THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 21 September 2016
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For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.
Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for August 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Aug.pdf.
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Notice: Fall Seminar is SOLD OUT
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Thank you all for your registrations. We have reached capacity.
See you at the The Milwaukie Center on Saturday, Oct 15th, 10am – 4:30pm.
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OREGON ARCHIVES CRAWL, Saturday, Oct 8th, 11am – 3pm
Portland-Area Archives and Historical Repositories, Unite!!
Come meander between to this year’s 3 downtown hosting repositories (stop by at the GFO’s table to see how we’re doing with our Digital Manuscript Collection), the City of Portland Archives & Records Center, the Oregon Historical Society and the Multnomah County Library. What a lovely day this will be! Lots of historical and archival talks, with lovely short jaunts through Portland’s beautiful and mysterious downtown.
Hope to see you there at GFO’s table at the Oregon Historical Society!! Click HERE for more information.
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GFO’s September 2016 Star – April Ober
April is a knowledgeable, helpful GFO member who sees and instinctively knows what needs to be done…and makes it happen! April has served on the Seminar Committee for many years, picking up speakers EARLY the morning of the seminar and driving them to the seminar location. April also works at the seminar registration table and attendees are welcomed with a smile and a warm greeting as they arrive to receive name tags and materials.
April volunteers as a Research Assistant on Monday mornings. The person who nominated April noted that it is a challenge for her to come to the Forum due to parking issues, so a few weeks ago, April offered to pick her up so she could enjoy a few hours researching at the Library – and both had a great time!
April is a true team player with excellent ideas.
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Hot Links in Genealogy
2016 Milwaukie Stake Family History Conference
Come learn about “All Things Relative” on Sat. Oct 22nd, from 9:00am-4:00pm, at 8331 Cason Rd., Gladstone (exit 11 off of 205). The conference and lunch are both free with pre-registration going on now through Oct. 20th. Click HERE for more info.
Family Histories Writing Class
Learn to write down your memories, thoughts, major events, and experience and collect them together into a simple book. You can also combine stores with records, recipes, photos or memorabilia.
WHERE: Pioneer Adult Community Center, 615 5th St., Oregon City.
WHEN: Thursdays, Sep 29th-Dec 8th 10:30-11:30 (11 classes).
WHO: Instructor Kathryn Litjeholm.
HOW: Call for registration at 503-380-1504 (fee $100, 62+ $66).
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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
Italian Interest Group 11am – 1pm
Ciao to everyone interested in Italian genealogy research. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and enjoy others with a common interest. Italian genealogy research in the Portland area now has a home. Come join our group. Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt.
British Interest Group 1pm – 3pm
Come join us to research family history in the British Isles, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Scots-Irish. We try to have speakers who provide interesting experiences or online databases for research in these countries. One hour of the two hour meeting is devoted to brick wall questions.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Library Work Party
There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9am and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so and you’re welcome to do the same. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there.