Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Events, Seminars and Classes

THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Events, Seminars & Classes Monthly e-news, Updates September 2015 This e-newsletter brings you useful and timely

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THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Events, Seminars & Classes Monthly e-news, Updates September 2015

This e-newsletter brings you useful and timely information regarding Genealogical Forum of Oregon (GFO) Seminars, Classes, Interest Groups and Events.

Questions and more information: visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932.

For a complete GFO CALENDAR of Events, Classes, Meetings, Special Interest Groups, Work Sessions and more go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm._

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CATCH THE ORANGE – SEPTEMBER 12TH
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Saturday, September 12th, 11 am to 6 pm
SE CLINTON & 12TH STREET STATION

Come and join the GFO at the grand opening of TriMet’s Orange Line that runs south to Milwaukie. This is the first day of operation, so TriMet is throwing a party at every new station with food, music, and MUCH, MUCH MORE.

GFO’s booth at the station will have a prize wheel—spin to win chances to enter the raffle and other prizes.

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE: Genealogy Research Packages (2-10 hours each) • DNA test kits from Family Tree DNA and Ancestry DNA • Genetic Genealogy (book) • Eastman Plus Edition subscription • FindMyPast World subscription •Mocavo Gold subscription • Legacy Family Tree software •1 year GFO e-memberships •Registration at the GFO Fall Seminar • Internet Genealogy subscription • Your Genealogy Today subscription •HistoryGeo subscription • GenealogyBank subscription • and more!

• PARKING IN THE AREA WILL BE DIFFICULT, BUT ALL TRIMET TRANSPORTATION IS FREE on the 12th! •


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FAMILY HISTORY CRAFTS – SEPTEMBER 19TH

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Come Share Your Family History Crafts at the GFO!!
Saturday, September 19th, from 2:00 pm to 4 pm.

Do you have a favorite craft that highlights your family history? Please bring it to the first GFO Family History Craft Event. These can be items you have made or that have been passed down through the family. There will be short demonstrations and a chance to sign up for classes. We already have ornaments, shadow boxes, scrapbooks and photo books, calendars and quilts. If you have questions, know that you can bring something to share, or know someone who might, please contact education@gfo.org.

AVERY HILL’S RELEASE PARTY – SEPTEMBER 27TH

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“DREAMS & GHOSTS: A FAMILY ALBUM” FOLK SONGS

The GFO will be Open until 8pm, then the Music starts Upstairs

How can understanding the lives of our ancestors help us lives, even as we live them? Like a traditional photo album, the collection present musical snapshots of history: characters, tap into universal themes of growing up, being brave, and finding purpose.

CD Release Party! – Sunday, Sept. 27 – 8:00pm

Ford Food & Drink – 2505 SE 11th Ave, Portland

$15 Admission – $25 includes CD – Children w/parents FREE

Pre-purchase recommended at boxofficetickets.com

Full details available at: averyhilltunes.com

SAVE THE WEEKEND – OCT. 24th & 25th ANNUAL FALL SEMINAR & WORKSHOP

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Pam & Rick Sayre

Mark your calendars now for

Saturday, October 24th, 2015 for our Annual Fall Seminar with Pam and Rick Sayre.
Register here for Saturday.
Topics for the all-day Seminar on Saturday October 24th, 2015 include:


▪ Social Security Sleuthing


▪ Finding Records of Military Service in Published U.S. Documents, 1776-1945


▪ Using NARA’s Finding Aids and Website


▪ Soldiers’ Homes

Sunday Workshop-Maps! Register here for Sunday’s session.
Pam and Rick Sayre will also present a morning workshop on Sunday, October 25th at the GFO Library on:
Maps! Wonderful Maps!

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What’s Happening?

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What’s Happening at the GFO?

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Library Work Party Sunday’s 9:00 am, unless otherwise notified.

Genealogy Book Group Wednesday, September 9th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the GFO.

Catch the Orange* Saturday, September 12th, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the new SE Clinton and 12th Max Stop. (The GFO Library will be open from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.)

DNA Q&A With Lisa McCullough September 16th, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at the GFO.

Maps Tell Some of the Story for the African-Ancestored Genealogist – Live Webinar Friday, September 25th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, with Angela Walton-Raji.

Special Interest Groups Saturdays for the Virginia, German, Illinois, Irish, Writer’s Forum, and others. Check the Special Interest Group and the GFO Calendar web pages for details.

For additional events go to our website at
http://www.gfo.org/calendar.htm

FUN FACT Wednesday’s: Library is open until 8:00 p.m.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – CAN YOU HELP?

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Would you like to volunteer at the GFO?

If you can give us a few hours of your time, contact Cathy Lauer at volunteer@gfo.org or call the library, 503-963-1932.

Volunteering is a lot of fun, and it is a great opportunity to learn more about genealogical research and make new friends.

You must be a member to volunteer. See the GFO Volunteer Opportunities web page for some open positions, or talk with Cathy, and she can let you know about other opportunities.

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