\,
and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the
time to search database - we will have plenty of computers available or b
ring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Bring your
genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems - WMGS volunt
eers will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists - you neve
r know what you might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call
988-5400.
For many people\, newspaper clippings are a significant part of their personal heritage. \; However\, newspapers are some of the most difficult of documents to preserve. \; They are p rinted on very low quality wood pulp paper that is extremely high in acid content\, \;use poor quality inks\, \;yellow quickly \;and are not meant to last forever. \; \; This class will show you some th ings that can be done to prolong the life of your newspaper clippings.&nbs p\;
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, a t the Grand Rapids Public Library. \; \; Instructor: \; Bonnie Woodman.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140918T1205240Z-347042-305@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141201T203000 SUMMARY:Researching Catholic Records - Fr. Dennis Morrow DESCRIPTION:Father Dennis Morrow\, Pastor of SS. Peter & Paul Church and Ar chivist of the Diocese of Grand Rapids\, knows where many bones are buried ! He is happy to help introduce researchers to the best procedures and et iquette to use to gain access to records which might be of use to them in seeking family information. Parish and institutional sacramental records\ , cemetery records\, where to look\, where not to bother looking\, why the very item that I'm looking for can't be found\, ethnic concerns\, all wil l be on the table for presentation\, discussion\, and lots of entertaining questions. Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Father Dennis Morrow\, Pastor of SS. Peter &\; Paul Church and Archivist of the Diocese of Grand Rapids\, knows wh ere many bones are buried! \; He is happy to help introduce researcher s to the best procedures and etiquette to use to gain access to records wh ich might be of use to them in seeking family information. \; Parish a nd institutional sacramental records\, cemetery records\, where to look\, where not to bother looking\, why the very item that I'm looking for can't be found\, ethnic concerns\, all will be on the table for presentation\, discussion\, and lots of entertaining questions. \;
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Pub lic Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20140918T1207110Z-347042-306@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141112T203000 SUMMARY:Understanding and Using US Census Records DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Using US Census Records: Census records offer a wealth of information to the genealogical researcher. Learn how to acce ss\, use and understand US Census records to aide in your genealogical res earch. Held in the Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Lab\, Lowe r Level Instructor: Bill Grinstead X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Understanding and Using US Census Records:<
br />Census records offer a wealth of information to the genealogical rese
archer. Learn how to access\, use and understand US Census records to aide
in your genealogical research.
Held in the Grand Rapids Public
Library\, Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
Instructor: \; Bill G
rinstead
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : Describe a typical family meal during your childhood. Who\, what\ , when and where?
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141103T1526260Z-347042-308@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150217T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150217T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : If you could take one last trip - where would you go\, what would you do \, and who would you go with? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : If you could take one last trip - where would you go\, what would you do\, and who would you go with?
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141103T1527020Z-347042-309@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150317T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150317T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Are you an optimist or a pessimist? What makes you this way? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : Are you an optimist or a pessimist? What makes you this way?
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141103T1527570Z-347042-310@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150421T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150421T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : What are the most important books that you have read? How did they chang e your life? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : What are the most important books that you have read? How did the y change your life?
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141103T1528550Z-347042-311@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141206T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Beyond the Death Record DESCRIPTION:Are you an ancestor collector? Are your family tree branches b are? Do you just collect names and dates? Or do you actually put “meat o n your ancestor's bones'? Go beyond the vital records and learn who they were as people! Instructor: Linda Guth Class will be held in the Adult Com puter Lab\, Lower Level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you an ancestor collector? \; \ ;Are your family tree branches bare? \; Do you just collect names and dates? \; Or do you actually put &ldquo\;meat on your ancestor's bones '? \; Go beyond the vital records and learn who they were as people!&n bsp\;Instructor: Linda Guth
\nClass will be held in the Adult Comput er Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141110T1731080Z-347042-312@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150502T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Find A Grave DESCRIPTION:Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in finding the final disp osition of family\, friends\, and 'famous' individuals from around the wor ld as a virtual cemetery experience. Learn more about this website and ho w to use it. Instructor: Kathy Cook Class will be held in the Adult Compu ter Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Find A Grave is a resource for anyone in fi nding the final disposition of family\, friends\, and 'famous' individuals from around the world as a virtual cemetery experience. \; Learn more about this website and how to use it. \; Instructor: Kathy Cook
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Gra nd Rapids Public Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141110T1733010Z-347042-313@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141110T1734320Z-347042-315@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th Floor UID:20150615T1515340Z-347042-316@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ryerson Auditorium UID:20150615T1515460Z-347042-317@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150826T0011350Z-347042-318@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150826T0012120Z-347042-319@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20170610;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160102T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170107T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170328T0015240Z-347042-320@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20170610;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170603T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160806T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160903T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170328T0017150Z-347042-321@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150103T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Genealogy Software Comparisons DESCRIPTION:With dozens of genealogy software programs available to choose from\, selecting the best genealogy software for you can be a overwhelming task. Whether it is your first time or you are looking for a replacement for your existing genealogy software\, this class may be for you. Instruct or: Linda Guth Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:With dozens of genealogy software programs available to choose from\, selecting the best genealogy software for you c an be a overwhelming task. Whether it is your first time or you are lookin g for a replacement for your existing genealogy software\, this class may be for you.
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nClass will be held in t he Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141223T1316080Z-347042-322@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150207T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Researching Your Ancestor’s Property DESCRIPTION:A county Register of Deeds Office records all documents pertain ing to real property. Kent County’s documents can help trace the history of property ownership or the movement of ancestors around the county. Kent ’s documents are imaged back to 1970\, indexed back to 1837\, with all doc uments available on microfilm back to 1850. Instructor: Mary Hollinrake\, Kent County Clerk and/or Jerry Czaja\, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds Clas s will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A county Register of Deeds Office records a ll documents pertaining to real property. \; Kent County&rsquo\;s docu ments can help trace the history of property ownership or the movement of ancestors around the county. Kent&rsquo\;s documents are imaged back to 19 70\, indexed back to 1837\, with all documents available on microfilm back to 1850.
\nInstructor: Mary Hollinrake\, Kent County Clerk and/or J erry Czaja\, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20141223T1317270Z-347042-323@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T203000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Family Tree Builder software by MyHeritage DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 22\, 2015 6:30PM - 8:30 PM Learn how to install Family Tree Builder software (for Windows) on your computer and start building your family tree. We’ll also take a glimpse into the many features this software provides. Instructor: Linda Guth Class will be he ld in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Li brary. Location: 111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Date: Thursday\, January 22\, 2015& nbsp\; 6:30PM - 8:30 PM
\nLearn how to install Family Tree Builder software (for Windows) on your computer and start building your fa mily tree. \; We&rsquo\;ll also take a glimpse into the many features this software provides. \; \;Instructor: Linda Guth
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. \; Location: \; 111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids \, MI 49503
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, GRPL UID:20150110T1531180Z-347042-324@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T203000 SUMMARY:Googling Your Ancestor DESCRIPTION:Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so\, y ou might have had thousands of results\, most of which did not apply to yo ur genealogy. Since Google started in 1998\, it has changed the way peopl e search the internet. Today\, many genealogists use this search engine i n researching people in their family tree. However\, it has evolved over the years and the tips & tricks have changed also. In this class\, learn the many possibilities that Google offers for genealogy searching. Class w ill be held in the Youth Computer Training Center on the 2nd level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library. 111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49 503. Instructor: Bonnie Woodman & Katie Nedwick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so\, you might have had thousands of results\, most of which did not apply to your genealogy. \; Since Google started in 1998\, it has changed the way people search the internet. \; Today\, many genea logists use this search engine in researching people in their family tree. \; However\, it has evolved over the years and the tips &\; tricks have changed also. \; In this class\, learn the many possibilities th at Google offers for genealogy searching.
\nClass will be held in th
e Youth Computer Training Center on the 2nd level\, at the Grand Rapids Pu
blic Library. \; \; 111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503.&
nbsp\;
Instructor: \; Bonnie Woodman &\; Katie Nedwick
GEDCOM is an acronym for GEnealogical Data COMmunication. \; T his class reviews the nature of GEDCOM files\, their purpose\, structure\, and how you can utilize the power of data transfer to expand your family history research.
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nClass will be hel d in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150202T1941230Z-347042-326@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150404T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Prepping for the Allen County Public Library DESCRIPTION:Thinking about going to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne\, IN on April 22nd & 23rd? They have one of the largest research c ollections available\, incorporating records from around the world. Our p resenter will show you how to prepare for research at their library. Ins tructor: Sue Irvine Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower L evel. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thinking about going to the Allen County Pu blic Library in Fort Wayne\, IN on April 22nd &\; 23rd? \; They hav e one of the largest research collections available\, incorporating record s from around the world. \; Our presenter will show you how to prepare for research at their library. \; \;
\nInstructor: Sue Irv ine
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150202T1942270Z-347042-327@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150511T203000 SUMMARY:Dutch Heritage Databases DESCRIPTION:WieWasWie and Zeeuws Archief are online databases for locating vital records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is the official database for the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 million records. WieWasW ie is an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vi tal records exist from at least 1811\, but there are some records dating b ack to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to access these databases\ , locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. Basic computer skills are required. Location: Adult Computer Lab – Lower Level in the Grand Rap ids Public Library Instructor: Don Bryant. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WieWasWie and Zeeuws Archief are online dat abases for locating vital records in the Netherlands. Zeeuws Archief is th e official database for the Province of Zeeland and contains over 5.3 mill ion records. WieWasWie is an official Dutch database with records from all provinces. Dutch vital records exist from at least 1811\, but there are s ome records dating back to the 1700s. This class will teach you how to acc ess these databases\, locate abstracts of vital records and make copies. B asic computer skills are required.
\nLocation: Adult Computer Lab &n
dash\; Lower Level in the Grand Rapids Public Library
\;Instruc
tor: Don Bryant.
You&rsquo\;ve spent many hours (or years) d oing research\, poring over documents\, visiting libraries\, and interview ing people. Now you want to write up your family history to be more than c harts\, or lists of names and dates. How can you bring your family narrati ve to life\, in a format that people will want to read? This talk will giv e you tips and ideas for writing a narrative that draws the readers in whi le helping them keep track of who&rsquo\;s who.
\nClass will be held
in the Adult Computer Training Center on the Lower Level\, at the Grand R
apids Public Library. \; \; 111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI
49503. \;
Instructor: \; Roger Konyndyk
Reunion for Macintosh received the highest rating for genealogy apps in MacWorld\, MacAddict\, and Mac Home Journal magazines. Reunion also received a MacWorld Editor's Choice Award.
\nCome and learn more about this amazing family tree software. Brin g your Macintosh computer with you.
\nClass will be held in the Yout
h Computer Training Center on the Second Level\, at the Grand Rapids Publi
c Library.
Instructor: Roger Moffat
With so many immigrants entering the United States in the 1800's\, Congress passed the first federal law regulating i mmigration in 1882. \; \; Nine years later\, in 1891\, the Superin tendent of Immigration was established. \; \; Then in 1906\, this became the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. \; \;
\nImmigration records can fill in crucial details of your family&rsquo\;s h istory. Look at passenger lists and records to understand your ancestors&r squo\; trip\, from the other side of the pond\, to America. \; Also le arn about the challenges in finding passenger ship records.
\nClass will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20150403T1224520Z-347042-331@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150623T203000 SUMMARY:Find your way around the Cemetery (Note Location below*) DESCRIPTION:This class is about enjoying cemeteries\, finding particular gr aves\, the pitfalls of headstone photography\, dealing with difficult to r ead headstones\, indexing a cemetery and the general tools a cemetery wand erer may need when visiting grave sites. Please bring a clipboard-like dev ice to hold papers and take notes. *Location: Greenwood Cemetery\, off of Leonard street NW\, take first road to right to top of hill. Instructors: Kathy Cook and Bill Grinstead\; any questions please call 616-240-1579 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This class is about enjoying cemeteries\, f inding particular graves\, the pitfalls of headstone photography\, dealing with difficult to read headstones\, indexing a cemetery and the general t ools a cemetery wanderer may need when visiting grave sites. Please bring a clipboard-like device to hold papers and take notes.
\n*Location:
Greenwood Cemetery\, off of Leonard street NW\, take first road to right t
o top of hill.
Instructors: Kathy Cook and Bill Grinstead\; any quest
ions please call 616-240-1579
The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\nIn June Lisa Christe nsen will give a presentation showing the interaction of pedigree and desc endant charts with Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and a n introduction to autosomal DNA (atDNA).
\n\;Any questions plea se contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@ wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150601T2048030Z-347042-333@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150716T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150516T1420270Z-347042-334@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150516T1420430Z-347042-335@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150917T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150516T1421070Z-347042-336@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150606T163000 SUMMARY:Global Family Reunion branch party DESCRIPTION:The Federation of Genealogical Societies are facilitating the o rganization of Global Family Reunion branch parties at many of its member societies across the United States and around the world. WMGS is hosting o ne of these parties in the Vanderveen Room on the fourth floor of the Gran d Rapids Main Library on June 6\, 2015\; come any time from 10:30AM to 4:3 0PM. Brainchild of best-selling author and three-time TED talk speaker\, A .J. Jacobs\, the Global Family Reunion will host the event in New York. It will include talks\, family history exhibits\, the world’s largest family photo\, other family reunion activities as well as live-streaming to bran ch parties located all over the world. You can read more about the event a t http://globalfamilyreunion.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Federation of Genealogical Societies are facilitating the organiza tion of Global Family Reunion branch parties at many of its member societi es across the United States and around the world. WMGS is hosting one of these parties in the Vanderveen Room on the fourth floor of the Gra nd Rapids Main Library on June 6\, 2015\; come any time from 10:30AM to 4: 30PM.
\nBrai nchild of best-selling author and three-time TED talk speaker\, A.J. Jacob s\, the Global Family Reunion will host the event in New York. It will inc lude talks\, family history exhibits\, the world&rsquo\;s largest family p hoto\, other family reunion activities as well as live-streaming to branch parties located all over the world.
\nYou can read more about the event at http://globalfamilyreunion.com
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150516T1432270Z-347042-337@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Which smell if you smell it today takes you straight back to your childh ood? Why?? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : \;Which smell if you smell it today takes you straight back t o your childhood? Why??
\n\;
\n\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150522T1118420Z-347042-338@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150721T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150721T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Describe how an historic event impacted you\, your ancestors or both. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : \;Describe how an historic event impacted you\, your ancestor s or both.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150522T1120030Z-347042-339@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150818T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150818T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : When you walked into school\, what and who did you see\, what did you he ar\, and what did you smell? (What memories are triggered by your senses?) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : When you walked into school\, what and who did you see\, what did you hear\, and what did you smell? (What memories are triggered by your s enses?)
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150522T1121180Z-347042-340@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T080000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestor?! - WMGS Annual Seminar RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Our featured speaker this year is D. Joshua Taylor. Joshua can be seen on Genealogy Roadshow (PBS)\, Who Do You Think You Are? (NBC and T LC) and is the Lead Genealogist for Findmypast.com\, a worldwide leader in online family history. Save the Dates! Friday and Saturday\, October 9 a nd 10\, 2015. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our featured speaker this year is D. Joshua Taylor. Joshua can be seen on Genealogy Roadshow (PBS)\, Who Do You Think You Are? (NBC and TLC) and is the Lead Genealogist for Findmypast.com\, a worldwide leader in online family history.
\nSave the Dates! \; Friday and Saturday\, October 9 a nd 10\, 2015.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150522T1128340Z-347042-341@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151119T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150601T2048590Z-347042-342@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151217T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150601T2049120Z-347042-343@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T203000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogical Society DNA Inte rest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Grand Rapids Public Libr ary). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 A ugust\, and 17 September. Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - Dat aMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newly formed Western Michigan Genealogi cal Society DNA Interest Group (DIG) will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Vander Veen Center for the Book (on the 4th floor of the Gran d Rapids Public Library). The first meeting will be 18 June 2015 at 7p.m.. Then 16 July\, 20 August\, and 17 September.
\n\;Any questions please contact Roger Moffat - DataMa ster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen room - 4th Floor UID:20150601T2049300Z-347042-344@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150616T210000 SUMMARY:Tuesday Research Help @ GRPL RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20150825;BYDAY=TU DESCRIPTION:Any beginning\, intermediate or advanced researcher who wants h elp with a genealogical question is encouraged to come to the Local Histor y Department at the Grand Rapids Public Library to confer with an experien ced WMGS member on any Tuesday evening or on the first three Thursday nigh ts in June\, July and August from 6 to 9 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Any beginning\, intermediate or advanced re searcher who wants help with a genealogical question is encouraged to come to the Local History Department at the Grand Rapids Public Library to con fer with an experienced WMGS member on any Tuesday evening or on the first three Thursday nights in June\, July and August from 6 to 9 pm.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th Floor UID:20150615T1505470Z-347042-345@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150618T210000 SUMMARY:Thursday Research Help @ GRPL RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20150820;BYDAY=1TH,2TH,3TH DESCRIPTION:Any beginning\, intermediate or advanced researcher who wants h elp with a genealogical question is encouraged to come to the Local Histor y Department at the Grand Rapids Public Library to confer with an experien ced WMGS member on any Tuesday evening or on the first three Thursday nigh ts in June\, July and August from 6 to 9 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Any beginning\, intermediate or advanced re searcher who wants help with a genealogical question is encouraged to come to the Local History Department at the Grand Rapids Public Library to con fer with an experienced WMGS member on any Tuesday evening or on the first three Thursday nights in June\, July and August from 6 to 9 pm.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th Floor UID:20150615T1507570Z-347042-347@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150731T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases—we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ance stry and Heritage Quest problems— WMGS volunteers and Library staff will b e on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists—you never know what y ou might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-54 00. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20150615T1511360Z-347042-348@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room UID:20150615T1515090Z-347042-349@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151117 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Fort Wayne RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Genealogical Society’s Bus Trip to Fort Wayne’ s Allen County Public Library Registration Form is here: PDF Form X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Registration Form is here: PDF Form
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150808T1346420Z-347042-350@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Just Starting Genealogy? DESCRIPTION:Just Starting Genealogy?: Don’t know where to start? Learn bas ic beginning genealogical research skills to help investigate your own fam ily tree. Check your home for documents & photos – what to look for\, plu s talking to relatives – what to ask. Instructor: Linda Guth Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Just Starting Genealogy?:& nbsp\; Don&rsquo\;t know where to start? Learn basic beginning genealogica l research skills to help investigate your own family tree. \; Check y our home for documents &\; photos &ndash\; what to look for\, plus talk ing to relatives &ndash\; what to ask. Instructor: Linda Guth
\nClas s will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapi ds Public Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20150825T1108100Z-347042-351@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Genealogy Research Checklist DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what you are missing on a particular ancestor? do you find yourself looking through your database constantly? Learn about a Research Checklist I put together for myself that may help you with your genealogy plans and progress\, so you can research more efficiently. It's great for tracking which records you've searched\, which ones you need to \, and what's still in the works. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Gr and Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Ever wonder what you are missing on a parti cular ancestor? \; do you find yourself looking through your database constantly? \; Learn about a Research Checklist I put together for mys elf that may help you with your genealogy plans and progress\, so you can research more efficiently. \; It's great for tracking which records yo u've searched\, which ones you need to\, and what's still in the works.&nb sp\; \; \; \;
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, low er level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20151002T1054500Z-347042-352@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150921T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Genealogy Class: Genealogical Forms DESCRIPTION:Genealogical Forms: Every family historian needs certain works heets & forms for tracking relatives and research progress. Learn how to u se these basic genealogical forms. Instructor: Wanda Schottler Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower leve l. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogical Forms: \; Every family historian needs certain worksheets &\; forms for tracking relatives and research progress. Learn how to use these basic genealogica l forms. \;
\nInstructor: Wanda Schottler
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower le vel.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20150829T2257450Z-347042-353@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Genealogy Class: Record Types DESCRIPTION:Record Types: Learn what they may provide and where to find the m. Record Examples: Census\, Military\, Immigration\, Land\, Death & Ceme tery Records. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Librar y\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Record Types: Learn what t hey may provide and where to find them. \; Record Examples: Census\, M ilitary\, Immigration\, Land\, Death &\; Cemetery Records.
\nInst ructor: Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20150825T1111570Z-347042-354@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class:Common Mistakes in Genealogy Research DESCRIPTION:If you are new to genealogy research\, there are key mistakes t hat you will want to avoid in order to make your search a successful and p leasant experience. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you are new to genealogy research\, ther e are key mistakes that you will want to avoid in order to make your searc h a successful and pleasant experience.
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Trainin g Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20150826T0012020Z-347042-355@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases—we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ance stry and Heritage Quest problems— WMGS volunteers and Library staff will b e on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists—you never know what y ou might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-54 00. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20150826T1120040Z-347042-356@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Who was your favorite author when you were a child? Why? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : \;Who was your favorite author when you were a child? Why?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150826T1121550Z-347042-357@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Memories of Autumn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : \;Memories of Autumn
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150826T1122260Z-347042-358@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Topic : Memories of Autumn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\nTopic : \;Memories of Autumn
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20150826T1122520Z-347042-359@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20151019T1850230Z-347042-363@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20151019T1850370Z-347042-364@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20151019T1851070Z-347042-365@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
\nUnless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
\nFor More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20151019T1851240Z-347042-366@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151116T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Genealogy Citations DESCRIPTION:Document Your Research: What Does That Mean? Ask any experien ced genealogist what they wish they knew when they first got started\, mos t of them will tell you they wish they had documented their research. Com e and learn the basics of crafting a genealogy source citation in your fam ily tree. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Document Your Research: \;What Does Th at Mean? \; Ask any experienced genealogist what they wish they knew w hen they first got started\, most of them will tell you they wish they had documented their research. \; Come and learn the basics of crafting a genealogy source citation in your family tree.
\nInstructor: \; Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult C omputer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20151019T1856370Z-347042-367@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Census Records DESCRIPTION:A census is a count and description of the population of a coun try\, state\, county\, or city for a given date. Come and learn about the different census records and how they differ. Instructor: Linda Guth Loc ation: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, low er level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A census is a count and description of the population of a country\, state\, county\, or city for a given date. \ ; Come and learn about the different census records and how they differ.\n
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20151019T1857240Z-347042-368@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Family Group Sheet DESCRIPTION:What is a Family Group Sheet? A well-documented family group r ecord is the best tool you can use to get ideas about where to search for more information on a family. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Ra pids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What is a Family Group Sheet? \; A well -documented family group record is the best tool you can use to get ideas about where to search for more information on a family. \;
\nIns tructor: \; Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Li brary\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20151019T1858220Z-347042-369@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160102T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Genealogy Charts DESCRIPTION:There are many different charts to display your family tree. C heck out the various choices to determine which one you like best. Instruc tor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Tr aining Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are many different charts to display your family tree. \; Check out the various choices to determine which one you like best.
\nInstructor: Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower leve l.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20151109T1818280Z-347042-370@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Genealogy Correspondence DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing form letters & letter writing tips for en suring response to your letters. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand R apids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be discussing form letters &\; l etter writing tips for ensuring response to your letters.
\nInstruct or: Linda Guth
\nLocation: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adul t Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20151109T1819140Z-347042-371@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160111T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Genealogy Goals for the New Year DESCRIPTION:You probably have a long list of genealogy tasks you want to co mplete some day. Writing down these genealogy goals makes it a commitment and helps you be more organized. We will be discussing some great ideas for genealogy goals that will carry you into the new year. Instructor: Lin da Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training C enter\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You probably have a long list of genealogy tasks you want to complete some day. \; Writing down these genealogy g oals makes it a commitment and helps you be more organized. \; We will be discussing some great ideas for genealogy goals that will carry you in to the new year.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; G rand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20151208T1857270Z-347042-372@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160102T113000 SUMMARY:NO BOARD MEETING THIS MONTH DESCRIPTION:Instead of a regular board meeting in January\, there is a Long -range Planning meeting scheduled on January 16. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Instead of a regular board meeting in Janua ry\, there is a Long-range Planning meeting scheduled on January 16.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20151230T1446220Z-347042-373@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160116T143000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board - Long-Range Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Wallin Congregational Church WMGS Board annual planning meeting . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wallin Congregational Church
WMGS B oard annual planning meeting.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Wallin Congregational Church UID:20151230T1452570Z-347042-374@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160119T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20161220;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20161220T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20160118T1514480Z-347042-375@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. 'Write the story o f one of your ancestors\, part of your own memoir\, or information about a place your ancestors lived.' For more information Click Here. Dominican C enter\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall
y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup
port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l
ots of humor. Everyone is welcome.
'Write the story of one of your ancestors\, part of your own memoir\, or information about a place your ancestors lived.'
Fo r more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20160118T1516370Z-347042-376@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Genealogy Reports DESCRIPTION:Genealogy reports are meant to tell a reader what records were searched\, and what was found in those records. Learn about the various ty pes of reports in the MyHeritage & Ancestry software and what options you can choose to modify those reports. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Gran d Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogy reports are meant to tell a reade r what records were searched\, and what was found in those records. Learn about the various types of reports in the MyHeritage &\; Ancestry softw are and what options you can choose to modify those reports.
Instr uctor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, A dult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20160213T1705070Z-347042-377@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160321T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160321T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: MyHeritage Family Tree Builder software extras DESCRIPTION:There is more to this software than entering people and their b ios. Learn about the extras such as: Consistency Checker\, Duplicates Chec ker\, Checking for Deceased People\, and Exporting some data to an Excel s preadsheet\, plus more. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Pub lic Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There is more to this software than enterin g people and their bios. Learn about the extras such as: Consistency Check er\, Duplicates Checker\, Checking for Deceased People\, and Exporting som e data to an Excel spreadsheet\, plus more.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Tra ining Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20160213T1706270Z-347042-378@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Prepping for the Allen County Public Library DESCRIPTION:The Allen Cournty Public Library has one of the largest researc h collections available\, incorporating records from around the world. Ou r presenter will show you how to prepare for research for this awesome WMG S road trip. Instructor: Sue Irvine Location: Grand Rapids Public Libra ry\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Allen Cournty Public Library has one of the largest research collections available\, incorporating records from a round the world. \; Our presenter will show you how to prepare for res earch for this awesome WMGS road trip. \; \;
Instructor: S ue Irvine
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Com puter Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160222T1912150Z-347042-379@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Image Scanning DESCRIPTION:During this class we will review 4 types of scanners: Flatbed\, Sheetfed\, Flip-Pal\, & Portable. Learn how to scan photos & documents f or your genealogy research. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:During this class we will review 4 types of scanners: Flatbed\, Sheetfed\, Flip-Pal\, &\; Portable. \; Learn h ow to scan photos &\; documents for your genealogy research.
In structor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\ , Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160222T1913140Z-347042-380@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Finding Living Relatives DESCRIPTION:Other than asking your immediate relatives\, how else can you f ind living relatives? Many living relatives\, most of whom you have never met\, all form part of your extended family. They may have that elusive p hoto or document that you're looking for. We will discuss various ways to find your living relative. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Other than asking your immediate relatives\ , how else can you find living relatives? \; Many living relatives\, m ost of whom you have never met\, all form part of your extended family. Th ey may have that elusive photo or document that you're looking for. \; We will discuss various ways to find your living relative.
Instru ctor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Ad ult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160222T1914430Z-347042-381@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160411T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: How to Speed Up Your Computer Laptop DESCRIPTION:Trying to research your family\, but your computer is slower th an molasses? Learn why this might be happening & what steps to take to sp eed it up. Bring your laptop with you. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: G rand Rapids Public Library\, VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Trying to research your family\, but your c omputer is slower than molasses? \; Learn why this might be happening &\; what steps to take to speed it up. Bring your laptop with you.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Li brary\, VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20160326T2024540Z-347042-382@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160516T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Finding Your Ancestors through Obituaries DESCRIPTION:For many of our ancestors\, their obituary is the only biograph ical sketch ever written. It is a valuable reference in which you can find more details about your relative. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For many of our ancestors\, their obituary is the only biographical sketch ever written. It is a valuable reference i n which you can find more details about your relative.
Instructor:
Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, VanderVeen
Room\, 4th floor.
DNA Interest Group - THIRD THURSDAYS
< p>DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rap ids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (m itochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and their relatio nship to family history re-search.If you have questions or want m ore information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20200313T0343060Z-347042-384@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION: The Buckeye State: Researching Your Ohio Ancestors Presenter: Kris Rzepczynski We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through Jun e. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lectu re on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and ch arts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetin gs are free and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
We meet in the Ryerso n Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of t he month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a hol iday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special pro gram\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to th e public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20160422T1012560Z-347042-385@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160611T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Where There’s a Will\, There’s a Clue DESCRIPTION:Wills can be helpful in determining immigrant origins\, occupat ion\, identifying family members & possibly where they lived\, what kind o f assets they owned\, and what kinds of things they felt were valuable. L et’s check this resource for clues. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Gran d Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wills can be helpful in determining immigra nt origins\, occupation\, identifying family members &\; possibly where they lived\, what kind of assets they owned\, and what kinds of things th ey felt were valuable. \; Let&rsquo\;s check this resource for clues.< /p>
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Publi c Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160511T1020050Z-347042-386@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T200000 SUMMARY:WMGS Field Trip: Tour of the LDS Family History Center in GR DESCRIPTION:Meet at the center at: 2780 Leonard St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, located all over the world. The ir goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by: Giving personal one-on-one assistan ce to patrons Providing access to genealogical records through the Interne t or microfilm loan program X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Meet at the center at: \; 2780 Leonard St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branch es of FamilySearch and the Family History Library in Salt Lake City\, Utah \, located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assis t you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Bus Trip to Fort Wayne&rsquo\;s
Allen County Public Library
Information &\; Registration form is available: HERE
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20160814T0051520Z-347042-388@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T210000 SUMMARY:Tuesday Genies RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200317;BYDAY=TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T140000 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Genies - gather every Tuesday from about 2-9pm. Barring holidays and snowstorms\, variously two to eight people volunteer at the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown to work on WMGS projects and answer o ut-of-town genealogy requests. Members also help people get started on gen ealogy research or find new sources of information. We encourage you to co me help and/or be helped. See you on Tuesdays! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday Genies - gather every Tuesday from about 2-9pm. Barring holidays and snowstorms\, variously two to eight peop le volunteer at the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown to work on WMGS p rojects and answer out-of-town genealogy requests. Members also help peopl e get started on genealogy research or find new sources of information. We encourage you to come help and/or be helped. See you on Tuesdays!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library - 4th floor UID:20200315T1019010Z-347042-389@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161014 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors?! - WMGS Annual Seminar RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Got Ancestors?! : Make Your List! with Cyndi Ingle of Cyndi's L ist Western Michigan Genealogical Society's Annual Seminar 14-15 October 2 016 at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College Register at gotances tors.com Online Registration is OPEN now! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Register at gotancestors.com \; Online Registration is OPEN now!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20160814T0047360Z-347042-390@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160910T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: KENT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETIES DESCRIPTION:A historical society is an organization dedicated to preserving \, collecting\, researching\, and interpreting historical information or i tems. Originally\, these societies were created as a way to help future ge nerations understand their heritage. Let’s learn about what Historical so cieties are in Kent County and what they have to offer. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Cen ter\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A historical society is an organization ded icated to preserving\, collecting\, researching\, and interpreting histori cal information or items. Originally\, these societies were created as a w ay to help future generations understand their heritage. \; Let&rsquo\ ;s learn about what Historical societies are in Kent County and what they have to offer. \;
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location:&nbs p\; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower l evel.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160820T1154550Z-347042-391@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T150000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: MICHIGAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES DESCRIPTION:Genealogical societies provide products and services needed by members\, such as education and training\, research aid\, exchange of know ledge\, etc. Let’s learn about what Genealogical / Historical societies a re in Michigan and what they have to offer. Instructor: Linda Guth Locati on: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogical societies provide products and services needed by members\, such as education and training\, research ai d\, exchange of knowledge\, etc. \; Let&rsquo\;s learn about what Gene alogical / Historical societies are in Michigan and what they have to offe r. \;
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Ra pids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the 4th Floor\, VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160820T1202270Z-347042-392@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161001T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: WHY JOIN A GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY? DESCRIPTION:Every genealogical society is different - some are local\, some regional\, some national\, some ethnic\, etc. They all offer a range of features and services. Let’s find out what a “typical” Genealogical Socie ty usually offers to it’s members. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Every genealogical society is different - s ome are local\, some regional\, some national\, some ethnic\, etc. \; They all offer a range of features and services. \; Let&rsquo\;s find out what a &ldquo\;typical&rdquo\; Genealogical Society usually offers to it&rsquo\;s members.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower le vel.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at th e Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20160820T1158430Z-347042-393@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Prepare for Allen County Public Library Road Trip DESCRIPTION:The Allen County Public Library has one of the largest research collections available\, incorporating records from around the world. Our presenter will show you how to prepare for research for this awesome WMGS road trip coming up in November. Location: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Lev el\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Allen County Public Library has one of
the largest research collections available\, incorporating records from ar
ound the world. Our presenter will show you how to prepare for research fo
r this awesome WMGS road trip coming up in November.
\;Location
: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level\, at the Grand Rapids Public Library \;Instructor: Sue Irvine
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
\;
Oct. Topic 'Memories of 9/11'
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20161105T1226020Z-347042-395@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161121T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Genealogy Gift Ideas DESCRIPTION:Choosing a gift for a family member can sometimes be puzzling. Stop by to get ideas or share ideas of your own. Location: VanderVeen Ro om\, 4th Floor Instructors: Linda Guth & Julie Steere X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Choosing a gift for a family member can som etimes be puzzling. \; Stop by to get ideas or share ideas of your own .
Location: \; VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Instructors: \; Linda Guth &\; Julie Steere
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the 4th Floor\, VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20161110T1220070Z-347042-396@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T130000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: How to Begin Doing Genealogy DESCRIPTION:New to Genealogy? Does it seem overwhelming? Learn the first s teps to begin. Location: Lower Level Computer Lab Instructor: Linda Gut h X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New to Genealogy? \; Does it seem overw helming? Learn the first steps to begin. \;
Location: \; L ower Level Computer Lab
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20161107T1832540Z-347042-397@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161206T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Women’s Fashion Throughout The Years DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down fashion’s memory lane and learn how women’s fa shion has changed throughout time. Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Take a trip down fashion&rsquo\;s memory la ne and learn how women&rsquo\;s fashion has changed throughout time.
Location: \; VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Instruc tor: \; Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Class will be held in the 4th Floor\, VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20161110T1221290Z-347042-398@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids ** Th e December 13th meeting is our time to enjoy our mutual friendship. Bring your favorite appetizer to share. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
** The December 13th meetin g is our time to enjoy our mutual friendship. Bring your favorite appetize r to share.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20161128T1915200Z-347042-399@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170117T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20171121;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20161128T1918030Z-347042-400@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170107T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Using Others' Online Family Trees DESCRIPTION:We will be looking at a few of the online family trees availabl e to genealogists including Rootsweb\, Family Search\, and WMGS. These too ls provide researchers with greater opportunities to locate information cr itical to furthering the development of their family tree. Also learn wha t to watch out for. Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Compute r Training Center\, lower level. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be looking at a few of the online f amily trees available to genealogists including Rootsweb\, Family Search\, and WMGS. These tools provide researchers with greater opportunities to l ocate information critical to furthering the development of their family t ree. \; \;Also learn what to watch out for.
Location:
\; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower le
vel.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Census records offer a wealth of informatio
n to the genealogical researcher. Learn how to access\, use and understand
US Census records\, using Heritage Quest.
Bring your own laptop com
puter if you have one.
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\,
Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
Instructor: Bill Grins
tead
Other than asking your immediate relatives\ , how else can you find living relatives? \; Many living relatives\, m ost of whom you have never met\, all form part of your extended family. Th ey may have that elusive photo or document that you're looking for. \; We will discuss various ways to find your living relative.
Location: \; Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Cen
ter\, lower level.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20161205T1511150Z-347042-404@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Rookie Genealogist Mistakes DESCRIPTION:We will go over a list of rookie mistakes\, their consequences\ , and how experience teaches you to do it better: a self-improvement chec klist. Location: Grand Rapids Public Library\, Adult Computer Training Ce nter\, lower level. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will go over a list of rookie mistakes\, their consequences\, and how experience teaches you to do it better: \; a self-improvement checklist.
Location: \; Grand Rapids Pub
lic Library\, Adult Computer Training Center\, lower level.
Instructo
r: Linda Guth
Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Spring 2017 Bus Trip to Fort Wa
yne&rsquo\;s Allen County Public Library
Information &\; Registration form is available: < a title='Bus trip information &\; registration' href='http://wmgs.org/p df/2017BusTrip_Apr19-20-form.pdf'>HERE
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170118T0221210Z-347042-406@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170221T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Tell a story about a family photograph. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Tell a story about a family photograph.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2134190Z-347042-407@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Contrast and compare how an aspect of life or an object was different 'b ack then' from what it is now. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Contrast and compare how an aspect of life or an object was different 'back then' from what it is now.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2135010Z-347042-408@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170418T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Write a weather related storm story X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Write a weather rela ted storm story
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2135270Z-347042-409@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Relate a story that revolves around flowers and your family. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Relate a story that revolves around flowers and your family.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2135570Z-347042-410@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Share the best things about Summer when you were growing up. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Share the best thing s about Summer when you were growing up.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2136240Z-347042-411@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : - Explore/use Google Earth and tell us what you found. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: - Explore/use Google Earth and tell us what you found.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2136550Z-347042-412@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170815T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Write about a naughty ancestor's unacceptable behavior. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Write about a naught y ancestor's unacceptable behavior.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2137310Z-347042-413@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Write a school related story. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Write a school relat ed story.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2137550Z-347042-414@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Tell us about a Halloween experience. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Tell us about a Hall oween experience.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2138210Z-347042-415@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Write about an ancestor who served in the military. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Write about an ances tor who served in the military.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2138470Z-347042-416@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Annual pot luck “Christmas Talk Fest.” Bring something delicious using a recipe from the past. We'll also brainstorm writing topics for 2018. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Annual pot lu ck &ldquo\;Christmas Talk Fest.&rdquo\; Bring something delicious using a recipe from the past. We'll also brainstorm writing topics for 2018.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20170224T2139400Z-347042-417@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Researching Genealogy through Tax Records DESCRIPTION:Taxes go so far back that we read about them in the Bible. It w ould seem there could be nothing good coming from taxes--but not so! Tax r ecords are the best kept secret when it comes to solving a multitude of ge nealogical problems. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Adult Computer Lab \, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Taxes go so far back that we read about the m in the Bible. It would seem there could be nothing good coming from taxe s--but not so! Tax records are the best kept secret when it comes to solvi ng a multitude of genealogical problems.
Instructor: \; Linda
Guth
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
GEDCOM is an acronym for GEnealogical Data COMmunication. \; T his class reviews the nature of GEDCOM files\, their purpose\, structure\, and how you can utilize the power of data transfer to expand your family history research.
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location:&nbs
p\; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
Take a trip down fashion&rsquo\;s memory la ne and learn how women&rsquo\;s fashion has changed throughout time.
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\
, Lower Level
4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170328T0016050Z-347042-422@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170328T0018030Z-347042-423@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000 SUMMARY:French - Canadian Research DESCRIPTION:This class will provide you with a strong foundation to improve your French-Canadian research. Nicole Jewell has had quite a bit of exper ience dealing with French-Canadian church records\, understands French\, a nd has studied some of the history of Quebec. Instructor: Nicole Jewell. L ocation: 4th Floor VanderVeen Room X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This class will provide you with a strong f oundation to improve your French-Canadian research. Nicole Jewell has had quite a bit of experience dealing with French-Canadian church records\, un derstands French\, and has studied some of the history of Quebec.
Instructor: Nicole Jewell.
Location: \; 4th Floor VanderVeen Room
Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so\, you might have had thousands of results\, most of which did not apply to your genealogy. \; Since Google started in 1998\, it has changed the way people search the internet. \; Today\, many genea logists use this search engine in researching people in their family tree. \; However\, it has evolved over the years and the tips &\; tricks have changed also. \; In this class\, learn the many possibilities th at Google offers for genealogy searching. \;
Instructors:
\; Bonnie Woodman &\; Katie Nedwick.
Location: \; 4th Floor Va
nderVeen Room
Let&rsquo\;s meet at the Herrick Library fo r a tour on what they have to offer. \; Located on the main level of t he main library\, their Genealogy Dept maintains several collections of pr int and electronic materials useful in genealogy research. \; Print re sources include ship records\, local cemetery records\, Surname Index (Fam ily Histories)\, Family File and Pioneer File folders\, and the Holland Se ntinel Microfilm Index. \; They also offer genealogy education classes periodically as well.
Location: \; 300 S River Ave\, Holland MI
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Herrick Library UID:20170426T0202030Z-347042-426@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T203000 SUMMARY:Ancestry's Family Tree Maker software DESCRIPTION: This class will focus on tree structures\, upload / download o f genealogical information and the 'TreeSync' option for use with Family T ree Maker software. We will discuss the GEDCOM file structure and its use with file uploading. More that 50% of the class time will be spent coverin g the new Family Tree Maker version 17 feature of 'FamilySync' and Ancestr y trees. Location: 4th Floor VanderVeen Room Instructor: Bill Grinstead X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;This class will focus on tree struct ures\, upload / download of genealogical information and the 'TreeSync' op tion for use with Family Tree Maker software. We will discuss the GEDCOM f ile structure and its use with file uploading. More that 50% of the class time will be spent covering the new Family Tree Maker version 17 feature o f 'FamilySync' and Ancestry trees.
Location: \; 4th Floor Vand
erVeen Room
Instructor: \; Bill Grinstead
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170426T0201100Z-347042-427@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases—we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ance stry and Heritage Quest problems— WMGS volunteers and Library staff will b e on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists—you never know what y ou might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-54 00. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20170509T1148170Z-347042-428@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors?! Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Annual Seminar scheduled at the Kroc Center in Grand R apids is a day long this year on Saturday\, October 14. Featured speaker i s Judy Russell\, The Legal Genealogist. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2017 Annual Seminar scheduled at the Kr oc Center in Grand Rapids is a day long this year on Saturday\, October 14 . Featured speaker is Judy Russell\, The Legal Genealogist.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170525T1155060Z-347042-429@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170701T1324390Z-347042-430@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: What is the Census of Agriculture and how can we use it ? DESCRIPTION:The Census of Agriculture is a complete count of U.S. farms & r anches and the people who operated them. It is taken once every 5 years\, beginning back in 1840. Let’s learn about this census and how we can fin d out more about our farmer ancestors. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Census of Agriculture is a complete cou nt of U.S. farms &\; ranches and the people who operated them. \; I t is taken once every 5 years\, beginning back in 1840. \; Let&rsquo\; s learn about this census and how we can find out more about our farmer an cestors. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \
; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20170701T1326550Z-347042-432@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300628;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190706T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T093000 DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T0347020Z-347042-433@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190608;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180707T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180804T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180901T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1716160Z-347042-434@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Topic to be announced RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20180505;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180106T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20171202T120000 DESCRIPTION: Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Instructor: \; Linda Gu
th
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
a. Start with Yourself: document various th ings about you.
b. Gather together documents / pictures you may ha ve at your own home.
Instructor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2215290Z-347042-436@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: How to fill out a Pedigree (4 Generation) Chart DESCRIPTION:Learn about data formatting: capitalize surnames\, meaning of a bbreviations\, male on top\, female birth name\, dates\; 2 digit day/3 let ter month/4 digit year\, numbering (father is twice child\, mother is fath er +1\, etc). Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about data formatting: capitalize sur names\, meaning of abbreviations\, male on top\, female birth name\, dates \; 2 digit day/3 letter month/4 digit year\, numbering (father is twice ch ild\, mother is father +1\, etc).
Instructor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2215400Z-347042-437@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170926T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: Tour of the library's 4th Floor DESCRIPTION:Guide: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Guide: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2215590Z-347042-438@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171003T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: How to use Microfilm machines / searching at the li brary DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2215130Z-347042-439@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: How to Fill Out an Ancestor Data Sheet / Family Gro up Sheet DESCRIPTION:Use numbering. Fill in all known blanks. Do not skip children\, needed for research\, family timeline. Use second sheet for second family \, connected by numbering. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Use numbering. Fill in all known blanks. Do not skip children\, needed for research\, family timeline. Use second she et for second family\, connected by numbering.
Instructor: Sue Irv ine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2214580Z-347042-440@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: Develop a Research Strategy or Plan DESCRIPTION:Goals and the steps to achieve them can be intimidating\, espec ially when they require a lot of work and won’t produce a final result for months or even years. The best way to attack an ambitious goal or project is to break it down into smaller sub-projects. Even a sub-project will ta ke some time and consist of many individual tasks—you might think of them as steps—and each task may take a few minutes or a few hours to complete ( anything longer should probably be split into multiple tasks). Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Goals and the steps to achieve them can be intimidating\, especially when they require a lot of work and won&rsquo\;t produce a final result for months or even years. The best way to attack a n ambitious goal or project is to break it down into smaller sub-projects. Even a sub-project will take some time and consist of many individual tas ks&mdash\;you might think of them as steps&mdash\;and each task may take a few minutes or a few hours to complete (anything longer should probably b e split into multiple tasks).
Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2208570Z-347042-441@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171024T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: Genealogy Websites - Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn about the various genealogy websites and try searching fo r your ancestors in a workshop setting. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the various genealogy websites and try searching for your ancestors in a workshop setting.
Instru ctor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20241017T1315380Z-347042-442@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: Logs - Research Log\, Correspondence Log\, Check Sh eet DESCRIPTION:Learn about what types of data you can keep track of on each of these log sheets. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about what types of data you can keep track of on each of these log sheets.
Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20171009T1007390Z-347042-443@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: How to document your sources (Citations) DESCRIPTION:Document Your Research: What Does That Mean? Ask any experience d genealogist what they wish they knew when they first got started\, most of them will tell you they wish they had documented their research. Come a nd learn the basics of crafting a genealogy source citation in your family tree. Instructor: Bill Grinstead / Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Document Your Research: What Does That Mean ? Ask any experienced genealogist what they wish they knew when they first got started\, most of them will tell you they wish they had documented th eir research. Come and learn the basics of crafting a genealogy source cit ation in your family tree.
Instructor: Bill Grinstead / Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2211430Z-347042-444@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: GRPL event - Jim Crow presentation in auditorium DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Pilgrim will be talking about the Jim Crow museum at Ferris State. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dr. David Pilgrim will be talking about the Jim Crow museum at Ferris State.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ryerson Auditorium UID:20170917T2214230Z-347042-445@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T203000 SUMMARY:Beginner Class: Census Records DESCRIPTION:A census is a count and description of the population of a coun try\, state\, county\, or city for a given date. Come and learn about the different census records and how they differ. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A census is a count and description of the population of a country\, state\, county\, or city for a given date. Come and learn about the different census records and how they differ.
Instructor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20170917T2213540Z-347042-446@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170925T203000 SUMMARY:Hidden Treasures in Your Libraries\, Museums and Archives DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for new research resources? Discover the much o verlooked resources in Michigan and around the world in “All types of Repo sitories” when doing genealogical or family history research. Tap into the se resources and fill your genealogical arsenal with a new treasure trove of forgotten collections created to document life events over centuries of time and preserved for posterity in a variety of ways. Instructor: Claire Brisson-Banks (http://clairebrissonbanks.com) Location: 4th Floor VanderV een Room X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you looking for new research resources? Discover the much overlo oked resources in Michigan and around the world in &ldquo\;All types of Re positories&rdquo\; when doing genealogical or family history research. Tap into these resources and fill your genealogical arsenal with a new treasu re trove of forgotten collections created to document life events over cen turies of time and preserved for posterity in a variety of ways.
Instructor: Claire Brisson
-Banks (http://clairebrissonbanks.
com)
Location: 4th Floor VanderVeen Room
When it comes to genealogy software\, a sle
w of questions come to mind. What family tree software is out there? What'
s the best genealogy software? \; Since many programs perform the esse
ntial functions of recording\, organizing and sharing family history data\
, the best choice for you often depends on personal preference.
Inst
ructor: Linda Guth
Location: \; Lower Level Adult Computer Lab
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20170921T1122170Z-347042-448@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171104T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Headstones - Types & Meanings DESCRIPTION:Originally\, a tombstone was the stone lid of a stone coffin\, or the coffin itself\, and a gravestone was the stone slab that was laid o ver a grave. Now all three terms are also used for markers placed at the h ead of the grave. Learn about the different headstones and the meanings b ehind the decorations / carvings. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Adul t Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Originally\, a tombstone was the stone lid of a stone coffin\, or the coffin itself\, and a gravestone was the stone slab that was laid over a grave. Now all three terms are also used for mar kers placed at the head of the grave. \; Learn about the different hea dstones and the meanings behind the decorations / carvings. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\,
Lower Level
Choosing a gift for a family member can som etimes be puzzling. \; Stop by to get \;suggestions or bring your gift ideas to the class to share ideas of your own.
Instructor:&nb
sp\; Linda Guth
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20171017T1130230Z-347042-451@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171114 SUMMARY:Bus Trip to Fort Wayne RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Western Michigan Genealogical Society’s Fall 2017 Bus Trip to F ort Wayne’s Allen County Public Library Information & Registration form is available: HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Western Mi
chigan Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s
Fall 2017 Bus Trip to Fort Wayn
e&rsquo\;s Allen County Public Library
Information &\; Registration form is available: HERE
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20171017T1135300Z-347042-452@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Immigration DESCRIPTION:Discovering an ancestor's name on a passenger list not only pro vides a vital link to the old country\, but also brings to mind the uncert ain journey and many sacrifices our ancestors must have made as they left their home\, possessions\, friends\, and family for a new life in a new la nd. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: 4th Floor VanderVeen Room X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discovering an ancestor's name on a passeng er list not only provides a vital link to the old country\, but also bring s to mind the uncertain journey and many sacrifices our ancestors must hav e made as they left their home\, possessions\, friends\, and family for a new life in a new land.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Location: 4th Floor VanderVeen Room
Due to illness\, THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED UN TIL MONDAY JAN 22
Do you have a Swedish ancestor in your family wo odpile? Come and learn about Sweden\, why your ancestor left\, and how to find them again in the Swedish church records. Discover not only birth\, m arriage\, and death records\, but also estate inventories\, military servi ce\, and land maps to tell the story of your ancestor&rsquo\;s life in Swe den.
Location: VanderVeen Room &ndash\; Grand Rapids Public Librar
y
Instructor: \; Jill Reider
This class provides a foundation for Danish genealogy research. Learn the historical background of Denmark and the te chniques appropriate to research families in Danish records &\; reposit ories.
Location: VanderVeen Room &ndash\; Grand Rapids Public Libr
ary
Instructor: \; \;Mary Knudstrup
Documents can be helpful in giving us clues about our ancestor. \; Let&rsquo\;s search these resources to discove r what information they give us.
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Topic: The Wives (and Lives) of the Ear ly Dutch Pastors
Present er: Janet Sheeres
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a on e-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows . All meetings are free and open to the public. \;&nb sp\;
For More inf ormation\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20171204T1427100Z-347042-457@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Black Fashion History DESCRIPTION:Slide show during lunch (Noon – 1:00PM) – not a formal class. T his video features some of our most beloved and popular trends\, showing h ow black fashion evolved since the 1920s with iconic styles inspired by ja zz\, Motown and hip-hop. It also provides a look back through black histor y using the lens of fashion. Location: Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Slide show during lunch (Noon &ndash\; 1:00 PM) &ndash\; not a formal class.
This video features some of our m ost beloved and popular trends\, showing how black fashion evolved since t he 1920s with iconic styles inspired by jazz\, Motown and hip-hop. It also provides a look back through black history using the lens of fashion.
Location: \; Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20171204T1438460Z-347042-458@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20181218;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1603560Z-347042-459@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Family Reunion Memories Formal or informal Time of the year What activities were there? What did/do you enjoy? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Family Reunio n Memories
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1604470Z-347042-460@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Dealing with Michigan’s winters In the past or today X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Dealing with Michigan&rsquo\;s winters
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1608230Z-347042-461@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180320T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Uncles and Aunts Your own memories Stories about earlier g enerations How you discovered they existed X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Uncles and Au nts
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\; \; \;Your own memories
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\; \; \;Stories about earlier generation s
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\; \; \;How you discovered they e xisted
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We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: A memorable c hildhood friend
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\; Two or four legged
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1611250Z-347042-463@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180515T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : The most memorable times I spent with my mother (for Mother’s Day) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: The most memorable t
imes I spent with my mother (for Mother&rsquo\;s Day)
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1612070Z-347042-464@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180619T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : The most memorable times I spent with my father (for Father’s Day) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: The most memorable t
imes I spent with my father (for Father&rsquo\;s Day)
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1612390Z-347042-465@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : The best places we watched fireworks X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: The best places we w
atched fireworks
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1613060Z-347042-466@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : The best ways to keep cool in the “Dog Days of August” X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: The best ways to kee
p cool in the &ldquo\;Dog Days of August&rdquo\;
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: School Rules< /p>
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1613520Z-347042-468@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Autumn memories X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Autumn memories
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1614130Z-347042-469@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181120T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Favorite places to spend the Holidays Past or present X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Favorite plac es to spend the Holidays
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\;Past or present
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20171223T1614360Z-347042-470@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181218T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Our traditional potluck Talk Fest. Exact date to be determined later. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: Our traditional potl
uck Talk Fest. Exact date to be determined later.
A day-long
event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Grand Rapids hi
story. Presented by area historians and members of historical and cultural
organizations\, topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West
Michigan. Brochure download.
Check the library's website a t HERE.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20171223T1646090Z-347042-472@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T140000 SUMMARY:Board of Directors Long Range Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual Planning meeting. Vander Veen Center\, 4th floor. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual Planning meeting. Vander Veen Center \, 4th floor.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20180104T1954450Z-347042-473@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T121500 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:10:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: Why Genealogy? An Intro to Researching Your African American Ancestry - Janis Forte co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: Why Genealogy? An I ntro to Researching Your African American Ancestry - Janis Forte
c o-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1653040Z-347042-474@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T121500 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:Even gangsters had to register: WWI draft cards and selected se rvice - Janis Forte World War I Draft Registration cards reveal more than just basic identifying information of eligible men. Following registra-tio n\, men completed a form with hundreds of questions. Janis Minor Forte wil l examine the development of identifying infor-mation on these cards and t he path the cards lead to other Selective Service System records\, includi ng men identified as delinquent and/or deserters\, along with classificati on ilsts and community based local board systems. Co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Even gangsters had to register: WWI draft c ards and selected service - Janis Forte
World War I Draft Registra tion cards reveal more than just basic identifying information of eligible men. Following registra-tion\, men completed a form with hundreds of ques tions. Janis Minor Forte will examine the development of identifying infor -mation on these cards and the path the cards lead to other Selective Serv ice System records\, including men identified as delinquent and/or deserte rs\, along with classification ilsts and community based local board syste ms.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1654580Z-347042-475@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T153000 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:Freedmen's Bureau - Janis Forte Janis Minor Forte will talk abo ut the Bureau of Refugee\, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands records\, which pr ovide an array of information on the individual\, personal\, family and so cial life style of post-Civil War societies. The local governmental\, eco- nomic and social network of the community is revealed in these records\, a s well as family groups and kinships of those lost or sold in slavery. Afr ican American researchers learning to use these records will discover a tr easure trove of genealogical\, economic and social information. Co-sponsor ed by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Freedmen's Bureau - Janis Forte
Jan is Minor Forte will talk about the Bureau of Refugee\, Freedmen and Abando ned Lands records\, which provide an array of information on the individua l\, personal\, family and social life style of post-Civil War societies. T he local governmental\, eco-nomic and social network of the community is r evealed in these records\, as well as family groups and kinships of those lost or sold in slavery. African American researchers learning to use thes e records will discover a treasure trove of genealogical\, economic and so cial information.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1656120Z-347042-476@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T121500 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:Schedules\, Wills and Probate - Linda Guth This class will exp lore schedules of the U.S. census\, specifically the agricultural and slav es schedules. The class will also look at wills and probate records to tal k about the role they play in black families. Co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Schedules\, Wills and Probate - \; Lind a Guth
This class will explore schedules of the U.S. census\, spec ifically the agricultural and slaves schedules. The class will also look a t wills and probate records to talk about the role they play in black fami lies.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1657500Z-347042-477@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T153000 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:The Census: How to Use It and Track Family Members - Linda Guth This class will look at how to use U.S. Federal census records to find in formation on African American ancestors. Co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Census: How to Use It and Track Family Members - Linda Guth
This class will look at how to use U.S. Feder al census records to find information on African American ancestors.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1849040Z-347042-478@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T121500 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:The ABCs of DNA - Jessica Trotter What can DNA testing tell you ? What test should you take? What does it all mean? DNA testing can be a p owerful tool to wield in your genealogy toolkit. Librarian and genealogist Jessica Trotter will offer a beginners' overview on tests\, testing compa nies and how you can use your results. Co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ABCs of DNA - Jessica Trotter
W hat can DNA testing tell you? What test should you take? What does it all mean? DNA testing can be a powerful tool to wield in your genealogy toolki t. Librarian and genealogist Jessica Trotter will offer a beginners' overv iew on tests\, testing companies and how you can use your results.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1846400Z-347042-479@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T153000 SUMMARY:GRPL - Black Family History Series DESCRIPTION:African Americans in GR\, Pre Civil War and Post Slavery - Cynt hia Bailey and Ruth VanStee Cynthia and Ruth will introduce Grand Rapids A frican Americans and highlight individual stories. You’ll learn about civi l rights leaders in Grand Rapids long before Dr. King began his work\, the early community leaders\, church organiz-ers\, businessmen and women lead ers of social welfare efforts. The talk will also highlight various source s available at the Grand Rapids Public Library which you can use to tell y our ancestors’ stories. Co-sponsored by WMGS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:African Americans in GR\, Pre Civil War and Post Slavery - Cynthia Bailey and Ruth VanStee
Cynthia and Ruth w ill introduce Grand Rapids African Americans and highlight individual stor ies. You&rsquo\;ll learn about civil rights leaders in Grand Rapids long b efore Dr. King began his work\, the early community leaders\, church organ iz-ers\, businessmen and women leaders of social welfare efforts. The talk will also highlight various sources available at the Grand Rapids Public Library which you can use to tell your ancestors&rsquo\; stories.
Co-sponsored by WMGS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th Floor VanderVeen Room\, GRPL UID:20180105T1848170Z-347042-480@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Presentation: Uncovering your African American Genealogical Treasure T rove Hiding in the Attic - Janis Forte Unless a special program\, each mee ting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgea ble speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to the public. For More in formation\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Presentation: Uncovering your African A
merican Genealogical Treasure Trove Hiding in the Attic - Janis Forte
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture o n a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All me etings are free and open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \ ;Cli ck Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180105T1902150Z-347042-481@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180122T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: How Swede It Is (Originally scheduled Jan 16) DESCRIPTION:Do you have a Swedish ancestor in your family woodpile? Come an d learn about Sweden\, why your ancestor left\, and how to find them again in the Swedish church records. Discover not only birth\, marriage\, and d eath records\, but also estate inventories\, military service\, and land m aps to tell the story of your ancestor’s life in Sweden. Location: VanderV een Room – Grand Rapids Public Library Instructor: Jill Reider X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have a Swedish ancestor in your fami ly woodpile? Come and learn about Sweden\, why your ancestor left\, and ho w to find them again in the Swedish church records. Discover not only birt h\, marriage\, and death records\, but also estate inventories\, military service\, and land maps to tell the story of your ancestor&rsquo\;s life i n Sweden.
Location: VanderVeen Room &ndash\; Grand Rapids Public L
ibrary
Instructor: \; Jill Reider
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20180206T1117000Z-347042-483@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: When it’s Okay to Guess in Genealogy DESCRIPTION:As genealogy researchers\, we do not speculate. We critically o bserve and carefully record. We research and research some more. What if y ou don’t find what you’re looking for? Sometimes you need to form a theory to test. Sometimes\, you must just guess. . . . Location: Lower Level Adu lt Computer Lab\, GRPL Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As genealogy researchers\, we do not specul ate. We critically observe and carefully record. We research and research some more. What if you don&rsquo\;t find what you&rsquo\;re looking for? S ometimes you need to form a theory to test. Sometimes\, you must just gues s. . . .
Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL
Inst
ructor: Linda Guth
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20180206T1119590Z-347042-484@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180502 SUMMARY:NGS - Paths to Your Past RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 DESCRIPTION:The Western Michigan Genealogical Society is honoroed to be the local host society for th National Genealogical Society 2018 Family Histo ry Conference in Grand Rapids' DeVos Place Convention Center. Information at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Western Michigan Genealogical Society i s honoroed to be the local host society for th National Genealogical Socie ty 2018 Family History Conference in Grand Rapids' DeVos Place Convention Center. \; Information at \;http://conference.ngsgenealog y.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:DeVos Place Convention Center UID:20180309T1307010Z-347042-485@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180505 SUMMARY:The May WMGS monthly meeting is cancelled due to the NGS conference DESCRIPTION:We hope to see everyone at the NGS 2018 Family History Conferen ce! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We hope to see everyone at the NGS 2018 Fam ily History Conference!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180309T1309380Z-347042-486@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Using Tax Records in Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Governments have collected taxes in the United States since the colonial era. Tax records are kin to land records because residents paid taxes on land and property that they owned. Tax records can be instrumenta l in tracing ancestors between US census years and before the first federa l census in 1790. Let’s research this valuable genealogical resource. Loca tion: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Governments have collected taxes in the United States since the colonial era. Tax records are kin to land records because resi dents paid taxes on land and property that they owned. Tax records can be instrumental in tracing ancestors between US census years and before the f irst federal census in 1790. Let&rsquo\;s research this valuable genealogi cal resource.
Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL
Instructor: Linda Guth
In How Swede It Is - Part 1 we learned abou t your ancestors' lives in Sweden and some reasons why they left as well a s a little Swedish language and vocabulary that you'll find in the church books. Now\, in Part 2\, we will take a deep dive right into the church bo oks and look at real birth\, marriage\, and death records\, estate invento ries\, military records\, and land maps. See how to make your ancestors' l ives become real and much more than just a name and a couple of dates!
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Instructor:&nbs
p\; Jill Reider
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20180704T1247040Z-347042-489@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1712450Z-347042-490@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1713340Z-347042-491@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20181110T0143280Z-347042-492@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1716550Z-347042-493@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1717270Z-347042-494@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1717580Z-347042-495@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190601T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20181110T0143430Z-347042-496@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181113 SUMMARY:Fall Bus Trip to Fort Wayne's Allen County Library RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday – Wednesday – November 13-14\, 2018 $136=Single\, $102= Double\, $90=Triple\, $85=Quad Transportation by Great Lakes Motor Coach N o smoking on coach or in motel Registration Form is available at www.wmgs. org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday &ndash\; Wednesday &ndash\; Novembe
r 13-14\, 2018
$136=Single\, $102=Double\, $90=Triple\, $85=Quad
Transportation by Great Lakes Motor Coach No smoking on coach or in motel
Registration Form is available at \;www.wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20180901T1725380Z-347042-498@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T044500 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?! Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:Got Ancestors?! So\, then what did you do? DNA! Full Program an d Registration available now at http://gotancestors.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20180901T1731180Z-347042-500@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T160000 SUMMARY:Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Event DESCRIPTION:Presenting nationally know speaker and author John Philip Colle tta\, Ph.D. Dr. Colletta lectures nationally\, teaches at local schools\, and conducts programs for the Smithsonian Institution’s Resident Associate Program. He is a faculty member of the Institute of Genealogy and Histori cal Research (University of Georgia\, Athens) and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenting nationally know speaker and auth or John Philip Colletta\, Ph.D. Dr. Colletta lectures nationally\, teaches at local schools\, and conducts programs for the Smithsonian Institution& rsquo\;s Resident Associate Program. He is a faculty member of the Institu te of Genealogy and Historical Research (University of Georgia\, Athens) a nd the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Michigan History Center UID:20180901T1739220Z-347042-501@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180908T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Finding Living Relatives DESCRIPTION:The 1st question you may ask is: Why should I try to locate my living relatives? I already know who they are. Except . . . what about those distant living relatives? Or\, how about a cousin you lost track of ? The answer: Living relatives might have pictures\, family bibles\, doc uments or family stories about your side of the family. Location: Lower Le vel Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 1st question you may ask is: \; Why should I try to locate my living relatives? \; I already know who the y are. \; Except . . . what about those distant living relatives? \; Or\, how about a cousin you lost track of? \; The answer: \; Li ving relatives might have pictures\, family bibles\, documents or family s tories about your side of the family.
Location: Lower Level Adult
Computer Lab\, GRPL
Instructor: Linda Guth
If you are new to genealogy research\
, there are key mistakes that you will want to avoid in order to make your
search a successful\, pleasant\, and productive experience. Let's learn w
hat they are.
Monday\, Sept. 24\, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Va
nderVeen Room\, 4th Floor\, GRPL
Instructor: Linda Guth
Have you navigated our entire website? \; We have so much to offer\, from \;monthly speaker &\; class inf ormation to research services\, plus databases\, links to genealogical sit es and to our publications. \; Attend this class to learn more about w hat is published out on www.WMGS.org.
Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL
Instructor: Li
nda Guth
Lots of folks use Ancestry.com to search fo r relatives and to build family trees\, but few of us learn many of the ni fty and time-saving\, features that Ancestry offers. If you've thought\, & ldquo\;There must be an easier way to do this&rdquo\; you're probably righ t! This workshop will include detailed step-by-step handouts. Learn how to 1) save time searching and researching for family members\, 2) to use nif ty features that will make finding data about family members much simpler\ , 3) to add media to individual Ancestry records\, 4) to customize Ancestr y to best work for you\, 5) to use new tools to locate records input by ot her Ancestry membrers\, and 6) to change the settings of Ancestry to match your preferences for information privacy. Come\, have fun\, and learn how to be an &ldquo\;Ancestry Power User&rdquo\;!
Instructor: Gail Me tz
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Date / Time: Monday\, October 29th from 6:30 &ndash\; 8:30
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20181010T1052360Z-347042-505@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: How to use American Ancestors\, online at the library DESCRIPTION:Search a wide range of databases including cemetery records\, c ourt and probate records\, census lists\, and more From the New England Hi storical Society and primarily searches the whole of the Northeastern Unit ed States and Eastern Canada Instructor: Sue Rabick Location: VanderVeen R oom\, 4th Floor Date / Time: Saturday\, November 10 from noon – 1PM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Search a wide range of databases including cemetery records\, court and probate records\, census lists\, and more
From the New England Historical Society and primarily searches the wh ole of the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
Instructo r: Sue Rabick
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
Date / Time: Saturday\, November 10 from noon &ndash\; 1PM
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20181010T1059270Z-347042-506@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Storing Your Archives... DESCRIPTION:...or What Do I Do with All this Paper? In the process of resea rching our genealogy we create a large collection of documents\, forms\, a nd photographs. Keeping these in a box or files can be troublesome and the n there is the issue of reorganizing the materials as more have been added . If you are storing your documents alphabetically\, reorganizing them is a nightmare. This mini-training will review the value of a numerical filin g system that is easy to store and retrieve documents and never has to be reorganized. Even if your current system is alphabetical it can be easily converted to a numerical system. Join us to better understand this system and how it works for us genealogists. Instructor: Bill Grinstead - instru ctor Location: Lower Level Coumputer room Date / Time: Saturday\, December 1 from noon – 1PM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:...or What Do I Do with All this Paper?
In the process of researching our genealogy we create a large collect ion of documents\, forms\, and photographs. Keeping these in a box or file s can be troublesome and then there is the issue of reorganizing the mater ials as more have been added. If you are storing your documents alphabetic ally\, reorganizing them is a nightmare. This mini-training will review th e value of a numerical filing system that is easy to store and retrieve do cuments and never has to be reorganized. Even if your current system is al phabetical it can be easily converted to a numerical system. Join us to be tter understand this system and how it works for us genealogists.
Instructor: \; Bill Grinstead - instructor
Location: \;Low er Level Coumputer room
Date / Time: Saturday\, December 1 from no on &ndash\; 1PM
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20181129T1202030Z-347042-507@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T160000 SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker 2017 Interactive Presentation (via Skype) DESCRIPTION:Brief history of Software MacKiev involvement with Family Tree Maker New features of FTM 2017 - FamilySync™ - Photo Darkroom™ - FamilySea rch Integration - Color Coding - Saved Filtered Lists - Sync Weather Repor t Moving to FTM 2017 - Using FTM 2017 for the first timE - Upgrading to FT M 2017 from prior version - Moving trees over to the new version FTM 2017 Free Update - How to get this and install - Who should get this Family Boo k Creator Plug in Partner Product - Creating Books Charing Companion 7 - D NA edition - How it works with Family Tree Maker - DNA chaRRts Questions & Answers Session Instructor: Mark Olsen Bio: Mark Olsen is the Family T ree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies around the w orld working to support their members as they use Family Tree Maker. Mark is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He has been working in th e genealogy industry since 2007. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Instructor:&n bsp\; Mark Olsen
Bio: \; \; Mark \;Olsen \;is the Family Tree Maker Ambassador to historical and genealogical societies arou nd the world working to support their members as they use Family Tree Make r. \;Mark \;is a graduate of Brigham Young University and holds a bachelor's degree in Family History with a Spanish records emphasis. He ha s been working in the genealogy industry since 2007.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor\, GRPL UID:20181017T0003270Z-347042-508@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T150000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Session re: DNA Testing DESCRIPTION: Come join Christine Conley-Sowels for free Genealogy sessions at the Remus Museum. Bring a laptop or tablet\, if you have one. No cost. 1) Session – DNA and Genealogy 1-3 p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 24 Learn about how DNA testing can help you make connections in your family research\, u nderstand the privacy issue s related to DNA testing and decide whether to complete a DNA test. 2) Session – Genealogy Do-Over 1-3 p.m. Wednesday\ , Nov. 28. This process will help you review\, evaluate and update your g enealogy information\, correct misinformation and faulty data in in your f amily tree. Bring your genealogy collection for review. Questions? Conta ct christineconley1@gmail.com or be added to the Genealogy mailing list\, email RemusMuseum@gmail.com. Sponsored by Remus Area Historical Society “ Our Past\, Your Future” Box 71\, 324 S. Sheridan Remus\, Michigan 49340 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \;
1) Session &ndash\; DNA and Genealogy \; 1-3 \;p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 24 \; Learn about how DNA testing can help you make connections in your family research\, understan d the privacy issue s related to DNA testing and decide whether to complet e a DNA test. \;
2) Session &ndash\; Genealogy Do-Over \;1-3 p.m. \; Wednesday\, Nov. 28. \; This process will help you review\, evaluate and update your genealogy information\, correct misinformation and faulty data in in your family tre e. \; Bring your genealogy collection for review. \;
Quest ions? Contact \;ch ristineconley1@gmail.com \;or be added to the Genealogy m ailing list\, email \; RemusMuseum@gmail.com.
Sponsored by
Remus Are
a Historical Society
&ldquo\;Our Past\, Your Future&rdquo\;
Box 71\, 324 S. Sheridan
Remus\, Michigan 49340
\;
1) Session &ndash\; DNA and Genealogy \; 1-3 \;p.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 24 \; Learn about how DNA testing can help you make connections in your family research\, understan d the privacy issue s related to DNA testing and decide whether to complet e a DNA test. \;
2) Session &ndash\; Genealogy Do-Over \;1-3 p.m. \; Wednesday\, Nov. 28. \; This process will help you review\, evaluate and update your genealogy information\, correct misinformation and faulty data in in your family tre e. \; Bring your genealogy collection for review. \;
Quest ions? Contact \;ch ristineconley1@gmail.com \;or be added to the Genealogy m ailing list\, email \; RemusMuseum@gmail.com.
Sponsored by
Remus Are
a Historical Society
&ldquo\;Our Past\, Your Future&rdquo\;
Box 71\, 324 S. Sheridan
Remus\, Michigan 49340
A day-long event made up of six programs exploring various aspects of Gran d Rapids history. Presented by Grand Rapids Public Library\, area historia ns and members of historical and cultural organizations\, topics are varie d and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan.
See \;Brochure for More Details
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ryerson Auditorium UID:20181208T1630030Z-347042-511@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T190000 SUMMARY:History of Heartside DESCRIPTION:Join the Heartside Neighborhood Association for an interactive history event! We want to explore the history of the Heartside neighborhoo d and encourage you to contribute your own experiences and pieces of histo ry in Heartside! There will be snacks and light refreshments\, a short pre sentation\, interactive history stations\, and opportunities to share your history. Come and join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow Downt own Grand Rapids residents and to celebrate the Heartside neighborhood! Fa cebook Event X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Heartside Neighborhood Association for an interactive history event! We want to explore the history of the H eartside neighborhood and encourage you to contribute your own experiences and pieces of history in Heartside! There will be snacks and light refres hments\, a short presentation\, interactive history stations\, and opportu nities to share your history. Come and join us for an opportunity to conne ct with fellow Downtown Grand Rapids residents and to celebrate the Hearts ide neighborhood!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Harris Building UID:20181107T1845140Z-347042-512@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181217T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class: Christmas traditions around the world DESCRIPTION:Let's learn about various Christmas traditions around the world and how they originated. This class is guaranteed to put you in the festi ve spirit. Instructor: Linda Guth - instructor Location: VanderVeen Room\ , 4th Floor X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Let's learn about various Christmas traditi ons around the world and how they originated. This class is guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit.
Instructor: \; \;Linda Guth - instructor
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20181129T1223020Z-347042-513@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191217;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations
LOCATION:Domincan Center
UID:20181201T1229150Z-347042-514@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190115T164500
SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m
onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families
with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati
on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme
: Cars I Have Known -mine\, a friend’s or the family’s
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Cars I Have Kn
own -mine\, a friend&rsquo\;s or the family&rsquo\;s
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Non-Moterized
Methods of Transportation
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Movie Memories
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Describe one o
f your favorite memories with\, or about\, your significant other or best
friend.
We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Write a bout a cherished family heirloom\; where did it come from\; why have you ( or has your family) kept it?
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1624090Z-347042-519@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : What did you want to be when you grew up? Why\, and what actually happen ed? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;What did you w ant to be when you grew up? Why\, and what actually happened?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1624360Z-347042-520@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : 50 years ago man landed on the moon. Where were you\, what did you feel\ , and what do you remember? Or\, what have your parents/grandparents said about that day? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;50 years ago m an landed on the moon. Where were you\, what did you feel\, and what do yo u remember? Or\, \;what have your parents/grandparents said about that day?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1625050Z-347042-521@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Foods from your childhood that you no longer eat\, or that may no longer be available. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Foods from you r childhood that you no longer eat\, or that may no longer be available.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1625250Z-347042-522@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Memories of your favorite\, or least favorite\, teacher. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Memories of yo ur favorite\, or least favorite\, teacher. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1626140Z-347042-523@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Family History Writers Workshop DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids Theme : Describe the time before computers or other techie tools like smart phon es. How have digital innovations changed your life? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
Theme: \;Describe the t ime before computers or other techie tools like smart phones. \;How h ave digital innovations changed your life?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Domincan Center UID:20190130T1626410Z-347042-524@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201215;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T133000 DESCRIPTION:We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every m onth. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more informati on Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We normall y meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and sup port each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and l ots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Cli ck Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1147140Z-347042-525@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190105T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-class: Genealogy Resolutions DESCRIPTION:The new year is about to begin and it’s time for some genealogy introspection. What will you do this year to enhance or expand your famil y history research? What will be different about how you do that research in 2019 versus 2018? What genealogy lessons did you learn in the past that you will be implementing this year? Join in on this discussion and share your ideas. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Lower Level Coumputer room Date / Time: Saturday\, January 5\, from noon – 1PM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The new year is about to begin and it&rsquo \;s time for some genealogy introspection. What will you do this year to e nhance or expand your family history research? What will be different abou t how you do that research in 2019 versus 2018? What genealogy lessons did you learn in the past that you will be implementing this year? \; Joi n in on this discussion and share your ideas. \;
Instructor:&n bsp\; Linda Guth
Location: \;Lower Level Coumputer room
< p>Date / Time: Saturday\, January 5\, from noon &ndash\; 1PM CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20181208T1628010Z-347042-527@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190302T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Organizing Your Genealogy Records DESCRIPTION:Whether you've been doing genealogy for awhile or just starting \, it's important to be organized. Proper family history organization is the foundation of every successful genealogist. Whether that means having a squeaky clean office\, carefully color-coded file folders or a digitized and dutifully labeled files/pictures on your computer\, having all of you r materials systemized and searchable will make your genealogy research mo re efficient and effective. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: GRPL Lower Level Adult Computer Lab GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Whether you've been doing genealogy for awh ile or just starting\, it's important to be organized. \; Proper famil y history organization is the foundation of every successful genealogist. Whether that means having a squeaky clean office\, carefully color-coded f ile folders or a digitized and dutifully labeled files/pictures on your co mputer\, having all of your materials systemized and searchable will make your genealogy research more efficient and effective.
\;Instr uctor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \; GRPL Lower Level Adult C omputer Lab GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20190101T1139120Z-347042-528@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190202T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Black History Month DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of Black History Month this mini-class will re view and learn about little known facts about Black History. 12 Noon - 1:0 0 p.m. Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL Instructor: Linda G uth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In commemoration of Black History Month thi s mini-class will review and learn about little known facts about Black Hi story.
12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lower Level Adult Com
puter Lab\, GRPL
Instructor: Linda Guth
African-American genealogical research can
be challenging\, especially after you hit the brick wall of the 1870 censu
s. There are\, however\, more and more ways to get over that wall and more
resources to learn the techniques for doing so. Let&rsquo\;s look at loca
l census and county records\, state census records\, school census records
\, and town census records.
Location: GRPL VanderVeen Room
Date:
Saturday\, February 23rd
9:30 am-3:30 pm
Details \;
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor\, GRPL UID:20190110T1655230Z-347042-531@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class: Introduction to Genealogy\, Pedigrees\, & a 4 Gene ration Chart RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190404;BYDAY=TH EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T190000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T190000 DESCRIPTION:Explanation of what genealogy is\, pedigree and historian. Lear n how to get started by filling in a 4 Generation Chart. Discuss briefly t he need of organization\, understand the importance of analyzing\, and con sider examples of the value of fraternizing. One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be hel d in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lo wer level. Instructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explanation of what genealogy is\, pedigree and historian. Learn how to get started by filling in a 4 Generation Char t. Discuss briefly the need of organization\, understand the importance of analyzing\, and consider examples of the value of fraternizing.
O ne of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\ ; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level.
Instructor\, Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2105510Z-347042-532@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class:Family Group Sheets\, Time Lines & Resources of the WMGS Database DESCRIPTION:Learn about the value of Family Group Sheets and how to fill th em out. View a sample time line and discuss how it can identify what you a re missing in your information\, where to look\, and suggest problem solvi ng. Learn about the resources on the WMGS DataBase. One of six classes sch eduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer L ab\, lower level. Instructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the value of Family Group Sheet s and how to fill them out. View a sample time line and discuss how it can identify what you are missing in your information\, where to look\, and s uggest problem solving. Learn about the resources on the WMGS DataBase.
One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depend ing on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level.
Instructor\, Sue Rab ick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2106490Z-347042-533@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class: Federal Census DESCRIPTION:Learn the history of the federal census\, its’ value and weakne sses. Learn about other census. Learn how use Ancestry.com to find your fa mily in the census. Apply critical thinking to what you find. If time allo ws\, explore other resources on Ancestry. One of six classes scheduled Thu rsdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held i n either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level. Instructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn the history of the federal census\, i ts&rsquo\; value and weaknesses. Learn about other census. Learn how use A ncestry.com to find your family in the census. Apply critical thinking to what you find. If time allows\, explore other resources on Ancestry.
One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th fl oor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level.
Instructor\, Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2107250Z-347042-534@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class: FamilySearch.org DESCRIPTION:Learn to use FamilySearch.org. If desired\, demonstrate a perso nal tree program\, FamilyTreeMaker. Or\, spend remaining class time explor ing Ancestry and FamilySearch. One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either th e VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level. Ins tructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn to use FamilySearch.org. If desired\, demonstrate a personal tree program\, FamilyTreeMaker. Or\, spend remaini ng class time exploring Ancestry and FamilySearch.
One of six clas ses scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, cla ss will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Com puter Lab\, lower level.
Instructor\, Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2109560Z-347042-535@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class: GRPL library resources & tour of library DESCRIPTION:Discover GRPL library resources. Learn to use the library catal ogue (and possibly other libraries). Take a tour of the library. One of si x classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week \, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adu lt Computer Lab\, lower level. Instructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Discover GRPL library resources. Learn to u se the library catalogue (and possibly other libraries). Take a tour of th e library.
One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru Ap ril 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level.
Instruc tor\, Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2108460Z-347042-536@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T203000 SUMMARY:Beginners Class: Genealogy websites\, GENWEB\, etc. DESCRIPTION:Briefly discuss other areas for the beginner\; web sites\; GENW EB program\, opportunities for CE\; organization\, preservation & storage\ , misc. One of six classes scheduled Thursdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depe nding on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4 th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level. Instructor\, Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Briefly discuss other areas for the beginne r\; web sites\; GENWEB program\, opportunities for CE\; organization\, pre servation &\; storage\, misc.
One of six classes scheduled Thur sdays Feb 28\, thru April 4. Depending on the week\, class will be held in either the VanderVeen Center\, 4th floor\; or Adult Computer Lab\, lower level.
Instructor\, Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20190111T2109230Z-347042-537@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190215T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to us e the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search data bases—we will have plenty of computers available or bring your own laptop and use the library’s WiFi network. Bring your genealogy questions or Ance stry and Heritage Quest problems— WMGS volunteers and Library staff will b e on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists—you never know what y ou might find! Registration required: www.grpl.org/register or call 988-54 00. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Specia l Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogi sts! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer\, save images\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Use the time to search databases&mdash\;we will have plenty of computers availabl e or bring your own laptop and use the library&rsquo\;s WiFi network. Brin g your genealogy questions or Ancestry and Heritage Quest problems&mdash\; WMGS volunteers and Library staff will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find! Registratio n required: ww w.grpl.org/register or call 988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20190112T1835430Z-347042-538@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Creating your Family History TimeLine DESCRIPTION:Does your family tree timeline not contain much information? W ant to make it more interesting? Learn how to merge historical events int o your tree. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: GRPL Lower Level Adult Co mputer Lab GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Does your family tree timeline not contain much information? \; Want to make it more interesting? \; Learn ho w to merge historical events into your tree.
\;Instructor:&nb sp\; Linda Guth
Location: \; GRPL Lower Level Adult Computer L ab GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20190203T0019470Z-347042-539@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class: Different types of Censuses DESCRIPTION:Did you know there’s more than just the US Federal Census? Let’ s learn about US Federal census\, other countries censuses\, State censuse s\, Agricultural census\, etc. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: GRPL Lo wer Level Adult Computer Lab GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know there&rsquo\;s more than just the US Federal Census?
Let&rsquo\;s learn about US Federal census\ , other countries censuses\, State censuses\, Agricultural census\, etc.
\;Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: \; GRPL Lower Level Adult Computer Lab GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Adult Computer Lab\, Lower Level UID:20190203T0020210Z-347042-540@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201205;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T093000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T093000 DESCRIPTION:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting Meeting by Zoom X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting
Mee ting by Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200912T1515100Z-347042-541@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS General Meeting RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201205;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T133000 DESCRIPTION:WMGS Monthly Meeting Meeting by Zoom Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. All meetings are free and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS Mon thly Meeting
Meeting by Zoom
Unless a special progr am\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker.
All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20190216T1719480Z-347042-543@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191109T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20190216T1720490Z-347042-544@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190618T200000 SUMMARY:Class-Field Trip: Tour of the LDS Family History Center Library DESCRIPTION:Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of the Family Histor y Library in Salt Lake City Utah operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The centers supply resources for research and study of genealogy and family history. A representative of the Grand Rapids FHS will be giving us a tour of their facility. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Family History Centers&nbs p\;(FHCs) are branches of the \;Family History Library \;in \;Salt Lake City \;Utah operated by \;The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints \; (LDS Church). The centers supply resources for research and study of \ ;genea logy \;and \;family history. A representative of the Grand Rapids FHS will be giving us a tour of their facility. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:LDS church UID:20190611T1215330Z-347042-545@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190816T210000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists. Learn how to us e the library databases\, newspaper microfilm and other resources\, and ta ke advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Bring your fam ily history questions or problems—volunteers from the Western Michigan Gen ealogical Society will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogis ts—you never know what you might find. Registration required: www.grpl.org /register or call 616-988-5400. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department for a free after-hours program just for ge nealogists. Learn how to use the library databases\, newspaper microfilm a nd other resources\, and take advantage of free copying and printing durin g the event. Bring your family history questions or problems&mdash\;volunt eers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to ass ist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find. Registration required: www.gr pl.org/register or call 616-988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20190729T1843180Z-347042-546@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors!?: Who’s Your Daddy?” DESCRIPTION:Our speaker is year is Michael Lacopo. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our speaker is year is Michael Lacopo.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Salvation Army Kroc Center UID:20190807T1203290Z-347042-547@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191005T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Using Social Media for Genealogy: DESCRIPTION:Social media is a tool that can help the researcher further enh ance or find living relatives. This may help you break down your brick wal ls. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Social media is a tool that can help the re searcher further enhance or find living relatives. This may help you break down your brick walls.
Instructor: Linda Guth
Learn what Trello is ... And isn't ... And how you can utilize it to help you with your genealogy research.
I nstructor: \; Michele Hoogewind
Location: \; Lower Level A dult Education Center
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20190914T1913520Z-347042-550@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hr class: Researching Vital Records: DESCRIPTION:Class description: This class will explore research strategies of vital records such as birth\, marriage\, and death and how to find them . Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Class description: This class will explore research strategies of vital records such as birth\, marriage\, and death and how to find them. \; \;
Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20190914T1927030Z-347042-551@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hr class: Blank Genealogy Forms: DESCRIPTION:Blank charts and forms are useful for organizing your research\ , and blank census forms make it easier to see the format and column headi ngs for a census. We’ll discuss many forms in this session. Instructor: L inda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Blank charts and forms are useful for organ izing \;your research\, and blank census forms \;make it easier to see the format and column headings for a census. \; We&rsquo\;ll disc uss many forms in this session.
Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20190914T1929590Z-347042-552@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hr class: Prepping for Allen County Library DESCRIPTION:Time at a major genealogy library means the potential to find i nformation on your ancestors that is not available at your local library o r online. So\, how are you preparing for this trip? What will you do onc e you arrive? We have some suggestions to help you. Instructor: Sue Irvi ne X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Time at a major genealogy library means the potential to find information on your ancestors that is not available at your local library or online. \; So\, how are you preparing for this t rip? \; What will you do once you arrive? \; We have some suggesti ons to help you.
Instructor: \; \;Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20190914T1929450Z-347042-553@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists. Learn how to us e the library databases\, newspaper microfilm and other resources\, and ta ke advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Bring your fam ily history questions or problems—volunteers from the Western Michigan Gen ealogical Society will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogis ts—you never know what you might find. Registration required: Online here \, or call 616-988-5400. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department for a free after-hours program just for ge nealogists. Learn how to use the library databases\, newspaper microfilm a nd other resources\, and take advantage of free copying and printing durin g the event. Bring your family history questions or problems&mdash\;volunt eers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to ass ist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find. Registration required: \; Online here\, or call 616-988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20191109T1824030Z-347042-554@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Ancestry DNA Results for Beginners DESCRIPTION:Autosomal DNA\, centimorgans\, Shared Matches\, ThruLines\, gre en leaves\, ..oh my! DNA vocabulary\, tools\, symbols and test results can be overwhelming and confusing to new testers. This class will use example s from Ancestry DNA test results to teach beginners how to get useful gene alogical information from their results. Instructor: Lisa Christensen Loc ation: Lower Level Adult Education Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Autosomal DNA\, centimorgans\, Shared Match es\, ThruLines\, green leaves\, ..oh my! DNA vocabulary\, tools\, symbols and test results can be overwhelming and confusing to new testers. This cl ass will use examples from Ancestry DNA test results to teach beginners ho w to get useful genealogical information from their results.
Instr uctor: \; \;Lisa Christensen
Location: \; Lower Level Adult Education Center
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20191104T1302120Z-347042-555@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T203000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Christmas Gift Ideas DESCRIPTION:Feel free to bring samples of your own gift ideas Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Feel free to bring samples of your own gift ideas
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20191108T1150400Z-347042-556@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T160000 SUMMARY:History Detectives 2020 DESCRIPTION:A day-long event showcasing six programs exploring various aspe cts of Grand Rapids history presented by area historians and members of hi storical and cultural organizations. Topics are varied and reflect the uni que heritage of West Michigan. Admission is FREE\, and you are welcome to come to one - or all- of the programs. Program details historydetectivesgr @gmail.com Email for more information and preordering optional box lunch. Or call 616-234-3038. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A day-long event showcasing six programs ex ploring various aspects of Grand Rapids history presented by area historia ns and members of historical and cultural organizations. Topics are varied and reflect the unique heritage of West Michigan.
Admission is FR EE\, and you are welcome to come to one - or all- of the programs.
historydetect ivesgr@gmail.com \;Email for more information and preordering opti onal box lunch. Or call \;616-234-3038.
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ryerson Auditorium - Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20191116T1306480Z-347042-557@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy rel ated subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free a nd open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20191206T1545220Z-347042-558@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting VIRTUAL PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:Since the Library is closed due to the pandemic\, this will be a virtual presentation. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Since the Library is closed due to the pand emic\, this will be a virtual presentation.
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200603T1126380Z-347042-559@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20191206T1551470Z-347042-561@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0106170Z-347042-562@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Topic pending RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201205;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200104T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000 DESCRIPTION: Instructor: Linda Guth Location: Lower Level Adult Educatio n Center X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Instructor: \; \;Li nda Guth
Location: \; Lower Level Adult Education Center
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200201T1434170Z-347042-564@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: EverNote for Genealogy CANCELED DESCRIPTION:As every genealogist knows\, there comes a point where your pil es of research threaten to become overwhelming! Before you end up hopeless ly lost in your own family tree\, learn how to use Evernote and gain contr ol over your research. Instructor: Michelle Timmer Location: Lower Level A dult Computer Lab X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As every genealogist knows\, there comes a point where your piles of research threaten to become overwhelming! Before you end up hopelessly lost in your own family tree\, learn how to use&nbs p\;Evernote \;and gain control over your research.
Instructor: Michelle Timmer
Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20241019T0106390Z-347042-566@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T220000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department for a free after-hours program just for genealogis ts. Learn how to use the library databases\, newspaper microfilm and other resources\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the ev ent. Bring your family history questions or problems—volunteers from the W estern Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist. Network wi th other genealogists—you never know what you might find. Registration req uired: Online here\, or call 616-988-5400. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN \;
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists. Learn ho w to use the library databases\, newspaper microfilm and other resources\, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Bring y our family history questions or problems&mdash\;volunteers from the Wester n Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist. Network with ot her genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find. Registration r equired: \; Online here\, or call 616-988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20200312T2006450Z-347042-568@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T220000 SUMMARY:GENEALOGY LOCK-IN DESCRIPTION:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Depart ment for a free after-hours program just for genealogists. Learn how to us e the library databases\, newspaper microfilm and other resources\, and ta ke advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Bring your fam ily history questions or problems—volunteers from the Western Michigan Gen ealogical Society will be on hand to assist. Network with other genealogis ts—you never know what you might find. Registration required: Online here \, or call 616-988-5400. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department for a free after-hours program just for ge nealogists. Learn how to use the library databases\, newspaper microfilm a nd other resources\, and take advantage of free copying and printing durin g the event. Bring your family history questions or problems&mdash\;volunt eers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to ass ist. Network with other genealogists&mdash\;you never know what you might find. Registration required: \; Online here\, or call 616-988-5400.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:111 Library St. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 UID:20191211T1223070Z-347042-569@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T150000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors annual planning meeting (Rescheduled) DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:4th floor UID:20200111T1324470Z-347042-571@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION: Topic: Describe your own or an ancestor’s most unusual job. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We h elp and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kin d eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click H ere. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
Topic: Describe your own or an ancestor&rsquo\;s most unusual job.
\;
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesda y of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about o ur families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For mo re information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 202 5 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1148150Z-347042-572@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Topic: Describe a significant misconception you’ve had (genealo gical or otherwise) and how you discovered it. We normally meet 1:30 to 4: 45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Eve ryone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic:&nbs p\;Describe a significant misconception you&rsquo\;ve had (genealog ical or otherwise) and how you discovered it.
We normally meet 1:3 0 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of hum or. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200129T1239340Z-347042-573@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T164500 SUMMARY:CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:WMGS Writers Group Topic: Movies often remind us of our family or one of its members. Write about a movie you saw and how it jogged your memory. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every mont h. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families wit h a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS Write rs Group
Topic: Movies oft en remind us of our family or one of its members. Write about a movie you saw and how it jogged your memory.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every mon th. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families wi th a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St Ea st\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200312T1954440Z-347042-574@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Topic: Were you the oldest\, youngest\, the middle child or an only child? Which would you have preferred and why? How did it affect your life. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month . We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information C lick Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic:
Were you the oldest\, younge st\, the middle child or an only child? Which would you have preferred and why? How did it affect your life.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p .m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's des ire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyon e is welcome. For more information Click Her e. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20241019T0102150Z-347042-575@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Topic: What was the first book you read that really influenced your life? How did it change you or your way of thinking? We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support e ach other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Ce nter\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic:&nbs p\;What was the first book you read that really influenced your lif e? How did it change you or your way of thinking?
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of e very month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our fam ilies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more inf ormation Click Here. \;Dominican Cen ter\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20241019T0103580Z-347042-576@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Topic:Describe a significant historical event that happened dur ing your lifetime that those born after 2000 will consider past history. W e normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We hel p and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Her e. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic:Desc ribe a significant historical event that happened during your lifetime tha t those born after 2000 will consider past history.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tue sday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write abou t our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Domi nican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20241019T0105560Z-347042-577@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Topic: Families\, past or current\, interact with animals. Tell the story of an animal that was part of or affected you\, a family member or an ancestor. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of e very month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our fam ilies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more inf ormation Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic:&nbs p\;Families\, past or current\, interact with animals. Tell the sto ry of an animal that was part of or affected you\, a family member or an a ncestor.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each othe r's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here.&n bsp\;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1151360Z-347042-578@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Topic: As well as antiques\, many of receive various tools or i tems that we still use. They may be used in the kitchen\, construction\, o utdoors\, etc. Describe the history of one and how and why it’s used today . We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a ki nd eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: As well as antiques\, many of receive various tools or items that we still us e. They may be used in the kitchen\, construction\, outdoors\, etc. Descri be the history of one and how and why it&rsquo\;s used today.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is we lcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1152080Z-347042-579@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Topic: What did you do as a child that would be considered dang erous today? Was it considered to be dangerous then or not? How has the de finition of “dangerous” changed or not changed since you were a child? We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our families with a kind ey e and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Wha t did you do as a child that would be considered dangerous today? Was it c onsidered to be dangerous then or not? How has the definition of &ldquo\;d angerous&rdquo\; changed or not changed since you were a child?
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. t he third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desire t o write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. \;Dominic an Center\, 2025 Fulton St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1153110Z-347042-581@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T164500 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:Topic: Every child “really wants” a specific toy for Christmas. Discuss some you really hoped you’d get. We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p. m. the third Tuesday of every month. We help and support each other's desi re to write about our families with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more information Click Here. Dominican Center\, 2025 Fult on St East\, Grand Rapids X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Eve ry child &ldquo\;really wants&rdquo\; a specific toy for Christmas. Discus s some you really hoped you&rsquo\;d get.
We normally meet 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of ev ery month. We help and support each other's desire to write about our fami lies with a kind eye and lots of humor. Everyone is welcome. For more info rmation Click Here. \;Dominican Center\, 2025 Fulto n St East\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Dominican Center UID:20200113T1153370Z-347042-582@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200302T203000 SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy: Introduction and four generation charts DESCRIPTION:Explanation of what genealogy is\, pedigree and historian. Lear n how to get started by filling in a 4 Generation Chart. Discuss briefly t he need of organization\, understand the importance of analyzing\, and con sider examples of the value of fraternizing. March 2 – 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Lower Level Computer Lab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explanation of what genealogy is\, pedigree and historian. Learn how to get started by filling in a 4 Generation Char t. Discuss briefly the need of organization\, understand the importance of analyzing\, and consider examples of the value of fraternizing.
M arch 2 &ndash\; \; 7:00 PM &ndash\; 8:30 PM
Lower Level Comput er Lab &ndash\; Instructors: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200129T1200200Z-347042-586@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T203000 SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy: Family group sheets and WMGS databases DESCRIPTION:Learn about the value of Family Group Sheets and how to fill th em out. View a sample time line and discuss how it can identify what you a re missing in your information\, where to look\, and suggest problem solvi ng. Learn about the resources on the WMGS DataBase. Lower Level Computer L ab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about the value of Family Group Sheet s and how to fill them out. View a sample time line and discuss how it can identify what you are missing in your information\, where to look\, and s uggest problem solving. Learn about the resources on the WMGS DataBase.
Lower Level Computer Lab &ndash\; Instructors: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200129T1201370Z-347042-587@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200316T203000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy: Census records and Ancestry Learn the hist ory of the federal census\, its’ value and weaknesses. Learn about other c ensus. Learn how use Ancestry.com to find your family in the census. Apply critical thinking to what you find. If time allows\, explore other resour ces on Ancestry. Lower Level Computer Lab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy: Census records and Anc estry
Learn the history of the federal census\, its&rsquo\; value and weaknesses. Learn about other census. Learn how use Ancestry.com to fi nd your family in the census. Apply critical thinking to what you find. If time allows\, explore other resources on Ancestry.
Lower Level Co mputer Lab &ndash\; Instructors: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200312T1952300Z-347042-588@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200323T203000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy: FamilySearch and programsLearn to use Fami lySearch.org. If desired\, demonstrate a personal tree program\, FamilyTre eMaker. Or\, spend remaining class time exploring Ancestry and FamilySearc h. Lower Level Computer Lab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy: FamilySearch and progr amsLearn to use FamilySearch.org. If desired\, demonstrate a personal tree program\, FamilyTreeMaker. Or\, spend remaining class time exploring Ance stry and FamilySearch.
Lower Level Computer Lab &ndash\; Instructo rs: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200312T1956510Z-347042-589@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200330T203000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy: Resources at GRPL Discover GRPL library re sources. Learn to use the library catalogue (and possibly other libraries) . Take a tour of the library. Lower Level Computer Lab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy: Resources at GRPL
Discover GRPL library resources. Learn to use the library catalogue (a nd possibly other libraries). Take a tour of the library.
Lower Le vel Computer Lab &ndash\; Instructors: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20200312T1958320Z-347042-590@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T203000 SUMMARY:Beginning Genealogy: GenWeb sites\, organizing and preserving resea rch CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Briefly discuss other areas for the beginner\; web sites\; GENW EB program\, opportunities for CE\; organization\, preservation & storage\ , misc. Lower Level Computer Lab – Instructors: Sue Rabick & Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Briefly discuss other areas for the beginne r\; web sites\; GENWEB program\, opportunities for CE\; organization\, pre servation &\; storage\, misc. \;
Lower Level Computer Lab & ndash\; Instructors: Sue Rabick &\; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20241019T0101040Z-347042-591@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T150000 SUMMARY:Black Family Genealogy Series – Part 1 DESCRIPTION:10AM: Getting started in Genealogy. How we record our info. – Instructor: Joyce Daniels 11AM: Genealogy databases\, Ancestry\, Family Se arch\, MyHeritage (library edition)\, Michiganology.org - What’s the diffe rence & how we use them. – Instructor: Raymond Gant 11:50 – 12:20PM: Famiy Search.org sign in / register tutorial. (This session serves as the Mini-C lass for February) 1PM: What are Census Records? (History / benefit of it’ s use)\, Non population Schedules\, Vital Statistics\, and Court Documents – Instructor: Linda Guth 2:10PM: Researching African American Records (pr e and post 1865)\, Slave Schedules\, Agricultural Schedules\, Freedmen’s B ureau\, Co-Habitation Records – Instructor: Joyce Daniels 3PM: City Direct ories – Instructor: Teresa Lamar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10AM: Getting started in Genealogy. \; How we record our info. &ndash\; Instructor: Joyce Daniels
11AM: G enealogy databases\, Ancestry\, Family Search\, MyHeritage (library editio n)\, Michiganology.org - What&rsquo\;s the difference &\; how we use th em. &ndash\; Instructor: Raymond Gant
11:50 &ndash\; 12:20PM: Fami ySearch.org sign in / register tutorial. (This session serves as the Mini- Class for February)
1PM: What are Census Records? (History / benef it of it&rsquo\;s use)\, Non population Schedules\, Vital Statistics\, and Court Documents &ndash\; Instructor: Linda Guth
2:10PM: Researchi ng African American Records (pre and post 1865)\, Slave Schedules\, Agricu ltural Schedules\, Freedmen&rsquo\;s Bureau\, Co-Habitation Records &ndash \; Instructor: Joyce Daniels
3PM: City Directories &ndash\; Instru ctor: Teresa Lamar
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20200201T1446430Z-347042-592@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200215T150000 SUMMARY:Black Family Genealogy Series – Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Jessica Trotter will be conducting a hands on project with the Decennial Census records and how and what has changed each year. How Ob its show African American customs and provide genealogy info and family co nnection. How to make the City Directory help connect African American f amilies. Location: VanderVeen Room Instructor: Jessica Trotter X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Jessica Trotter will be conducting a hands on project with the Decennial Census records and how and what has changed each year. \; \;
How Obits show African American customs and provide genealogy info and family connection. \; \;
Ho w to make the City Directory help connect African American families. \ ;
Location: \; VanderVeen Room
Instructor: \; Jess ica Trotter
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen Room UID:20200129T1214190Z-347042-593@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T150000 SUMMARY:Black Family Genealogy Series – Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Underground railroad. Tracking your African American family on the underground railroad. Location: VanderVeen Room X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Underground railroad.
Tracking your African American family on the underground railroad.
Location:&nb sp\; VanderVeen Room
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vander Veen Room UID:20200129T1215030Z-347042-594@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: One Note for Genealogy: DESCRIPTION:Finding the right tool to help organize your research is a stru ggle. Join Michele as she shows you some of the features of Microsoft One Note. It may be just what you are looking for to clear the clutter and f ind your desk once again. Instructor: Michele Hoogewind Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Finding the right tool to help organize you r research is a struggle. \; Join Michele as she shows you some of the features of Microsoft One Note. \; It may be just what you are lookin g for to clear the clutter and find your desk once again. \; \;&nb sp\;
Instructor: Michele Hoogewind
Location: Lower Le
vel Adult Computer Lab
You've got matches but are not sure how the y connect to your people? Learn how to use the ancestry tools\, along with some tips and techniques to make that research more successful.
I nstructor: Michelle Timmer
Location: Lower Level Adult Computer La b
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20241019T0059460Z-347042-596@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Find-A-Grave CANCELED DESCRIPTION:Find-A-Grave has changed the look & feel of their website throu ghout the years. Some changes are cosmetic\, while others are functional. We’ll take a look at their website and learn more about it. Instructor: Kathy Cook Location: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Find-A-Grave has changed the look &\; fe el of their website throughout the years. \; Some changes are cosmetic \, while others are functional. \; We&rsquo\;ll take a look at their w ebsite and learn more about it.
Instructor: Kathy Cook
Loc ation: Lower Level Adult Computer Lab
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Lower Level Adult Computer Lab\, GRPL UID:20241019T0104160Z-347042-597@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T203000 SUMMARY:CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Using FamilySearch for Genealogical Research This is an introd uctory class for using FamilySearch\, a free service to help organize and research family story. The first hour will be an overview of what FamilyS earch provides\, including: Family tree viewing options Individual family member records and options Collecting and documenting source information A dding and correlating family memories Tools for researching family history Advantages and disadvantages of a collective family tree Differences betw een living and deceased family member records The excitement and advantage s of using a virtual pedigree The second hour is intended to be a hands-on experience where participants are assisted with: Creating and accessing t heir own free FamilySearch account Entering family member information – pr eferably deceased members to facilitate research Using FamilySearch to fin d additional family information Learning about how to add photos and other documents to memories Working with your virtual pedigree Answering questi ons related to FamilySearch WILL BE REPEATED ON APRIL 2nd X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Using FamilySearch for Genealogical Researc h \;
This is an introductory class for using FamilySearch\, a free service to help organize and research family story. \; \;The first hour will be an overview of what FamilySearch provides\, including:< /p>
The second hour is intended to be a hands-on experience where participants are assisted with:
WILL BE REPEATED ON APRIL 2nd
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20200312T1957420Z-347042-598@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200402T203000 SUMMARY:Using FamilySearch for Genealogical Research CANCELED DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory class for using FamilySearch\, a free service to help organize and research family story. The first hour will be an overview of what FamilySearch provides\, including: Family tree view ing options Individual family member records and options Collecting and do cumenting source information Adding and correlating family memories Tools for researching family history Advantages and disadvantages of a collectiv e family tree Differences between living and deceased family member record s The excitement and advantages of using a virtual pedigree The second hou r is intended to be a hands-on experience where participants are assisted with: Creating and accessing their own free FamilySearch account Entering family member information – preferably deceased members to facilitate rese arch Using FamilySearch to find additional family information Learning abo ut how to add photos and other documents to memories Working with your vir tual pedigree Answering questions related to FamilySearch REPEAT OF MARCH 26 CLASS X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
This is an introductory cla ss for using FamilySearch\, a free service to help organize and research f amily story. \; \;The first hour will be an overview of what Famil ySearch provides\, including:
The second hour is intended to be a hands-on experience where participants are assisted w ith:
REPEAT OF MARCH 26 CLASS
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor UID:20241019T0101520Z-347042-599@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200307T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Gr and Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September t hrough June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one -hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. B ooks and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to the public. \;&nbs p\;
For More info rmation\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20200312T2010550Z-347042-601@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting - CANCELED DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grad Rapids Publi c Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grad Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0103140Z-347042-603@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200502T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting CANCELED DESCRIPTION: We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Shoul d the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be sched uled. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are f ree and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Libra ry on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All mee tings are free and open to the public. \; \;
For More information\, \; Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0104360Z-347042-604@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Meeting CANCELED DESCRIPTION:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Grand Rapids Public Li brary on the first Saturday of the month\, September through June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be schedul ed. Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a ge nealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. Books and charts are s old at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are fre e and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet in the Ryerson Auditorium of the Gr and Rapids Public Library on the first Saturday of the month\, September t hrough June. Should the first Saturday fall on a holiday weekend\, another day will be scheduled.
Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one -hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker. B ooks and charts are sold at our meetings and a 'Hospitality Hour' follows. All meetings are free and open to the public. \;&nbs p\;
For More info rmation\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0100400Z-347042-605@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T204500 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - THIRD THURSDAYS CANCELED DESCRIPTION:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and thei r relationship to family history re-search. If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the Va nderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (a tDNA) tests and their relationship to family history re-search.
If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20241019T0101270Z-347042-606@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T204500 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - THIRD THURSDAYS CANCELED DESCRIPTION:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and thei r relationship to family history re-search. If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the Va nderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (a tDNA) tests and their relationship to family history re-search.
If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20241019T0102480Z-347042-607@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200404T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting CANCELED DESCRIPTION: 4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Pu blic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0059200Z-347042-608@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T204500 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - THIRD THURSDAYS CANCELED DESCRIPTION:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and thei r relationship to family history re-search. If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the Va nderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (a tDNA) tests and their relationship to family history re-search.
If you have questions or want more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20241019T0105260Z-347042-609@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T204500 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - THIRD THURSDAYS DESCRIPTION: DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at th e Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center fo r the Book on the 4th floor. The group discusses the use of Y-DNA (male) a nd mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and th eir relationship to family history re-search. If you have questions or wan t more information\, please contact Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
DIG meets at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The group meets in the VanderVeen Center for the Book on the 4th floor. The group d iscusses the use of Y-DNA (male) and mtDNA (mitochondrial - female)\, and autosomal DNA (atDNA) tests and their relationship to family history re-se arch.
If you have questions or want more information\, please cont act Roger Moffat - DataMaster@wmgs.or g
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20200313T0342180Z-347042-610@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T210000 SUMMARY:Tuesday Genies - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Genies - gather every Tuesday from about 2-9pm. Barring holidays and snowstorms\, variously two to eight people volunteer at the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown to work on WMGS projects and answer o ut-of-town genealogy requests. Members also help people get started on gen ealogy research or find new sources of information. We encourage you to co me help and/or be helped. See you on Tuesdays! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tuesday Genies - gather every Tuesday from about 2-9pm. Barring holidays and snowstorms\, variously two to eight peop le volunteer at the Grand Rapids Public Library downtown to work on WMGS p rojects and answer out-of-town genealogy requests. Members also help peopl e get started on genealogy research or find new sources of information. We encourage you to come help and/or be helped. See you on Tuesdays!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library - 4th floor UID:20200315T1019470Z-347042-611@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T143000 SUMMARY:GotAncestors?! 2020 Seminar via Zoom DESCRIPTION:Featuring Lisa Louise Cooke. This year's seminar has gone Virtu al and will be held online by Zoom Webinar. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Featuring Lisa Louise Cooke. This year's se minar has gone Virtual and will be held online by Zoom Webinar.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:On your computer or tablet UID:20241019T0116400Z-347042-612@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T150000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class - WMGS website navigation DESCRIPTION:Class description: Have you investigated every nook & cranny of our website? Do you find yourself always going to just a couple sections and not looking at the other areas? This class will show you a wide arra y of what we have to offer and where things are located\, to help you with your genealogy research. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Class description:
Have you investi gated every nook &\; cranny of our website? \; Do you find yourself always going to just a couple sections and not looking at the other areas ? \; This class will show you a wide array of what we have to offer an d where things are located\, to help you with your genealogy research.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20241019T0119330Z-347042-613@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210102T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210102T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Tim Gleisner Michigan Genealogy at the Library of Mi chigan Conducting your research at the Library and from home. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:06 Feb 2021 Alex Tolksdorf - Topic: Researc hing German Record Sets
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20201219T2003370Z-347042-616@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:06 Mar 2021 Mark Hoffman - Topic: Researching Beyond the Usual Civil War Union sources X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:06 Mar 2021 Mark Hoffman - Topic: Researchi ng Beyond the Usual Civil War Union sources \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20201219T2003580Z-347042-617@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:03 Apr 2021 Jim Jackson - Topic: The War of 1812 An overview o f the causes and significant events of this war\, the only war partially f ought on Michigan soil. Also\, how to research military\, bounty land and pension records online or at local\, state or national archives. http://wm gs.org/meetings_events.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:03 Apr 2021 Jim Jackson - Topic: The War of 1812 \;
An overview of the causes and significant events of t his war\, the only war partially fought on Michigan soil. Also\, how to re search military\, bounty land and pension records online or at local\, sta te or national archives.
http://wmgs.org/meetings_events.htm
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20210401T1458200Z-347042-618@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:01 May 2021 Adam Oster - Topic: Annual Reports: Supplemental Do cuments for Genealogical Research X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:01 May 2021 Adam Oster - Topic: Annual Repo rts: Supplemental Documents for Genealogical Research
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20201219T2009020Z-347042-619@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T143000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership-Speaker DESCRIPTION:12 Jun 2021 Thomas MacEntee - Topic: The 1950 US Federal Census – Are You Ready? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:12 Jun 2021 Thomas MacEntee - Topic: The 19 50 US Federal Census &ndash\; Are You Ready?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20201219T2005340Z-347042-620@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T130000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board Long Range Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20201219T2014390Z-347042-621@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T150000 SUMMARY:WMGS Member’s Genealogy class DESCRIPTION:This Zoom class will review the WMGS member’s genealogy informa tion. http://trees.wmgs.org/index.php We’ll go over this page of the WMGS website\, looking at the various search features\, plus how to enter your family tree into this informative database. You can search for photos\, by names\, places\, etc. After all\, you may find a cousin right here in “ river city” (as they say). I found a cousin at one of the Library’s Lock I n’s. Now that we can’t meet in person because of Covid\, maybe you can fi nd a cousin this way instead. This is a valuable research tool. Instruct or: Linda Guth Zoom Link https://zoom.us/j/97300550464?pwd=aG0xNytMTENXU VVxL0N3ZG9mSkJjdz09 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This Zoom class will review the WMGS member
&rsquo\;s genealogy information. \;
http://trees.wmgs.org/index.php
We&rsquo\;ll go ove
r this page of the WMGS website\, looking at the various search features\,
plus how to enter your family tree into this informative database. \;
You can search for photos\, by names\, places\, etc. After all\, you may
find a cousin right here in &ldquo\;river city&rdquo\; (as they say). I fo
und a cousin at one of the Library&rsquo\;s Lock In&rsquo\;s. \; Now t
hat we can&rsquo\;t meet in person because of Covid\, maybe you can find a
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Instructor: \; Linda Guth
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MyHeritage Photo Tools
Let&rsquo\;s learn about MyHeritage&rsquo\;s 4 new photo tools that t hey recently added to their software:
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Zoom Link \;
https
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations
UID:20210403T1324370Z-347042-623@localendar.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210605T150000
SUMMARY:WMGS Member’s Genealogy class
DESCRIPTION:Researching Burial / Cemetery Records Did you know that you ca
n learn more about your ancestors from a visit to their memorial? Cemeteri
es and the records associated with the death and burial of the deceased ar
e full of information that will help you with your genealogical research.
In this class\, you will learn how to get the most out of your trip to the
cemetery by learning about the types of burial records available to you &
where to find them prior to your trip. Then\, we’ll go over how to plan a
cemetery visit and what to do during the visit. https://zoom.us/j/9779923
0722?pwd=MWJVT05EcjZCZ3NQN0I2NEttdXhKQT09 Instructor: Linda Guth
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Researching Burial / Cemetery Recor ds \;
Did you know that you can learn more about your ancestors from a visit to their memorial? Cemeteries and the records asso ciated with the death and burial of the deceased are full of information t hat will help you with your genealogical research. In this class\, you wil l learn how to get the most out of your trip to the cemetery by learning a bout the types of burial records available to you &\; where to find the m prior to your trip. Then\, we&rsquo\;ll go over how to plan a cemetery v isit and what to do during the visit.
https://zoom.us/j/9779923 0722?pwd=MWJVT05EcjZCZ3NQN0I2NEttdXhKQT09
Instructor: \; L inda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20210602T1554030Z-347042-624@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210911T143000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership-Speaker DESCRIPTION:Beyond Ancestry.com: Searching for Your Ancestors Online Presen ter: Claudia Breland X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beyond Ancestry.com: Searching for Your
Ancestors O
nline
Presenter:
Claudia Breland
Our new meeting location will be:
Trinity United Methodist Church
1100 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids\
, MI 49506
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20220114T1839440Z-347042-627@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T143000 SUMMARY:WMGS Monthly Membership-Speaker DESCRIPTION:Topic: Who Owned It? Land Abstracts Land Abstracts especi ally in the Great Lakes region can answer some of those troubling question s or create a few new ones. Land Abstracts were the original proof of ownership. A complete list of each owner and mortgage and attachment pro ved that you owned that parcel of land. But what else can it tell you? Z oom link: is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97300550464?pwd=aG0xNytMTENXUVVxL0N 3ZG9mSkJjdz09 Presenter: Lori Piercefield Fox X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Who Owned It? \; Land Abstracts \;
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\; \; \; Land Abstracts were the o riginal proof of ownership. \; A complete list of each owner and mortg age and attachment proved that you owned that parcel of land. \; But w hat else can it tell you? \;
Zoom link:&nbs p\;is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97300550464?pwd=aG0xNytMTENXUVV xL0N3ZG9mSkJjdz09
Presenter:
Lori Pierce field Fox \;
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211002T1517150Z-347042-628@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20220205T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T133000 DESCRIPTION:Transform your genealogical research into a family History Book Deb Moore see www.wmgs.org for details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Transform your genealogical researc h into a family History Book \; \;
Deb Mo ore
see www.wmgs.org for details
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211030T1607440Z-347042-629@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T143000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:see www.wmgs.org for details X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:see www.wmgs.org for details
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20211030T1603150Z-347042-630@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T153000 SUMMARY:Writers Group DESCRIPTION:The date is changed from the 21st to the 14th of December. At o ur August meeting it was decided that our new meeting location will be: Central Christian Church 2525 Leonard ST NE Grand Rapids 4 9505 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The date is changed from the 21st to the 14 th of December.
At our August meeting it was decided that our new
meeting location will be:
\; \; \; \; \; C
entral Christian Church
\; \; \; \; \; 2525 Leon
ard ST NE
\; \; \; \; \; Grand Rapids 49505
see www.wmgs.org for details
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220115T2005240Z-347042-632@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T153000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION:see www.wmgs.org for details This Month's Membership Meeting wi ll be held IN-Person at the GRPL. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:see www.wmgs.org for details
This Month's Membership Meeting will be held IN-Person at the G RPL.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20220528T1411480Z-347042-633@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T150000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220115T2008170Z-347042-634@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T150000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20221203;BYDAY=1SA DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220115T2012300Z-347042-635@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220421 SUMMARY:Bus trip to Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne) DESCRIPTION:Go to www.wmgs.org for details and the registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Go to www.wmgs.org for details and the regi stration form.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220219T1710530Z-347042-636@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220420 SUMMARY:Bus trip to Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne) DESCRIPTION:Go to www.wmgs.org for details and the registration form. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Go to www.wmgs.org for details and the regi stration form.
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220219T1712160Z-347042-637@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T130000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class - Let’s learn how to get started. DESCRIPTION:New to Genealogy? Let’s learn how to get started. You are the beginning 'twig' on your vast family tree. Start with yourself\, the known \, and work toward the unknown. We’ll go over the first steps you should b e taking\, plus going over Family Group Sheets & Pedigree Charts. Click he re for Zoom link X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:New to Genealogy? \;
Let&rsquo\ ;s learn how to get started. You are the beginning 'twig' on your vast fam ily tree. Start with yourself\, the known\, and work toward the unknown. W e&rsquo\;ll go over the first steps you should be taking\, plus going over Family Group Sheets &\; Pedigree Charts.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220303T1614570Z-347042-638@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220319T130000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class - Organization\, Research methods & Citations DESCRIPTION:Organization\, Research methods & Citations: Find out about wha t you can do to get organized\, prepare for your genealogy research journe y\, and suggest research methods. Also\, learn what not to do and what you should do. For more information you can access handouts at: https://wmgs. org/meetings_events.htm Instructor: Linda Guth Click here for Zoom link X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Organization\, Research methods &\; Cita tions:
Find out about what you can do to get organized\, prepare f or your genealogy research journey\, and suggest research methods. Also\, learn what not to do and what you should do.
For more information you can access handouts at:
https://wmgs.org/meetings_events.htm
Instructor: Lind a Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220319T1316340Z-347042-639@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T130000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Class - Genealogy Software: DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Software: If you have a computer and want to save you r family tree electronically\, let’s learn about the various software prog rams out there. Instructor: Linda Guth Click here for Zoom link X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogy Software:
If you have a c omputer and want to save your family tree electronically\, let&rsquo\;s le arn about the various software programs out there.
Instructor: Lin da Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20220303T1615380Z-347042-640@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T133000 SUMMARY:A Walk Among the Tombstones: Preparing for a Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25th Noon - 1: 30 PM Virtual class by Zoom h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/2470659018?pwd=RWlMM3NOelJaL1B4clg1VnJkQ3IxUT09 Discover how you can plan and prepare a successful cemetery tour. Instruc tor: Elaine Kuhn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual class by Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2470659018?pwd=RWlMM3NOelJaL1B4clg1 VnJkQ3IxUT09
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Discover how you can pl
an and prepare a successful cemetery tour.
Instructor: \; Elaine
Kuhn
In person class at the
GRPL\, in the VanderVeen Room on the Family History floor (4th floor).
With death &\; obituary records\, you can uncover details like:
\; \; \; \; \; \; Time and location of death
\; \; \; \; \; \; Cause of death
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bsp\; \; \; \; \; Birth information
\; \;&nb
sp\; \; \; \; Next of kin and family origins
These valuab
le death records are rich in genealogical information. \; Let&rsquo\;s
find out what information we can dig up on our ancestors.
Instructor: Linda Guth
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20220409T2010230Z-347042-642@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T133000 SUMMARY:Researching Marriage Records DESCRIPTION:Virtual class by Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2470659018?pwd= RWlMM3NOelJaL1B4clg1VnJkQ3IxUT09 In honor of my upcoming wedding\, I dec ided to conduct a Marriage Genealogy class. For genealogists\, marriage r ecords are often the most important building blocks of family trees. Weddi ngs are an important rite of passage in all major world religions and cult ures. Understanding this event can give you insight into the journey that made your family who they are today. Instructor: Linda Guth X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2470659018?pwd=RWlMM3NOelJa L1B4clg1VnJkQ3IxUT09
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20220414T1316440Z-347042-643@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T131500 SUMMARY:Mini-Class -Tour of the History / Genealogy floor of the GRPL DESCRIPTION: If you haven't been to the downtown Grand Rapids Public Librar y\, you may have lots of questions. How do I request research assistance? How do I access archival collections? How can I donate genealogical record s? How do I order copies of photographs? Do they have yearbooks? Do they h ave city directories? How do I use the Microfilm machine? How do I find re cords of my ancestors? One of WMGS members will conduct a tour and answer all these questions and more for you! Instructor: Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;If you haven't been to the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library\, you may have lots of questions. How do I req uest research assistance? How do I access archival collections? How can I donate genealogical records? How do I order copies of photographs? Do they have yearbooks? Do they have city directories? How do I use the Microfilm machine? How do I find records of my ancestors?
One of WMGS membe rs will conduct a tour and answer all these questions and more for you!
Instructor: Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL UID:20220903T2141470Z-347042-644@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T200000 SUMMARY:Researching Vital Records - Births DESCRIPTION:Births account for the largest number of records\, followed by death records and then marriage and divorce records. What can you find in birth records? In addition to the basic information of names of the child and parents\, date\, and place of birth\, birth records can give important details about the parents’ residence\, birthplaces\, occupations\, the mo ther’s maiden name\, and in some cases grandparents’ names. Other relative s may show up as witnesses. Birth records are a primary source used in fam ily history research. Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Births account for the largest number of records\, followed by \;death records and then marria ge and divorce records. What can you find in birth records? In addition to the basic information of names of the child and parents\, date\, and plac e of birth\, birth records can give important details about the parents&rs quo\; residence\, birthplaces\, occupations\, the mother&rsquo\;s maiden n ame\, and in some cases grandparents&rsquo\; names. Other relatives may sh ow up as witnesses. Birth records are a primary source used in family hist ory research.
Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth)
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL UID:20220903T2147040Z-347042-645@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T131500 SUMMARY:Mini-Class – Most Common Mistakes In Genealogy Research DESCRIPTION:We've all been new to family history at some stage\, and we'd b e lying if we said we hadn't made (and continue to make) a few mistakes he re and there. Luckily\, genealogy is a marathon\, not a sprint\, and so th ere's time to learn from our errors and become better researchers along th e way. Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth) Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We've all been new to family history at som e stage\, and we'd be lying if we said we hadn't made (and continue to mak e) a few mistakes here and there. Luckily\, genealogy is a marathon\, not a sprint\, and so there's time to learn from our errors and become better researchers along the way.
Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth
)
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL
Institutions such as county courthouses\, l ibraries\, and government agencies have all kinds of records and informati on that should be helpful in your genealogical research. They are usually quite happy to help you\; however\, remember that the people in these offi ces are probably very busy. It's best to keep your letter concise and busi ness-like. Also\, keeping track of who you write to and what you ask for i s a good idea. This way you won't repeat your efforts unnecessarily. We&rs quo\;ll go over some helpful tips.
Instructor: Linda Wells (
nee Guth)
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL
Location\, Location\, Location!
Kno wing\, and documenting\, the areas that your ancestors lived in will help streamline your search for your ancestors and help you sort out the reason s why they migrated and how they lived.
Instructor: Michele Hoogew ind
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th \;Floor GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL UID:20220912T1925410Z-347042-649@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221108T200000 SUMMARY:Using Historical and Genealogical Societies for Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Historical and genealogical societies come in all shapes and si zes. You'll find them at the local\, county\, state\, and national levels. All of them offer a variety of activities and resources. A genealogical s ociety represents years of genealogical research experience. If you're hav ing trouble with a specific problem\, the staff or members may be able to offer hints to help you out. It's likely that someone else in the group ha s already been through the same problem. Many historical and genealogical societies work to preserve records and other materials of historical or ge nealogical interest in their location. Some maintain libraries of their ow n where you may do research\, and others donate their work to local univer sities and libraries. Societies with their own libraries often have a good collection of local history and local family histories. Contacting a soci ety in the area where your ancestors lived may lead you to a book about yo ur family\, and can be a good way to learn where important information may be stored. This topic tells you how historical and genealogical societies may help you in your research. Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth) Locatio n: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Historical and genealogical societies come in all shapes and sizes. You'll find them at the local\, county\, state\, and national levels. All of them offer a variety of activities and resourc es. A genealogical society represents years of genealogical research exper ience. If you're having trouble with a specific problem\, the staff or mem bers may be able to offer hints to help you out. It's likely that someone else in the group has already been through the same problem.
Many historical and genealogical societies work to preserve records and other m aterials of historical or genealogical interest in their location. Some ma intain libraries of their own where you may do research\, and others donat e their work to local universities and libraries. Societies with their own libraries often have a good collection of local history and local family histories. Contacting a society in the area where your ancestors lived may lead you to a book about your family\, and can be a good way to learn whe re important information may be stored. This topic tells you how historica l and genealogical societies may help you in your research.
Instru ctor: Linda Wells (nee Guth)
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th \ ;Floor GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL UID:20220912T1927190Z-347042-650@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class - DNA\, color coding for Analysis DESCRIPTION:DNA\, color coding for Analysis Not only can you color-code your DNA matches for a quick visual overview\, but you can also filter usi ng those tags. But which colors to assign to whom? The color codes apply t o your DNA matches\, but in theory\, they are reflecting relationships in your tree. Let’s learn more about this technique! Instructor: Michelle Tim mer Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:DNA\, color coding for Analysis \; \;
Not only can you color-code yo ur DNA matches for a quick visual overview\, but you can also filter using those tags. But which colors to assign to whom? \;The color codes app ly to your DNA matches\, but in theory\, they are reflecting relationships in your \;tree. Let&rsquo\;s learn more about this technique!< /p>
Instructor: Michelle Timmer
Location: V anderVeen Room\, 4th \;Floor GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221114T1549170Z-347042-651@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors?! with David Rencher\, AG®\, CG®\, FUGA\, FIGRS DESCRIPTION:For more information and to register. navigate to http://gotanc estors.com/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For more information and to register. navig ate to \;http://gota ncestors.com/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Park Congregational Church UID:20241019T0142220Z-347042-652@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000 SUMMARY:MyHeritage Library Edition - Virtual Zoom session DESCRIPTION:Oct 6th\, 6:30PM – 7:30PM Virtual / Zoom session Class Descript ion: MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available thr ough the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical docum ents\, images\, and public records. Discover the fundamentals for navigati ng MyHeritage and learn key strategies for finding specific records within its collections. Class presented by the Library of Michigan. To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsce2tqToiEtzk0fIhnTpHDEWrZKSb iIuY X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Oct 6th\, 6:30PM &ndash\; 7:30PM
Vi rtual / Zoom session
Class Description: MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents\, images\, and public reco rds. Discover the fundamentals for navigating MyHeritage and learn key str ategies for finding specific records within its collections.
Class presented by the Library of Michigan.
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsce2tqToiEtzk0f IhnTpHDEWrZKSbiIuY
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221006T1810500Z-347042-653@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T153000 SUMMARY:Vivid-Pix and Photo Reminiscence Therapy - Virtual Zoom DESCRIPTION:Oct 11th\, 2:30PM – 3:30PM Virtual / Zoom session Class Descrip tion: So many photographs have been passed down through the generations of our families. Currently\, nearly two trillion pictures are being taken ar ound the world every year. Hear how Vivid-Pix can assist one scan\, repair \, enhance\, and preserve photographic images. And then learn how using th ose images in photo reminiscence therapy can be life-changing. Class prese nted by Rick Voight via the Allen County Library. To register: https://us0 2web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FYc0JP_R5W72iV_W6Z7bg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Oct 11th\, 2:30PM &ndash\; 3:30PM
V irtual / Zoom session
Class Description: So many photographs have been passed down through the generations of our families. Currently\, near ly two trillion pictures are being taken around the world every year. Hear how Vivid-Pix can assist one scan\, repair\, enhance\, and preserve photo graphic images. And then learn how using those images in photo reminiscenc e therapy can be life-changing.
Class presented by Rick Voight via the Allen County Library.
To register: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FYc0JP_R5W72iV_W6Z7bg
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom Virtual UID:20221006T1812340Z-347042-654@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T130000 SUMMARY:The Origins of the Melting Pot: U.S. Immigration Records\, 1820-195 7 DESCRIPTION:Oct 20th\, Noon – 1PM Virtual / Zoom session Class Description: Throughout American history\, millions of people immigrated to the United States seeking religious freedom\, land ownership\, and new opportunities . Starting in 1820\, the United States created records of these immigrants which provide clues to their origin and journey. In this class\, we will discuss the history\, records\, and resources used in U.S. immigration res earch. Class presented by LDS Family Search. To register: (take note of th e correct time zone when registering) https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_uovHp4yPT3OBqgE2i5zt5A X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Oct 20th\, Noon &ndash\; 1PM
Virtua l / Zoom session
Class Description: Throughout American history\, millions of people immigrated to the United States seeking religious freed om\, land ownership\, and new opportunities. Starting in 1820\, the United States created records of these immigrants which provide clues to their o rigin and journey. In this class\, we will discuss the history\, records\, and resources used in U.S. immigration research.
Class presented by LDS Family Search.
To register: (take note of the correct time zone when registering)
https://churc hofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uovHp4yPT3OBqgE2i5zt5A
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221006T1814030Z-347042-655@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T150000 SUMMARY:Organize Like an Archivist DESCRIPTION:Oct 23rd\, 1:30PM – 3PM Virtual / Zoom session Class Descriptio n: Learn effective step-by-step strategies to organize and link genealogy research and records\, both paper and digital\, without using complicated systems. Class presented by Nacy E. Loe with the Genealogical Society of W ashtenaw County\, MI. To register (non-members of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County): Send an email by Thursday\, October 20th to: info@w ashtenawgenealogy.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Oct 23rd\, 1:30PM &ndash\; 3PM
Virt ual / Zoom session
Class Description: Learn effective step-by-step strategies to organize and link genealogy research and records\, both pap er and digital\, without using complicated systems.
Class presente d by Nacy E. Loe with the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County\, MI.
To register (non-members of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw C ounty): Send an email by Thursday\, October 20th to: info@washtenawgenealogy.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221006T1815240Z-347042-656@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T161500 SUMMARY:Michigan: An Upper Midwest Researcher's Dream DESCRIPTION:Virtual / Zoom session Class Description: Michigan is a state o f many people: Native Americans\, fur traders\, French explorers\, British military\, and then settlers from all over the world including many from Canada and the Northeast U.S. The records and indexes are amazing as are t he libraries\, historical societies\, archives\, and universities that are filled with resources. Online indexes and record images add to the dream. Learn about the people\, resources\, businesses\, farms\, military\, and vital records. Class presented by Paula Stuart-Warren with the Genealogica l Society of Washtenaw County\, MI. To register (non-members of the Geneal ogical Society of Washtenaw County): Send an email by Thursday\, October 2 0th to: info@washtenawgenealogy.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual / Zoom session
Class Descri ption: Michigan is a state of many people: Native Americans\, fur traders\ , French explorers\, British military\, and then settlers from all over th e world including many from Canada and the Northeast U.S. The records and indexes are amazing as are the libraries\, historical societies\, archives \, and universities that are filled with resources. Online indexes and rec ord images add to the dream. Learn about the people\, resources\, business es\, farms\, military\, and vital records.
Class presented by Paul a Stuart-Warren with the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County\, MI.
To register (non-members of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw Co unty): Send an email by Thursday\, October 20th to: info@washtenawgenealogy.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221006T1816590Z-347042-657@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000 SUMMARY:Using Graveyard Genealogy for Frightfully Good Results DESCRIPTION:Virtual / Zoom session Class Description: Did you know that you can learn quite a bit about your ancestors from a visit to their memorial ? Cemeteries and the records associated with the death and burial of the d eceased are full of information that will help you on your genealogical jo urney. Learn how to get the most out of your trip to the cemetery by learn ing about the types of records available to you\, the types of memorials\, and the types of cemeteries common in the United States. There is no bett er way to honor our ancestors than by remembering and preserving their lif e through our research today. In this interactive and informative program\ , you will learn: *Types of death\, funeral\, and cemetery records and how to find them *How to use cemetery records to record facts about a ncestors *The types of American cemeteries\, monuments\, and records t hat you will encounter *How to plan a cemetery visit and what to do du ring the visit *Resources for monument symbols Class presented by Magg ie Rose\, Librarian at the Barbertib Public Library in Ohio. To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1654287135294728720?source=Michi gan X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual / Zoom session
Class Descri ption: Did you know that you can learn quite a bit about your ancestors fr om a visit to their memorial? Cemeteries and the records associated with t he death and burial of the deceased are full of information that will help you on your genealogical journey. Learn how to get the most out of your t rip to the cemetery by learning about the types of records available to yo u\, the types of memorials\, and the types of cemeteries common in the Uni ted States. There is no better way to honor our ancestors than by remember ing and preserving their life through our research today.
In this interactive and informative program\, you will learn:
\; &nbs p\; *Types of death\, funeral\, and cemetery records and how to find them< /p>
\; \; *How to use cemetery records to record facts about ancestors
\; \; *The types of American cemeteries\, mon uments\, and records that you will encounter
\; \; *How to plan a cemetery visit and what to do during the visit
\; & nbsp\; *Resources for monument symbols
Class presented by Maggie R ose\, Librarian at the Barbertib Public Library in Ohio.
To regist er: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register /1654287135294728720?source=Michigan
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20221006T1817570Z-347042-658@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T130000 SUMMARY:Certifying Citizenship: An Introduction to U.S. Naturalization Reco rds (ZOOM) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Nov 3rd Noon – 1PM Presented by the LDS Church Zoom Session – pre-register Class Description: Throughout American histor y\, millions of immigrants declared their intention to become citizens of the United States and give up their loyalty and allegiance to their homela nds. During this pursuit\, future citizens had to meet specific requiremen ts and file various papers with the United States judicial system. In this class\, we will explain the history of naturalization in the United State s\, discuss the naturalization process\, and introduce the records created when someone becomes a citizen. To register: https://churchofjesuschrist .zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xqaAEWNQk6FwxVvFGe0sA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Thursday\, Nov 3rd \; \; \;&nbs
p\; \; \; Noon &ndash\; 1PM
Presented by the LDS Church
Zoom Session &ndash\; pre-register
Class Description:
T hroughout American history\, millions of immigrants declared their intenti on to become citizens of the United States and give up their loyalty and a llegiance to their homelands. During this pursuit\, future citizens had to meet specific requirements and file various papers with the United States judicial system. In this class\, we will explain the history of naturaliz ation in the United States\, discuss the naturalization process\, and intr oduce the records created when someone becomes a citizen.
To regis ter:
\;https://churchofjesuschr ist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xqaAEWNQk6FwxVvFGe0sA
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom Virtual UID:20221025T1929020Z-347042-659@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T200000 SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker 2019 New Update (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mark Olsen\, FTM Ambassador (rescheduled from Nove mber 3) Zoom Session https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89150422981?pwd=TXF2TkRoQU pxelFrRm9USUgzb1dVUT09 Introduction to update 24.1 class topics: How to g et the update Prior to running the update Downloading the update Once Inst alled Main features of the update Mark’s Highlights (what he likes about t he update) Additional updates & fixes are listed on the What’s New support FAQ Questions & Answers X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by Mark Olsen\, FTM Ambassador
(rescheduled from November 3)
Zoom Session \;
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89150422981?pwd=TXF2TkRo QUpxelFrRm9USUgzb1dVUT09
Introduction to update 24.1 class top ics: \;
Presented by the LDS Church
Zoom Se ssion &ndash\; pre-register*
Class Description:
As one of the most useful tools in family history research\, the FamilySearch Catalo g is extremely valuable. Come learn about some tips and tricks for using t he FamilySearch Catalog to help in your family history research.
* To register: \; \; https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_byxB 0pQdSaWhpZkVJFrorg?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221025T1937040Z-347042-661@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T130000 SUMMARY:Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for U.S. Immigration Research (Zo om) DESCRIPTION:Presented by the LDS Church Zoom Session – pre-register* Class Description: Do you have an immigrant ancestor who settled in the United S tates? Tracing your ancestor in their homeland requires that you know the town in which they originated. Identifying the town of origin can present a variety of challenges and often requires unique research strategies. In this class\, we will introduce the strategies for tracing immigrant ancest ors and demonstrate advanced research skills\, record analysis\, and evide nce correlation. *To register: https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webina r/register/WN_FoKx8UUaRkq21plPk-C0sQ?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by the LDS Church
Zoom Se ssion &ndash\; pre-register*
Class Description:
Do you hav e an immigrant ancestor who settled in the United States? Tracing your anc estor in their homeland requires that you know the town in which they orig inated. Identifying the town of origin can present a variety of challenges and often requires unique research strategies. In this class\, we will in troduce the strategies for tracing immigrant ancestors and demonstrate adv anced research skills\, record analysis\, and evidence correlation.
< p>*To register: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221025T1936460Z-347042-662@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Emigration at the Turn of the Century (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan offere d in partnership with the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and t he Northeast Zoom Session – pre-register* Speaker Łukasz Podlaszewski will present on Polish Emigration at the turn of the century. This presentati on will trace the path of emigrants from Polish lands who set off on a jou rney to the United States. The lecturer will look at each stage of emigrat ion\, from making the decision to leave and the reasons for the decision t o the first steps on American soil. The stories of real families as well a s information about remaining source materials will be presented. *To regi ster: https://pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by the Polish Genealogical Societ y of Michigan
offered in partnership with the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast
Zoom Session &ndash\; pre -register*
Speaker Łukasz Podlaszewski will present on Polish Emig ration at the turn of the century. \; This presentation will trace the path of emigrants from Polish lands who set off on a journey to the Unite d States. The lecturer will look at each stage of emigration\, from making the decision to leave and the reasons for the decision to the first steps on American soil. The stories of real families as well as information abo ut remaining source materials will be presented.
*To register:&nbs p\; http s://pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221025T1938460Z-347042-663@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T193000 SUMMARY:Michigan Newspapers (Zoom session) DESCRIPTION:The Library of Michigan has one of the most comprehensive colle ctions of Michigan newspapers. See examples of unique periodicals publishe d in our state and learn strategies for navigating the various online coll ections of digitized Michigan news publications. Presented by: Adam Oster at Library of Michigan Virtual class registration link (register ahead of time): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudeyqqjksEtxHjIL89aAC8X QWvzZy1COz X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Library of Michigan has one of the most comprehensive collections of Michigan newspapers. See examples of unique periodicals published in our state and learn strategies for navigating the various online collections of digitized Michigan news publications.
Presented by: Adam Oster at Library of Michigan
Virtual class registration link \;(register ahead of
time): \;https://us
06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudeyqqjksEtxHjIL89aAC8XQWvzZy1COz
As a genealogist who hasn't felt overwhelme d with volumes of paper\, a steady flood of daily emails\, and projects th at have been started but never finished? This presentation will tackle dea ling with these issues. You will learn how to set up daily routines that e nsure you make the most of the time in your day. You will also discover wa ys to set up filing systems that work across platforms both digital and co nventional. Attendees will be provided with a step by step approach to GET ORGANIZED as well as a 'Tool Kit' of good ideas to take back and implemen t in their business and personal life.
Instructor: Cynthia K . Patton with the Utah Genealogical Association
Virtu al class registration link (register ahead of time): \; \;https: //ugagenealogy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QD9bLq0ERFaScMMK3xuR6Q?timezone _id=America%2FNew_York
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20221114T1831290Z-347042-665@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class - Putting meat on Genealogy research DESCRIPTION:Mini-Class for 4 February 2023 at 12 pm in the 4th floor Vander Veen Room Presenter: Joyce Daniels Topic: Putting meat on Genealogy resea rch with the help of Google Google when used with a research database can add a dimension to your family search. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mini-Class for 4 February 2023 at 12 pm in
the 4th floor Vander Veen Room
Presenter: Joyce Daniels
Topic:
Putting meat on Genealogy research with the help of Google
Google w
hen used with a research database can add a dimension to your family searc
h.
For many\, researching before 1870 is a hur dle in African American research. Learn about sources and strategies to tr ace ancestors back to the Antebellum Era.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom on Sunday\, February 26\, 2023 at 1:30PM
Our Speaker: Ari Wilkins. \; Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Soc iety\, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research\, the Salt La ke Institute of Genealogy\, the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research\, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh\, RootsTech\, and a mul titude of state and local societies. \;
Class Presentation thr ough The Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
Non-members wish ing to attend may send a request by Thursday\, February 23rd to info@washtenawgenealogy. org. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230220T2110590Z-347042-667@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T161500 SUMMARY:Copyright and the Family History Researcher - ZOOM Class DESCRIPTION:Virtual Meeting on Zoom on Sunday\, February 26\, 2023\, at 3:1 5PM Taught by Kris Rzepczynski Class Presentation through The Genealogica l Society of Washtenaw County Learn about copyright in the United States\, what materials are covered and not\, and how the law impacts your family history research. Non-members wishing to attend may send a request by Thur sday\, February 23rd to info@washtenawgenealogy.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Virtual Meeting on Zoom on Sunday\, Februar y 26\, 2023\, at 3:15PM
Taught by Kris Rzepczynski \;
Class Presentation through The Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County
Learn about copyright in the United States\, what materials are cove red and not\, and how the law impacts your family history research.
< p>Non-members wishing to attend may send a request by Thursday\, February 23rd to info@w ashtenawgenealogy.org. \; CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20230220T2113120Z-347042-668@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T150000 SUMMARY:Monthly Membership Meeting - Speaker is Matthew Ellis DESCRIPTION:Topic: Using the Archives for Genealogy Research The City Arch ives and Research Center stores all the City's government records. The Cit y Archives staff ensure that the documents\, dating back to 1838\, are pre served and accessible to citizens and employees to research. Much of the C ity Archive's records deal with property\, so whether you are looking for a family home or want to know more about how ancestors utilized their prop erty\, the City Archives and Records Center can help. Genealogical researc hers can also access many resources at the City Archives\, such as cemeter y records\, tax records\, mugshot and fingerprint cards\, and many other d ocuments. Bio: Matthew A. Ellis is an archivist for the City of Grand Ra pids and a researcher of history\, data\, and public policymaking. His foc al area of interest is how information is accessed and used by decision-ma kers. Other subject areas of interest are data privacy\, misinformation\, and open data. He has published articles on local history for the Grand Ra pids Historical Society and co-hosts a local history podcast with the Gran d Rapids Office of Communications. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Using the Archives for Genea logy Research \;
The City Archives a nd Research Center stores all the City's government records. The City Arch ives staff ensure that the documents\, dating back to 1838\, are preserved and accessible to citizens and employees to research. Much of the City Ar chive's records deal with property\, so whether you are looking for a fami ly home or want to know more about how ancestors utilized their property\, the City Archives and Records Center can help. Genealogical researchers c an also access many resources at the City Archives\, such as cemetery reco rds\, tax records\, mugshot and fingerprint cards\, and many other documen ts. \;
\;Bio: Matthew A. Ellis is an arc hivist for the City of Grand Rapids and a researcher of history\, data\, a nd public policymaking. His focal area of interest is how information is a ccessed and used by decision-makers. Other subject areas of interest are d ata privacy\, misinformation\, and open data. He has published articles on local history for the Grand Rapids Historical Society and co-hosts a loca l history podcast with the Grand Rapids Office of Communications. \; CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20230220T2122010Z-347042-669@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T130000 SUMMARY:Mini-Class = Pioneer Certificates DESCRIPTION:Mini-Class for 4 March 2023 at 12 noon in the Vander Veen Room Presenter: Sue Irvine Topic: Pioneer Certificates- You can apply for a Pio neer Certificate at both the State and Local level. Sue will go over the r equirements that you need to meet for one of 3 levels as well as how to fi ll out the paperwork. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Mini-Class for 4 March 2023 at 12 noon in t
he Vander Veen Room
Presenter: Sue Irvine
Topic: Pioneer Certi
ficates- You can apply for a Pioneer Certificate at both the State and Loc
al level. Sue will go over the requirements that you need to meet for one
of 3 levels as well as how to fill out the paperwork.
Dr. Sumner will speak about his most recent publication\, MICHIGAN WWII POW CAMPS (History Press\, 2018)\, whic h tells the largely-forgotten story of the 6\,000 German and Italian priso ners who lived and worked in the state&rsquo\;s orchards\, sugar beet fiel ds\, and forests of the U.P. between 1943 and 1946. \; The young men w ere treated well\, they behaved themselves\, with a few exceptions\, and a fter being sent back home after the war many eventually came back to becom e U.S. citizens. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library UID:20230320T1517110Z-347042-671@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T130000 SUMMARY:Beginners Guide to DNA DESCRIPTION:We will cover terminology\, definitions\, uses\, services and o ther commonly used phrases. Instructors: Bill Grinstead & Jessica Riley X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will cover terminology\, definitions\, u ses\, services and other commonly used phrases. \;
Instructors : Bill Grinstead &\; Jessica Riley
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room - 4th floor UID:20230327T0115580Z-347042-672@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T160000 SUMMARY:Jenison Museum Tour DESCRIPTION:Jenison Museum staff\, who are dressed in period costumes\, wil l give a a tour of this old Victorian aged home and will explain how peopl e lived in that time period. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Jenison Museum staff\, who are dressed in p eriod costumes\, will give a a tour of this old Victorian aged home and wi ll explain how people lived in that time period. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum UID:20230327T0108450Z-347042-673@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: 10 Worse Genealogy Mistakes and How to Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:Beginning genealogists and experienced re-searchers alike make these common genealogy mistakes. Learn what the mistakes are and how to av oid them. Instructor: Linda Wells Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GR PL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning genealogists and experienced re-s earchers alike make these common genealogy mistakes. Learn what the mistak es are and how to avoid them.
Instructor: Linda Wells Locati
on: VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL
Presenter: Matt Pacer\, Library of Michigan
The Library of Congress con-tains a treasure trove of fami-ly his
tory information for Michigan researchers\, includ-ing a vast array of onl
ine re-sources. Learn how to navi-gate these digital collections as well a
s other key research strategies to effectively use our nation&rsquo\;s lib
rary while un-covering your family&rsquo\;s sto-ry. The presentation cover
s Michigan records that are online through the Library of Congress website
. No one has to go physically to Washington D.C. in order to view the mate
rial. Matt will show how to navigate the Library of Congress website in or
der to find these collections and highlight collections that are useful fo
r family history researchers.
Matt holds a MLIS from Wayne State Univ
ersity and an MA in History from Kansas State University. He has been work
ing in libraries since college at Wright State University. Currently\, he
is a reference librarian at the Library of Michigan. He coordinates both t
he Michigan Collection and the Martha W. Griffiths Rare Book Room. Additio
nally\, he is the donation coordinator for the Library of Michigan. When n
ot presenting or appear-ing at a conference\, you will probably find him a
t the reference desk or wandering about the library working on other tasks
such as answering questions\, moving shelves\, and other duties as assign
ed.
Topics to be discussed:
Online Resources
Types of Records
Where to Find Informat
ion
Type of Cemeteries
Types of Tombstones
Instructor: Linda Wells \; \; \;
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4t h Floor GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230509T1214550Z-347042-676@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T080000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group: Reviewing GEDMatch and the Leeds Method DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half and hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. and from 7:0 0 p.m.—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA ques-tions. Check our Faceboo k group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor.< /p>
We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half and hour being a presenta tion\, video\, speaker\, etc. and from 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA ques-tions.
Check our Facebook group for updat es.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230425T1550050Z-347042-677@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427 SUMMARY:WMGS Bus Trip to Allen County Library RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 DESCRIPTION:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne Allen County Public Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne
Allen County Pub
lic Library
This conference is one of the few occasions you will hear from and connect with people focused on German genealogy. A ttendees will enjoy a weekend of programs and activities highlighting the diversity of the German-speaking genealogy community. \;This amazing c onference will offer more than 100 presentations and more than 25 Connecti on sessions. \;
The conference will be held in-person. But the re is al-so a robust virtual option\, with access to programming in real-t ime. And a USB drive is available for purchase\, allowing all attendees to watch the recorded presentations.
For more information or to regi
ster:
https://iggp.org/cpage.php?pt=179 \;
Conference Title: Deep Roots of a Nation
Join NGS at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond\, VA or Online at Home.
Learn the latest from the best speakers in the ge-nealogy community. Discover what genealogy companies are bringing to ma rket. Gain insights from genealogy societies and organizations throughout the United States. Attend your choice of more than 110 lectures and specia l luncheons. Have fun at the SLAM! Idea Showcase reception and Expo Hall o pening. Celebrate Virginia&rsquo\;s deep roots with a special Friday eveni ng event spon-sored by the Virginia Genealogical Society. \;
D esigned for family history researchers at all levels ─ beginner\, intermed iate\, and advanced.
Keep checking this website for updates and ne
w information as it becomes available.
https://conference.ngsgenealog
y.org/
May's Topic: Gardens/gardening and their im portance to your ancestors (fruit orchard? growing most of food for family \, etc.)
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 11 00 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the churc h. \;We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in th e door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-08 12 if you have any questions.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1602080Z-347042-681@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230430 SUMMARY:WMGS Memories and Recollections submission deadline DESCRIPTION:Our Board Historian\, Janet Idema\, is working on a project doc umenting memories and recollections of the Western Michigan Genealogical S ociety. She is seeking solicitations from members to share their personal stories about WMGS. What do you remember as a favorite event\, your volunt eering activi-ties\, etc? This is a great opportunity to share our own exp eri-ences during your membership years\, hopefully to inspire other member s to be even more active in the future. She needs more stories for this pr oject. Please take a look back at your time with WMGS and send your story or short memory to Janet Idema at wmgs70@wmgs.org by April 30\, 2023. Or i f you prefer\, contact Janet and she can visit you and record your memorie s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Board Historian\, Janet Idema\, is work ing on a project documenting memories and recollections of the Western Mic higan Genealogical Society. \;She is seeking solicitations from member s to share their personal stories about WMGS.
What do you remember
as a favorite event\, your volunteering activi-ties\, etc?
This is a
great opportunity to share our own experi-ences during your membership ye
ars\, hopefully to inspire other members to be even more active in the fut
ure. She needs more stories for this project. Please take a look back at y
our time with WMGS and send your story or short memory to Janet Idema at w
mgs70@wmgs.org by April 30\, 2023. Or if you prefer\, contact Janet and sh
e can visit you and record your memories.
This lecture presents a list of items compi led from the experience of many genealogists that you will want to obtain as you begin your ancestral research. These items will help to make your h eritage journey a successful one. \; Megan has been teaching the major ity of her life. She taught in the public school systems in Ohio and Michi gan where she now resides in Holland Michigan. She has taught genealogy co urses for close to 20 years and continues educational classes including th e Genealogy Study Group\, at various societies\, libraries\, National and International conferences\, doing client research\, writing articles for v arious quarterlies\, and is also the current Education Director for ISBGFH - International Society for British Genealogy and Family History. \;< /p>
Presentor: \; Megan Heyl
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2334540Z-347042-683@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Peck Family Murders DESCRIPTION:Presentor: Tobin T. Buhk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presentor: Tobin T. Buhk
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241025T2337010Z-347042-684@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Researching There When You Are Here DESCRIPTION:Presentor: Karen Krugman X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presentor: Karen Krugman
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230425T1649540Z-347042-685@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: St. Andrew's Cemetery program DESCRIPTION:Presentor: Cynthia Bailey X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presentor: Cynthia Bailey
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1522330Z-347042-686@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Google Services & Help for Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Presentor: Debby Stassek X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presentor: Debby Stassek
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20231106T1521510Z-347042-687@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: WMGS Databases DESCRIPTION:Online Searchable Databases by WMGS. We are at almost 1\,360\ ,000 records in the Newspapers Database!!!!!! And over 3.56 MILLION record s online!!!!!! We will be going over the information that WMGS has for you to explore. Presentor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Online Searchable Databases by WMGS.& nbsp\; \;
We are at almost 1\,360\,000 records in
the Newspapers Database!!!!!!
And over 3.56 MILLION records on
line!!!!!!
We will be going over the information tha t WMGS has for you to explore.
Presentor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20231106T1521220Z-347042-688@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the C ivil War DESCRIPTION:Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Civil War Presentor: Bruc e Butgereit X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Civil War
Presentor: Bruce Butgereit
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240120T1905010Z-347042-689@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517 SUMMARY:GRPL is closed DESCRIPTION:The downtown Grand Rapids Public Library is closed all day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The downtown Grand Rapids Public Library is closed all day.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230513T0106050Z-347042-690@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T130000 SUMMARY:Researching Vital Records - Births DESCRIPTION:Births account for the largest number of records\, followed by death records and then marriage and divorce records. What can you find in birth records? In addition to the basic information of names of the child and parents\, date\, and place of the birth\, birth records can give impor tant details about the parents’ residence\, birth places\, occupations\, t he mother’s maiden name\, and in some cases grandparents’ names. Other rel atives may show up as witnesses. Birth records are a primary source used i n family history research. Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth) Location: Va nderVeen Room\, 4th Floor GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Births \;account for the largest number of \;records\, followed by \;death \;records \;and then marriage and divo rce \;records. What can you find in \;birth \;records? In addition to the basic information of na mes of the child and parents\, date\, and place of the \;birth\, \;birth \;records \;can give important details about the parents&rsquo\; residence\, \;birth \;places\, occupations\, the mother&rsquo\;s maiden name\, and in some cases grandparents&rsquo\; names. Other relatives may show up as witnesses. \;Birth \;records \;are a primary source used in family history research.
Instructor: Linda Wells (nee Guth)
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th \;Floor GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2315420Z-347042-691@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors? (Speaker: Katherine Willson) - need to register DESCRIPTION:This year our guest Speaker is Katherine Willson. The location is again at the Park Church across the street from the GRPL. This year lun ch is thru Schnitz Deli. Session info and registration thru EventBrite is available at gotancestors.com The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Our European Ancestors’ Voyage to America Learn about your immigr ant ancestors’ voyage from Europe to the United States\, and how those jou rneys changed from the 18th century through the 20th century. How did our ancestors prepare for the journey? What immigration restrictions & quota l aws did they face? How were ports of departure and arrival chosen? What wa s the ticket cost? How long would the journey take\, and what were the exp ected ship. Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries Once you’ve discovered your immigrant ancestor’s home country\, how will you go about finding documents generated while s/he was still there\, and how wi ll you research his/her parents? We’ll discuss available resources for beg inning your research in foreign countries\, including how to locate foreig n language genealogy terms and online maps providing contextual informatio n on shifting country borders. 40+ Sources for Finding Maiden Names 40+ po ssible sources to consult when searching for a female ancestor’s maiden na me. Discussion will include search tips for locating these sources. Adding a Genealogical Codicil to Your Will When you die\, what will happen to th e genealogical materials you’ve accumulated throughout your research? Do y our loved ones know what to do with your collection after your death\, or are you at risk of losing it all to the trash bin when your estate is clea red out? A genealogical codicil to your will can clearly state your wishes \, and this presentation will discuss the many options available to you. S ample copies of codicils will be distributed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This year our guest Speaker is Katherine Wi llson.
The location is again at the Park Church across the s treet from the GRPL. This year lunch is thru Schnitz Deli. Session info an d registration thru EventBrite is available at \;gotancesto rs.com
The sessions to be presented throughout the day are:
Our European Ancestors&rsquo\; Voyage to America
Learn about your immigrant ancestors&rsquo\; voyage from Eu rope to the United States\, and how those journeys changed from the 18th c entury through the 20th century. How did our ancestors prepare for the jou rney? What immigration restrictions &\; quota laws did they face? How w ere ports of departure and arrival chosen? What was the ticket cost? How l ong would the journey take\, and what were the expected ship.
Resources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries< /em>
Once you&rsquo\;ve discovered your immigrant ancestor&rsquo\; s home country\, how will you go about finding documents generated while s /he was still there\, and how will you research his/her parents? We&rsquo\ ;ll discuss available resources for beginning your research in foreign cou ntries\, including how to locate foreign language genealogy terms and onli ne maps providing contextual information on shifting country borders.
40+ Sources for Finding Maiden Names
40+ possible sources to consult when searching for a female ancestor&rsqu o\;s maiden name. Discussion will include search tips for locating these s ources.
Adding a Genealogical Codicil to Your Will
When you die\, what will happen to the genealogical mat erials you&rsquo\;ve accumulated throughout your research? Do your loved o nes know what to do with your collection after your death\, or are you at risk of losing it all to the trash bin when your estate is cleared out? A genealogical codicil to your will can clearly state your wishes\, and this presentation will discuss the many options available to you. Sample copie s of codicils will be distributed.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Park Congregational Church\, 10 E Park Pl NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI UID:20230907T2219050Z-347042-692@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room - GRPL UID:20230531T2337520Z-347042-693@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230720 SUMMARY:Allen County Library Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The April bus trip to Fort Wayne was lots of fun. 28 people sig ned up for the trip but only 25 were able to go with us. We needed at leas t 30 people to cover the bills. With that said we are going to reorganize the trip in the future. We will not be using a bus on future trips and wil l carpool or see about a larger van if insurance and liability allows. WM GS will arrange for the motel. We will still be able to help each other wh ile there. We need to know if there is any interest. A trip has been pla nned for July 20 and 21\, 2023. We have four individuals interested in goi ng at this time. The price (for the motel\, parking\, and help pay for th e driver’s gas) has yet to be determined. We need to see what the interest is to see if we can get a group room discount for multiple rooms. We wil l need people willing to drive also. Please email John or Sue if you are interested. If we get enough interest\, we will work at arranging motel rooms. Email Sue Irvine\, sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce\, jwpierce53@gmail.com soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The April bus trip to Fort Wayne was lots o f fun. 28 people signed up for the trip but only 25 were able to go with u s. We needed at least 30 people to cover the bills. With that said we are going to reorganize the trip in the future. We will not be using a bus on future trips and will carpool or see about a larger van if insurance and l iability allows. \; WMGS will arrange for the motel. We will still be able to help each other while there. \; We need to know if there is an y interest. \; A trip has been planned for July 20 and 21\, 2023. We h ave four individuals interested in going at this time. \; The price (f or the motel\, parking\, and help pay for the driver&rsquo\;s gas) has yet to be determined. We need to see what the interest is to see if we can ge t a group room discount for multiple rooms. \; We will need people wil ling to drive also. \; \;Please email John or Sue if you are inte rested. \; If we get enough interest\, we will work at arranging motel rooms. \; \;
Email \; Sue Irvine\, sjirv@yahoo.com&n bsp\; or \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \;
John Pierce\, jwpier ce53@gmail.com soon. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2341060Z-347042-694@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721 SUMMARY:Allen County Library Field Trip DESCRIPTION:The April bus trip to Fort Wayne was lots of fun. 28 people sig ned up for the trip but only 25 were able to go with us. We needed at leas t 30 people to cover the bills. With that said we are going to reorganize the trip in the future. We will not be using a bus on future trips and wil l carpool or see about a larger van if insurance and liability allows. WM GS will arrange for the motel. We will still be able to help each other wh ile there. We need to know if there is any interest. A trip has been pla nned for July 20 and 21\, 2023. We have four individuals interested in goi ng at this time. The price (for the motel\, parking\, and help pay for th e driver’s gas) has yet to be determined. We need to see what the interest is to see if we can get a group room discount for multiple rooms. We wil l need people willing to drive also. Please email John or Sue if you are interested. If we get enough interest\, we will work at arranging motel rooms. Email Sue Irvine\, sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce\, jwpierce53@gmail.com soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The April bus trip to Fort Wayne was lots o f fun. 28 people signed up for the trip but only 25 were able to go with u s. We needed at least 30 people to cover the bills. With that said we are going to reorganize the trip in the future. We will not be using a bus on future trips and will carpool or see about a larger van if insurance and l iability allows. \; WMGS will arrange for the motel. We will still be able to help each other while there. \; We need to know if there is an y interest. \; A trip has been planned for July 20 and 21\, 2023. We h ave four individuals interested in going at this time. \; The price (f or the motel\, parking\, and help pay for the driver&rsquo\;s gas) has yet to be determined. We need to see what the interest is to see if we can ge t a group room discount for multiple rooms. \; We will need people wil ling to drive also. \; \;Please email John or Sue if you are inte rested. \; If we get enough interest\, we will work at arranging motel rooms. \; \;
Email \; Sue Irvine\, sjirv@yahoo.com&n bsp\; or \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \;
John Pierce\, jwpier ce53@gmail.com soon. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2341520Z-347042-695@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230623 SUMMARY:2023 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar DESCRIPTION:You can attend the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar onsi te or online this year. Each summer\, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a semi nar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skill s. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving me mory of Barbara J. Brown. For this year’s event\, they are pleased to offe r this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. Participants can atten d sessions either online or onsite. They are delighted to be hosting Drew Smith\, who will be joining onsite in Lansing and through Zoom to virtual attendees. Drew regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of national\ , state\, and local genealogy societies\, especially on topics linking gen ealogy and technology. Together with George G. Morgan\, Drew has been the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005. Beginning in 2 016\, he hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast\, which alternates with T he Genealogy Guys Podcast. The seminar begins on Friday\, June 23 and con tinues into Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. Please register before Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023 so that all participants can be accommodated. If you have any questions please contact the Archives of Michigan by email at archives @michigan.gov or by phone at 517-335-2576. To Register: https://form.jo tform.com/230326155369153 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You can attend the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar onsite or online this year. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \;
Each summer\, the Ar chives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory o f Barbara J. Brown. For this year&rsquo\;s event\, they are pleased to off er this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. Participants can atte nd sessions either online or onsite. They are delighted to be hosting Drew Smith\, who will be joining onsite in Lansing and through Zoom to virtual attendees. \; Drew regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of na tional\, state\, and local genealogy societies\, especially on topics link ing genealogy and technology. Together with George G. Morgan\, Drew has be en the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005. Beginni ng in 2016\, he hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast\, which alternates with The Genealogy Guys Podcast. \; The seminar begins on Friday\, Ju ne 23 and continues into Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. Please register before Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023 so that all participants can be accommodated.& nbsp\; If you have any questions please contact the Archives of Michigan b y email at archives@michigan.gov or by phone at 517-335-2576. \; \ ;
To Register: \; https://form.jotform.com/230326155369153&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2353310Z-347042-696@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230624 SUMMARY:2023 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar DESCRIPTION:You can attend the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar onsi te or online this year. Each summer\, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a sem inar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skil ls. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving m emory of Barbara J. Brown. For this year’s event\, they are pleased to off er this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. Participants can atte nd sessions either online or onsite. They are delighted to be hosting Drew Smith\, who will be joining onsite in Lansing and through Zoom to virtual attendees. Drew regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of national \, state\, and local genealogy societies\, especially on topics linking ge nealogy and technology. Together with George G. Morgan\, Drew has been the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005. Beginning in 2016\, he hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast\, which alternates with The Genealogy Guys Podcast. The seminar begins on Friday\, June 23 and co ntinues into Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. Please register before Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023 so that all participants can be accommodated. If you have any questions please contact the Archives of Michigan by email at archive s@michigan.gov or by phone at 517-335-2576. To Register: https://form.j otform.com/230326155369153 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You can attend the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar onsite or online this year. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \;
Each summer\, the A rchives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar t o promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. Th e event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. For this year&rsquo\;s event\, they are pleased to of fer this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. Participants can att end sessions either online or onsite. They are delighted to be hosting Dre w Smith\, who will be joining onsite in Lansing and through Zoom to virtua l attendees. \; Drew regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of n ational\, state\, and local genealogy societies\, especially on topics lin king genealogy and technology. Together with George G. Morgan\, Drew has b een the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast since September 2005. Beginn ing in 2016\, he hosts the Genealogy Connections Podcast\, which alternate s with The Genealogy Guys Podcast. \; The seminar begins on Friday\, J une 23 and continues into Saturday\, June 24\, 2023. Please register befor e Wednesday\, June 21\, 2023 so that all participants can be accommodated. \; If you have any questions please contact the Archives of Michigan by email at archives@michigan.gov or by phone at 517-335-2576. \; \;
To Register: \; https://form.jotform.com/230326155369153&nb sp\; \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230531T2352370Z-347042-697@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230719T220000 SUMMARY:National Archives at Riverside: A Virtual Tour DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Sara Cochran Southern California Genealogical Societ y and Family Research Library This webinar is available for up to 500 atte ndees per session\, at no charge. It is available to all genealogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and are c onducted by professional genealogical speakers and expert lecturers. Re gister here: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Sara Cochran
Southern Ca lifornia Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
This web inar is available for up to 500 attendees per session\, at no charge. \; It is \;available to all genealogists for free. These one-hour webi nar presentations are given each month and are conducted by professional g enealogical speakers and expert lecturers. \; \;
Register here: \; https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html \;< /p>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230601T0012300Z-347042-698@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T220000 SUMMARY:Introduction to Tracing Your Roots in Eastern Europe DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Amy L. Wachs\, JD This webinar is available for up t o 500 attendees per session\, at no charge. It is available to all geneal ogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and are conducted by professional genealogical speakers and expert lectur ers. Register here: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.ht ml Sponsored by: Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Rese arch Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Amy L. Wachs\, JD
This&n bsp\;webinar \;is available \;for up to 500 attendees per session\ , at no charge. \; \;It is \;available to all genealogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and are c onducted by professional genealogical speakers and expert lecturers. \ ; \;
Register here: \; https://www.scgsgenealogy.co m/webinar/jes-index.html \;
Sponsored by: \;S outhern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230805T1540450Z-347042-699@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T220000 SUMMARY:Landholders: Ranches to Land Grants DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Leslie Carney Southern California Genealogical Socie ty and Family Research Library This webinar is available for up to 500 att endees per session\, at no charge. It is available to all genealogists fo r free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and are conducted by professional genealogical speakers and expert lecturers. R egister here: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Leslie Carney
Sout hern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
This \;webinar \;is available \;for up to 500 atte ndees per session\, at no charge. \; \;It is \;available to al l genealogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given ea ch month and are conducted by professional genealogical speakers and exper t lecturers. \; \;
Register here: \; htt ps://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230601T0017430Z-347042-700@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T220000 SUMMARY:Nellie Was a Rebel: Using Unusual Sources to Find Her Child's Fathe r DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Mary K. Risseeuw Southern California Genealogical So ciety and Family Research Library This webinar is available for up to 500 attendees per session\, at no charge. It is available to all genealogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and a re conducted by professional genealogical speakers and expert lecturers. Register here: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenter: Mary K. Risseeuw
S outhern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
This \;webinar \;is available \;for up to 500 a ttendees per session\, at no charge. \; \;It is \;available to all genealogists for free. These one-hour webinar presentations are given each month and are conducted by professional genealogical speakers and ex pert lecturers. \; \;
Register here: \; https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230601T0019180Z-347042-701@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : The wedding I remember the most or the one I regret that I missed. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \; \;The we dding I remember the most or the one I regret that I missed. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1602240Z-347042-702@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Memorable summer trips — your favorite or one that was a catastrophe. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Memorable summ er trips &mdash\; your favorite or one that was a catastrophe. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1602580Z-347042-703@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Picnics and the foods you ate. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Picnics and th e foods you ate. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1603100Z-347042-704@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Harvesting\, canning that your ancestors did or your own memories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Harvesting\, c anning that your ancestors did or your own memories.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1603430Z-347042-705@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Ghosties\, séances\, how it affected your ancestors\, your family or you rself. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Ghosties\, s&e acute\;ances\, how it affected your ancestors\, your family or yourself. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1603520Z-347042-706@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Trees/Lumbering or Writing your 2023 Christmas letter/message X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Trees/Lumberin g or Writing your 2023 Christmas letter/message
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1604110Z-347042-707@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Our Christmas potluck and discussion of the 2024 writing topics. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Our Christmas potluck and discussion of the 2024 writing topics.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T0123420Z-347042-708@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : New start in life — migrations — moving—jobs X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;New start in l ife &mdash\; migrations &mdash\; moving&mdash\;jobs
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T0124140Z-347042-709@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20240618;BYMONTHDAY=20 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Deaths & disasters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Deaths & amp\; disasters
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1546580Z-347042-710@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230601T0101380Z-347042-711@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230601T0103110Z-347042-712@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1538410Z-347042-713@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. December 14th - We will be having a potluck of snacks. If you can\, try to bring a snack that represents your heritage . We will also be going over the Family Search App and the feature: Findin g your nearby relatives. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
December 14th - We will be having a potluck of snacks. If you can\, try to bring a snack that represents your heritage. We will als o be going over the Family Search App and the feature: Finding your nearby relatives.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room (4th floor) UID:20231214T1956170Z-347042-714@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T200000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Scrapbooking DESCRIPTION:We will be going over various ways to display your family infor mation\, documents and photos in a Scrapbooking format. I'll bring some sa mple books for everyone to review. If any of you have any books\, feel fre e to bring them too\, to display them too. Instructor: Linda Wells Locat ion: VanderVeen Room\, GRPL 4th floor X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be going over various ways to displ ay your family information\, documents and photos in a Scrapbooking format . I'll bring some sample books for everyone to review. If any of you have any books\, feel free to bring them too\, to display them too. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
Location: VanderVeen Room\, GRP L 4th floor
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230830T1917020Z-347042-715@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 SUMMARY:Fur Trade Encampment Re-enactment DESCRIPTION:History comes alive as you experience a trading camp and explor e the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descen dants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada’s trading post 1821-1830s. Special cooking demonstration at 1pm each day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:History comes alive as you experience a tra ding camp and explore the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descendants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada&rsquo\;s tradin g post 1821-1830s.
Special cooking demonstration at 1pm each day.< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ada History Center UID:20230803T1347350Z-347042-716@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000 SUMMARY:Fur Trade Encampment Re-enactment DESCRIPTION:History comes alive as you experience a trading camp and explor e the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descen dants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada’s trading post 1821-1830s. Special cooking demonstration at 1pm each day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
History comes alive as you experience a tra ding camp and explore the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descendants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada&rsquo\;s tradin g post 1821-1830s.
Special cooking demonstration at 1pm each day.< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ada History Center UID:20230803T1349060Z-347042-717@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 SUMMARY:Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster - Battle of Gettysburg DESCRIPTION:Experience the sights and sounds of these tumultuous years of o ur nation’s history: smell the powder\, hear the boom of cannons\, and tal k to the famous generals and soldiers as they plan their assaults. Wander through the encampments of Confederate and Union soldiers\, visit with civ ilians cooking over open fires\, listen to the 1st Holland Regimental Band \, or hang out at the Grey Barn\, an authentic Civil War era saloon. The Battle of Gettysburg will be the focus of this year’s muster. All events on the farm are free. Bring your camera\, snap some photos\, and then be s ure to submit them to the Muster Photo Contest! For details and the upload er link\, visit holland.org/van-raalte-farm-civil-war-muster-photo-contest . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Experience the sights and sounds of t
hese tumultuous years \;of our nation&rsquo\;s history: smell the powd
er\, hear the boom of cannons\, and talk to the famous generals and soldie
rs as they plan their assaults. Wander through the encampments of Confeder
ate and Union soldiers\, visit with civilians cooking over open fires\, li
sten to the 1st Holland Regimental Band\, or hang out at the Grey Barn\, a
n authentic Civil War era saloon. \;
The Battle of G
ettysburg will be the focus of this year&rsquo\;s muster. \;
All events on the farm are free. \;Bring your camera\, sna p some photos\, and then be sure to submit them to the Muster Photo Contes t! For details and the uploader link\, visit \;holland.org/van-raalte-farm-civil-war-muster-photo-contest.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Yang Feng (JCI) lot - free shuttle to park entrance UID:20230803T1418380Z-347042-718@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000 SUMMARY:Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster - Battle of Gettysburg DESCRIPTION:Experience the sights and sounds of these tumultuous years of o ur nation’s history: smell the powder\, hear the boom of cannons\, and tal k to the famous generals and soldiers as they plan their assaults. Wander through the encampments of Confederate and Union soldiers\, visit with civ ilians cooking over open fires\, listen to the 1st Holland Regimental Band \, or hang out at the Grey Barn\, an authentic Civil War era saloon. The Battle of Gettysburg will be the focus of this year’s muster. All events on the farm are free. Bring your camera\, snap some photos\, and then be s ure to submit them to the Muster Photo Contest! For details and the upload er link\, visit holland.org/van-raalte-farm-civil-war-muster-photo-contest . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience the sights and sounds of these t
umultuous years \;of our nation&rsquo\;s history: smell the powder\, h
ear the boom of cannons\, and talk to the famous generals and soldiers as
they plan their assaults. Wander through the encampments of Confederate an
d Union soldiers\, visit with civilians cooking over open fires\, listen t
o the 1st Holland Regimental Band\, or hang out at the Grey Barn\, an auth
entic Civil War era saloon. \;
The Battle of Gettysburg will be t
he focus of this year&rsquo\;s muster. \;
All events on the fa rm are free. \;Bring your camera\, snap some photos\, and then be sure to submit them to the Muster Photo Contest! For details and the uploader link\, visit \;holland.org/van-raa lte-farm-civil-war-muster-photo-contest.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Yang Feng (JCI) lot - free shuttle to park entrance UID:20230803T1419340Z-347042-719@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T160000 SUMMARY:Fur Trade Encampment Re-enactment DESCRIPTION:History comes alive as you experience a trading camp and explor e the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descen dants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada’s trading post 1821-1830s. Held at the Ada History Center. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:History comes alive as you experience a trading camp and explore the fur trade that took place in Ada 200 years ago. Interact with descendants of Rix Robinson who operated Ada&rsquo\;s trading post 1821-1830s.
Held at the Ada History Cent er.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ada History Center UID:20230831T0005090Z-347042-720@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T200000 SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society Skills Session DESCRIPTION:Skills Sessions this year will focus on beginning genealogical research skills and will last about 30-45 minutes each session. Registra tion information will be forthcoming. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with directions on how to join the meeting. Email - General Inquiry: info@mikvgs.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Skills Sessions this year will focus on beg inning genealogical research skills and will last about 30-45 minutes each session. \; \;
Registration information will be forthcomi ng. \;After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with d irections on how to join the meeting.
Email - \;General Inquiry: \;info @mikvgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230803T1513120Z-347042-721@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T193000 SUMMARY:Michigan Newspapers Research DESCRIPTION:The Library of Michigan has one of the most comprehensive colle ctions of Michigan newspapers. See examples of unique periodicals publishe d in our state and learn strategies for navigating the various online coll ections of digitized Michigan news publications. Go here to register: http s://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlf-qrqD4rG9QTkxfHQ_zL1p5o_FX7Awct# /registration Presentation put on by the Library of Michigan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Library of Michigan has one of th e most comprehensive collections of Michigan newspapers. See examples of u nique periodicals published in our state and learn strategies for navigati ng the various online collections of digitized Michigan news publications.
Go here to register: \;https://us06web.zoom.us/m eeting/register/tZIlf-qrqD4rG9QTkxfHQ_zL1p5o_FX7Awct#/registration \;< /span>
Presentation put on by the \;Library of Michigan. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230831T0004500Z-347042-722@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T193000 SUMMARY:MyHeritage database library edition DESCRIPTION:MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database availab le through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents\, images\, and public records. Discover the fundamentals for na vigating MyHeritage and learn key strategies for finding specific records within its collections. Click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/me eting/register/tZUkd-2ppjgsHdHZchoQd1v1D9-QvI7obQcV#/registration Present ation put on by the Library of Michigan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:MyHeritage Library Edition is a famil y history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents\, images\, and public records. Discov er the fundamentals for navigating MyHeritage and learn key strategies for finding specific records within its collections.
Cli ck here to register: \;https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd- 2ppjgsHdHZchoQd1v1D9-QvI7obQcV#/registration \;
P resentation put on by the \;Library of Michigan. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230803T1548250Z-347042-723@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T193000 SUMMARY:Fold 3 Library Edition DESCRIPTION:Fold3 provides online access to military records\, including th e stories\, photos\, and relevant personal documents. Discover key strateg ies for using Fold3 as you uncover the accounts of men and women who serve d in the armed forces. To register\, click here - https://us06web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZEkfumgqDIoHdOxFHJ_PWB8sbWUFckrV0mc#/registration Presen tation put on by Library of Michigan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fold3 provides online access to milit ary records\, including the stories\, photos\, and relevant personal docum ents. Discover key strategies for using Fold3 as you uncover the accounts of men and women who served in the armed forces.
To r egister\, click here - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkfumgqD IoHdOxFHJ_PWB8sbWUFckrV0mc#/registration
Presentation put on by Library of Michigan. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230803T1553570Z-347042-724@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T193000 SUMMARY:Digitizing My Family Tree: Formats\, Software\, and Techniques DESCRIPTION:Explore the digital options for saving your family history rese arch. Explore the variety of desktop and web-based applications researcher s can use for organizing their data. Review best practices for both using these applications and uploading digital scans of records to the software. To register\, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf- itrT8sG9LQBPOq9GrwnjpZjKnilbLG#/registration Presentation put on by the Li brary of Michigan. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore the digital options for savin g your family history research. Explore the variety of desktop and web-bas ed applications researchers can use for organizing their data. Review best practices for both using these applications and uploading digital scans o f records to the software.
To register\, click here:& nbsp\;https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-itrT8sG9LQBPOq9Grwnjp ZjKnilbLG#/registration
Presentation put on by the Li brary of Michigan.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230803T1557210Z-347042-725@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T010000 SUMMARY:Herrick Library Genealogy Study Group meeting DESCRIPTION:Presenting genealogy topics in classroom setting\, public welco me! Meeting held in the Community Room at the Herrick Library\, north bran ch. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presenting genealogy topics in classr oom setting\, public welcome!
Meeting held in the Com munity Room at the Herrick Library\, north branch. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Herrick Library UID:20230803T1608510Z-347042-726@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T130000 SUMMARY:Proving Adoption - accessing adoption records DESCRIPTION:Finding the truth\, a real-life case study\, told by the daught er of an adoptee. Marlene Polster is the Indiana County Genealogist for La ke County and has been affiliated with the Larry J. Clark Genealogy Center at the Valparaiso\, Indiana Public Library for many years. She began doin g family research in 1994 and offering programs on family history topics s ince 2006. Ms. Polster will share her experiences and suggestions for acce ssing adoption records as she tells her story about finding her father's b iological family in southwest Michigan. This event is free and open to th e public. No RSVP is needed. Sponsored by the Van Buren Regional Genealogi cal Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Finding the truth\, a real-life case study\ , told by the daughter of an adoptee. Marlene Polster is the Indiana Count y Genealogist for Lake County and has been affiliated with the Larry J. Cl ark Genealogy Center at the Valparaiso\, Indiana Public Library for many y ears. She began doing family research in 1994 and offering programs on fam ily history topics since 2006.
Ms. Polster will share her experien ces and suggestions for accessing adoption records as she tells her story about finding her father's biological family in southwest Michigan. \;
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is needed. Spo nsored by the Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Hartford Public Library UID:20230803T1629320Z-347042-727@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T130000 SUMMARY:Salem Witch Trials in your Family Tree DESCRIPTION:The truths and the myths surrounding this horrific time in our country's history. Presented by Kim Roe-Kester. This event is free and op en to the public. No RSVP is needed. Sponsored by the Van Buren Regional G enealogical Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The truths and the myths surrounding this h orrific time in our country's history. \;
Presented by Kim Roe -Kester.
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP is nee ded. Sponsored by the Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Hartford Public Library UID:20230830T2315050Z-347042-728@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T140000 SUMMARY:Online Book Websites for Genealogy DESCRIPTION:A wealth of genealogical information has been published in book s over the years. Luckily\, many of these resources\, especially those tha t have entered the public domain\, have been made available in digital for mat on a variety of websites. This presentation will introduce you to some of the most popular online resources for digital books to broaden your ge nealogical research. Zoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/r egister/tZYqcuyhqzgpGN1hixJDrBxXlh7Cdnzue3Q3 Sponsored by the Pinellas Ge nealogy Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A wealth of genealogical information has been published in books over the years. Luckily\, many of these resour ces\, especially those that have entered the public domain\, have been mad e available in digital format on a variety of websites. This presentation will introduce you to some of the most popular online resources for digita l books to broaden your genealogical research. \;
Zoom Registration: \;https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t ZYqcuyhqzgpGN1hixJDrBxXlh7Cdnzue3Q3 \;
Sponsored by the Pi nellas Genealogy Society.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230805T1539050Z-347042-729@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T140000 SUMMARY:Local and County Histories DESCRIPTION:Local and county histories are often overlooked resources that can contain a wealth of resources on your ancestors and the places that th ey lived. This presentation explores the background of local and county hi story books\; what information can be found in them\; and\, where to find them\, both in print and online. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.u s/meeting/register/tZYqdOmprjgoGNSpyywOubTFkx-RtgxXHFPx Sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Local and county histories are often overlooked resources that can contain a wealth of resources on your ancest ors and the places that they lived. This presentation \;explores the background of local and county history books\; what informatio n can be found in them\; and\, where to find them\, both in print and onli ne.
Zoom registration: \;https://us02 web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdOmprjgoGNSpyywOubTFkx-RtgxXHFPx \;
Sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230805T1539370Z-347042-730@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T120000 SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker User Group DESCRIPTION:Note: this Zoom session is sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society. After participating in this group's session\, if you'd like WMGS to have a FTM User Group\, please send an email to: LindaLGuth@gmail.com. (We've previously only had 7 people interested\, but need more people). Q uestions & answers plus demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. This class explores the use of this popula r genealogy software program and demonstrates the many features of this po pular genealogy database program\, from the basics of initial entry of fam ily information to more detailed topics. Discussion lead by Bob Bryan. Thi s will be an online only class via Zoom. Register in advance for this meet ing at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3 UdqO8QVYw X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Note: this Zoom session is sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society. \; After participating in this group's se ssion\, if you'd like WMGS to have a FTM User Group\, please send an email to: LindaLGuth@gmail.com. (We've previously only had 7 people interested\ , but need more people).
Questions &\; answers plus demon
stration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database softwar
e. This class explores the use of this popular genealogy software program
and demonstrates the many features of this popular genealogy database prog
ram\, from the basics of initial entry of family information to more detai
led topics. Discussion lead by Bob Bryan.
This wil
l be an online only class via Zoom.
Registe
r in advance for this meeting at:
https://us02web.z
oom.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw
We all find scandals\, scalawags\, an d other surprises in the course of our genealogical research. This present ation some of the unexpected\, and sometimes unsavory\, facts that may ari se and ethical considerations to keep in mind when deciding how to share t hem. \;
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting
at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYt
c-6qpzwoG9Qg72xjKxtYqlERX8_tPcKH
Presented by the Pinellas Gen ealogy Society.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230805T1554070Z-347042-732@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T140000 SUMMARY:Using U.S. Land Records in Genealogy DESCRIPTION:Land records are an important part of your genealogical toolkit . This presentation will provide an overview of common terms and concepts\ , explore how land records can help your research\, and assist you in loca ting these valuable resources. The presentations will also share examples showing how to go from finding a deed to finding the land described in it on the modern landscape. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting at: ht tps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-quqz4tGNdDZhm49XKCIwcxQ4IliCh 3 Sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Land records are an important part of
your genealogical toolkit. This presentation will provide an overview of
common terms and concepts\, explore how land records can help your researc
h\, and assist you in locating these valuable resources. The presentations
will also share examples showing how to go from finding a deed to finding
the land described in it on the modern landscape. \;
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-quqz4tGNdDZhm49XKCIwcxQ
4IliCh3
Sponsored by the Pinellas Genealogy Society.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20230805T1557470Z-347042-733@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T130000 SUMMARY:Creating your Family History TimeLine - Rescheduled to Oct DESCRIPTION:Mini-Class cancelled because of the Washington DC trip. Will pr esent it on Monday evening\, Oct 9th. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mini-Class cancelled because of the Washing ton DC trip.
Will present it on \;Monday evening\, Oct 9th.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230831T1615090Z-347042-734@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T203000 SUMMARY:Different Census Types DESCRIPTION:Did you know there’s more than just the US Federal Census? Let’ s learn about US Federal census\, other countries censuses\, State censuse s\, Agricultural census\, etc. Instructor: Linda Guth Location: VanderVee n Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know there&rsquo\;s more than just the US Federal Census?
Let&rsquo\;s learn about US Federal census\ , other countries censuses\, State censuses\, Agricultural census\, etc.
Instructor: \; Linda Guth
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4 th floor\, GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230824T1957300Z-347042-735@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library resources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. Registration required (attendance limite d): www.grpl.org/register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library r esources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genea logical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. \;
Regist ration required (attendance limited): www.grpl.org/register \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230824T2048090Z-347042-736@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910 SUMMARY:Washington DC trip RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230829T0028500Z-347042-737@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T200000 SUMMARY:America’s Westward Expansion: 25 Events in 50 Minutes DESCRIPTION:Learn about key U.S. Congressional acts and other events of wes tward migration (1787-1890) with a focus on territorial boundaries\, slave ry\, and wars against Mexico and Native Americans in this presentation by Katherine Willson. Because this is a virtual event\, sign up will be requi red. A Zoom link for the presentation will be sent out the day of the even t. Katherine R. Willson of Dexter\, Michigan is an engaging and dynamic ge nealogy lecturer at regional and national events\; a full-time researcher for private clients\; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years. She is the f ounder & past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association\, past Pre sident of the Michigan Genealogical Council\, and past board member for th e Association of Professional Genealogists. Katherine has coordinated and taught courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, with sessions fo cused on America’s westward expansion\, and on teaching genealogy courses in your community. Her website at SocialMediaGenealogy.com contains multip le resources\, including a catalog of 17\,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook\, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels\, and a catalog of 76 genealogy podcasts. Registration required: https://herrickdl.biblioc ommons.com/events/64d4f11b01da5e2900396ac4 Limited attendance. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about key \;U.S. Congressio
nal acts and other events of westward migration (1787-1890) with a focus o
n territorial boundaries\, slavery\, and wars against Mexico and Native Am
ericans in this presentation by Katherine Willson. \;Because this is a
virtual event\, sign up will be required. A Zoom link for the presentatio
n will be sent out the day of the event.
Katherine
R. Willson of Dexter\, Michigan is an engaging and dynamic genealogy lect
urer at regional and national events\; a full-time researcher for private
clients\; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years. She is the founder &\
; past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association\, past President
of the Michigan Genealogical Council\, and past board member for the Assoc
iation of Professional Genealogists. Katherine has coordinated and taught
courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, with sessions focused o
n America&rsquo\;s westward expansion\, and on teaching genealogy courses
in your community. Her website at SocialMediaGenealogy.com contains multip
le resources\, including a catalog of 17\,000+ genealogy/history links on
Facebook\, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels\, and a catalog of
76 genealogy podcasts.
Registration required: \; \ ;
https://herrickdl.bibliocommons.com/events/64d4f11b01da5e2900396 ac4 \;
Limited attendance.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Online Event UID:20230831T0004290Z-347042-738@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T200000 SUMMARY:America’s Westward Expansion: 25 Events in 50 Minutes DESCRIPTION:Learn about key U.S. Congressional acts and other events of wes tward migration (1787-1890) with a focus on territorial boundaries\, slave ry\, and wars against Mexico and Native Americans in this presentation by Katherine Willson. Because this is a virtual event\, sign up will be requi red. A Zoom link for the presentation will be sent out the day of the even t. Katherine R. Willson of Dexter\, Michigan is an engaging and dynamic ge nealogy lecturer at regional and national events\; a full-time researcher for private clients\; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years. She is the f ounder & past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association\, past Pre sident of the Michigan Genealogical Council\, and past board member for th e Association of Professional Genealogists. Katherine has coordinated and taught courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, with sessions fo cused on America’s westward expansion\, and on teaching genealogy courses in your community. Her website at SocialMediaGenealogy.com contains multip le resources\, including a catalog of 17\,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook\, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels\, and a catalog of 76 genealogy podcasts. Registration required: https://herrickdl.biblioc ommons.com/events/64d4f11b01da5e2900396ac4 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Learn about key \;U.S. Congressio
nal acts and other events of westward migration (1787-1890) with a focus o
n territorial boundaries\, slavery\, and wars against Mexico and Native Am
ericans in this presentation by Katherine Willson. \;Because this is a
virtual event\, sign up will be required. A Zoom link for the presentatio
n will be sent out the day of the event.
Katherine
R. Willson of Dexter\, Michigan is an engaging and dynamic genealogy lect
urer at regional and national events\; a full-time researcher for private
clients\; and a genealogy educator for 25+ years. She is the founder &\
; past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association\, past President
of the Michigan Genealogical Council\, and past board member for the Assoc
iation of Professional Genealogists. Katherine has coordinated and taught
courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, with sessions focused o
n America&rsquo\;s westward expansion\, and on teaching genealogy courses
in your community. Her website at SocialMediaGenealogy.com contains multip
le resources\, including a catalog of 17\,000+ genealogy/history links on
Facebook\, a catalog of 190+ genealogy YouTube channels\, and a catalog of
76 genealogy podcasts.
Registration required: \; \ ;
https://herrickdl.bibliocommons.com/events/64d4f11b01da5e2900396 ac4
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Online Event UID:20230830T2302330Z-347042-739@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T190000 SUMMARY:Michigan County Poor Farms DESCRIPTION:Long before the advent of modern social welfare\, county govern ments in Michigan maintained poorhouses or poor farms. Explore the early h istory of these facilities in their attempts to care for Michigan’s poor\, elderly and destitute. Discover the lives and records of the inmates that resided at our state’s poor farms. Presenter Adam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Library of Michigan. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Grand Valley State University with a minor in Politi cal Science and Secondary Education Certification. He also has a Master of Library Science degree from Indiana University. Adam’s interests include genealogy and local history research. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Long before the advent of modern social wel fare\, county governments in Michigan maintained poorhouses or poor farms. Explore the early history of these facilities in their attempts to care f or Michigan&rsquo\;s poor\, elderly and destitute. Discover the lives and records of the inmates that resided at our state&rsquo\;s poor farms.
Presenter Adam Oster is the Community Engagement Librarian for the Lib rary of Michigan. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Grand Vall ey State University with a minor in Political Science and Secondary Educat ion Certification. He also has a Master of Library Science degree from Ind iana University. Adam&rsquo\;s interests include genealogy and local histo ry research.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Holland Museum 31 West 10th Street\, Holland\, MI UID:20230831T0009120Z-347042-740@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T203000 SUMMARY:How Michigan Became a State DESCRIPTION:Please join KVGS Monday evening\, Sept 18\, at 7 pm\, for their September General meeting. Following the business meeting\, Dick Nuss wil l present 'How Michigan Became a State.' This event is hybrid (Portage Dis trict Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializi ng and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person or by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if attending on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-uhqT4uEtZENu9cTNNXunr0 5JAd4lv8 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join KVGS Monday evening\, Sept 18\, at 7 pm\, for their September General meeting. Following the business mee ting\, Dick Nuss \;will present 'How Michigan Became a State.' This ev ent is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\ , and on Zoom). \; Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at th e library. \;
Join us \;in person or by \;Zoom online& nbsp\;- we hope to see you! \;Register in advance if attending on Zoom :https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZc ld-uhqT4uEtZENu9cTNNXunr05JAd4lv8 \; \;
After register ing\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230830T2313580Z-347042-741@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T203000 SUMMARY:Technology to the Rescue: Free Tools Every Genealogist Needs in The ir Toolbox DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday evening\, October 16\, at 7 pm for our Oc tober General meeting. Following the business meeting\, Linda Debe will pr esent 'Technology to the Rescue: Free Tools Every Genealogist Needs in The ir Toolbox.' This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person or by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if attending on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tZYqf-2qqj4uG9xzPWPOzDMGyNMd3UzHWysR After registerin g\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join t he meeting. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join us Monday evening\, October 16\ , at 7 pm for our October \;General meeting. Following the business me eting\, Linda Debe \;will present 'Technology to the Rescue: Free Tool s Every Genealogist Needs in Their Toolbox.' This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Social izing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. \;
Joi n us \;in person or by \;Zoom online \;- we hope to see you!&n bsp\;Register in advance if attending on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-2qqj4uG9xzPWPOzDMGyNMd3UzH WysR \; \; \; \;
After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230830T2320230Z-347042-742@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T150000 SUMMARY:Oakwood Cemetery Tour DESCRIPTION:Oakwood Cemetery Tour presented by the Lowell Area Historical M useum. Guides stationed in the cemetery will share stories as you stroll t he beautiful grounds. Free admission. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Oakwood Cemetery Tour presented by the \;Lowell Area Historical Museum.
Guides stationed in the cemetery will share stories as you stroll the bea utiful grounds. \;
Free admission.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Oakwood Cemetery 1025 North Washington Street\, Lowell\, MI UID:20230831T0016320Z-347042-743@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T200000 SUMMARY:Odawa in the Revolutionary War and Changing Times DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Hemenway\, Director of Repatriation\, Archive s and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Locatio n: Vergennes Township Hall 69 Lincoln Lake Ave NE\, Lowell\, MI X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by \;Eric Hemenway\, Di rector of Repatriation\, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. \;
Location: \;Vergennes To wnship Hall \;69 Lincoln Lake Ave NE\, Lowell\, MI
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vergennes Township Hall 69 Lincoln Lake Ave NE\, Lowell\, MI UID:20230831T0010170Z-347042-744@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T150000 SUMMARY:Women in the WWI Workforce DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katelyn VerMerris\, Director Zeeland Historical So ciety. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Presented by \;Katelyn VerMerris\ , Director Zeeland Historical Society.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Vergennes Township Hall 69 Lincoln Lake Ave NE\, Lowell\, MI UID:20230831T0018230Z-347042-745@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T140000 SUMMARY:The Witches of 1692 DESCRIPTION:The women of the new colonies didn’t just have to survive the n ormal hardships of every pioneer\, they had to face being accused of witch craft. Often their accusers were young girls and sometimes family members\ , but they were always judged by male religious leaders. In this eye-openi ng presentation\, we not only understand the Salem Witch trials\, but the history of how these persecutions evolved and are still happening today. C offey This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Ro om and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees. Register in advance for this meeting\, if attending via Zoom\, at: https:/ /us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpf-CpqjMtGNE9hLxJfjhbxOxWLGq6NzAYmore details» copy to my calendar X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The women of the new colonies didn&rs
quo\;t just have to survive the normal hardships of every pioneer\, they h
ad to face being accused of witchcraft. Often their accusers were young gi
rls and sometimes family members\, but they were always judged by male rel
igious leaders. In this eye-opening presentation\, we not only understand
the Salem Witch trials\, but the history of how these persecutions evolved
and are still happening today. Coffey
This will be a hybrid me
eting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Regist
ration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advanc
e for this meeting\, if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpf-CpqjMtGNE9hLxJfjhbxOxWLGq6NzAY<
/span>more details»\; \; \;copy
to my calendar
Questions &\; answers plus demonst
ration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software.
This class explores the use of this popular genealogy software program an
d demonstrates the many features of this popular genealogy database progra
m\, from the basics of initial entry of family information to more detaile
d topics. Presented by Bob Bryan.
This will be an
online only class via Zoom.
Register
in advance for this meeting at:
https://us02web.zoo
m.us/meeting/register/uJIqcuusrjgj-d8heG8CDgJP3UdqO8QVYw
This is a class aimed primarily at be
ginning genealogists. It identifies six records that are a must for early
concentration in research. It identifies what those records are\, why they
are so important\, and where they can be found. StyxThis will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local
History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom
attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting\,
if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/mee
ting/register/tZYldeGhrz0tG9Y5UYInlLlPRgFL0slH-eq-
Death certificates can tell us a lot
about how our ancestors lived and died. When looked at as a group they can
also tell us about life and death in their communities. This presentation
focuses on an analysis of death certificates from Attleboro\, Massachuset
ts over a five-year period\, and shows how they can provide us with a wind
ow into the lives of the people who lived there. Fortin
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Loc
al History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoo
m attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting
\, if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/m
eeting/register/tZYlfuyppz4jHtY1_Wzzunc9mQBe-v8bwuoZ
This class focuses on analyzing group
s of similar questions asked in different census years\, thus creating a t
ime line of your ancestors' responses\; it also looks at the instructions
given \;to census takers--if you understand the questions\, you can be
tter understand the answers. \;Roberson
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Lo
cal History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zo
om attendees.
Register in advance for this meetin
g\, if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zo
om.us/meeting/register/tZMrduCupz8oHtK_Mw68BxPkYwIG4aUzJyhb
Whether you are new to Ancestry.com o
r a power user\, in this session you will learn ideas to make your journey
through this powerful tool even better. First\, we explain the foundation
al tools you may have missed. Then we show you features that make this the
number one ancestral search tool. And then\, because it happens to all of
us\, we review fixes to common errors we can make. Coffey
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the
Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for
Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meet
ing\, if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zoom.u
s/meeting/register/tZEqdeuvrz4jHdcirFypWoakrlyu_2NjFzq9
Does your DNA reveal Scottish or Iris
h ancestry\, but you don&rsquo\;t have any in your tree? That happened to
me! \;Join me as I take you through my Gaelic journey searching for r
oyalty for my mother! This intriguing journey took me through the history
of Scotland\, a land of two peoples\, and how it&rsquo\;s intertwined with
that of Ireland. Then follow the Scottish diaspora around the world as th
ey fled the king&rsquo\;s wrath. \;I&rsquo\;ll share tips to help you
with your search along the way! Coffey
This will
be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room
and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meeting\, if attending
via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/
tZEuceihqDgtG9Rb1cF4bsQ4ZVTptv5lq4G2
Death certificates are important reso
urces when researching the lives of our ancestors. However\, due to factor
s such as outdated terminology and the limits of medical knowledge in the
past\, it can be hard to interpret the causes of death given. This present
ation examines some of those factors\, and points to resources that can he
lp you find out what your ancestors really died of. Fortin
This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the
Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for
Zoom attendees.
Register in advance for this meet
ing\, if attending via Zoom\, at:
https://us02web.zoom.u
s/meeting/register/tZclc-ugqT8oHNdBndQ4GIVUmnHfo9P56ESw
The Jenison Historical Association ho lds several open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout t he year. \; Come enjoy a journey back to what it was like to live in J enison in the early 1900's. \; \;
Free admiss ion. \; Self tour. \; The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunt eers. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum 28 Port Sheldon\, Jenison\, MI UID:20230831T1338120Z-347042-754@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T160000 SUMMARY:Jenison Museum Open House Tour DESCRIPTION:The Jenison Historical Association holds several open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the year. Come enjoy a jou rney back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. Fr ee admission. Self tour. The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteer s. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Jenison Historical Association holds se veral open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the yea r. \; Come enjoy a journey back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. \; \;
Free admission. \; Self to ur. \; The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteers. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum 28 Port Sheldon\, Jenison\, MI UID:20230831T1339410Z-347042-755@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T200000 SUMMARY:Jenison Museum special presentation DESCRIPTION:The Jenison Historical Association is conducting a Jenison Inte rurban Presentation. There will be a special display about the Interurban Railroad that ran from Grand Rapids to Saugatuck and made a stop in Jenis on. The public is invited to stop by and learn about this part of Jenison history and tour the turn-of-the-centuryAdmission is free. Free admission . X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Jenison Historical Association \;is conducting a Jenison Interurban Presentation. \;
There will be \;a special display about the Interurban Railroad that ran fro m Grand Rapids to Saugatuck \;and made a stop in Jenison. The public i s invited to stop by and learn about this part of Jenison history and \;tour the turn-of-the-centuryAdmission is free. \;
Fre e admission. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum 28 Port Sheldon\, Jenison\, MI UID:20230831T1343420Z-347042-756@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T120000 SUMMARY:Jenison Museum Open House Tour DESCRIPTION:The Jenison Historical Association holds several open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the year. Come enjoy a jou rney back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. Fr ee admission. Self tour. The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteer s. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Jenison Historical Association holds se veral open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the yea r. \; Come enjoy a journey back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. \; \;
Free admission. \; Self to ur. \; The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteers. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum 28 Port Sheldon\, Jenison\, MI UID:20230831T1346290Z-347042-757@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T120000 SUMMARY:Jenison Museum Open House Tour DESCRIPTION:The Jenison Historical Association holds several open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the year. Come enjoy a jou rney back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. Fr ee admission. Self tour. The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteer s. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Jenison Historical Association holds se veral open houses at the Jenison Museum (Tiffany House) throughout the yea r. \; Come enjoy a journey back to what it was like to live in Jenison in the early 1900's. \; \;
Free admission. \; Self to ur. \; The museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteers. Feel free to ask them lots of questions. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Jenison Museum 28 Port Sheldon\, Jenison\, MI UID:20230831T1347320Z-347042-758@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T203000 SUMMARY:Creating Your Family History Timeline DESCRIPTION:A genealogical timeline is a graph\, diagram or listing that vi sualizes significant moments in a person’s life. To create a personal tim eline of a person\, list down all important\, influential events during hi s lifetime and arrange them in a chronological order. Once complete\, the timeline may be able to show general themes\, connections between events a nd moments. Combining general historical events with your ancestor’s pers onal events shows more about how your ancestor & their family lived. Instr uctor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A genealogical timeline is a graph\, diagra m or listing that visualizes significant moments in a person&rsquo\;s life . \; To create a personal timeline of a person\, list down all importa nt\, influential events during his lifetime and arrange them in a chronolo gical order. Once complete\, the timeline may be able to show general them es\, connections between events and moments. \; Combining general hist orical events with your ancestor&rsquo\;s personal events shows more about how your ancestor &\; their family lived.
Instructor: Linda We lls
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20230831T1616160Z-347042-759@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T130000 SUMMARY:Different Types of Genealogy Charts & Forms DESCRIPTION:We will be learning about the different kinds of family tree ch arts and forms used for genealogy research. Instructor: Linda Wells Locati on: VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be learning about the different kin
ds of family tree charts and forms used for genealogy research.
Inst
ructor: Linda Wells
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL
Local historical and genealogical societies have information you won&rsquo\;t find anywhere else. This is because the y collect information on the people and events of the local area. Many fam ilies \;donate their genealogy research and heirlooms \;to these s ocieties \;because they record the history of the place where their fa mily lived. \; Let&rsquo\;s find out what types of records they may ha ve.
Instructor: Linda Wells
Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4t h floor\, GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1522120Z-347042-761@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T203000 SUMMARY:Top 10 Genealogy Mistakes and How to Avoid Them DESCRIPTION:None of us are safe from errors in our genealogy research. Many software programs and online family tree services have built-in tools to help you error-proof your genealogy. BUT\, you can take your family tree’s health into your own hands by knowing what issues to look for. Here are 1 0 common genealogy errors—and what you can do to prevent them. Instructor: Linda Wells Location: VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:None of us are safe from errors in our gene alogy research. Many software programs and online family tree services hav e built-in tools to help you error-proof your genealogy. BUT\, you can tak e your family tree&rsquo\;s health into your own hands by knowing what iss ues to look for. Here are 10 common genealogy errors&mdash\;and what you c an do to prevent them.
Instructor: Linda Wells
Location: V anderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1522010Z-347042-762@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T203000 SUMMARY:WMGS 2 Hour class - Dating old family photos DESCRIPTION:Dating old family photos by clothing and hairstyles. What do yo u do when you have a box of old family photos\, and none are dated or labe led? With some reference points and knowledge of your family history\, it is possible to figure out a date range and even the identity of who is in the picture. In this presentation you will learn some of basic concepts of dating clothing and hairstyles from the 1860’s to the early 20th centur y. Instructor: Jessica Riley X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Dating old family photos by clothing and ha irstyles.
What do you do when you have a box of old family p hotos\, and none are dated or labeled? \; With some reference points a nd knowledge of your family history\, it is possible to figure out a date range and even the identity of who is in the picture. \; In this prese ntation you will learn some of basic concepts of dating clothing and hairs tyles from the 1860&rsquo\;s to the early 20th \;century.
Instructor: Jessica Riley \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL downtown - VanderVeen Room 4th floor UID:20231208T1532320Z-347042-763@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T203000 SUMMARY:WMGS 2 hour class - Citations DESCRIPTION:Though no one's favorite past-time\, citing sources is crucial for good genealogy research. Why Should You Cite Sources? At a very basi c level\, source citations help someone viewing your research understand w here you got your information. And you can cite all kinds of sources\, fro m books to online records to interviews to emails. Instructor: Jill Reider X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Though no one's favorite past-time\,& nbsp\;citing sources \;is crucial for good g enealogy research. \; \;
Why Should You Cite Source s? At a very basic level\, source citations help someone viewing your rese arch understand where you got your information. And you can cite all kinds of sources\, from books to online records to interviews to emails.
< p>Instructor: Jill Reider CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL downtown - VanderVeen Room 4th floor UID:20231207T0019040Z-347042-764@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T203000 SUMMARY:WMGS 2 hour class - Beginning your Genealogy Journey DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about your roots? We'll spend some ti me explaining some forms and then get right to it. Bring some of your doc uments for hands-on reviews. You'll be amazed at the information you'll d iscover about your ancestors. We'll concentrate on what's next in our gen ealogical journey. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you want to learn more about your roots? We'll spend some time explaining some forms and then get right to it.&nbs p\; Bring some of your documents for hands-on reviews. \; You'll be am azed at the information you'll discover about your ancestors. \; We'll concentrate on what's next in our genealogical journey. \; \;
Instructor: \; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL downtown - VanderVeen Room 4th floor UID:20240301T0306550Z-347042-765@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000 SUMMARY:Dating can be strange - mini class DESCRIPTION:“Dating can be strange - confusing and helpful” (mini class) In structor: Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&ldquo\;Dating can be strange - confu sing and helpful&rdquo\; (mini class)
Instructor:&nbs p\; Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room (4th floor) UID:20231106T1522250Z-347042-766@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T130000 SUMMARY:Pioneer Certificates - mini class DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Pre-Statehood and First Families certificates are offered by Michigan Genealogical Council as a way to honor our ancestors w ho settled the Great Lakes State. Let's learn more about them and see if your family qualifies. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Michigan Pre-Statehood and First Famili es certificates are offered by Michigan Genealogical Council as a way to h onor our ancestors who settled the Great Lakes State. \; Let's learn m ore about them and see if your family qualifies. \;
Instructor : \; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1521380Z-347042-767@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T131500 SUMMARY:Mini Class - Family History Guide DESCRIPTION:Another online (and free) resource that you can use to help you start your research\, expand your research\, and share your discoveries w ith your family. Join us as we take a deep dive into this resource and all it has to offer. Instructor: Michele Hoogewind X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Another online (and free) resource that you can use to help you start your research\, expand your research\, and shar e your discoveries with your family. Join us as we take a deep dive into t his resource and all it has to offer.
Instructor: Michele Hoogewin d
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240217T0051370Z-347042-768@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T130000 SUMMARY:Family and History Intersections - mini class DESCRIPTION:We will cover how history affects your family story and how imp ortant it is to share your family experiences with history institutions. c an contribute your family stories to historical institution and why. Instr uctor: Sue Rabick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will cover how history affects your fami ly story and how important it is to share your family experiences with his tory institutions. can contribute your family stories to historical instit ution and why.
Instructor: Sue Rabick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room GRPL\, 4th floor UID:20231106T1521160Z-347042-769@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T203000 SUMMARY:WMGS 2 hour class - What's next after the beginner class? DESCRIPTION:What's next after the beginner class? Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What's next after the beginner class?
Instructor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room UID:20240301T2242370Z-347042-770@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: African American Genealogy: Seeking the Hidden Treasures DESCRIPTION:African American Genealogy: Seeking the Hidden Treasures This presentation will cover the shortcomings of African American research as w ell as the reasons why conventional record keeping can set up brick walls. Looking in some surprising places and combining those findings with a kno wledge of American history can play a part in finding hidden information w hich is just waiting to be found. Speaker: Joyce Daniels X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:African American Genealogy: \; Seeking the Hidden Treasures
This presentation will cover the shortcomings of African American research as well as the reasons why conventional reco rd keeping can set up brick walls. Looking in some surprising places and c ombining those findings with a knowledge of American history can play a pa rt in finding hidden information which is just waiting to be found.
< p>Speaker: \;Joyce Daniels CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20240121T1702430Z-347042-771@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Research with State Census Records DESCRIPTION:Navigating the 1890 Gap: Research with State Census Records Spe aker: Kris Rzepczynski X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Navigating the 1890 Gap: Research wit h State Census Records
Speaker: \;Kris Rzepczynsk i \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20231106T1519560Z-347042-772@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: African American Migration in Michigan DESCRIPTION:Michigan Roots: African American Migration in Michigan Speaker: Rozlyn Kelly X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Michigan Roots: African American Migration in Michigan
Speaker: \;Rozlyn Kelly \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20231106T1519050Z-347042-773@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T150000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: The Rise and Fall of Little Italy In GR DESCRIPTION:The Rise and Fall of Little Italy In Grand Rapids. Speaker: Jas on Mancuso X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Rise and Fall of Little Italy In Grand Rapids.
Speaker: Jason Mancuso
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240511T1726000Z-347042-774@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class - Introduction to FTM 2019 - for new users DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Family Tree Maker 2019 - for new users. Present ed by Mark Olsen\, Ambassador for FTM\, via Zoom in the VanderVeen Room at the GRPL. You do not need to bring your computer\, the session will be di splayed on the TV in that room. Facilitated by Bill Grinstead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Introduction to Family Tree Maker 2019 - fo r new users.
Presented by Mark Olsen\, Ambassador for FTM\, via Zo om in the VanderVeen Room at the GRPL. You do not need to bring your compu ter\, the session will be displayed on the TV in that room.
Facili tated by Bill Grinstead.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240101T1920070Z-347042-775@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class - Understanding FTM Facts and Events DESCRIPTION:Family Tree Maker: Understanding their Facts and Events Present ing an overview on how the Facts & Events system works\, what the display screen means\, etc. Using facts for events that occurred is the way to he lp others understand more about the history of your family. Location: Vand erVeen Room at GRPL. Instructed by Bill Grinstead. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Family Tree Maker: Understanding their Fact s and Events
Presenting an overview on how the Facts &\; Events system works\, what the display screen means\, etc. \; \;Us ing facts for events that occurred is the way to help others understand mo re about the history of your family.
Location: VanderVeen R oom at GRPL. \;
Instructed \;by Bill Grinstead.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room UID:20240225T0248460Z-347042-776@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Comparing US Census Reports DESCRIPTION:In the United States the census is taken every decade\, in the year ending in zero\, beginning in 1790. U.S. census records from 1790-195 0 are currently available to researchers\, except for the 1890 census beca use of a fire. We will be going over the differences in the information pr ovided with each census. Instructor: Linda Wells (Guth) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In the United States the census is ta ken every decade\, in the year ending in zero\, beginning in 1790. \;U .S. census records from 1790-1950 are currently available to researchers\, except for the 1890 census because of a fire. We will be going over the d ifferences in the information provided with each census.
In structor: \;Linda Wells (Guth)
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240301T0307310Z-347042-777@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour class - Different types of Census Records DESCRIPTION:In addition to the U.S. Federal Census records\, other countrie s have censuses as well. Plus\, there are other types of US censuses\, lik e the Agricultural Census\, Economic Census\, supplemental slave census\, and state censuses. Let's learn all about these different types of census records. Instructor: Linda Wells (Guth) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In addition to the U.S. Federal Census reco
rds\, other countries have censuses as well. Plus\, there are other types
of US censuses\, like the Agricultural Census\, Economic Census\, \;supplemental slave census\, and state censuses. Let's learn all about
these different types of census records. \;
Instr uctor: Linda Wells (Guth)
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240514T0122450Z-347042-778@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000 SUMMARY:weare.xyz - online software for genealogy DESCRIPTION:weare.xyz with the author of it Simon Davies via Zoom. He has d eveloped a collaborative online software that allows you one to publish an d preserve your family history online\, in such a manner that allows you t o showcase people\, places\, stories\, artifacts\, media. You can collabor ate with others on a site if you have relatives who are also interested in family history research. And it can be passed down “intact” to the next g eneration. We suggest that you tour the website before Simon's presentatio n. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:weare.xyz with the author of it Simon Davie s via Zoom.
He has developed a collaborative online software that allows you one to publish and preserve your family history online\, in suc h a manner that allows you to showcase people\, places\, stories\, artifac ts\, media. You can collaborate with others on a site if you have relative s who are also interested in family history research. And it can be passed down &ldquo\;intact&rdquo\; to the next generation.
We suggest th at you tour the website before Simon's presentation.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room UID:20240512T1718100Z-347042-779@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour class - Free Genealogy Websites DESCRIPTION:Are you frugal with your money? I am. We'll go over FREE Geneal ogy Websites to research your ancestors. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you frugal with your money? I am. We'll go over FREE Genealogy Websites to research your ancestors.
Instr uctor: Linda Wells \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240218T1542330Z-347042-780@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20240620;BYMONTHDAY=18 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T183000 DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1541160Z-347042-781@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1542140Z-347042-782@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20231106T1543090Z-347042-783@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300630;BYDAY=3TH EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000 DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250502T2332310Z-347042-784@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if n eeded\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: An ancestor’s job or occupation. Did future generations continue doing it ? If so\, why? If not\, why not? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all s mall letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;An ancestor&rsquo\;s job or occupation. Did future generations continu
e doing it? If so\, why? If not\, why not?
This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;When and why did you start doing genealogy? Why and how did you c ontinue?
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 3 07-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group .htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small l etters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;What was your favorite toy? Did you have toys that were handed down from one gener ation to the next? Tell us your &ldquo\;Toy Story.&rdquo\;
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0241150Z-347042-787@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20240618;BYMONTHDAY=21 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Deaths & disasters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Deaths & amp\; disasters
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231106T1550000Z-347042-788@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: What was your favorite toy? Did you have toys that were handed down from one generation to the ne xt? Tell us your “Toy Story.” Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@g mail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, a nd more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writer s_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Describe an ancestor's wedding. Study th e marriage certificate\, wedding banns\, photos\, and contemporary clothin g and rituals to fill in the details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;What was your favorite toy? Did you have toys that were handed do wn from one generation to the next? Tell us your &ldquo\;Toy Story.&rdquo\ ;
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699- 0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more inform ation\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm&nb sp\; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no q uote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;Describe an ancestor's weddi ng. Study the marriage certificate\, wedding banns\, photos\, and contempo rary clothing and rituals to fill in the details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0244110Z-347042-789@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Describe an ancestor's wedding. Study the marriage certificate\, wedding banns\, photos\, and con temporary clothing and rituals to fill in the details. Contact Jill Pearso n Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any question s. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: htt ps://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'writ e' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: What was your f avorite book or author when you were growing up? Why? Or\, what’s your fav orite book now and why? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;Describe an ancestor's wedding. Study the marriage certificate\, wedding banns\, photos\, and contemporary clothing and rituals to fill in the details.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_g roup.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small let ters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;What was your fav orite book or author when you were growing up? Why? Or\, what&rsquo\;s you r favorite book now and why?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0245180Z-347042-790@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Park in the fi rst lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that side of the church. We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Con tact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you h ave any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the W MGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm Next meeting topic : Deaths & disasters X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Park in the first lot on Lake Drive and come in the door on that sid e of the church. \; We meet in the Fireside Room\, immediately left as you come in the door. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.co m or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, an d more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers _group.htm \; \;
Next meeting topic: \;Deaths & amp\; disasters
\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T0124350Z-347042-791@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T220000 SUMMARY:Genealogy Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library resources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. Registration required (attendance limite d): www.grpl.org/register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library r esources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genea logical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. \;
Regist ration required (attendance limited): www.grpl.org/register \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th floor UID:20240205T0414270Z-347042-792@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331 SUMMARY:WMGS Writing Contest - submission due DESCRIPTION:“A Turning Point in Your Family’s History” Genealogists often d iscover there’s one incident\, event or choice that changes the family’s h istorical trajectory. This “Turning Point” might have been a major politic al or military event (national\, state or local)\, a critical meeting or a crossroad where several choices are evaluated. Perhaps disease\, a birth or death\, or a weather event caused a change in the family’s status or re quired a move to a new geographical area. Please tell us about a “Turning Point” in your family’s history in 1\,500 to 3\,000 words. Format: Entries must be sent as a PDF\, Microsoft Word or Apple Pages Document. • Sources : WMGS strongly encourages writers to always source all facts and document s. Endnotes must be complete enough that readers could locate them easily in books\, on websites\, in a repository\, or contact the owner of a photo graph or physical item. • Photographs and Graphics: Photographs and graphi cs are acceptable proofs and sources. The equivalent of a 300 dpi jpeg ima ge is required. Please send EACH photograph\, graphic or document in a SEP ARATE email. Depending on the length of the article or the pertinence of t he images to the story\, some photos or graphics may not be included in fi nal publication. • Length: 1\,500 to 3\,000 Words. Endnotes\, documentatio n\, photograph descriptions and chart information will NOT be included in the final word count.Identification: On a separate cover page please inclu de the title\, your name\, mailing address\, email\, phone number and appr oximate word count. This information will only be used to identify and not ify winners. Also include a brief paragraph about yourself and your geneal ogical interests that is typically found in the “About the Author” comment at the end of published articles in Michigana. The Judges will not see th is information until after judging is completed. • Deadline: Entries will be accepted between January 1 and March 31\, 2024. Email your submission t o michigana@wmgs.org with “WMGS Writing Contest 2024” in the subject line. You may only submit ONE entry to this contest. • Notification: Contest w inners will be announced at the May 2024 WMGS membership meeting. Each ent rant will also receive an email with the results of the WMGS Writing Conte st at the time of the announcement. Winners do not have to be present to w in. Prize winning articles will be published in future issues of Michigana . By submitting articles\, authors give WMGS one-time print and digital ri ghts. Copyright is re-tained by the author. All submissions will be edited by Michigana staff prior to printing. • Prizes: 1st prize: $100 and one a nnual WMGS membership (total value - $120)\; 2nd prize: $75 and one annual WMGS membership (total value - $95)\; 3rd prize\, $50\; 4th prize\, $25. All prizes may not be awarded. For further information or questions about the Writing Contest\, please contact the Michigana editor at michigana@wmg s.org. Also\, be sure to check WMGS.org for writing suggestions\, tips and ideas on how to improve all of your family history articles and stories. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&ldquo\;A Turning Point in Your Family&rsqu o\;s History&rdquo\;
Genealogists often discover there&rsquo\;s on
e incident\, event or choice that changes the family&rsquo\;s historical t
rajectory. This &ldquo\;Turning Point&rdquo\; might have been a major poli
tical or military event (national\, state or local)\, a critical meeting o
r a crossroad where several choices are evaluated. Perhaps disease\, a bir
th or death\, or a weather event caused a change in the family&rsquo\;s st
atus or required a move to a new geographical area. Please tell us about a
&ldquo\;Turning Point&rdquo\; in your family&rsquo\;s history in 1\,500 t
o 3\,000 words.
Format: Entries must be sent as a PDF\, Microsoft Wor
d or Apple Pages Document.
&bull\; \;Sources: WMGS strongly encourages writers to alwa ys source all facts and documents. Endnotes must be complete enough that r eaders could locate them easily in books\, on websites\, in a repository\, or contact the owner of a photograph or physical item.
&bull\; \;Length: 1\,5
00 to 3\,000 Words. Endnotes\, documentation\, photograph descriptions and
chart information will NOT be included in the final word count.Identifica
tion: On a separate cover page please include the title\, your name\, mail
ing address\, email\, phone number and approximate word count. This inform
ation will only be used to identify and notify winners. Also include a bri
ef paragraph about yourself and your genealogical interests that is typica
lly found in the &ldquo\;About the Author&rdquo\; comment at the end of pu
blished articles in Michigana. The Judges will not see this information un
til after judging is completed.
&bull\; \;Deadline: Entries will be
accepted between January 1 and March 31\, 2024. Email your submission to
michigana@wmgs.org with &ldquo\;WMGS Writing Contest 2024&rdquo\; in the s
ubject line. You may only submit ONE entry to this contest. \;
&bull\; \;Not
ification: Contest winners will be announced at the May 2024 WMGS m
embership meeting. Each entrant will also receive an email with the result
s of the WMGS Writing Contest at the time of the announcement. Winners do
not have to be present to win. Prize winning articles will be published in
future issues of Michigana. By submitting articles\, authors give WMGS on
e-time print and digital rights. Copyright is re-tained by the author. All
submissions will be edited by Michigana staff prior to printing.
&bull\; \;Prizes: 1st prize: $100 and one annual WMGS membership (total value - $120)\ ; 2nd prize: $75 and one annual WMGS membership (total value - $95)\; 3rd prize\, $50\; 4th prize\, $25. All prizes may not be awarded.
For further information or questions about the Writing Contest\, please
contact the Michigana editor at michigana@wmgs.org. Also\, be sure to chec
k WMGS.org for writing suggestions\, tips and ideas on how to improve all
of your family history articles and stories.
Membership begins January 1 and ends Decemb er 31.
Cost: \; $20 in the US $25 outside the USA
Make
checks payable to WMGS\, Send checks and completed form to:
WMGS Mem
bership\, Western Michigan Genealogical Society c/o Grand Rapids Public Li
brary 111 Library St. NE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503-3268
Annual Membership: An annual members hip to WMGS is $20 and begins on January 1st of each year. Membership bene fits include: 10% discount on all items at the sales table\, four issues o f Michigana per year\, free queries in Michigana\, free online brick wall help and leadership[ opportunities. Your membership in the Western Michiga n Genealogical Society will also include use of the private files of the S ociety and publication of your genealogy online at trees.wmgs.org
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T0122340Z-347042-795@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229 SUMMARY:Roots Tech - in person or online RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:RootsTech is the largest genealogy event in the world\, sponsor ed and hosted by FamilySearch. RootsTech brings people from all over the g lobe together for one common mission: gathering and celebrating family. Cl asses at RootsTech are offered for all skill levels\, beginner to expert\, so you can learn more about discovering your ancestors and linking them t o your family tree. If the 3-day conference isn’t enough\, check out roots tech.org all year long for past content\, as well as new content to learn and be inspired anytime you want! To Register: https://www.familysearch.o rg/en/rootstech/registration/online/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:RootsTech is the largest genealogy event in the world\, sponsored and hosted by FamilySearch. RootsTech brings people from all over the globe together for one common mission: gathering and ce lebrating family. Classes at RootsTech are offered for all skill levels\, beginner to expert\, so you can learn more about discovering your ancestor s and linking them to your family tree.
If the 3-day conference is n&rsquo\;t enough\, check out rootstech.org all year long for past content \, as well as new content to learn and be inspired anytime you want!
To Register: \; h ttps://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration/online/
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T0135010Z-347042-796@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T163000 SUMMARY:History Detectives - day-long local history programming event DESCRIPTION:Before Jerry & Betty\, There was Another Prominent Ford Couple in Grand Rapids by M. Christine Byron and Sophia Ward Brewer The Experienc es of Women in Homes for Unmarried Mothers\, 1945 – 1985 by Nora Salas and Hannah McBride The Republican Home Front vs. Frank McKay by Jon VanderPlo eg The Legacy of Captain Charles E. Belknap: 100 Years after The Yesterday s of Grand Rapids by Colleen Alles Return to Peppermint Street: The Life a nd Works of Grand Rapids Author Meindert DeJong by Adam Oster Coldbrook Cr eek: Rediscovering a Hidden Urban Stream by Peter & Mary Lewandoski All pr esentations are held in the Ryerson Auditorium of the main branch of the G rand Rapids Public Library\, 111 Library Street\, NE. Each presentation ru ns approximately 45 minutes with the first presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m.. A lunch break will begin at 12:15 p.m. and those wishing to reserve a boxed lunch from Schnitz Deli can make a selection and payment at the Hi story Detectives Grand Rapids website (see below). The pro-gramming day wi ll conclude at 4:00 p.m. and attendees can enjoy free parking for any or a ll of the programs they wish to attend. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Before Jerry &\; Betty\, There was Anoth er Prominent Ford Couple in Grand Rapids by M. Christine Byron and Sophia Ward Brewer
The Experiences of Women in Homes for Unmarried
Mothers\, 1945 &ndash\; 1985 by Nora Salas and Hannah McBride
The Republican Home Front vs. Frank McKay by Jon VanderPloeg
The Legacy of Captain Charles E. Belknap: 100 Years after The Yesterday
s of Grand Rapids by Colleen Alles
Return to Peppermint Stre
et: The Life and Works of Grand Rapids Author Meindert DeJong by Adam Oste
r
Coldbrook Creek: Rediscovering a Hidden Urban Stream by Pe
ter &\; Mary Lewandoski
All presentations are held in the Ryers on Auditorium of the main branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library\, 111 Library Street\, NE. Each presentation runs approximately 45 minutes with the first presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m.. A lunch break will begin at 12:15 p.m. and those wishing to reserve a boxed lunch from Schnitz Deli c an make a selection and payment at the History Detectives Grand Rapids web site (see below). The pro-gramming day will conclude at 4:00 p.m. and atte ndees can enjoy free parking for any or all of the programs they wish to a ttend.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - downtown UID:20231214T0142440Z-347042-797@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000 SUMMARY:Orphan Trains and the Children Who Rode Them DESCRIPTION:The story of the Orphan Trains\, which relocated children from the eastern cities to rural farmlands\, has become a part of American popu lar culture. This presentation explores the facts behind the legends\; fol lows a group of children“placed-out” in 1880\; and\, provides resources av ailable to learn more about the orphan trains and their riders. Instructor : Fortin Register in advance for this Zoom meeting at: https://us02web.zoo m.us/meeting/register/tZIsc--vqTsrGN3lA0P_U9cEA-7VSutdOrPM X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The story of the Orphan Trains\, whic
h relocated children from the eastern cities to rural farmlands\, has beco
me a part of American popular culture. This presentation explores the fact
s behind the legends\; follows a group of children&ldquo\;placed
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You may know and use Excel to crunch
your budget numbers\, but have you thought about using it specifically for
genealogy? \;Even if you&rsquo\;re new to Excel\, we will teach you
the basics of building a database right\, then we&rsquo\;ll cover how to t
hink through your options to make the exact database that meets your speci
fic needs. Then\, as we show you ways to use Excel in genealogy\, we&rsquo
\;ll add tips to take your skills to the next level whether you&rsquo\;re
using your own computer or the library&rsquo\;s. Instructor: Coffey
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc-2pqj8sHNzRDDw
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Does your DNA reveal Scottish or Iris h ancestry\, but you don&rsquo\;t have any in your tree? That happened to me! \;Join me as I take you through my Gaelic journey searching for r oyalty for my mother! This intriguing journey took me through the history of Scotland\, a land of two peoples\, and how it&rsquo\;s intertwined with that of Ireland. Then follow the Scottish diaspora around the world as th ey fled the king&rsquo\;s wrath. \;I&rsquo\;ll share tips to help you with your search along the way! Instructor: Instructor: Coffey
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This class will present how to discov er information about your family from the records of funeral homes\, cemet eries and grave sites. How and where to find these records will also be di scussed. Instructor: Hagner.
Register in advance for
this Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg
ister/tZIvdumgrzwqE9FZkKsudPUCPwPz0lBnsAki
If you are investing your time and mo ney to create a lasting legacy\, why not do it right? \; Family tree r eports\, plus images\, narrative\, and local history all go into the PERFE CT family history book that people will want to read again and again. We w ill give you ideas on what to do and what NOT to do! Instructor: Coffey
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Rz-BGJSsGi7
A detailed explanation and demonstrat ion of the many features of this most popular genealogy database program. Instructor: Hahn
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eting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErce
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City directories are a valuable genea logy resource. They can give information on household composition\, reside nce and business location\, and insights into the lives our ancestors led. They can also be used as a substitute for the US Federal Census\, or used in conjunction with the census to locate hard-to-find ancestors. This cla ss explores the history of this resource\, the research value of the infor mation they provide\, and where to find the records. \; Instructor: St yx
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Although largely forgotten\, King Phi lip&rsquo\;s War was a widespread conflict that had a significant and long -lasting impact on New England colonists and Native Americans. The class w ill look at causes leading up to this brutal war\, analyze the course of t he war\, and outline the consequences that helped shape the future of the United States. Instructor: Fortin
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for this Zoom meeting at:
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g/register/tZwrdeuvqzorH93WTV5ah0ElZHnSXDKcnf0P
A detailed explanation and demonstrat ion of the many features of this most popular genealogy database program. Instructor: Hahn
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etin at:
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tZEucOCrrjIpEtQZ8E6tUn2gv3ppWBxxp_TJ
In the 1600s\, a ship full of familie s escaping religious persecution headed to the shores of the New World whi ch began a great migration. \; If you think these are the Pilgrims\, t hink again! \; These were Germans who fled to Pennsylvania on the Conc ord. A watershed moment in history that has been long forgotten\, until no w. \;We learn about the political unrest and religious persecution wh ich drove these cousins of William Penn to help found his new colony. And watch as they grow their German town to be a beacon of light for the 7 mil lion Germans who follow. \; Instructor: Coffey.
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-Px_
A detailed explanation and demonstrat ion of the many features of this most popular genealogy database program. Instructor: Hahn
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eting at:
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America is a country built on immigra tion. \; What did your ancestors endure to come here? Learn the histor y from the earliest European explorers through the golden age of immigrati on when a million foreigners a year arrived to become citizens. Learn what genealogical information the passenger lists provide and where they can b e found. Instructor: Coffey.
Register in advance for
this Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/reg
ister/tZ0tdu-upzktGNT0kmfLZDQmZ3YzBq8yGJq6
A detailed explanation and demonstrat ion of the many features of this most popular genealogy database program. Instructor: Hahn
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eting at:
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GprTotHNZR-S2CL6LFtkOBCD4Xpbx3
ou may use Facebook every day sharing family photos and stories\, but have you ever thought to use it for genea logy research? We will discuss how to find relatives and search tips\, plu s the hundreds of Facebook groups dedicated to family history! But before we explain all that\, we give an overview and tour to learn how this ubiqu itous program actually works\, so you can control what you see and what ot hers see about you. Instructor: Coffey
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vance for this Zoom meeting at:
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eeting/register/tZUtcOqtpzojHNXt2wEQ4SLdaMyAJzeBgACj
Probably the fundamental way of using the US Federal Census is to track ancestors from one census year to the n ext. In that process we seek to uncover relationships and lost or heretofo re unknown ancestors. This class shows a strategy on how to do that\, usin g an actual family as an example. In addition\, it also shows how to uncov er hints on using resources outside of the census itself. Instructor: Robe rson
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqde6gpzMsE9EOOY
dVdCczjaap_-mdL0JH
A detailed explanation and demonstrat ion of the many features of this most popular genealogy database program. Instructor: Hahn
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eting at:
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ioqzMqHdAFmY2Js5F_jBe-AURkbwM2
We all know the Mayflower Pilgrims&rs quo\; story of thanksgiving after a grueling winter of failures and death. \; But how much do we know about this tiny ship with the huge reputat ion? The Mayflower was their lifeline and their home\, where babies were b orn and heroes were created as tempest and destruction crashed over them. See what life was like for Saints\, Strangers\, and Sailors. \; Learn what it took for the Pilgrims to survive on the Mayflower for 243 days. In structor: Coffey.
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eeting at:
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-mhpjMsGte3z0SgNzauWmeRAkmaoRQJ
The names and parentage of our female ancestors can sometimes be elusive in comparison to our male ancestors. T his presentation will look at various types of records that might hold clu es to female identities\, some techniques for finding the answers\, and a case study showing how one such mystery was solved. Instructor: Fortin
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George Washington took command of the first U.S. Army to protect our new country. Then he trained some of his e lite \;continental soldiers to protect \;him. \; Learn the st ory of the four groups that guarded our future president\, the different u nits he needed and why\, and how they protected him to win the war. Instru ctor: Redd
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at:
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A treasure trove of genealogical mate rial is available in books\, manuscripts\, and other print resources. Howe ver\, much of this material is scattered in libraries and archives through out the country. WorldCat and ArchiveGrid are online resources that allow you to search many of these repositories to identify and locate materials on the families and topics you are researching. Instructor: Fortin< /p>
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Our ancestors' jobs can reveal so muc h about their lives. \;This class explores the world of ancestor occup ations--what our ancestors did for a living\, where to find t hat information\, and what to do with it once found. Instructor: Styx
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Presented by Katherine Willson
In this one-hour presentation\, we will discuss more than 5 0 potential sources for locating ancestral photos. We will especially focu s on the large number of print media sources and how to obtain them\; loca l\, regional\, and national organizations that may have photos\; a wide va riety of online sources\; and distant relatives we may not know about. Kat herine is the founder and president of the Virtual Genealogical Associatio n and President of the Michigan Genealogical Council.
Register with your email address so we can send you the Zoom link \;b efore the program. You can access the program virtually on your computer\, tablet or smartphone. \;
Contact Info \;
Topic: &ldquo\;Germanic Resources at
the Archives of Michigan&rdquo\;
Speaker: Kris Rzepczyns
ki \;
Presented by Michigan Germanic Genealogical Society
Learn what Germanic resources are available at the Archives of Michigan
If you \;wish to atte nd the Zoom event &ndash\; email us \;at \;information@miggs. org \;and request an invitation within 7 days of thi s presentation.
For details see
miggs.org/ev
ent/kris-rzepczynski-germanic-resources-at-the-archives-of-michigan/
Jeanette Irby\, retired Loudoun County Circ uit Court Judge and former Leesburg Town Attorney will discuss how to use court records and other resources for data that are frequently overlooked in genealogical and historical research. Irby will demonstrate how to mine court records for clues that can be used to collect information for genea logical research. Examples of these records include real estate records\, chancery suits\, estates\, and indexes. Jeanette Irby has researched land records dating from the 1700s and participated in genealogical seminars sp onsored by the Warrenton Court House Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution of which she is past Regent. Irby currently serves as secre tary of District VI of the Virginia DAR Chapters. She holds a BS from Cent ral Michigan University and a JD from Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing\ , MI.
Pre-registration is required for this event. Please call 703 -737-7195\, \;email balchlib@leesburgva.gov \;or reg ister \;online https://tinyurl.com/TBLEvents
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T0408120Z-347042-821@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T203000 SUMMARY:KVGS - One Room Schools - Understanding the Development of Michigan One Room Schools DESCRIPTION:Please join the KVGS Monday evening\, January 15\, at 7 pm for our January 2024 General meeting. Following the KVGS business meeting\, Po rtage District Library Local Historian and lifelong Kalamazoo County resid ent Steve Rossio will present 'One Room Schools - Understanding the Develo pment of Michigan One Room Schools.' Steve will take us through the develo pment of public schools here in Michigan from pre-statehood up to the Amer ican Civil War. He will also discuss the many myths associated with early schools and whether they are true or false. This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Sociali zing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person o r by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if attending o n Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfuippjMqHtDeUs-wdzFo- IDk56fRxz2G After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting. You can keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the KVGS Monday evening\, Janua ry 15\, at 7 pm for our January \;2024 General meeting. Following the KVGS business meeting\, Portage District Library Local Historian and lifel ong Kalamazoo County resident Steve Rossio \;will present \;'One R oom Schools - \;Understanding the Development of Michigan One Room Sch ools.' Steve will take us through the development of public schools here i n Michigan from pre-statehood up to the American Civil War. He will also d iscuss the many myths associated with early schools and whether they are t rue or false. \;This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 L ibrary Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments be gin at 6:30 pm at the library. \;Join us \;in person or by \;Z oom online \;- we hope to see you! \;
Register in advance if attending on Zoom: \;https://us06web.z oom.us/meeting/register/tZYrfuippjMqHtDeUs-wdzFo-IDk56fRxz2G \;Aft er registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login informat ion to join the meeting. You can keep your confirmation in a convenient lo cation and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it start s.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T1927120Z-347042-822@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T203000 SUMMARY:KVGS - PERSI DESCRIPTION:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, February 19\, at 7 pm for our February 2024 General meeting. Following the KVGS business meetin g\, ACPL Senior Genealogy Librarian Kate McKenzie will present 'PERSI.' PE RSI is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodica ls and is produced by the staff of The Genealogy Center of the Allen Count y Public Library. This valuable resource provides more than 3.1 million ci tations to readily available periodical sources. This event is hybrid (Po rtage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). S ocializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in pe rson or by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if atten ding on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-ugpj4sGtI40j-F 0TYrJrsd-5bWLV78 After registering\, you will receive a confirmation emai l with login information to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, Fe bruary 19\, at 7 pm for our \; February \;2024 General meeting. Fo llowing the KVGS business meeting\, ACPL Senior Genealogy Librarian Kate M cKenzie \;will present \;'PERSI.' PERSI is the premier subject ind ex for genealogy and local history periodicals \;and is produced by th e staff of The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library. This v aluable resource provides more than 3.1 million citations to readily avail able periodical sources. \;
This event is hybrid (Portage Dist rict Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. \;Join us \;in person or by \;Zoom online \;- we hope to see you! \;
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:http s://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMld-ugpj4sGtI40j-F0TYrJrsd-5bWLV78< /a> \;
After registering\, you will receive a confirmation ema il with login information to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation i n a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minute s before it starts.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T1931300Z-347042-823@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T203000 SUMMARY:KVGS - Fort Custer National Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, March 18\, at 7 pm for our March 2024 General meeting. Following the business meeting\, Ryan San ford will present 'Fort Custer National Cemetary.' Fort Custer National C emetery\, near Augusta\, MI\, in Kalamazoo County\, encompasses over 770 a cres and has over 33\,000 interments. Full military funeral honors are off ered to every veteran interred at Fort Custer. This includes a rifle salut e\, playing taps\, folding the flag\, and presenting the flag to the next of kin. There is no charge for these services for anyone possessing an hon orable discharge and their spouse. This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person or by Zoo m online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if attending on Zoom:h ttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcu-urz8qGNW7Lyx4yMVgS9vlDrGZ5y WN After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login i nformation to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it sta rts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, Ma rch 18\, at 7 pm for our March \;2024 General \;meeting. Following the business meeting\, Ryan Sanford \;will present 'Fort Custer Natio nal Cemetary.' \; \;Fort Custer National Cemetery\, near Augusta\, MI\, in Kalamazoo County\, encompasses over 770 acres and has over 33\,00 0 interments. Full military funeral honors are offered to every veteran in terred at Fort Custer. This includes a rifle salute\, playing taps\, foldi ng the flag\, and presenting the flag to the next of kin. There is no char ge for these services for anyone possessing an honorable discharge and the ir spouse. \;
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshme nts begin at 6:30 pm at the library. \;Join us \;in person or by&n bsp\;Zoom online \;- we hope to see you! \;
Register in ad vance if attending on Zoom:https://us06web.zo om.us/meeting/register/tZYpcu-urz8qGNW7Lyx4yMVgS9vlDrGZ5yWN \;
After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it st arts.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T1937420Z-347042-824@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T203000 SUMMARY:KVGS - The Art of Story Finding DESCRIPTION:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, April 15\, at 7 pm for our April 2024 General meeting. Following the business meeting\, Michael Delaware will present 'The Art of Story Finding.' Michael is an active Vlo gger on YouTube and host of the podcast Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past . His new book\, 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Crime\,' will be relea sed through History Press on March 11\, 2024\, and includes seventeen lost true crime stories from Southwest Michigan History. This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom) . Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person or by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if att ending on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-CppzoiG9w0K 0kJya2CvtpSZzJDoKqp After registering\, you will receive a confirmation em ail with login information to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minut es before it starts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, Ap ril 15\, at 7 pm for our April 2024 General meeting. Following the busines s meeting\, Michael Delaware will present 'The Art of Story Finding.' Mich ael is an active Vlogger on YouTube and host of the podcast Tales of South west Michigan's Past. His new book\, 'Victorian Southwest Michigan True Cr ime\,' will be released through History Press on March 11\, 2024\, and inc ludes seventeen lost true crime stories from Southwest Michigan History.
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 p m at the library.
Join us in person or by Zoom online - we hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
https: //us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-CppzoiG9w0K0kJya2CvtpSZzJDoKqp
After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information to join the meeting. You can keep confirmation in a convenien t location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it s tarts.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T1941380Z-347042-825@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T203000 SUMMARY:KVGS - Planning a Research Vacation & Washington D.C. Trip DESCRIPTION:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, May 20\, at 7 pm for o ur April 2024 General meeting. Following the business meeting\, KVGS Vice President/Program Chair Jim Jackson will Present 'Planning a Research Vaca tion & Washington D.C. Trip.' Jim will provide helpful tips for planning a research trip\, whether solely for research or a side trip during your fa mily vacation. Jim's talk will be followed by a panel of several members w ho will share their experiences of KVGS's trips to Washington D.C and prov ide information about joining a Washington D.C. research trip planned for September 8 - 14\, 2024. This event is hybrid (Portage District Library\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshme nts begin at 6:30 pm at the library. Join us in person or by Zoom online - we hope to see you! Register in advance if attending on Zoom: The link will be forthcoming. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Keep your confirmation in a convenient loca tion and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Please join the KVGS on Monday evening\, Ma y 20\, at 7 pm for our April \;2024 General \;meeting. Following t he business meeting\, KVGS Vice President/Program Chair Jim Jackson \; will Present 'Planning a Research Vacation &\; Washington \;D.C. Tr ip.' Jim will provide helpful tips for planning a \;research trip\, wh ether solely for research \;or a side trip during your family vacation . Jim's talk will be followed by a panel of several members who will share their experiences of KVGS's trips to Washington D.C and provide \;&nb sp\;information about joining a Washington D.C. research trip planned for September 8 - 14\, 2024.
This event is hybrid (Portage District Li brary\, 300 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, and on Zoom). Socializing and re freshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library. \;Join us \;in person or by \;Zoom online \;- we hope to see you! \;
Registe r in advance if attending on Zoom: \; \;The link will be forthcoming. \; \;
After regi stering\, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Ke ep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the m eeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20231214T1947030Z-347042-826@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908 SUMMARY:KVGS & WMGS - Research trip to Washington DC RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=7 DESCRIPTION:KVGS & WMGS - Research trip to Washington DC Details & sign-up information to come. Still being planned. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:KVGS &\; WMGS - Research trip to Washing ton DC
Details &\; sign-up information to come. \; Still be ing planned.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20231214T1949280Z-347042-827@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors!? DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker this year is Judy Nimer Muhn\, Ed.M.\, FSA Scot Jud y has been researching her family tree from the age of 12\, specializing i n French-Canadian\, Acadian\, Native American\, Scottish and Michigan\, On tario and Quebec research. Beginning as a professional genealogist in Euro pe in 1993\, she has lectured at the National Genealogical Society’s confe rences\, RootsTech and RootsTech Connect\, Federation of Genealogical Soci eties\, as well as conferences in Europe and around the United States. Tra veling extensively around the world\, Judy has visited and researched in t he villages and archives of Germany\, France\, Scotland\, Quebec\, and Ont ario. The sessions to be presented throughout the day are: Researching in Canada: Your Maple Leaf Connection! The settlements of the French and En glish date from 1604 and reflect the history of these populations also in Europe. Learn about how to connect across the border and the records that can help you! Native American\, First Nations\, Indian: Researching Indige nous Peoples: Come and find out the truth\, myths\, facts and information about how to determine if your family descends from Native or First Natio ns people. No Dead Ends: Finding Your Way Through Family Roadblocks: No genealogist works their way through their family history without coming ac ross the challenges of what looks like a dead end: no records\, no obviou s next step\, unidentified parents and more. Learn about the tools\, tech niques\, and ways of thinking of professional genealogists to find ways to get around those road blocks and continue your ancestral journey. Seeking A Higher Source: The Resources of Faith Communities: Key events in our ancestors’ lives were often documented in the faith communities in which t hey worshipped. Judy will explore the records and their importance across faith communities. Be sure to arrive early to allow time to check in and find your seat! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Our Speaker this year is Judy Nimer Muhn\, Ed.M.\, FSA Scot
Judy has been researching her family tree from th e age of 12\, specializing in French-Canadian\, Acadian\, Native American\ , Scottish and Michigan\, Ontario and Quebec research. Beginning as a prof essional genealogist in Europe in 1993\, she has lectured at the National Genealogical Society&rsquo\;s conferences\, RootsTech and RootsTech Connec t\, Federation of Genealogical Societies\, as well as conferences in Europ e and around the United States. Traveling extensively around the world\, J udy has visited and researched in the villages and archives of Germany\, F rance\, Scotland\, Quebec\, and Ontario.
The sessions to be presen ted throughout the day are:
Be sure to arrive early to allow time to check in and fin d your seat!
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:The Pinnacle Center UID:20241007T1234380Z-347042-828@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: What was your favorite book or author when you were growing up? Why? Or\, what’s your favorite bo ok now and why? Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 30 7-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more inform ation\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Not everything is on the Internet. What’s the longest or most productive trip you’ve taken while researching your family? What d id you learn? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;What was your favorite book or author when you were growing up? W hy? Or\, what&rsquo\;s your favorite book now and why?
Contact Jil l Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMG S website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The passw ord\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
N ext meeting topic: \;Not everything is on the Internet. What&rsquo\;s the longest or most productive trip you&rsquo\;ve taken while researching your family? What did you learn?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0246330Z-347042-829@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Not everything is on th e Internet. What’s the longest or most productive trip you’ve taken while researching your family? What did you learn? Contact Jill Pearson Reider a t JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For th e Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.w mgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all sma ll letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Sports - Those you played with your family\, by your self or simply watched. Or your most loved or hated sport. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;Not everything is on the Internet. What&rsquo\;s the longest or m ost productive trip you&rsquo\;ve taken while researching your family? Wha t did you learn?
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail. com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ write rs_group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;Sports - Thos e you played with your family\, by your self or simply watched. Or your mo st loved or hated sport.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0247540Z-347042-830@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Sports - Those you play ed with your family\, by your self or simply watched. Or your most loved o r hated sport. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307 -699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more informa tion\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm T he password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! N ext meeting topic: What is the wackiest or most interesting family story o r tradition you've heard or discovered? passed down through the family or that you discovered in your research? What supporting evidence have you fo und or not discovered? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; Sports - Those you played with your family\, by your self or simply wat ched. Or your most loved or hated sport.
Contact Jill Pearson Reid er at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions.&nbs p\; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: htt ps://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The password\, if neede d\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting to pic: \;What is the wackiest or most interesting family story or tradit ion you've heard or discovered? passed down through the family or that you discovered in your research? What supporting evidence have you found or n ot discovered?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0249430Z-347042-831@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: What is the wackiest or most interesting family story or tradition you've heard or discovered? pa ssed down through the family or that you discovered in your research? What supporting evidence have you found or not discovered? Contact Jill Pearso n Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any question s. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: htt ps://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'writ e' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Sweets and cand y - Yum! With the holidays coming up write about some of those special fam ily treats. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \; \;What is the wackiest or most interesting family story or traditio n you've heard or discovered? passed down through the family or that you d iscovered in your research? What supporting evidence have you found or not discovered?
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_g roup.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small let ters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;Sweets and candy - Yum! With the holidays coming up write about some of those special famil y treats.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0251000Z-347042-832@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Sweets and candy - Yum! With the holidays coming up write about some of those special family treat s. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\ , if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Performances you’ve been in - elementary\, high school\, as an adul t\, church\, a play\, recital\, chorus\, dance school\, recitation\, etc. What are your memories of it/them? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \;Sweets and candy - Yum! With the holidays coming up write about some of those special family treats.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillRe ider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmg s.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'writ e' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;P erformances you&rsquo\;ve been in - elementary\, high school\, as an adult \, church\, a play\, recital\, chorus\, dance school\, recitation\, etc. W hat are your memories of it/them?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0252280Z-347042-833@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Performances you’ve been in - elementary\, high school\, as an adult\, church\, a play\, recital\, chorus\, dance school\, recitation\, etc. What are your memories of it/th em? Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 i f you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, chec k the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password \, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Throughout history humans have had to deal with hunting\, growing and preparing food. How did food fit into your ancestors’ or your own fami ly’s lives? Your story may include farming\, cooking (include recipes wher e appropriate)\, gardening\, canning\, special dinners or occasions\, etc. Or\, perhaps a family member had a food related occupation. Or\, droughts \, floods\, or wars caused a shortage of food - how did your ancestor’s su rvive. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \;Performances you&rsquo\;ve been in - elementary\, high school\, as an ad ult\, church\, a play\, recital\, chorus\, dance school\, recitation\, etc . What are your memories of it/them?
Contact Jill Pearson Reider a t JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https:/ /www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;Throughout history humans have had to deal with hunting\, growing a nd preparing food. How did food fit into your ancestors&rsquo\; or your ow n family&rsquo\;s lives? Your story may include farming\, cooking (include recipes where appropriate)\, gardening\, canning\, special dinners or occ asions\, etc. Or\, perhaps a family member had a food related occupation. Or\, droughts\, floods\, or wars caused a shortage of food - how did your ancestor&rsquo\;s survive.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0253590Z-347042-834@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Throughout history human s have had to deal with hunting\, growing and preparing food. How did food fit into your ancestors’ or your own family’s lives? Your story may inclu de farming\, cooking (include recipes where appropriate)\, gardening\, can ning\, special dinners or occasions\, etc. Or\, perhaps a family member ha d a food related occupation. Or\, droughts\, floods\, or wars caused a sho rtage of food - how did your ancestor’s survive. Contact Jill Pearson Reid er at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. Fo r the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://w ww.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting topic: Favorite hobbies - ho w did you get into it\, did a family member or friend teach you how to do it? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \;Throughout history humans have had to deal with hunting\, growing and pr eparing food. How did food fit into your ancestors&rsquo\; or your own fam ily&rsquo\;s lives? Your story may include farming\, cooking (include reci pes where appropriate)\, gardening\, canning\, special dinners or occasion s\, etc. Or\, perhaps a family member had a food related occupation. Or\, droughts\, floods\, or wars caused a shortage of food - how did your ances tor&rsquo\;s survive.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@g mail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zoom li nk\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: \;Favorite hobbies - how did you get into it\, did a family member or friend teach y ou how to do it?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0255120Z-347042-835@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:This month the Writers Group topic is: Favorite hobbies - how d id you get into it\, did a family member or friend teach you how to do it? Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if y ou have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check t he WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks! Next meeting to pic: TBD X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This month the Writers Group topic is: \;Favorite hobbies - how did you get into it\, did a family member or frie nd teach you how to do it?
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReid er1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \; For the Zo om link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs. org/ writers_group.htm \; \;The password\, if needed\, is 'write' all small letters\, no quote marks!
Next meeting topic: TBD
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20240429T0255590Z-347042-836@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T173000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - CANCELLED because of weather DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. We help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updat es. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. We help each other with DNA questions and projects.&n bsp\; Check our Facebook group for updates. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240117T1421070Z-347042-837@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - CANCELLED because of weather DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20240117T1421460Z-347042-838@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Citations: What are they and Genealogy forms DESCRIPTION:A source citation is a note that tells the reader where a given piece of information came from. We’ll go over what types of information s hould be included in a Citation. We will also review various types of gene alogy forms\, so you can keep track of your research. Instructor: Linda W ells Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQo w5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A source citation is a note that tells the reader where a given piece of information came from. We&rsquo\;ll go over what types of information should be included in a Citation. We will also r eview various types of genealogy forms\, so you can keep track of your res earch.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
Zoom link: \;&nb sp\;https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923?p wd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240129T0318220Z-347042-840@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Top 10 Genealogy Mistakes & how to avoid them DESCRIPTION:There are some common genealogy mistakes that all researchers m ake. We will go over 10 of them and learn how to avoid making these mistak es. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow 5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There are some common genealogy mistakes th at all researchers make. We will go over 10 of them and learn how to avoid making these mistakes.
Zoom Link: \; \;https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zr b5M9z8Tbcvd.1
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240129T0321360Z-347042-841@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Researching Vital Records DESCRIPTION:Vital records most commonly refer to records such as birth and death certificates\, marriage licenses and divorce decrees\, wills\, obitu aries and the like. We will go over each type of record and how to gather information from them. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923?p wd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Vital records most commonly refer to records such as birth and death certificates\, marriage licenses and divor ce decrees\, wills\, obituaries and the like. \;We will go over each t ype of record and how to gather information from them.
Zoom Link: \; \;https://us06web.zoom.us /j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1
Instructor : \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240303T2359150Z-347042-842@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Census Records DESCRIPTION:US Census records can provide the building blocks of your resea rch. The first US Federal Population Census was taken in 1790\, and has b een taken every ten years since. Because of a 72-year restriction on acce ss to the Census\, the most recent year available is 1950. The 1890 Censu s was destroyed in a fire. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465 923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:US Census records can provide the building blocks of your research. \; The first US Federal Population Census was taken in 1790\, and has been taken every ten years since. \; Because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census\, the most recent year av ailable is 1950. \; The 1890 Census was destroyed in a fire. \;
Zoom Link: \; \;https://us06w eb.zoom.us/j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240129T0326010Z-347042-843@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Putting meat on your Ancestors bones DESCRIPTION:How do you make the hundreds of dates and places in your family tree come alive? This class will provide thought starters and ideas to he lp in tracking down the information that can convert those names and dates on the genealogy chart into a real flesh and blood person\, someone you c an picture in your mind. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89623465923 ?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How do you make the hundreds of dates and places in your family tree come alive? \;This class will provide thought starters and ideas to help in tracking down the information that c an convert those names and dates on the genealogy chart into a real flesh and blood person\, someone you can picture in your mind.
Zo om Link: \; \;https://us06web.zoom. us/j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1
Instruct or: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240129T0327590Z-347042-844@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T170000 SUMMARY:WMGS - Creating a Family Tree book DESCRIPTION:This will be a step-by-step guide to writing a family history b ook. We will learn how to deal with gaps in knowledge\, how to describe ge nerations of people who did the same jobs or lived in the same area\, how to cover the numerous births\, marriages and deaths that occur\, and when to stop researching and start writing. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us /j/89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1 Instructor: Linda Wel ls X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a step-by-step guide to writin g a family history book. We will learn how to deal with gaps in knowledge\ , how to describe generations of people who did the same jobs or lived in the same area\, how to cover the numerous births\, marriages and deaths th at occur\, and when to stop researching and start writing.
Zoom Li nk: \; \;https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ 89623465923?pwd=0cbutJHG7N3NPQow5zrb5M9z8Tbcvd.1
Instructor:&n bsp\; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom session UID:20240129T0329480Z-347042-845@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000 SUMMARY:GRPL Lock-In DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240421T0108480Z-347042-846@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T203000 SUMMARY:Tracing Country Folk: $30 DESCRIPTION:Tony Burroughs is presenting a genealogy webinar on 'Tracing Co untry Folk.' Many of our ancestors lived in the country long before they moved to the big city. There are many records unique to living in the cou ntry that can aid our genealogy research. County histories Farm\, agricult ural and plantation records County Courthouse records Government farm prog rams Homesteading County and rural directories Farmers\,\, farm laborers\, sharecroppers & peons Road\, township & land ownership maps & plats Click here to register: https://bookme.name/tonyburroughs/tracing-country-folk Tony Burroughs is an internationally known genealogist who taught genealog y at Chicago State University for fifteen years. He lectures throughout th e United States and Canada\, delivering over one hundred lectures at natio nal conferences and has given all-day\, solo workshops in thirty-one citie s. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tony Burroughs is presenting a \; genealogy webinar on 'Tracing Country Folk.' \; \;
Many of our ancestors lived in the country long before they moved to the b ig city. There are many records unique to living in the country that can a id our genealogy research.
Click here to register: \;https://bookme.name/tonybur roughs/tracing-country-folk
Tony Burroug hs is an internationally known genealogist who taught genealogy at Chicago State University for fifteen years. \;He lectures throughout the Unit ed States and Canada\, delivering over one hundred lectures at national co nferences and has given all-day\, solo workshops in thirty-one cities.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Live Webinar $30 UID:20240429T0238000Z-347042-847@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Genealogy Goals DESCRIPTION:Genealogy goals are important because they help you decide what direction your research will take. You can set goals that are broad or sp ecific. We'll also go over the SMART method to set your goals\, which stan ds for specific\, measurable\, achievable\, realistic\, and time-bound. In structor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogy goals are important because they
help you decide what direction your research will take. You can set goals
that are broad or specific. We'll also go over \;the SMART method to s
et your goals\, which stands for specific\, measurable\, achievable\, real
istic\, and time-bound.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
Cemetery research is more than just finding out where your ancestors are buried. It can also reveal a lot of previous ly unknown information on your ancestor and his or her family. Learn how t o get started in cemetery research and get the most possible information o ut of it. \;Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240826T2102250Z-347042-849@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Did Your Ancestors Join? Societies\, Ai d\, and Other Community Groups DESCRIPTION:Explore the clubs and groups that might have drawn our ancestor s—particularly in the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s)—and discover the resou rces they might have created that could be useful for genealogical researc h. Jessica Trotter is an archivist by education—but works in public librar ies by day. She has presented regionally for the past eleven years includi ng annually for the Archives of Michigan Barbara J. Brown / Abrams Foundat ion Family History Seminar\, for the Genealogy Center at Allen County Publ ic Library\, at the Ohio Genealogical Society Conference and Fall Retreat in 2022\, and at the NGS Conference in 2018 as well as part of their Virtu al On Demand Lectures in 2020. Her genealogy research areas include Midwes t\, African American\, British Isles\, Canadian\, and Early American resea rch. She also maintains a genealogy research related blog called Genie Roa d Trip at genieroadtrip.com Presenter: Jessica Trotter X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Explore the clubs and groups that might hav
e drawn our ancestors&mdash\;particularly in the Progressive Era (1890s-19
20s)&mdash\;and discover the resources they might have created that could
be useful for genealogical research.
Jessica Trotter is an arch
ivist by education&mdash\;but works in public libraries by day. She has pr
esented regionally for the past eleven years including annually for the Ar
chives of Michigan Barbara J. Brown / Abrams Foundation Family History Sem
inar\, for the Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library\, at the Oh
io Genealogical Society Conference and Fall Retreat in 2022\, and at the N
GS Conference in 2018 as well as part of their Virtual On Demand Lectures
in 2020. Her genealogy research areas include Midwest\, African American\,
British Isles\, Canadian\, and Early American research. She also maintain
s a genealogy research related blog called Genie Road Trip at \;genieroadtrip
.com
Presenter: Jessica Trotter
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20240826T1955490Z-347042-850@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour class - Document Detective DESCRIPTION:Documents can be helpful in giving us clues about our ancestors . In your genealogical research\, it is important not to overlook clues wh en looking at various types of documents. A minor detail in a record may b e the specific information you need to trace the family further. We'll go over various documents to pinpoint many details you might have missed. In structor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Documents can be helpful in giving us clues about our ancestors. In your genealogical research\, it is important not to overlook clues when looking at various types of documents. \; A minor detail in a record may be the specific information you need to tra ce the family further. \; We'll go over various documents to pinpoint many details you might have missed.
Instructor: Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room (4th floor) UID:20240826T2006410Z-347042-851@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Who\, what\, when and where? The Search for the Story Behind an Iconic Suffrage Poster DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids Public Museum holds a precious and iconic image of the women’s suffrage movement\, a poster given to newly-registered female voters in Grand Rapids in 1919. The poster\, decorated in patriotic color s of red\, white\, and blue\, proclaims\, “A women here has registered to vote thereby assuming responsibility of citizenship.” Join Ruth Stevens\, a retired Grand Valley professor of Legal Studies\, as she delves into the backstory behind the poster. Who created and distributed the poster? Why 1919? Who wrote the note on it? Where was “Pantlind’s Garage”? Learn about the genealogical\, archival\, and other sleuthing tools used to solve thi s local mystery and the answers revealed by them. Our presentor\, Ruth Ste vens has a J.D. from the University of Michigan and a MLIS from Wayne Stat e and is an active participant in the local history community\, serving as a board member of GGRWHC\, a trustee of the Grand Rapids Historical Commi ssion\, and as a presenter on diverse topics related to women’s history. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grand Rapids Public Museum holds a precious and iconic image of the women&rsquo\;s suffrage \;movement\, a poster given to newly-registered female voters in Grand Rapids in 1919. The \;poster\, decorated in patriotic colors of red\, white\, and blue\, procl aims\, &ldquo\;A women here has \;registered to vote thereby assuming responsibility of citizenship.&rdquo\; Join Ruth Stevens\, a retired \ ;Grand Valley professor of Legal Studies\, as she delves into the backstor y behind the poster. Who \;created and distributed the poster? Why 191 9? Who wrote the note on it? Where was \;&ldquo\;Pantlind&rsquo\;s Gar age&rdquo\;? Learn about the genealogical\, archival\, and other sleuthing tools used to \;solve this local mystery and the answers revealed by them.
Our presentor\, Ruth Stevens has a J.D. from the Unive
rsity of Michigan and a MLIS from Wayne State and is \;an active parti
cipant in the local history community\, serving as a board member of GGRWH
C\, a \;trustee of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission\, and as a p
resenter on diverse topics related \;to women&rsquo\;s history.
Wikis are online platforms that allow users to create\, edit\, and share information on diverse \;topics. They ca n be particularly useful for genealogists who need guidance and tips on ho w to \;find and use unfamiliar sources and methods. In this session\, you will learn how to use the \;FamilySearch Wiki and other specialize d Wikis to enhance your genealogy research and \;contribute to the gen ealogy community. These tools are designed to help when encountering a&nbs p\;new location\, type of record\, or additional information about a speci fic record set or facility.
Our presentor\, \;Thomas Koselka\,
\;Since the 1980s\, Thomas Koselka has dedicated himself to exploring
his family&\;#39\;s lineage. He \;has previously served as Preside
nt of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research\, the \;Michigan G
enealogical Council\, and the Dearborn Genealogical Society. Tom actively&
nbsp\;contributes as a board member\, mentor\, and advisor to multiple gen
ealogical societies across \;Michigan. Additionally\, he is a proud me
mber of esteemed organizations such as the \;Association of Profession
al Genealogists\, Ontario Ancestors\, and the National Genealogical
S
ociety. Tom's contributions to the field have been recognized with several
awards\, including \;the Dziękuję (jen-KOO-yeh) Award from the Polish
Genealogical Society of Michigan in 2011\, \;the President&rsquo\;s A
ward from the Michigan Genealogical Council in 2023\, and the Award of Mer
it \;from the National Genealogical Society in 2024.Retired from Dearb
orn Music\, Tom resides in \;Westland\, Michigan\, alongside his spous
e\, Valerie\, who shares his passion for genealogy.
Speaker: \;Cynthia Grostick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1948530Z-347042-855@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: The People of Comstock’s Row DESCRIPTION:The People of Comstock’s Row Speaker: – George Bayard III X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The People of Comstock&rsquo\;s Row
Speaker: \; \;&ndash\; George Bayard III
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1948340Z-347042-856@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Capturing Our Loved One’s Stories DESCRIPTION:Capturing Our Loved One’s Stories Speaker: – Shandra Martinez X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Capturing Our Loved One&rsquo\;s Stories
Speaker: \;&ndash\; Shandra Martinez
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1948110Z-347042-857@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T133000 DESCRIPTION:Adam Oster: Time To Hit the Books – Yearbooks\, Alumni Lists\, and more Yearbooks\, alumni lists\, and other school related records can b e rich in details about the people in your family tree. Discover the activ ities and clubs that ancestors participated in during their school years. Learn to uncover details about both your family members and the communitie s they lived in. Explore the ways of finding these valuable resources both in-print and online. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Adam Oster: \;Time To Hit the Books &nd ash\; Yearbooks\, Alumni Lists\, and more
Yearbooks\, alumni lists \, and other school related records can be rich in details about the peopl e in your family tree. Discover the activities and clubs that ancestors pa rticipated in during their school years. Learn to uncover details about bo th your family members and the communities they lived in. Explore the ways of finding these valuable resources both in-print and online.
Enter the dark web of West Michigan's own b lack widow. Using the proceeds from her first husband's untimely and suspi cious demise\, she purchased a farm in Ada and began plotting the accident al deaths of the
two men in her life. Through archival documents a
nd crime scene sketches\, the author recreates the ghastly scene inside a
kitchen where the scheming of the Grand Rapids black widow unraveled. Delv
e deep into
the psychology of an enigmatic character\, examine the ev
idence used against her in court\, and ponder the mysteries of Jennie Floo
d's life and crimes.
Speaker: \;Tobin Buhk
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1947180Z-347042-859@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Tax Lists RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20250607;BYMONTHDAY=5 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000 DESCRIPTION:Annual tax lists can help establish ages\, residences\, relatio nships\, and the year an individual died or left the area. They can be use d in the place of missing or destroyed land and census records. Mary Jo w ill review these records and what information you can gather from them. In structor: Mary Jo Adgate X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual tax lists \;c an help establish ages\, residences\, relationships\, and the year an indi vidual died or left the area. They can be used in the place o f missing or destroyed land and census records. \;
Instructor: \;Mary Jo Adgate
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241015T0236300Z-347042-861@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: What is a GEDCOM? DESCRIPTION:It is an acronym for exchanging genealogical data between diffe rent genealogy software. Let's learn more about it and how it's used. Ins tructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:It is an acronym for exchanging genealogica
l data between different genealogy software. Let's learn more about it and
how it's used. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
Why was the 1790 Census taken?
Article I\, Section 2\, of the \;U.S. Constitution&nbs p\;established that representation in the U.S. House of Representatives wa s based on population determined by a census taken at 10 year intervals.&n bsp\;The \;1790 United States census \;was the first United States census. \;
Yalonda will be go ing over more details about our first Census.
Instructor:&n bsp\;Yalonda Moncrief
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241015T0224460Z-347042-865@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Pioneer Certificates DESCRIPTION:To qualify for a Pioneer Certificate\, an applicant must be dir ectly descended from an ancestor who settled in Kent County as follows: • • • Pioneers Settlers (Prior to 1841) Gold Seal (Prior to 1881) Silver Sea l Early Family (Prior to 1921) Blue Seal Sue will go over how to apply fo r a Pioneer Certificate and will provide easy instructions and help in res earching early Kent County residents. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To qualify for a Pioneer Certificate\, an a pplicant must be directly descended from an ancestor who settled in Kent C ounty as follows: &bull\; &bull\; &bull\; Pioneers Settlers (Prior to 1841 ) Gold Seal (Prior to 1881) Silver Seal Early Family (Prior to 1921) Blue Seal \;
Sue will go over how to apply for a Pioneer Certificat e and \;will provide easy instructions and help in researching early K ent County residents. \;
Instructor: \; Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241015T0218080Z-347042-866@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Immigration DESCRIPTION:More than 95 percent of Americans descend from individuals who did not live on this continent in the 18th century. We'll go over the step s to discovering your immigrant ancestor in the U.S. Instructor: Linda W ells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:More than 95 percent of Americans descend f rom individuals \;who did not live on this continent in the 18th centu ry. We'll go over the steps to discovering your immigrant ancestor in the U.S. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
Many people assume the Dawes records are on ly useful for people with ancestors who were Cherokee\, Choctaw\, Seminole or Creek. The enrollment application forms can contain a wealth of family information about enslaved ancestors that is difficult to find elsewhere. Learn how to search these records to see if your ancestor submitted an ap plication. \;
Instructor: Lisa Christensen \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241213T1559370Z-347042-868@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: WikiTree Introduction DESCRIPTION:How to Use WikiTree WikiTree is all about genealogy collaborati on. They have three free member levels: Guest\, Family Member\, and Wiki G enealogist. WikiTree is a website made for all genealogists to explore the ir family history\, contribute to family preservation\, and where you can add your family tree to the world collaborative tree at WikiTree. We’ll g o over this resource and will tell you more about it. Instructor: Jamie Wa silchenko X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:How to Use WikiTree
WikiTree is all about genealogy collaboration. They have three free member levels: Guest\ , Family Member\, and Wiki Genealogist. WikiTree is a website made for all genealogists to explore their family history\, contribute to family prese rvation\, and where you can add your family tree to the world collaborativ e tree at WikiTree. \; We&rsquo\;ll go over this resource and will tel l you more about it.
Instructor: \;Jamie Wasilchenko
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250122T0503120Z-347042-869@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Pension Records DESCRIPTION:Military pension applications and records often contain valuabl e genealogical information\, including names and birth dates of children a nd spouses\, proof of marriage\, and depositions from a soldier’s friends and family. Bobbi will be reviewing this area of genealogical research. In structor: Bobbi Schirado X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Military pension applications and rec ords often contain valuable genealogical information\, including names and birth dates of children and spouses\, proof of marriage\, and depositions from a soldier&rsquo\;s friends and family.
Bobbi wi ll be reviewing this area of genealogical research.
Instruc tor: \;Bobbi Schirado
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241213T1610510Z-347042-870@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Writing Letters that Get Results DESCRIPTION:As you research your family\, you'll no doubt come across a nee d to write letters requesting information or assistance from an institutio n or family member. Not everything is online. To help you along I've put t ogether a selection of form letters to use when requesting information. Wh ether you use those letters or write your own\, it is always a good idea t o follow the tips that we'll discuss in this class. Instructor: Linda Wel ls X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:As you research your family\, you'll no dou bt come across a need to write letters requesting information or assistanc e from an institution or family member. Not everything is online. \;To help you along I've put together a selection of form letters to use when requesting information. \;Whether you use those letters or write your own\, it is always a good idea to follow the tips that we'll discuss in th is class.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250311T0155550Z-347042-871@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Finding Living Relatives RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20260607;BYMONTHDAY=7 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DESCRIPTION:The 1st question you may ask is: Why should I try to locate my living relatives? I already know who they are. Except . . . what about those distant living relatives? Or\, how about a cousin you lost track of ? The answer: Living relatives might have pictures\, family bibles\, doc uments or family stories about your side of the family. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 1st question you may ask is: \; Why should I try to locate my living relatives? \; I already know who the y are. \; Except . . . what about those distant living relatives? \; Or\, how about a cousin you lost track of? \; The answer: \; Li ving relatives might have pictures\, family bibles\, documents or family s tories about your side of the family.
Instructor: \; Linda Wel ls
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250311T0212050Z-347042-872@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research DESCRIPTION:Newspapers are a valuable source of information about your fami ly's history. Within historical newspapers you can find local information such as obituaries\, learn about major events your ancestors lived through \, and gain context for their lives during the time period. Instructor: L inda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Newspapers are a valuable source of informa tion about your family's history. Within historical newspapers you can fin d local information such as obituaries\, learn about major events your anc estors lived through\, and gain context for their lives during the time pe riod.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250311T0204130Z-347042-873@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Cemetery Research DESCRIPTION:Cemetery research is about more than just finding where your an cestors are buried. It can also reveal a lot of previously unknown informa tion on your ancestor and his or her family. Learn how to get started in c emetery research and get the most possible information out of it. Instruc tor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Cemetery research is about more than just f inding where your ancestors are buried. It can also reveal a lot of previo usly unknown information on your ancestor and his or her family. Learn how to get started in cemetery research and get the most possible information out of it. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250311T0149480Z-347042-874@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Pioneer Certificates DESCRIPTION:To qualify for a Pioneer Certificate\, an applicant must be dir ectly descended from an ancestor who settled in Kent County as follows: • • • Pioneers Settlers (Prior to 1841) Gold Seal (Prior to 1881) Silver Sea l Early Family (Prior to 1921) Blue Seal Sue will go over how to apply fo r a Pioneer Certificate and will provide easy instructions and help in res earching early Kent County residents. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To qualify for a Pioneer Certificate\ , an applicant must be directly descended from an ancestor who settled in Kent County as follows: &bull\; &bull\; &bull\; Pioneers Settlers (Prior t o 1841) Gold Seal (Prior to 1881) Silver Seal Early Family (Prior to 1921) Blue Seal \; Sue will go over how to apply for a Pioneer Certificate and \;will provide easy instructions and help in researching early Ken t County residents. \;
Instructor: \; Sue Ir vine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250217T1846560Z-347042-875@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Introduction to DNA & Genetic Genealogy DESCRIPTION:The use of DNA results from home DNA kits have been very useful tools for genealogists to use to break down brick walls. This class will be an introduction to the use of DNA in genealogy. Learn how genetic genea logy can be used with your own family tree. Instructors: Jessica Riley & John Pierce X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The use of DNA results from home DNA kits h ave been very useful tools for genealogists to use to break down brick wal ls. This class will be an introduction to the use of DNA in genealogy. Lea rn how genetic genealogy can be used with your own family tree. \;
Instructors: \;Jessica Riley &\; \;John Pierce
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241213T1615480Z-347042-876@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Writing up your family research DESCRIPTION:You’ve spent years doing research\, discovering and saving fami ly stories\, and deciphering old documents\, and now you want to share you r findings with others. This talk will discuss some issues to consider as you begin writing\, including pros and cons of different presentation pos sibilities\, possible formats\, who your audience might be\, which ancesto rs you might want to include\, how to include old documents and pictures\, and putting people in their historical context. Instructor: Roger Konynd yk Bio: Roger Konyndyk is an (almost) lifelong resident of Grand Rapids wh o has been doing genealogy research for about 15 - 20 years. To be able to read old documents\, he sat in on two years of Dutch classes at Calvin Un iversity\, where he also has given presentations of Dutch genealogy. He h as written up his own genealogy stories and most of those of his wife. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You&rsquo\;ve spent years doing resea rch\, discovering and saving family stories\, and deciphering old document s\, and now you want to share your findings with others. \; This talk will discuss some issues to consider as you begin writing\, including pros and cons of different presentation possibilities\, possible formats\, who your audience might be\, which ancestors you might want to include\, how to include old documents and pictures\, and putting people in their histor ical context.
Instructor: \; Roger Konyndyk
Bio : \;Roger Konyndyk is an (almost) lifelong resident of Grand Rap ids who has been doing genealogy research for about 15 - 20 years. To be a ble to read old documents\, he sat in on two years of Dutch classes at Cal vin University\, where he also has given presentations of Dutch genealogy. \; He has written up his own genealogy stories and most of those of h is wife.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241213T1557450Z-347042-877@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research DESCRIPTION:The newspapers of a community chronicle the successes\, failure s\, and everyday lives of the people who live there. To the family histori an\, newspapers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be especiall y helpful because of their abundance of personal news and social items. Le t's see what we can discover! Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The newspapers of a community chronicle the
successes\, failures\, and everyday lives of the people who live there. T
o the family historian\, newspapers of the late 19th and early 20th centur
ies can be especially helpful because of their abundance of personal news
and social items. Let's see what we can discover!
Instructor: \;
Linda Wells
The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241015T0213140Z-347042-879@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T160000 SUMMARY:WMGS General Meeting (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:WMGS Monthly Meeting Meeting by Zoom Unless a special program\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a k nowledgeable speaker. All meetings are free and open to the public. For More information\, Click Here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS Mon thly Meeting
Meeting by Zoom
Unless a special progr am\, each meeting has a one-hour lecture on a genealogy related subject by a knowledgeable speaker.
All meetings are free and open t o the public. \; \;
For More information\, \;Click Here.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0113100Z-347042-880@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0114190Z-347042-881@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T233000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library Meeting via Zoom. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
Meeting via Zoom.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241019T0116050Z-347042-882@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20241025T2328520Z-347042-883@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;day \;wher e we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announ cing new \;projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL\, 4th floor UID:20241103T0153450Z-347042-886@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0152410Z-347042-887@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0154100Z-347042-888@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0154210Z-347042-889@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0154370Z-347042-890@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0154590Z-347042-891@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20241103T0155110Z-347042-892@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20301231;BYDAY=2TH EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000 DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250618T0344230Z-347042-893@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250618T0341590Z-347042-894@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T220000 SUMMARY:GRPL & WMGS Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Genealogy research help\, free printing and refreshments in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor. Please arrive before 6PM as the libra ry closes to the general public. We are locked in until the end of the ev ening. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogy research help\, free printing and refreshments in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor. \; \;
Please arrive before 6PM as the library closes to the general public.&n bsp\; We are locked in until the end of the evening.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - (4th floor) UID:20241209T0116160Z-347042-895@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors!? - Speaker: David Allen Lambert DESCRIPTION:Annual genealogy conference\, organized by the WMGS. 2025 speak er: David Allen Lambert For more information or register online go to: htt ps://gotancestors.com David has been on the staff of American Ancestors si nce 1993 and is the organization’s Chief Genealogist. David is an internat ionally recognized speaker on the topics of genealogy and history. Areas o f expertise: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st century\; American and international military records\; DNA research \; and Native American and African American genealogical research in New E ngland. Seminar topics: Westward Migration\, 1783-1900 Basics of New Engl and Research Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy Introducing American Anc estors X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual genealogy conference\, organized by the WMGS.
2025 speaker: \;David Allen Lambert
For more information or register online go to: https://gotancestors.com
David has been o n the staff of American Ancestors since 1993 and is the organization&rsquo \;s Chief Genealogist. David is an internationally recognized speaker on t he topics of genealogy and history.
Areas of expertis e: New England and Atlantic Canadian records of the 17th through 21st cent ury\; American and international military records\; DNA research\; and Nat ive American and African American genealogical research in New England.&nb sp\;
Seminar topics:
Westward Migration\, 1783-1900
Basics of New England Research
Resources for Pennsylvania Genealogy
Introducing American Ancestors
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Pinnacle Center UID:20250829T1804420Z-347042-896@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Tax Lists DESCRIPTION:Annual tax lists can help establish ages\, residences\, relatio nships\, and the year an individual died or left the area. They can be use d in the place of missing or destroyed land and census records. Mary Jo w ill review these records and what information you can gather from them. In structor: Jamie Wasilchenko X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Annual tax lists \;c an help establish ages\, residences\, relationships\, and the year an indi vidual died or left the area. They can be used in the place o f missing or destroyed land and census records. \;
Instructor: \;Jamie Wasilchenko CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250403T1622220Z-347042-897@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T123000 SUMMARY:African American Genealogy Club - Rootstech Zoom session DESCRIPTION:10 AM: Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen – Culling Evidence From Freedman’s Bank Postmortem Records 11:30 AM: How Does DNA Fit into Y our Family Story? Identity\, Connection\, Answers. LUNCH BREAK 2:15 PM: Exploring Records of Antebellum Southern Plantations Through a Genealogic al Lens The Zoom session will be displayed in the Lower Level Computer Roo m at the GR downtown library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
10 AM: \; Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen &ndash\; \;
Culling Evidence From Freedman&rsquo\;s Bank Postmortem Records
11:30 AM: \; How Does DNA Fit into Your Family Story? \;
Identity\, Connection \, Answers.
LUNCH \; BREAK
2:15 PM: \; Exploring Records of Antebellum Southern Plantations Through a Genealogical Lens
The Zoom session will be displayed in the Lower Level Computer Room at th e GR downtown library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Lower Level Computer Room UID:20250218T0041270Z-347042-898@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T153000 SUMMARY:African American Genealogy Club - Rootstech Zoom session\, part 2 DESCRIPTION:10 AM: Analyzing Evidence: A Research Game Changer 11:30 AM: Til Death or Distance Do We Part: Documenting Marriages of Enslaved & eman cipated Persons 2:15 PM: Discovering Enslaved Ancestors\, Through Civil Wa r Military Records LUNCH BREAK 3:30 PM: Found! Ancestors Hidden in Plai n Sight DINNER BREAK WMGS / GRPL Lock-In from 6PM to 10PM You MUST be bac k at the library BEFORE 6PM because they lock the doors and you will not b e able to get back inside. ALSO\, you will need to sign up ASAP for the L ock-In because sitting is limited. Contact the History Floor at the libra ry. The Zoom session will be displayed in the VanderVeen Room\, on the 4 th floor\, at the GR downtown library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:10 AM: \; Analyzing Evidence:
A Research Game Changer
11:30 AM: \; Til Death or Distance Do We Part:
Documenting Marriages of Enslave d &\; emancipated Persons
2:15 PM: Discovering Enslaved Ancestors\,
Through Civ il War Military Records
LUNCH \; BREAK
< p>3:30 PM: \; Found! \; Ancestors Hidden in Plain SightDINNER BREAK
WMGS / GRPL Loc k-In from 6PM to 10PM
You MUST \; be back at the l ibrary \;BEFORE 6PM because they lock the doors and you will not be ab le to get back inside. \; ALSO\, you will need to sign up ASAP for the Lock-In because sitting is limited. \; Contact the History Floor at t he library. \; \;
The Zoom session will be displayed i n the \;VanderVeen Room\, on the 4th floor\, at the GR downtown librar y.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Lower Level Computer Room UID:20250218T0040580Z-347042-899@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: History of a House DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to know how to research the history of a home? We have the class for you! This class will demonstrate how to access onlin e resources that can help establish a construction date\, identify previou s owners\, construction updates\, and more. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Are you looking to know how to resear ch the history of a home? We have the class for you! This class will demon strate how to access online resources that can help establish a constructi on date\, identify previous owners\, construction updates\, and more.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250405T1758350Z-347042-900@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: topic TBD RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;UNTIL=20260106;BYMONTHDAY=6 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T120000 DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250311T0224010Z-347042-901@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: When It's OK to Guess in Genealogy DESCRIPTION:What if you don’t find what you’re looking for? Sometimes you n eed to form a theory to test. Sometimes\, you must guess… Instructor: L inda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:What if you don&rsquo\;t find what you&rsqu o\;re looking for? Sometimes you need to form a theory to test. Sometimes\ , you must guess&hellip\; \; \;
Instructor: \; Linda W ells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250904T1608360Z-347042-907@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Genealogy Scrapbooking - NEW LOCATION DESCRIPTION:Genealogical research and scrapbooking have both become popular pastimes. By combining the two of them you can create a lasting record of your family history. Creating a scrapbook style family tree book with pic tures and copies of documents is more interesting to read versus only havi ng a family tree\, generation charts\, and family group sheets in your boo k. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Genealogical research and scrapbooking have both become popular pastimes. By combining the two of them you can create a lasting record of your family history.
Creating a scrapbook sty le family tree book with pictures and copies of documents is more interest ing to read versus only having a family tree\, generation charts\, and fam ily group sheets in your book. \; \;
Instructor: Linda Wel ls
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Fountain Street Church UID:20250829T1822330Z-347042-908@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: The Easiest Way to Write a Story About an Ancestor DESCRIPTION:There’s no reason to be intimidated into believing that you can ’t write a good ancestral story. We’ll start with what you need to know an d how to construct an interesting\, well-researched article. We’ll also di scuss tips and short-cuts you can use. Instructor: Bobbi Schirado X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:There&rsquo\;s no reason to be intimi dated into believing that you can&rsquo\;t write a good ancestral story. W e&rsquo\;ll start with what you need to know and how to construct an inter esting\, well-researched article. We&rsquo\;ll also discuss tips and short -cuts you can use. \;
Instructor: \; Bobbi Schirado
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250406T1756210Z-347042-909@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: WMGS Manuscripts DESCRIPTION:The manuscript collections includes family histories\, the Whit e Collection\, the Early Settlers of the Grand Rapids Valley Collection\, the Cranmer Collection\, the Masterson Collection\, the Van Buren and Cass County Collection\, the Heritage Collection\, and the Pioneer Certificate s. In all\, with the family histories and the manuscripts\, there are more than 6\,000 records. Instructor: Sue Irvine The Manuscript collection is the result of a lot of work by Sue Irvine\, Ann Ed and many volunteers who have done the indexing. Sue will go over this collection and how to get i nformation from it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The manuscript collections includes f amily histories\, the White Collection\, the Early Settlers of the Grand R apids Valley Collection\, the Cranmer Collection\, the Masterson Collectio n\, the Van Buren and Cass County Collection\, the Heritage Collection\, a nd the Pioneer Certificates. \;In all\, with the family histories and the manuscripts\, there are more than 6\,000 records.
Instructor: Sue Irvine
The Manuscript collection is the result of a \;lot \;of work by Sue Irvi ne\, Ann Ed and many volunteers who have done the indexing. Sue will go ov er this collection and how to get information from it.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250610T2003020Z-347042-910@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: topic TBD RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300103;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000 DESCRIPTION:If you'd like to volunteer to teach a one-hour class\, contact Linda Wells. Any genealogy topic is fine. This class is held in the Vander Veen Room prior to the General Membership Meeting\, which is in the Ryerso n Auditorium. The class ends 30 minutes before the meeting\, so you won't miss hearing the speaker. Contact: Linda Wells Email: LindaLGuth@gmail .com cell phone: 616-560-1012 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:If you'd like to volunteer to teach a one-h our class\, contact Linda Wells. Any genealogy topic is fine. This class i s held in the VanderVeen Room prior to the General Membership Meeting\, wh ich is in the Ryerson Auditorium. The class ends 30 minutes before the mee ting\, so you won't miss hearing the speaker.
Contact: \; Lind a Wells \; \; Email: LindaLGuth@gmail.com \; \; \; cell phone: 616-560-1012
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250618T0328450Z-347042-911@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Where’s There’s A Will\, There’s A Clue DESCRIPTION:Wills and other papers created during the probate process are o ften the best possible source to document relationships between family mem bers\, particularly parent to child. Wills are a source that you should no t overlook in your genealogy research. While you may believe that your anc estors were simple farmers and did not have any wealth to bequeath\, remem ber that one of the primary reasons for coming to the U.S. was the availab ility of land. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Wills and other papers created during the p robate process are often the best possible source to document relationship s between family members\, particularly parent to child. Wills are a sourc e that you should not overlook in your genealogy research. While you may b elieve that your ancestors were simple farmers and did not have any wealth to bequeath\, remember that one of the primary reasons for coming to the U.S. was the availability of land.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells< /p> CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250906T1340110Z-347042-913@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: topic TBD RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300112;BYDAY=2MO EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T183000 DESCRIPTION:If you'd like to volunteer to teach a two-hour class\, contact Linda Wells. Any genealogy topic is fine. Contact: Linda Wells Email: LindaLGuth@gmail.com cell phone: 616-560-1012 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
If you'd like to volunteer to teach a two-h our class\, contact Linda Wells. Any genealogy topic is fine. \;
Contact: \; Linda Wells \; \; Email: LindaLGuth@gmail.com& nbsp\; \; \; cell phone: 616-560-1012
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T0324590Z-347042-914@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Michigan's Pioneer Certificate - what is it and how to get it DESCRIPTION:Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) Pioneer Certificate Program honors descendants of early Michigan settlers through two main categories : Pre-Statehood (before Jan. 26\, 1837) and First Families (Jan. 26\, 18 37–Dec. 31\, 1880). Applicants must provide documented proof of direct lin eage to an ancestor who settled in Michigan by the specified dates. We'll go over what documents you need to gather together and how to fill out the application form. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Michigan Genealogical Council (MGC) Pioneer Certificate Program \;honors descendants of early Michigan settlers through two main categories: \;
Applicants must provide docu mented proof of direct lineage to an ancestor who settled in Michigan by t he specified dates.
We'll go over what documents you need to gather together and how to fill out the application form. \;
Instructor: Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room - GRPL UID:20260517T1649280Z-347042-918@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Immigration DESCRIPTION:Immigrants settle in a country intending to stay there permanen tly and become citizens. Immigrant records were created at both ends of th e journey\, so when you can't find your ancestor coming into the U.S.\, it still may be possible to find them leaving the old country. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Immigrants settle in a country intending to stay there permanently and become citizens. Immigrant records \;were created at both ends of the journey\, so when you can't find your ancestor coming into the U.S.\, it still may be possible to find them leaving the old country. \; \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250906T1339440Z-347042-919@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Megan Heyl: Records - And They’re Not V inyl – Legal Documents DESCRIPTION:Legal Documents - the game of hide and seek. It takes more than one document or Vital Record to find the facts about your family members. This presentation covers the paper-trail on a local\, state\, and nationa l level. Your eyes will be opened as to the vast records you can research to get details on your ancestors. Speaker: Megan Heyl X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Legal Documents - the game of hide and seek . It takes more than one document or Vital Record to find the facts about your family members. This presentation covers the paper-trail on a local\, state\, and national level. Your eyes will be opened as to the vast recor ds you can research to get details on your ancestors.
Speaker:&nbs p\; \;Megan Heyl
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1947460Z-347042-920@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Researching Your Swedish Ancestors DESCRIPTION:Researching Your Swedish Ancestors Speaker: Cynthia Grostick X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Researching Your Swedish Ancestors
Speaker: \;Cynthia Grostick
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250329T1946060Z-347042-921@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Mortality Schedules DESCRIPTION:Mortality Schedules from 1850 - 1880. A typical mortality sched ule would list the deceased person's name\, age\, sex\, color (white\, bla ck\, or mulatto)\, marital status\, birthplace\, number of days ill\, plac e where the disease was contracted and how long the deceased was a residen t of the area\, month of death\, occupation\, and cause of death. Instruc tor: Yalonda Moncrief X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mortality Schedules from 1850 - 1880.
A typical mortality schedule would list the deceased person's nam e\, age\, sex\, color (white\, black\, or mulatto)\, marital status\, birt hplace\, number of days ill\, place where the disease was contracted and h ow long the deceased was a resident of the area\, month of death\, occupat ion\, and cause of death. \;
Instructor: Yalonda Moncri ef
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250323T1815510Z-347042-922@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250313T1928220Z-347042-923@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20270906;BYDAY=1TH,1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T133000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20250907T1340500Z-347042-924@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: topic - TBD RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300906;BYDAY=1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20270904T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T133000 DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20250907T1404320Z-347042-925@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: NEW LOCATION: Wicked & Spooky DESCRIPTION:Strange\, Wicked\, & Spooky Michigan Author and paranormal rese archer Amberrose Hammond will take you on a fun and strange journey into M ichigan’s supernatural past. Explore legends\, ghosts\, monsters\, haunted places\, old true crime\, and other off-beat stories. Speaker: – Amberr ose Hammond Bio: For over 25 years\, Amberrose Hammond has been delving de ep into Michigan's eerie and unconventional past. As a lover of local hist ory and cemeteries\, she has traveled across Michigan to spread the word a bout the state's weirdest and most off-beat tales. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Strange\, Wicked\, &\; Spooky Michigan
Author and paranormal researcher Amberrose Hammond will take you on a fun and strange journey into Michigan&rsquo\;s supernatural past. Explore legends\, ghosts\, monsters\, haunted places\, old true crime\, a nd other off-beat stories. \; \;
Speaker: \;&nd ash\; Amberrose Hammond
Bio: For over 25 years\, Amberrose Hammond has been delving deep into Michigan's eerie and unconventional past. As a lover of local history and cemeteries\, she has traveled across Michigan to spread the word about the state's weirdest and most off-beat tales.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Fountain Street Church UID:20251007T1304320Z-347042-926@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Grand Rapids Buildings DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids Buildings Pam VanderPloeg documents and shares the architectural history of old\, modern\, and contemporary city buildings a nd historic architects and builders. Downtown Grand Rapids is a place wher e the sturdy brick buildings of the 1800s stand tall\, harmoniously juxtap osed with the sleek concrete and glass towers of the 20th and 21st centuri es. Pamela VanderPloeg will take you on a virtual walking tour down city s treets with a look at the beautiful buildings and the visionaries who made it happen. Speaker: Pam VanderPloeg X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grand Rapids Buildings
Pam Va nderPloeg documents and shares the architectural history of old\, modern\, and contemporary city buildings and historic architects and builders.
Downtown Grand Rapids is a place where the sturdy brick buildings of the 1800s stand tall\, harmoniously juxtaposed with the sleek concrete and glass towers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Pamela VanderPl oeg will take you on a virtual walking tour down city streets with a look at the beautiful buildings and the visionaries who made it happen.< /p>
Speaker: \;Pam VanderPloeg
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20251007T1308190Z-347042-927@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: You CAN Go 'Home' Again DESCRIPTION:You CAN Go 'Home' Again (Even if You Never Lived There!) - Visi ting Ancestral Homelands Speaker: Jill Pearson Reider X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You CAN Go 'Home' Again (Even if You Never Lived There!) - Visiting Ancestral Homelands
Speaker: Jill Pearson Reider
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20251009T0119290Z-347042-928@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Pioneer/Early Settler Resources in the Library of Michigan DESCRIPTION:Pioneer/Early Settler Resources in the Library of Michigan Spea ker: Matt Pacer X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Pioneer/Early Settler Resources in the Libr ary of Michigan
Speaker: Matt Pacer
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20250906T1346530Z-347042-929@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Refining Your Genealogy Search to Improve Results DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, your search results may not look especially relevan t. When this happens\, we recommend “playing around” with your search. Fr om spelling variations to using quotes or wild cards\, etc.\, we will lear n search tricks to help you find your elusive ancestors. Instructor: Lind a Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Sometimes\, your search results may n ot look especially relevant. When this happens\, we recommend &ldquo\;play ing around&rdquo\; with your search. \; From spelling variations to us ing quotes or wild cards\, etc.\, we will learn search tricks to help you find your elusive ancestors.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250610T2001210Z-347042-930@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: A Woman's Place is Under the Dome DESCRIPTION:A Woman's Place is Under the Dome “When we think of the women’s suffrage movement\, we often think of the national movement. We think of women in white dresses marching in parades in Washington\, D.C. and New Yo rk City. But we don’t often pause to think about the women who were workin g in communities across the state for this same goal.” —Valerie Marvin\, M ichigan State Capitol Historian and Curator Speaker: Valerie Marvin X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A Woman's Place is Under the Dome
& ldquo\;When we think of the women&rsquo\;s suffrage movement\, we often th ink of the national movement. We think of women in white dresses marching in parades in Washington\, D.C. and New York City. But we don&rsquo\;t oft en pause to think about the women who were working in communities across t he state for this same goal.&rdquo\; &mdash\;Valerie Marvin\, Michigan Sta te Capitol Historian and Curator \;
Speaker: Valerie Marvin
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20250906T1347030Z-347042-931@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Brown's Funeral Home DESCRIPTION:Topic: Brown's Funeral Home (The Green Book) Speaker: Cynthia Bailey X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Brown's Funeral Home \; (The Gre en Book)
Speaker: Cynthia Bailey
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260501T2344390Z-347042-932@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Find-A-Grave DESCRIPTION:Find a Grave is a free\, online database and virtual cemetery e xperience where users can find\, record\, and share information about indi viduals buried in cemeteries worldwide. It's a collaborative platform wher e people contribute memorials\, including photos\, biographical details\, and family connections\, to create a virtual resting place for loved ones and famous individuals. We'll go over how to do searches and how to create an account\, so you can add new memorials or edit existing memorials\, et c. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fin d a Grave is \;a free\, online database and virtual cemetery experienc e where users can find\, record\, and share information about individuals buried in cemeteries worldwide. \;It's a collaborative platform where people contribute memorials \, including photos\, biographical details\, and family connections\, to c reate a virtual resting place for loved ones and famous individuals. \;We'll go over how to do searches and how to create an account\, so you can add new memo rials or edit existing memorials\, etc.
Instr uctor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room (4th floor) UID:20250610T2005120Z-347042-933@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T220000 SUMMARY:WMGS & GRPL Lock-In DESCRIPTION:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library resources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. This event is presented by the Grand Rapi ds History Center and the Western Michigan Genealogical Society. Registrat ion Required no earlier than 1 month in advance - www.grpl.org/register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library r esources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genea logical Society will be on hand to assist attendees.
This event is presented by the Grand Rapids History Center and the Western Michigan Gen ealogical Society.
Registration Required no earlier than 1 month i n advance - www.grpl.org/register \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th floor UID:20250618T0317430Z-347042-934@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T160000 SUMMARY:African American Genealogy Club RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300525;BYDAY=-1SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000 DESCRIPTION:The African American Genealogy Club is a group of people who en joy searching for hidden genealogy treasures that may help answer question s for a group of people whose history has been buried. The full intent of its participants is to learn the tools of genealogy research then to give back in the form of educating others. Questions: Contact Yalonda Moncrief (y.alonda.marie.yh@gmail.com) for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The African American Genealogy Club is a gr oup of people who enjoy searching for hidden genealogy treasures that may help answer questions for a group of people whose history has been buried. The full intent of its participants is to learn the tools of genealogy re search then to give back in the form of educating others. \;
Q uestions: Contact Yalonda Moncrief (y.alonda.marie.yh@gmail.com) for more details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260501T2339170Z-347042-935@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20300318;BYDAY=3TU EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T133000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T133000 DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T1945040Z-347042-936@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm This month's topic: Have you moved a lot or stayed all your life in the same house? Write about all of the houses you have lived in or may be the houses of relatives or close friends where you visited or spent a l ot of time in. (4th Tuesday this month only). X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
This month 's topic: \;Have you moved a lot or stayed all your life in the same h ouse? Write about all of the houses you have lived in or maybe the houses of relatives or close friends where you visited or spent a lot of time in. (4th Tuesday this month only).
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T1945430Z-347042-937@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm This month's topic: Do you know the ancestral town or farm where one of your immigrant ancestors came from? Write about why they left\, whether you have visited it\, what was going on when they lived there or l eft\, a description of the area\, or anything else about it. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
This month 's topic: \;Do you know the ancestral town or farm where one of your i mmigrant ancestors came from? \; \;Write about why they left\, wh ether you have visited it\, what was going on when they lived there or lef t\, a description of the area\, or anything else about it. \; \; CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T1946040Z-347042-938@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm This month's topic: Are you or any of your family members musica lly inclined? Write about the music\, songs\, or instruments in your or yo ur ancestor’s life. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
This month 's topic: \;Are you or any of your family members musically inclined? Write about the music\, songs\, or instruments in your or your ancestor&rs quo\;s life. \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T1946250Z-347042-939@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000 SUMMARY:Projects Work Day DESCRIPTION:This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on p rojects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This will be a special \;< span>day \;where we will be giving updates on \;projects \;in progress and announcing new \;< /span>projects \;that will start soon.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250618T0342530Z-347042-940@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Rural Property Inventories and other Re cords of the Township/County DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lori Fox X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Speaker: Lori Fox
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20250906T1346100Z-347042-941@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: The Storied History of WMGS and GRPL DESCRIPTION:For over 70 years\, the Western Michigan Genealogical Society a nd the Grand Rapids Public Library have worked together to bring family hi story resources to our community. This partnership has resulted in greater access to records\, countless classes and programs\, and (likely) thousan ds of hours of assistance to genealogists. Julie Tabberer\, Head of the Gr and Rapids Center at GRPL and Mindy Koole\, Past President of WMGS\, will talk about their experiences working together. They will discuss the uniqu e partnership\, share local resources for genealogists to use\, and highli ght volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways this partnership benefits yo u\, and also how you can help it to continue! Speakers: Julie Tabberer\, Head of the Grand Rapids History Center\, Grand Rapids Public Library Mind y Koole\, Past President\, Western Michigan Genealogical Society X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For over 70 years\, the Western Michi gan Genealogical Society and the Grand Rapids Public Library have worked t ogether to bring family history resources to our community. This partnersh ip has resulted in greater access to records\, countless classes and progr ams\, and (likely) thousands of hours of assistance to genealogists. Julie Tabberer\, Head of the Grand Rapids Center at GRPL and Mindy Koole\, Past President of WMGS\, will talk about their experiences working together. T hey will discuss the unique partnership\, share local resources for geneal ogists to use\, and highlight volunteer opportunities. Learn about ways th is partnership benefits you\, and also how you can help it to continue!
Speakers: \;
Julie Tabberer\, Head of the G rand Rapids History Center\, Grand Rapids Public Library
Mi ndy Koole\, Past President\, Western Michigan Genealogical Society
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260101T1442370Z-347042-942@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: topic - Masonic Fraternity & Symbols DESCRIPTION:Summary of the Masonic Fraternity and a discussion of various M asonic symbols that folks might encounter during their research. Finding Freemasonry: Understanding Your Family's Fraternal Past. Speaker: Dirk W. Hughes (Masonic Temple) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Summary of the Masonic Fraternity and a dis cussion of various Masonic symbols that folks might encounter during their research. \; \;Finding Freemasonry: Understanding Your Family's F raternal Past. \;
Speaker: \;Dirk W. Hughes (Masonic Templ e)
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260416T0003470Z-347042-943@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T000000 SUMMARY:Fort Wayne Research Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Allen County Genealogical Center Travel On Your Own or with Fri ends Transportation: Transportation is on your own to get to the library\ , some will carpool and some will drive themselves\, whatever meets your n eeds\, we hope to see you there. Parking is available in the basement park ing garage or across the street from the library\, unless you stay at the Hilton Hotel and then you get to park for free in their lot. Need a ride o r willing to drive\, Sue Irvine or John Pierce will try to get you in cont act with others who are driving down. Sue and John’s emails will be listed at the bottom. Parking and gas costs will be the responsibility of each v ehicle going. It is suggested that riders make a donation to the driver to help cover these costs. The cost is approximately $100.00 for gas\, parki ng\, and other expenses to go down and back. It is suggested that a donati on of at least $25.00 from each individual be given to the driver/car owne r. Hotel: Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center 1020 S. Calhoun St. Ft. Wayne\, IN 46802 We have secured 10 rooms at the Hilton Fort Wayne. The price is $129.00 plus taxes and includes breakfast and fre e parking. To keep track of the rooms reserved we ask that you contact Su e Irvine—sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce—jwpierce53@gmail.com to get the ro om reservation information and codes. Help or Questions: Sue Irvine—sjirv @yahoo.com John Pierce—jwpierce53@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Allen County Genealogical Center Travel On Your Own or with Friends \;
Transportation: Transportation is on your own to get to the library\, some will carpool and some will drive themselves\, whatever meets your needs\, we hope to see you there. Parking is available in the basement parking garage or across the street from the library\, unless you stay at the Hilton Hotel and then you get to park fo r free in their lot. Need a ride or willing to drive\, Sue Irvine or John Pierce will try to get you in contact with others who are driving down. Su e and John&rsquo\;s emails will be listed at the bottom. Parking and gas c osts will be the responsibility of each vehicle going. It is suggested tha t riders make a donation to the driver to help cover these costs. The cost is approximately $100.00 for gas\, parking\, and other expenses to go dow n and back. It is suggested that a donation of at least $25.00 from each i ndividual be given to the driver/car owner. \;
Hotel: \;&n bsp\;Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center 1020 S. Calhou n St. Ft. Wayne\, IN 46802 \; We have secured 10 rooms at the Hilton F ort Wayne. The price is $129.00 plus taxes and includes breakfast and free parking. \; To keep track of the rooms reserved we ask that you conta ct Sue Irvine&mdash\;sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce&mdash\;jwpierce53@gmai l.com to get the room reservation information and codes. \;
He lp or Questions: Sue Irvine&mdash\;sjirv@yahoo.com John Pierce&mdash\;jwpi erce53@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T0413460Z-347042-944@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T000000 SUMMARY:Fort Wayne Research Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Allen County Genealogical Center Travel On Your Own or with Fri ends Transportation: Transportation is on your own to get to the library\ , some will carpool and some will drive themselves\, whatever meets your n eeds\, we hope to see you there. Parking is available in the basement park ing garage or across the street from the library\, unless you stay at the Hilton Hotel and then you get to park for free in their lot. Need a ride o r willing to drive\, Sue Irvine or John Pierce will try to get you in cont act with others who are driving down. Sue and John’s emails will be listed at the bottom. Parking and gas costs will be the responsibility of each v ehicle going. It is suggested that riders make a donation to the driver to help cover these costs. The cost is approximately $100.00 for gas\, parki ng\, and other expenses to go down and back. It is suggested that a donati on of at least $25.00 from each individual be given to the driver/car owne r. Hotel: Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center 1020 S. Calhoun St. Ft. Wayne\, IN 46802 We have secured 10 rooms at the Hilton Fort Wayne. The price is $129.00 plus taxes and includes breakfast and fre e parking. To keep track of the rooms reserved we ask that you contact Su e Irvine—sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce—jwpierce53@gmail.com to get the ro om reservation information and codes. Help or Questions: Sue Irvine—sjirv @yahoo.com John Pierce—jwpierce53@gmail.com X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Allen County Genealogical Center Travel On Your Own or with Friends \;
Transportation: Transportation is on your own to get to the library\, some will carpool and some will drive themselves\, whatever meets your needs\, we hope to see you there. Parking is available in the basement parking garage or across the street from the library\, unless you stay at the Hilton Hotel and then you get to park fo r free in their lot. Need a ride or willing to drive\, Sue Irvine or John Pierce will try to get you in contact with others who are driving down. Su e and John&rsquo\;s emails will be listed at the bottom. Parking and gas c osts will be the responsibility of each vehicle going. It is suggested tha t riders make a donation to the driver to help cover these costs. The cost is approximately $100.00 for gas\, parking\, and other expenses to go dow n and back. It is suggested that a donation of at least $25.00 from each i ndividual be given to the driver/car owner. \;
Hotel: \;&n bsp\;Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center 1020 S. Calhou n St. Ft. Wayne\, IN 46802 \; We have secured 10 rooms at the Hilton F ort Wayne. The price is $129.00 plus taxes and includes breakfast and free parking. \; To keep track of the rooms reserved we ask that you conta ct Sue Irvine&mdash\;sjirv@yahoo.com or John Pierce&mdash\;jwpierce53@gmai l.com to get the room reservation information and codes. \;
He lp or Questions: Sue Irvine&mdash\;sjirv@yahoo.com John Pierce&mdash\;jwpi erce53@gmail.com \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250618T0413310Z-347042-945@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Reading AI Script at FamilySearch DESCRIPTION:For decades\, genealogical research on digitized records has be en limited to searching manually created indexes. Most historical records were only available as images\, making them hard to search. FamilySearch's Full-Text Search uses artificial intelligence to read and transcribe thes e handwritten and typed documents\, making billions of unindexed records s earchable. Instructor: John Pierce X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:For decades\, genealogical research o n digitized records has been limited to searching manually created indexes . Most historical records were only available as images\, making them hard to search. FamilySearch's Full-Text Search uses artificial intelligence t o read and transcribe these handwritten and typed documents\, making billi ons of unindexed records searchable.
Instructor: John Pierc e
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250907T1415140Z-347042-946@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Why We Have Middle Names DESCRIPTION:We'll find out when this practice started\, why we started usin g them\, what the purpose is for them\, do they mean anything and how we c an use them to trace our families back through history. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We'll find out when this practice started\, why we started using them\, what the purp ose is for them\, do they mean anything and \;how we can use them to&n bsp\;trace our families back through history.
Instructor: Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260101T1445440Z-347042-947@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Types and Explanations of Headstones DESCRIPTION:A headstone\, tombstone\, or gravestone is a permanent marker w here a person is buried. We'll learn about the materials they are/were mad e of\, plus will go over tombstone symbols and what they mean. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A headstone\, tombstone\, or gravestone is a permanent marker where a person is buried. We'll learn about the materia ls they are/were made of\, plus will go over tombstone symbols and what th ey mean.
Instructor: Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260428T2237350Z-347042-948@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Googling Your Ancestor DESCRIPTION:Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so\, y ou might have had thousands of results\, most of which did not apply to yo ur genealogy. Since Google's inception in 1998 and the recent implementat ion of AI\, it has changed the way people search the internet for their an cestors. In this class\, learn the many possibilities that Google offers f or genealogy searching. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Have you tried to find your ancestor on the internet? If so\, you might have had thousands of results\, most of which did not apply to your genealogy. \; Since Google's inception in 1998 and the recent implementation of AI\, it has changed the way people search the internet for their ancestors. \;In this class\, lear n the many possibilities that Google offers for genealogy searching.
Instructor: Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260101T1447180Z-347042-949@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Uncovering your Family History in Local County Record s DESCRIPTION:At the County Clerk's Office\, one can research family history or family ties through birth\, death\, marriage\, divorce\, citizenship\, and land records. We'll learn how to acquire documents regarding these eve nts. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:At the County Clerk's Office\, one ca n research family history or family ties through birth\, death\, marriage\ , divorce\, citizenship\, and land records. We'll learn how to acquire doc uments regarding these events.
Instructor: Linda Well s
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th Floor\, GRPL UID:20260101T1451410Z-347042-950@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T203000 SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Historic Iron & Steel Bridges: A Craftsman's Record DESCRIPTION:Join us as Vern Mesler who currently works in iron and steel pr eservation\, speaks to us about historic bridges in Grand Rapids. Mesler d eveloped restoration procedures for Calhoun County’s Historic Bridge Park\ , and now coordinates workshops and customized training for the repair\, r ehabilitation and restoration of metals (including hot riveting and weldin g) through Lansing Community College. Event by the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The mission of the Grand Rapids Historical Society is to preserv e an accurate record of our past and share our diverse local history to fu ture generations. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us as Vern Mesler who currently works in iron and steel preservation\, speaks to us about historic bridges in Grand Rapids. Mesler developed restoration procedures for Calhoun Coun ty&rsquo\;s Historic Bridge Park\, and now coordinates workshops and custo mized training for the repair\, rehabilitation and restoration of metals ( including hot riveting and welding) through Lansing Community College.
Event by the Grand Rapids Historical Society.
The mission of the Grand Rapids Historical Society is to preser ve an accurate record of our past and share our diverse local history to f uture generations.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20250904T1528390Z-347042-951@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Dutch Genealogy DESCRIPTION:In this class\, we will look at the different types of Dutch re cords that typically exist\, what information they can provide\, and place s where they can be found. The primary focus will be on the civil registr y records from 1811 and later. If time permits\, we will also explore rec ords from before 1811\, which are primarily church records. Instructor: Ro ger Konyndyk X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In this class\, we will look at the d ifferent types of Dutch records that typically exist\, what information th ey can provide\, and places where they can be found. \; The primary fo cus will be on the civil registry records from 1811 and later. \; If t ime permits\, we will also explore records from before 1811\, which are pr imarily church records.
Instructor: Roger Konyndyk
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20250911T1719290Z-347042-952@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T203000 SUMMARY:2-hour class: Beginning Genealogy - part 1 DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy - Part 1 This is a 3 part series of classes intended for those individuals who are interested in getting started rese arching their family history or perhaps have questions about how to go abo ut a particular aspect of it. These classes are sponsored by Western Michi gan Genealogical Society (WMGS) and are free and open to the public. Thing s planned to be covered will include: forms- where to find them and how to get started\, citing sources\, research logs\, Family Search and Wiki. Pa rt 2 will be on Monday\, February 9th at 6:30pm. Instructor: Mindy Koole X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy - Part 1
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sted in
getting started researching their family history or perhaps h
ave questions about how to go \;about a particular aspect of it. These
classes are sponsored by Western Michigan
Genealogical Society (WMGS
) and are free and open to the public.
Things planned to be covere
d will include: forms- where to find them and how to get
started\, ci
ting sources\, research logs\, Family Search and Wiki.
Part 2 will be on Monday\, February 9th at 6:30pm.
Instructor: Mindy Koole
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260101T1423530Z-347042-953@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Beginning Genealogy - part 2 DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy - Part 2 This is a 3 part series of classes intended for those individuals who are interested in getting started rese arching their family history or perhaps have questions about how to go abo ut a particular aspect of it. These classes are sponsored by Western Michi gan Genealogical Society (WMGS) and are free and open to the public. Thing s planned to be covered will include: how to organize digital images\, pap er files\, family files\, collection formats- paper\, software\, census re cord. Part 3 will be on Monday\, March 9th at 6:30pm. Instructor: Sue Irvi ne X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy - Part 2
This i
s a 3 part series of classes intended for those individuals who are intere
sted in
getting started researching their family history or perhaps h
ave questions about how to go \;about a particular aspect of it. These
classes are sponsored by Western Michigan
Genealogical Society (WMGS
) and are free and open to the public.
Things planned to be covere
d will include: how to organize digital images\, paper files\,
family
files\, collection formats- paper\, software\, census record.
Par t 3 will be on Monday\, March 9th at 6:30pm.
Instructor: \;Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260101T1425340Z-347042-954@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Beginning Genealogy - part 3 DESCRIPTION:Beginning Genealogy - Part 3 This is a 3 part series of classes intended for those individuals who are interested in getting started rese arching their family history or perhaps have questions about how to go abo ut a particular aspect of it. These classes are sponsored by Western Michi gan Genealogical Society (WMGS) and are free and open to the public. Thing s planned to be covered will include: primary vs secondary vs circumstanti al evidence\, various types of resources ie vital records\, city directori es\, tax lists\, maps\, etc. Instructor: Mindy Koole X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Beginning Genealogy - Part 3
This i
s a 3 part series of classes intended for those individuals who are intere
sted in
getting started researching their family history or perhaps h
ave questions about how to go \;about a particular aspect of it. These
classes are sponsored by Western Michigan
Genealogical Society (WMGS
) and are free and open to the public.
Things planned to be covere
d will include: primary vs secondary vs circumstantial
evidence\, var
ious types of resources ie vital records\, city directories\, tax lists\,
maps\, etc.
Instructor: Mindy Koole
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20260101T1431350Z-347042-955@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: topic - Life on the American Homefront during World War II DESCRIPTION:Life on the homefront during World War II is an engaging look a t the many changes that took place in the US as a result of America’s invo lvement in World War II. Rationing and scrap drives as well as changes in entertainment\, sports and other topics are explored. Rosie Deb will also share entertaining tales about Michigan’s milkweed production\, Japanese b alloon\, bomb landings\, POW’s and many more fascinating stories. Speaker: Debra Wake X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Life on the homefront during World War II i s an engaging look at the many changes that took place in the US as a resu lt of America&rsquo\;s involvement in World War II. Rationing and scrap dr ives as well as changes in entertainment\, sports and other topics are exp lored. Rosie Deb will also share entertaining tales about Michigan&rsquo\; s milkweed production\, Japanese balloon\, bomb landings\, POW&rsquo\;s an d many more fascinating stories.
Speaker: \;Debra Wake
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260501T2342090Z-347042-956@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Open House DESCRIPTION:Open House: We will have several tables set up with various di splays regarding genealogy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Open House: \; We will have several tab les set up with various displays regarding genealogy.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260416T0258030Z-347042-957@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000 SUMMARY:GRPL Lock-In DESCRIPTION:oin the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library resources to explore y our family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society will be on hand to assist attendees. This event is presented by the Grand Rapid s History Center and the Western Michigan Genealogical Society. Registrati on Required no earlier than 1 month in advance - www.grpl.org/register X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:oin the Grand Rapids History Center for an after-hours program designed for genealogists. Learn how to use library re sources to explore your family history and take advantage of free copying and printing during the event. Volunteers from the Western Michigan Geneal ogical Society will be on hand to assist attendees.
This event is presented by the Grand Rapids History Center and the Western Michigan Gene alogical Society.
Registration Required no earlier than 1 month in advance - www.grpl.org/register \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250906T1535460Z-347042-958@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T113000 SUMMARY:WMGS Board of Directors Meeting DESCRIPTION:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room\, Grand Rapids Publ ic Library X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room \, Grand Rapids Public Library
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250907T1347130Z-347042-959@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T173000 SUMMARY:Ada Cemetery Walking Tour - reservation required DESCRIPTION:Reservation required (copy URL into browser) Space is limited. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adahistorycenter.org%2Fe vents%2Fada-cemetery-tour-g9r4f%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmpqZ FhjSlVwdUlyTVd6bQEeOOtSiHsHbmeydFcKDOUd4MGVeP5LJXlORTW0juWOo20fD_vuiBMZf3u 8ZcQ_aem_yp_4S6gz_26Kv7UEQZ5f0g&h=AT1hfAFTY6xP39hqupEx0wbtO-gJMRKlC21S9vb6 19rTM1UmvJmAxNvFR8-ZgdOKq8X7UJSZFThTUbJ-Pc1CYrDaKP-EIMTaehzJxfvnPleDdcCN6T jlCqKIIlWQCrABHT6XEI4dFclVcwkN5qHnZfBoTPZRmA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT1eEzd75RtTvSn _XjKc87k0zs9JuObEoasZEsCJqHnl2bFAHHWTEOQ37V9tPVTlbOw7JjVP0GEZ0YbrZxbWh982e gAGkVCGI3WCybVhvgLcz5gk9EbGgjNw3rAH7mq2piphTwPbeUCytrG5Rp8zQbT_Q6tWG_qgcQU Join us for a guided walking tour of the Ada Cemetery. Discover the stor ies of early settlers\, notable residents\, and the hidden history of Ada as we explore the lives and legacies of those who helped shape our communi ty. Be aware of hilly terrain. Sponsored by the Ada History Center & Ada H istorical Society X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Reservation required (copy URL into browser ) Space is limited. \; https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fww w.adahistorycenter.org%2Fevents%2Fada-cemetery-tour-g9r4f%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh 0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmpqZFhjSlVwdUlyTVd6bQEeOOtSiHsHbmeydFcKDOUd4MGVeP5LJ XlORTW0juWOo20fD_vuiBMZf3u8ZcQ_aem_yp_4S6gz_26Kv7UEQZ5f0g&\;h=AT1hfAFTY 6xP39hqupEx0wbtO-gJMRKlC21S9vb619rTM1UmvJmAxNvFR8-ZgdOKq8X7UJSZFThTUbJ-Pc1 CYrDaKP-EIMTaehzJxfvnPleDdcCN6TjlCqKIIlWQCrABHT6XEI4dFclVcwkN5qHnZfBoTPZRm A&\;__tn__=q&\;c[0]=AT1eEzd75RtTvSn_XjKc87k0zs9JuObEoasZEsCJqHnl2bFA HHWTEOQ37V9tPVTlbOw7JjVP0GEZ0YbrZxbWh982egAGkVCGI3WCybVhvgLcz5gk9EbGgjNw3r AH7mq2piphTwPbeUCytrG5Rp8zQbT_Q6tWG_qgcQU \;
Join us for a gui ded walking tour of the Ada Cemetery. Discover the stories of early settle rs\, notable residents\, and the hidden history of Ada as we explore the l ives and legacies of those who helped shape our community.
Be awar e of hilly terrain.
Sponsored by the Ada History Center &\; Ada Historical Society
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Ada Cemetery 6615 Fulton St E\, Ada\, MI UID:20250907T1523420Z-347042-960@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T111500 SUMMARY:Eastown Walking Tour - FREE DESCRIPTION:Grab your cell phone and join historian Steve Staggs for a FREE guided tour through the time period: 1920-1970. Meet at 9:45 AM outside N ew Yorker Menswear (1511 Wealthy St) at the intersection of Wealthy & Lake Drive SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI. Visit historic sites Learn about teh people and events that shaped Eastown Explore the business district during the 1 940's & 50's. Organized by the Eastown Community Association. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grab your cell phone and join historian Ste ve Staggs for a FREE guided tour through the time period: 1920-1970. Meet at 9:45 AM outside New Yorker Menswear (1511 Wealthy St) at the intersecti on of Wealthy &\; Lake Drive SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI.
Visit hist oric sites
Learn about teh people and events that shaped Eastown
Explore the business district during the 1940's &\; 50's.
< p>Organized by the Eastown Community Association. CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Meet outside New Yorker Menswear UID:20250911T1811200Z-347042-961@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T111500 SUMMARY:Eastown Walking Tour - FREE DESCRIPTION:Grab your cell phone and join historian Steve Staggs for a FREE guided tour through time\, beginning in 10BC and ending in 1920. Meet at 9:45 AM at the Wilcox Park sign\, near the intersection of Robinson Road & Woodmere Avenue SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI. Visit historic sites Learn about the people and events that shaped this area Connect with neighborsw and v isitors X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Grab your cell phone and join historian Ste ve Staggs for a FREE guided tour through time\, beginning in 10BC and endi ng in 1920. \; Meet at 9:45 AM \;at the Wilcox Park sign\, near th e intersection of Robinson Road &\; Woodmere Avenue SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI.
Visit historic sites
Learn about the people and event s that shaped \;this area
Connect with neighborsw and visitors
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20250911T1816070Z-347042-962@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 SUMMARY:GR Historical Society - WWII discussion DESCRIPTION:From West Coast to West Michigan: Japanese-Americans’ Contribut ion to Local WWII Effort This program examines the unique and often overlo oked contributions of Japanese Americans in West Michigan's World War II e fforts. It examines the reaction local communities had to Japanese America ns being relocated here. Through historical newspapers\, family histories and photos\, GRHS Trustee\, Jennifer Tompkins unveils the story of the Nis ei Soldiers\, including local hero and 442nd Regimental Combat Team vetera n\, Virgil Nishimura Westdale\, and the internment camp laborers who\, des pite being forced from their own farms\, agreed to work on local farms and orchards to help fill labor shortages and preserve wartime food productio n. Presented by: Jennifer Tompkins Programs are Free and Open to the Publ ic. Park in Grand Rapids Public Library city parking lot\, Free for those attending that evening. There's additional street parking. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From West Coast to West Michigan: Japanese- Americans&rsquo\; Contribution to Local WWII Effort
This pro gram examines the unique and often overlooked contributions of Japanese Am ericans in West Michigan's World War II efforts. It examines the reaction local communities had to Japanese Americans being relocated here. Through historical newspapers\, family histories and photos\, GRHS Trustee\, Jenni fer Tompkins unveils the story of the Nisei Soldiers\, including local her o and 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran\, Virgil Nishimura Westdale\, a nd the internment camp laborers who\, despite being forced from their own farms\, agreed to work on local farms and orchards to help fill labor shor tages and preserve wartime food production.
Presented by: \; \;Jennifer \;Tompkins
Programs are Free and Open to the Public.
Park i
n \;Grand Rapids Public Library \;city p
arking lot\, Free for those attending that evening. There's additional str
eet parking.
Rosie the Riveter: A Symbol for All America n Women
Rosie the Riveter is the symbol for all the American women who worked in previously male-dominated jobs during World War II. From fa ctories to farms\, women stepped up and proved they could do it! Join hist orian Deb Wake as she explores how the Rosie name evolved\, how these wome n were recruited\, and the challenges they faced in both the workplace and society. We&rsquo\;ll also learned about what these amazing women accompl ished and what became of these Rosies after the war ended.
Deb wil l share some of her personal collection of Rosie-related artifacts as well as images related to these wonderful\, outstanding women.
P resented by Debbie Wake
Programs are Free and Open to
the Public
Park in \;Grand Rapids Public Libr
ary \;city parking lot\, Free for those attending that ev
ening. There's additional street parking.
Grand Rapids &mdash\; 100 Years Ago in Phot os
This program will share over 100 photos of what Grand Rap ids looked like 100 years ago. Nan&rsquo\;s volunteer work at the Grand Ra pids Public Museum\, identifying photos\, alerted her to the vitality of t he community exactly 100 years ago. &ldquo\;New&rdquo\; schools\, hospital s\, parks\, businesses\, homes\, etc.
Presentation by Nan \;Schichtel
Programs are Free and Open to th
e Public
Park in \;Grand Rapids Public Library
\;city parking lot\, Free for those attending that eveni
ng. There's additional street parking.
Salem Witch Trials (The Ruin of all Witches ) - Do you have a witch in your family? Or did one of your ancestors accus e someone of being a witch?
Speaker: Jessica Riley
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260501T2345190Z-347042-966@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Intro to the Polish Language & Polish cuisine DESCRIPTION:Since practice makes perfect\, check out this class that shows you how to pronounce some Polish words and what their meanings are. Polis h cuisine: You might have tried the food at Polaski Days in Grand Rapids\, but there's more to it than Polish Sausage\, Pierogi or Stuffed Cabbage. We'll also go over other types of food the Polish people eat. Instructor f rom the Polish Heritage Society: Marzanna Butryn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Since practice makes perfect\, check out this class that shows you how to pronounce some Polish words an d what their meanings are. \;
Polish cuisine: You might have t ried the food at Polaski Days in Grand Rapids\, but there's more to it tha n Polish Sausage\, Pierogi or Stuffed Cabbage. We'll also go over ot her types of food the Polish people eat.
Instructor from th e Polish Heritage Society: \;Marzanna Butryn
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260206T0208580Z-347042-967@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: 2 Famous Polish People important to Grand Rapids resid ents DESCRIPTION:We will discuss General Casimir Pulaski: A Polish hero of the A merican Revolutionary War known as the 'father of the American cavalry.' H e is celebrated annually in Grand Rapids during Pulaski Days\, a major fes tival highlighting Polish heritage\, food\, and dance. General Tadeusz Koś ciuszko is deeply significant to Grand Rapids\, MI\, primarily as a revere d symbol of heritage for the city's large Polish-American community and th rough the historic Kosciuszko Polish Hall. As a Polish military engineer a nd American Revolutionary War hero\, he represents the 'freedom fighter fo r two continents'\, honoring both Polish heritage and American independenc e. Did you know that he fought on the U.S. side in the American Revolution ary War? Instructor from the Polish Heritage Society: Marzanna Butryn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will discuss General Casimir Pulaski: \;A Polish hero of the American Revolutionary War known as the 'father of the American cavalry.' He is celebrated annually in Grand Rapids during \;Pulaski Days\, a major festival highlighti ng Polish heritage\, food\, and dance.
General Tadeusz Kościuszko \;is deeply significant to \;Grand Rapids\, MI\, primarily as a revered symbol of heritage for the city's large Polish-American community and through the hi storic \;Kosciuszko Polish Hall. As a Polish military engineer and American Revolutionary War hero\, he represents the 'freedom fighter for two continents'\, honori ng both Polish heritage and American independence. \;Did you kn ow that he fought \;on the U.S. side in the American Revolutionary War ?
Instructor from the Polish Heritage Society: \;Marzann a Butryn
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260305T1718110Z-347042-968@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Polish History DESCRIPTION:Why is Polish history helpful when doing genealogy? Discover th e key moments in Poland’s history\, from the golden age of the Polish-Lith uanian Commonwealth to modern-day Poland. Explore how historical events ha ve shaped the country’s borders\, identity\, and culture over the centurie s. Instructor from the Polish Heritage Society: Marzanna Butryn X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Why is Polish history helpful when doing ge nealogy? \;Discover the key moments in Poland&rsquo\;s history\, from the golden age of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to modern-day P oland. Explore how historical events have shaped the country&rsquo\;s bord ers\, identity\, and culture over the centuries.
Instructor from the Polish Heritage Society: \;Marzanna Butryn
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260206T0210300Z-347042-969@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T203000 SUMMARY:Using Artificial Intelligence for Genealogy - Zoom DESCRIPTION:This session will demystify Artificial Intelligence and its rol e in modern genealogy. You will learn the basic concepts and see practical demonstrations of how AI can help you analyze documents\, summarize findi ngs\, and enhance your research process. No technical experience is requir ed. A Zoom Registration link will be posted on our website (https://ocgsm i.org/) and Facebook page for friends of the Society a few days in advance . We have 100 virtual seats\, so be sure your membership is up-to-date to ensure you can attend via zoom. Instructor: Steve Little\, AI Program Dire ctor for the National Genealogical Society\, founder of AI Genealogy Insig hts\, and co-host of The Family History AI Show\, is a leader in integrati ng AI and genealogy. With graduate training in computational linguistics a nd natural language processing and a previous career building information systems for libraries and archives\, his work now focuses on endogamy\, pe digree collapse\, and AI’s applications and limits in genealogy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:This session will demystify Artificial Inte lligence and its role in modern genealogy. You will learn the basic concep ts and see practical demonstrations of how AI can help you analyze documen ts\, summarize findings\, and enhance your research process. No technical experience is required.
A Zoom \; Registration link will be po sted on our website (https://ocgsmi.org/) and Facebook page for friends of the Society a few days in advance. We have 100 virtual seats\, so be sure your membership is up-to-date to ensure you can attend via zoom.
Instructor: \;Steve Little\, AI Program Director for the Nationa l Genealogical Society\, founder of AI Genealogy Insights\, and co-host of \;The Family History AI Show\, \;is a leade r in integrating AI and genealogy. With graduate training in computational linguistics and natural language processing and a previous career buildin g information systems for libraries and archives\, his work now focuses on endogamy\, pedigree collapse\, and AI&rsquo\;s applications and limits in genealogy.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Zoom UID:20251228T0100170Z-347042-970@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group - Newspapers DESCRIPTION:Newspapers hold so much more information than just the news. Wr ite about what you have learned from reading newspapers. We meet on the th ird Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49 506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is available in the small lot on t he northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Ro om\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right. Co ntact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Newspapers hold so much more informat ion than just the news. Write about what you have learned from reading new spapers.
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in per son and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Chur ch\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. P arking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the church o n Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, t hen left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. \ ; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website: https ://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church UID:20260103T0244390Z-347042-971@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T230000 SUMMARY:History Detectives: Uncovering Grand Rapids Public School’s History as a Community DESCRIPTION:Uncovering Grand Rapids Public School’s History as a Community The controversial 1968 closing of South High School was pitched as a schoo l integration effort\, but two years later the local chapter of the NAACP sued the GRPS School Board for maintaining a segregated school system. Tod ay\, the color line in the City’s education system remains. This presentat ion explores what has happened in the intervening decades and the state of integration in the schools today. Speaker: Leanne Kang X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Uncovering Grand Rapids Public School&rsquo \;s History as a Community
The controversial 1968 closing of South High School was pitched as a school integration effort\, but two years la ter the local chapter of the NAACP sued the GRPS School Board for maintain ing a segregated school system. Today\, the color line in the City&rsquo\; s education system remains. This presentation explores what has happened i n the intervening decades and the state of integration in the schools toda y.
Speaker: \;Leanne Kang
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20260103T0252260Z-347042-972@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20270618;BYDAY=3SA EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DESCRIPTION:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interest Group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interes t Group.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260305T1722200Z-347042-973@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group - topic: the JRI-Poland experience DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing: The JRI-Poland Experience.” Learn how to use this fabulous online resource to find vital records\, census lists\, and more! These topics were presented at the Allen County Library on May 3 & 4. We will discuss what was presented. We will be having monthly meeti ngs at the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library. They will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except for January thru March - Linda Wells s pends the winter in Texas) in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor from no on – 2PM. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We will be discussing: The JRI-Poland Experience.&rdquo\; Learn how to use this fabulous online resource to fin d vital records\, census lists\, and more! These topics were presented at the Allen County Library on May 3 &\; 4. \; We will discuss what wa s presented.
We will be having monthly meetings at the down town Grand Rapids Public Library. They will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except for January thru March - Linda Wells spends the winte r in Texas) in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor from noon &ndash\; 2PM .
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260514T0323240Z-347042-974@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group - topic: What we can find from Polish Busines s Court Records DESCRIPTION:Topic: What we can find from Polish Business Court Records. Bet ween 1915-1918 all businesses were required to register themselves\, up to the present. This topic was discussed during the Polish genealogy seminar at the Allen County Library on May 3 & 4. Poles are the second largest et hnic group in Michigan and are a significant part of the history of Grand Rapids and Detroit. According to the 2000 U.S. Census\, Michigan is home t o the third largest Polish population after New York and Illinois. Because of these statistics\, the Western Michigan Genealogical Society decided t o have a Polish Interest Group. We will be having monthly meetings at the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library. They will be held on the 3rd Saturda y of every month in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor from noon – 2PM. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: \;What we can find from Polish B usiness Court Records. Between 1915-1918 all businesses were required to r egister themselves\, up to the present. This topic was discussed during th e Polish genealogy seminar at the Allen County Library on May 3 &\; 4.< /p>
Poles are the second largest ethnic group in Michigan and are a si gnificant part of the history of Grand Rapids and Detroit. According to th e 2000 U.S. Census\, Michigan is home to the third largest Polish populati on after New York and Illinois. \;Because of these statistics\, the We stern Michigan Genealogical Society decided to have a Polish Interest Grou p. We will be having monthly meetings at the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library. They will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the Vande rVeen Room on the 4th floor from noon &ndash\; 2PM.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260512T2026290Z-347042-975@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group - topic: Geneteka website DESCRIPTION:Topic: Geneteka website Geneteka is the largest free\, voluntee r-driven database for Polish genealogy\, containing over 30 million indexe d vital records (births\, marriages\, deaths). It is an essential starting point for finding ancestors in Poland\, as well as in historical Polish b orderlands like Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Lithuania. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Topic: Geneteka website
Geneteka is the largest fr ee\, volunteer-driven database for Polish genealogy\, containing ove r 30 million indexed vital records (births\, marriages\, deaths). It is an essential starting point for finding ancestors in Poland\, as well as in historical Polish borderlands like Ukraine\, Belarus\, and Lithuania.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260517T1648130Z-347042-976@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group - no meeting this month DESCRIPTION:No meeting this month. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:No meeting this month.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260512T2024400Z-347042-977@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 SUMMARY:Meeting Cancelled today - African American Genealogy Club DESCRIPTION:The African American Genealogy Club is a group of people who en joy searching for hidden genealogy treasures that may help answer question s for a group of people whose history has been buried. The full intent of its participants is to learn the tools of genealogy research then to give back in the form of educating others. Questions: Contact Joyce Daniels at jmad_59@yahoo.com for more details. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The African American Genealogy Club is a gr oup of people who enjoy searching for hidden genealogy treasures that may help answer questions for a group of people whose history has been buried. The full intent of its participants is to learn the tools of genealogy re search then to give back in the form of educating others. \;
Q uestions: Contact Joyce Daniels at jmad_59@yahoo.com for more details.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260402T2020120Z-347042-978@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group DESCRIPTION:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interest Group. Poles are t he second largest ethnic group in Michigan and are a significant part of t he history of Grand Rapids and Detroit. According to the 2000 U.S. Census\ , Michigan is home to the third largest Polish population after New York a nd Illinois. Because of these statistics\, the Western Michigan Genealogic al Society decided to have a Polish Interest Group. We will be having mont hly meetings at the downtown Grand Rapids Public Library. They will be hel d on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except for July & August) in the Van derVeen Room on the 4th floor from noon – 2PM. For our first meeting\, I e ncourage people to bring some information (or stories) about their Polish ancestors to share with the group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interes t Group.
Poles are the second largest ethnic group in Michigan and are a significant part of the history of Grand Rapids and Detroit. Accord ing to the 2000 U.S. Census\, Michigan is home to the third largest Polish population after New York and Illinois. \;Because of these statistics \, the Western Michigan Genealogical Society decided to have a Polish Inte rest Group. We will be having monthly meetings at the downtown Grand Rapid s Public Library. They will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month (ex cept for July &\; August) in the VanderVeen Room on the 4th floor from noon &ndash\; 2PM.
For our first meeting\, I encourage people to b ring some information (or stories) about their Polish ancestors to share w ith the group. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260415T1418220Z-347042-979@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. We help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. Joe Reilly will be presenting at the 6:30 p. m. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. We help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
Joe Reilly will be presenting at the 6:30 p.m. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260416T2030330Z-347042-980@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000 SUMMARY:Scandinavian Interest Group RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=2 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 EXDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DESCRIPTION:Do you have ancestors from the Nordic countries of Sweden\, Nor way\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland or are you just interested in the countr ies? Come and be a part of the Scandinavian Interest Group of WMGS and lea rn about the countries\, how to research ancestors\, travel ideas\, and an ything else Nordic. The first meeting will be held in the Vander Veen Room on the 4th floor of the Main Grand Rapids Public Library on Tuesday\, Apr il 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. If you have any questions\, please contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have ancestors from the Nordic count ries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland or are you just inte rested in the countries? Come and be a part of the Scandinavian Interest G roup of \;WMGS \;and learn about the countries\, how to research ancestors\, travel ideas\, and anything else Nordic. The first meeting will be held in the Vander Veen Room on the 4th floor of the Main Grand Rapids Public Library on Tuesday\, April 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. If you have any questions\, please contact Jill Pearson Reider at \;JillReid er1@gmail.com \;or 307-699-0812.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor - GRPL UID:20260416T0232210Z-347042-981@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group - Computerized Technology DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm Topic: Computers and the internet have boosted our genealogy r esearch so easily. How have computers\, social media\, AI\, etc. helped or hindered your genealogy research? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
Topic:&nbs p\; \; \;Computers and the internet have boosted our genealogy res earch so easily. How have computers\, social media\, AI\, etc. helped or h indered your genealogy research?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20260416T0138510Z-347042-982@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group - Religious Traditions DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm Topic: Spring is upon us with Easter and Passover celebrations. What religious traditions\, sacraments\, stories\, memories have been pas sed down through the generations in your family? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
Topic: \; Spring is upon us wi th Easter and Passover celebrations. What religious traditions\, sacrament s\, stories\, memories have been passed down through the generations in yo ur family?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20260416T0141360Z-347042-983@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T163000 SUMMARY:WMGS Writers Group - Family Reunions DESCRIPTION:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zo om. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church\, 1100 Lak e Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fuller. Parking is ava ilable in the small lot on the northeast side of the church on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctuary\, then left to t he 3rd door on the right. Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail .com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions. For the Zoom link\, and m ore information\, check the WMGS website: https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_gr oup.htm Topic: Family reunions have been a big deal in years past. Has your family ever attended them? Where have they been held\, who attended\, when did they occur? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We meet on the third Tuesday of the month\, in person and on Zoom. In person\, the location is Trinity United Methodi st Church\, 1100 Lake Dr. SE\, Grand Rapids\, 49506\, one block west of Fu ller. Parking is available in the small lot on the northeast side of the c hurch on Lake Drive. We meet in the Discovery Room\, right past the sanctu ary\, then left to the 3rd door on the right.
Contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812 if you have any questions . \; For the Zoom link\, and more information\, check the WMGS website : https://www.wmgs.org/ writers_group.htm \; \;
Topic: \; Family reunions have been a big deal in years past. Has your family ever attended them? Where have they been held\, who attended\, when did they occur?
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20260416T0141160Z-347042-984@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000 SUMMARY:Fort Wayne Research Meet-Up (Allen County Library) DESCRIPTION:You can drive alone or in a car pool T here is a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Hotel\, 1 block up\, that includes your breakfast (a really nice one!) and your parking. Contacts: Sue sjirv@yahoo.com and/o r John Pierce jwpierce53@gmail.com also watch WMGS Facebook for more info. Contact Sue Irvine or John Pierce to reserve a discounted room. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You can drive alone or in a car pool T here is a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Hotel\, 1 block up\, that incl udes your breakfast (a really nice one!) and your parking.
Contact s: Sue sjirv@yahoo.com and/or John Pierce jwpierce53@gmail.com also watch WMGS Facebook for more info. \; Contact Sue Irvine or John Pierce to r eserve a discounted room. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Allen County Library UID:20260418T1346120Z-347042-985@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 SUMMARY:Fort Wayne Research Meet-Up - (Allen County Library) DESCRIPTION:You can drive alone or in a car pool. There is a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Hotel\, 1 block up\, that includes your breakfast (a really nice one!) and your parking. Contacts: Sue sjirv@yahoo.com and/o r John Pierce jwpierce53@gmail.com also watch WMGS Facebook for more info. Contact Sue Irvine or John Pierce to reserve a discounted room. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You can drive alone or in a car pool. There is a block of rooms reserved at the Hilton Hotel\, 1 block up\, that incl udes your breakfast (a really nice one!) and your parking.
Contact s: Sue sjirv@yahoo.com and/or John Pierce jwpierce53@gmail.com also watch WMGS Facebook for more info. \; \;Contact Sue Irvine or John Pierc e to reserve a discounted room. \;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Allen County Library UID:20260418T1346220Z-347042-986@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Real Photo Postcards at the Clements Li brary DESCRIPTION:The Incredible David Tinder Collection of Real Photo Postcards at the Clements Library. Instructors: Chris Byron & Tom Wilson X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Incredible David Tinder Collection of R eal Photo Postcards at the Clements Library.
Instructors: \;Ch ris Byron &\; Tom Wilson
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260416T0206580Z-347042-987@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T153000 SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting: Topic TBD DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Tony Wright X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Instructor: Tony Wright
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium UID:20260416T0207420Z-347042-988@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 SUMMARY:Polish Interest Group - Cancelled this day DESCRIPTION:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interest Group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:First monthly meeting of the Polish Interes t Group.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor UID:20260416T0214570Z-347042-989@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T154500 SUMMARY:Got Ancestors?! yearly seminar - Tony Burroughs DESCRIPTION:These are the topics for the seminar. Using Genealogy Charts to Develop a DNA Strategy: Use genealogy charts to develop a successful DNA strategy to add leaves on to your family tree instead of randomly contacti ng matches and trying to prove matches. Tracing Country Folks: Many of our ancestors lived on farms. Tracing Ancestors who Lived in the Country incl udes new sources and new applications to traditional sources unique to anc estors who lived in the country and how to take advantage of them. Seven P hases of African American Genealogy: This is an overview of the methods an d sources in the seven distinct phases that are the building blocks of Afr ican American genealogy. It progresses from beginning to more advanced res earch\, high lighting some of the problems and complexities of African Ame rican genealogy along the way. Navigating the National Archives: The Nati onal Archives has 33 facilities which hold approximately 21.5 million cubi c feet of original text materials\, in addition to microfilm and electroni c records. It’s the largest archives in the USA and most of the 4 billion pieces of paper in its collection are not on the internet. It can be very intimidating\, unless you understand how it operates\, and can master the finding aids. Speaker: Tony Burroughs FUGA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:These are the topics for the seminar.
Using Genealogy Charts to Develop a DNA Strategy: Use genealogy charts to develop a successful DNA strategy to add leaves on to your family tree instead of randomly contacting matches and trying to prove matches.
< p>Tracing Country Folks: Many of our ancestors lived on farms. Tracing Anc estors who Lived in the Country includes new sources and new applications to traditional sources unique to ancestors who lived in the country and ho w to take advantage of them.Seven Phases of African American Gene alogy: This is an overview of the methods and sources in the seven distinc t phases that are the building blocks of African American genealogy. It pr ogresses from beginning to more advanced research\, high lighting some of the problems and complexities of African American genealogy along the way. \;
Navigating the National Archives: The National Archives ha s 33 facilities which hold approximately 21.5 million cubic feet of origin al text materials\, in addition to microfilm and electronic records. It&rs quo\;s the largest archives in the \;USA and most of the 4 billion pie ces of paper in its collection are not on the internet. It can be very int imidating\, unless you understand how it operates\, and can master the fin ding aids. \;
Speaker: \; \;Tony Burroughs FUGA< /span>
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:The Pinnacle Center\, 3330 Highland Drive\, Hudsonville\, Michigan UID:20260418T1347120Z-347042-990@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T220000 SUMMARY:WMGS - GRPL Lock-In DESCRIPTION:WMGS - GRPL Genealogy Lock-In X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS - GRPL Genealogy Lock-In
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:History floor\, GRPL UID:20260416T0223460Z-347042-991@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:DNA Interest Group - Afternoon session DESCRIPTION:The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) meets on the third Thur sday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the firs t half an hour being a presentation\, video\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m .—8:00 p.m. we help each other with DNA questions and projects. Check our Facebook group for updates. At the 3:30 p.m. meeting\, Steve will be pre senting a DNA mystery to the group. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The DNA Interest Group (known as &ldquo\;DI G&rdquo\;) meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Main Branch of the Grand Rapids Public Library in the Vander Veen room on the 4th floor. We meet at 6:30 p.m. with the first half an hour being a presentation\, vi deo\, speaker\, etc. From 7:00 p.m.&mdash\;8:00 p.m. we help each other wi th DNA questions and projects. \; Check our Facebook group for updates . \;
At the 3:30 p.m. meeting\, Steve will be presenting a DNA mystery to the group.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260416T2030060Z-347042-992@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 SUMMARY:meet-up at the Archives and Library of Michigan DESCRIPTION:WMGS is joining the Ionia Genealogical Society for a meet-up at the Archives and Library of Michigan. If you would like to purchase a lun ch for that day you need to register with Sue Irvine. The group arrives b y personal vehicles. Each car decides when to arrive and when to leave. The society provides lunch probably from Jimmy Johns. (We'd pay our share .) They do have a donation to offset the lunch price. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:WMGS is joining the Ionia Genealogical Soci ety for a meet-up at the Archives and Library of Michigan. If you would li ke to purchase a lunch for that day you need to register with Sue Irvine.& nbsp\;
The group arrives by personal vehicles. \; Each car dec ides when to arrive and when to leave. \; The \;society \;provides lunch probably from Jimmy Johns. \; (We'd pay our sh are.) \; They do have a donation to offset the lunch price. \; &nb sp\;
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Archives & Library of Michigan UID:20260418T1325280Z-347042-993@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000 SUMMARY:Michigan History Conference RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=3 DESCRIPTION:Historical Society of Michigan 152nd Annual Meeting and Michiga n History Conference at GVSU Grand Rapids. We will have an exhibit table and WMGS branded items will be placed in conference participants’ bags. T raveling to a new host location in the Lower Peninsula each fall\, the Mic higan History Conferences explores unique regional history in the form of keynote presentations\, content sessions\, immersive local tours\, educati onal workshops\, exhibits\, and more. Attendees return to this event year after year to explore new-to-them local history as our event travels throu ghout the state. For 2026\, HSM will explore the history of Grand Rapids a nd the Western Michigan area at the Grand Valley State University's downto wn campus and learn about local history\, important Michiganders\, niche t opics\, and more. Learn more and register today by calling (800) 692-1828 or visiting www.hsm.pub/mhc2025. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Historical Society of Michigan 152nd Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference at GVSU Grand Rapids. \; We w ill have an \;exhibit table and WMGS branded items will be placed in c onference participants&rsquo\; bags. \;
Traveling to a new hos t location in the Lower Peninsula each fall\, the Michigan History Confere nces explores unique regional history in the form of keynote presentations \, content sessions\, immersive local tours\, educational workshops\, exhi bits\, and more. Attendees return to this event year after year to explore new-to-them local history as our event travels throughout the state.
For 2026\, HSM will explore the history of Grand Rapids and the Wester n Michigan area at the Grand Valley State University's downtown campus and learn about local history\, important Michiganders\, niche topics\, and m ore.
Learn more and register today by calling (800) 692-1828 or vi siting www.hsm.pub/mhc2025.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GVSU downtown UID:20260418T1332530Z-347042-994@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000 SUMMARY:Scandinavian Interest Group DESCRIPTION:Do you have ancestors from the Nordic countries of Sweden\, Nor way\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland or are you just interested in the countr ies? Come and be a part of the Scandinavian Interest Group of WMGS and lea rn about the countries\, how to research ancestors\, travel ideas\, and an ything else Nordic. The first meeting will be held in the Vander Veen Room on the 4th floor of the Main Grand Rapids Public Library on Tuesday\, Apr il 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. If you have any questions\, please contact Jill Pearson Reider at JillReider1@gmail.com or 307-699-0812. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Do you have ancestors from the Nordic count ries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland or are you just inte rested in the countries? Come and be a part of the Scandinavian Interest G roup of \;WMGS \;and learn about the countries\, how to research ancestors\, travel ideas\, and anything else Nordic.
T he first meeting will be held in the Vander Veen Room on the 4th floor of the Main Grand Rapids Public Library on Tuesday\, April 21 from 6:30 - 8:3 0 pm. If you have any questions\, please contact Jill Pearson Reider at&nb sp\; JillReider1@gmail.com \;or 307-699-0812.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor - GRPL UID:20260418T1350070Z-347042-996@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T220000 SUMMARY:WMGS / GRPL Lock-In DESCRIPTION: X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL - 4th floor UID:20260418T1352210Z-347042-997@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 SUMMARY:GRPL Book Sale DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of the library’s biggest book sales of the year! During this popular fundraiser\, find bargains to help fill your home boo kshelf\, office\, or classroom. Materials are added throughout the day. Ca sh\, Venmo\, and credit cards are accepted at this event. All books are 50 cents each. Specialty items are marked separately. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at one of the library&rsquo\;s bigg est book sales of the year! During this popular fundraiser\, find bargains to help fill your home bookshelf\, office\, or classroom. Materials are a dded throughout the day. Cash\, Venmo\, and credit cards are accepted at t his event.
All books are 50 cents each.
Specia
lty items are marked separately.
There are some common genealogy mistakes th at all researchers make. We will go over 10 of them and learn how to avoid making these mistakes. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL VanderVeen Room - downtown GR Library UID:20260428T2030480Z-347042-999@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Citations - What are they and why are they important DESCRIPTION:A source citation is a note that tells the reader where a given piece of information came from. We’ll go over what types of information s hould be included in a Citation. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:A source citation is a note that tells the reader where a given piece of information came from. We&rsquo\;ll go over what types of information should be included in a Citation. \;
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260428T2029240Z-347042-1000@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T203000 SUMMARY:2 Hour Class: Immigration DESCRIPTION:Struggling to trace your ancestor to their homeland? Learn abou t a myriad of U.S. sources that may contain that treasured piece of inform ation - the name of your ancestor’s hometown. We will also use Google Map s to pinpoint ancestral homes & emigration ports. Instructor: Linda Wells X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Struggling to trace your ancestor to their homeland? Learn about a myriad of U.S. sources that \;may contain that treasured piece of information - the name of your ancestor&rsquo\;s homet own. \; We will also use Google Maps to pinpoint ancestral homes &\; emigration ports.
Instructor: \; Linda Wells
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen room GRPL - 4th floor UID:20260428T2049590Z-347042-1001@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T170000 SUMMARY:Trip to Poland - 15 days DESCRIPTION:August 25 - September 8 (15 days) Your adventure awaits - Come and explore! Cost $4\,867. (flights not included) Visit historic citie s\, see breathtaking nature\, experience vibrant culture and taste delicio us flavors of Polish food. Contact Marzanna Butryn 203-415-0005 butryn marzanna@gmail.com Facebook ad (copy and paste in browser): https://www. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10227319240880666&set=a.1435839909891 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:August 25 - September 8 \; (15 days)
Your adventure awaits - Come and explore! \; \;Cost $4\,867 . \; (flights not included)
Visit historic cities\, see breath taking nature\, experience vibrant culture and taste delicious flavors of Polish food. \;
Contact Marzanna Butryn \; \; 203-415 -0005
butrynmarzanna@gmail.com
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CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:Poland UID:20260428T2147000Z-347042-1002@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000 SUMMARY:Battlefield Tactics of the Revolutionary War DESCRIPTION:Join us at the downtown library in celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a unique and engaging presentation on the Revolutionary W ar. Jerry Berg from the Military History Academy will explain military tac tics and the different roles soldiers played during the war. The presentat ion will feature real artifacts and replica equipment from the period. Hos ted by the GR Public Library. Presented by: Jerry Berg from the Military History Academy. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us at the downtown library in celebrat ing America's 250th anniversary with a unique and engaging presentation on the Revolutionary War. Jerry Berg from the Military History Academy will explain military tactics and the different roles soldiers played during th e war. The presentation will feature real artifacts and replica equipment from the period.
Hosted by the GR Public Library.
Presente d by: \; \;Jerry Berg from the Military History Academy.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:GRPL UID:20260517T1759220Z-347042-1003@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000 SUMMARY:Mini Class: Kent County\, MI Pioneer Certificate DESCRIPTION:To qualify\, you must be a direct descendant of an ancestor who settled in Kent County by a specific year: Pioneer: Settled in or before 1859 Centennial: Settled between 1860 and 1899 Learn what the application requirements are\, fees & processing\, and how to apply. Instructor: Sue Irvine X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:To qualify\, you must be a direct descendan t of an ancestor who settled in Kent County by a specific year: \;
Learn what the application requirements are\, fees & amp\; processing\, and how to apply.
Instructor: Sue Irvine
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations LOCATION:VanderVeen Room\, 4th floor\, GRPL UID:20260517T1627450Z-347042-1004@localendar.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260518T074750Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000 SUMMARY:Black History 101 - traveling museum exhibit DESCRIPTION:Experience the nation's premiere Black History traveling exhibi t. During this drop-in event\, explore Dr. Ell-Hakim's collection of over 7\,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlan tic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Among this unique collection are r are artifacts representing categories including (but not limited to) slave ry\, politics\, Jim Crow\, science\, religion\, education\, music\, sports \, and civil rights. Hosted by the GR Public Library. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Experience the nation's premiere Black Hist ory traveling exhibit. During this drop-in event\, explore Dr. Ell-Hakim's collection of over 7\,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. Among this uni que collection are rare artifacts representing categories including (but n ot limited to) slavery\, politics\, Jim Crow\, science\, religion\, educat ion\, music\, sports\, and civil rights. \;
Hosted by the GR P ublic Library.
CATEGORIES:Clubs & Organizations UID:20260517T1809320Z-347042-1005@localendar.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR