Western Michigan Genealogical Society (wmgs) //localendar.com/public/wmgs Public events for calendar: wmgs en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss localendar.com <![CDATA[Jenison Museum - old Victorian house FREE tour]]> The Jenison Historical Association hosts several open houses each year at the Jenison Museum. It’s a fun way for all ages to experience what life was like here over 100 years ago.

FREE


Location: Jenison Museum - old Victorian house]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:00:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1037&calendar_id=347042&k=110326&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1037&calendar_id=347042&k=110326&cb=false <![CDATA[WMGS Board of Directors Meeting]]> 4th Floor VanderVeen Center Conference Room, Grand Rapids Public Library

]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=433&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=433&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false <![CDATA[Mini Class: Kent County, MI Pioneer Certificate]]> 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


Location: VanderVeen Room, 4th floor, GRPL]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1004&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1004&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false <![CDATA[General Membership Meeting: Real Photo Postcards at the Clements Library]]> The Incredible David Tinder Collection of Real Photo Postcards at the Clements Library.

David V. Tinder’s vast collection of 66,470 real photo postcards were donated to the Clements Library at the University of Michigan several years ago. Recently the cards were scanned and categorized and are now available online in an easy to research format. Christine and Tom will show examples of the scope of this collection, from diverse topics like logging, early agriculture, small town views, and much more. There are many images of people, both identified, and not identified. You may even find a photo of an ancestor like Tom did. Christine and Tom share a love of Michigan and a fascination with its history. Their collection of antique postcards and tourist and travel ephemera was the inspiration for their “Vintage Views” books.

Christine retired from her position as the local history librarian at the Grand Rapids Public Library and Tom has been involved in genealogy research for many years. They are both active in the local history community.

Speakers: Chris Byron & Tom Wilson


Location: GRPL - Ryerson Auditorium]]> Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=987&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=987&calendar_id=347042&k=110726&cb=false <![CDATA[2 Hour Class: MyHeritage software]]> MyHeritage enables you to search birth records, obituaries, marriage certificates, census records, and other genealogy resources that may reveal your family history information. MyHeritage is home to a vast collection of billions of easily searchable historical records from all over the world.

Instructor: Linda Wells


Location: GRPL VanderVeen Room 4th floor]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1011&calendar_id=347042&k=110926&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1011&calendar_id=347042&k=110926&cb=false <![CDATA[Projects Work Day]]> This will be a special day where we will be giving updates on projects in progress and announcing new projects that will start soon.  Also, this day is reserved for people who need help with their genealogy.


Location: VanderVeen Room, 4th floor, GRPL]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:00:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=893&calendar_id=347042&k=111226&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=893&calendar_id=347042&k=111226&cb=false <![CDATA[Polish Interest Group - Michigan Polonia website]]> The Michigan Polonia website is a digital resource dedicated to promoting Polish and Polish-American heritage, with a strong focus on family history and genealogy. We'll go over the various sections of this website.

Bring your laptops and your Polish ancestor's information, so we can all research together. 

Linda Wells


Location: GRPL - VanderVeen Room, 4th floor]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1016&calendar_id=347042&k=111626&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=1016&calendar_id=347042&k=111626&cb=false <![CDATA[WMGS Writers Group]]> We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, in person and on Zoom. In person, the location is Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, 49506, one block west of Fuller. Parking is available 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 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  


Location: Trinity United Methodist Church]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2026 13:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=936&calendar_id=347042&k=111726&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=936&calendar_id=347042&k=111726&cb=false <![CDATA[DNA Interest Group - Afternoon session]]> The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) 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, 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. 


Location: VanderVeen Room, 4th floor, GRPL]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2026 15:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=879&calendar_id=347042&k=111926&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=879&calendar_id=347042&k=111926&cb=false <![CDATA[DNA Interest Group]]> The DNA Interest Group (known as “DIG”) 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, 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. 


Location: VanderVeen Room, 4th floor, GRPL]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2026 18:30:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=784&calendar_id=347042&k=111926&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=784&calendar_id=347042&k=111926&cb=false <![CDATA[WMGS / GRPL Lock-In]]> Location: GRPL - 4th floor]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=997&calendar_id=347042&k=112026&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=997&calendar_id=347042&k=112026&cb=false <![CDATA[African American Genealogy Club]]> The African American Genealogy Club is a group 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 research then to give back in the form of educating others. 

Questions: Contact Yalonda Moncrief (y.alonda.marie.yh@gmail.com) for more details.


Location: VanderVeen Room, 4th floor, GRPL]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2026 13:00:00 EST Clubs & Organizations //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=935&calendar_id=347042&k=112826&cb=false //localendar.com/elsie?DAM=PublishedEvent&event_id=935&calendar_id=347042&k=112826&cb=false