BRITISH ISLES RESEARCH DAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The Family History Library will present 5 online classes focused on research in the British Isles, in succession, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mountain time ( 8:00 am – 11:00 am Pacific time), on Wednesday, November 2.
The classes are:
- 9:00 AM MDT – Beyond 2022 Ireland
- 9:30 AM MDT – New Records on ScotlandsPeople
- 10:00 AM MDT – Irish Ancestors aka JohnGrenham.com
- 11:00 AM MDT – What’s New for British Research on FamilySearch.org
- 11:30 AM MDT – British Research on Findmypast.com
Like most Family History Library presentations, this morning of research in the British Isles is free, but registration is required. Register here:
https://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_FE_f-dQFqWTB0wBU7R-Q
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Recently the number of days that Levels 6-9, known as the Book Spiral, at Seattle’s downtown central public library was extended from 3 to 5 days a week. These levels are now open Sunday through Thursday during library open hours. These levels are where you will find the bulk of the library’s non-fiction holdings. The Genealogy Section is located on level 9. For assistance with research or item retrieval, please call 206 386-4636.
AN INVITATION TO THE NOVEMBER
SGS BOARD MEETING
For SGS members, as always, you’re invited to attend the next SGS board meeting, November 14, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Board continues to meet via Zoom, and the information needed to login to this meeting can be found in the calendar section of the SGS website.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM
THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
SGS has been notified by the manager of the Good Shepherd Center that the elevator in our building will be taken out of service for about four weeks starting in early November. We will post the exact dates on the SGS website when we receive them from the manager.
SAVE THE DATE
Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State,
usually 2nd Monday meetings
usually 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
JGSWS meets on the second Monday of each month, from Sept-June. Doors open at 6:30 PM unless noted otherwise. The next meeting is Monday, Nov 14, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The presentation will be “Putting Your Family in Context: The History of Jews in Ukraine” with Tammy Hepps.
http://www.jgsws.org/meetings.php
“Julefest: A Nordic Christmas Celebration”,
National Nordic Heritage Museum,
2655 NW Market St,
Seattle, WA 98107
Sat-Sun, Nov 19-20, 2022
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Modeled after a traditional outdoor Christmas market, expect all the traditional Nordic holiday goodies. Ticket price for non-members includes entry to the museum. Julefest is no charge for museum members.
https://nordicmuseum.org/events/julefest
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Good Shepherd Center, Suite 302
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
206 522-8658
New Hours : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm ** Please call ahead to make sure our library will be open. We are short on front desk volunteers this summer.
Masks are recommended inside the Good Shepherd Center. Due to COVID the events listed below continue to be virtual, online via Zoom. Always check the SGS Website Calendar of Events for the meeting links, registration, or for last minute updates or changes to the schedule. Be advised you may need to register in advance to join a meeting.
NOTICE: SGS has imposed more security on our Zoom meetings. Some meetings will begin with a waiting room. The host must take action to let people into each meeting. The host will try to open the waiting room about 10 minutes ahead of time. Please be patient.
All times listed are Pacific Time unless otherwise noted
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, FamilySearch SIG, with Lou Daly. Discover many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research. Meeting includes instruction and time for Q&A. Email Lou to get on the email list: loudaly@nwlink.com
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop SIG, with Cary Bright and Craig Gowens. To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Monday, November 7, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, MAC Computer SIG, Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske this group shares an interest in Macintosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion family history software. They meet every other month, through June. The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list. Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick are the co-chairs.
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Second Saturday: You Light Up My Census! Researching Beyond Population Schedules”, with Jennifer Roodzant
Monday, November 14, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Monday, November 14, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, SGS Board Meeting (Virtual), Remember all SGS members are welcome to attend the board meeting. Come see what it’s all about.
Monday, November 14, 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Write It Up! SIG (Virtual), Join this group to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. To join or learn more, contact Alaine Keisling at keisling@gmail.com
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, Irish SIG, with Susan McKee and Jim Ryan. See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, German SIG, with Carolyn Schott See the SGS website Calendar of Events for further information. Notice there is a new Zoom link.
Monday, November 21, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 10:00 am-11:00 am, Tech Tuesday (Virtual), back by popular demand, the informal consultation time on DNA, genealogy software, or genealogy-related technical issues. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Monday, November 28, 2022, 10:00 am-11:30 am, Brags & Bricks Social Interest Group (Virtual), Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges, or just come to hang out with other genealogists.