We’re pleased to announce the return of Beginning Genealogy Classes starting September 4. Instructor Winona Laird will provide practical advice for researchers of all skill levels. A new topic is presented each month, September through March, and classes are conveniently offered online in the daytime and evening. Free for SKCGS members; non-members may attend for $20 per class. Find more information at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc

Also, the free online program “Introduction to Genealogy” hosted by King County Library System featuring Winona Laird continues each month through December. The August 16, 2023 topic is: “Vital Records, Birth, Marriage, Death and Adoption.” For details, visit https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/kcls

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PROGRAM UPDATES

• All meetings are online via Zoom except the in-person Genealogy Help at the Auburn Library
• Live transcription (captioning) is available during our Zoom meetings by request
• Online meeting participants need to register for SKCGS Zoom meetings.Register at our website skcgs.org or use links below. Upon registration, Zoom will send a confirmation email with instructions on joining the meeting.

AUGUST – EARLY SEPTEMBER 2023 MEETINGS & EVENTS

Monday, August 14, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (online)
Topic: Useful “3rd Party” DNA Sites for Collaboration & Analysis
What might be useful depends upon your research objective. We’ll discuss what you want to know and tools available to help you toward your goal.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucuCvqTsqHNcN7wBEC0fB_3-TRYD1rZLm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Genetic-Genealogy email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Monday, August 16, 2023 ⋅ 7:00pm – 8:00pm PT
Introduction to Genealogy: Vital Records, Birth, Marriage, Death and Adoption (online)
Hosted by King County Library

Join professional genealogist, Winona Laird, from South King County Genealogical Society for a series of programs to help you along on your genealogical journey. King County Library will email a Zoom link no later than 24 hours before the program start time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder. If you need assistance, please contact Jennifer at jwooten@kcls.org. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6499c314d37885e510b7401d
Monday, August 21, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (online)
Topic: Password Managers: Convenience Plus Security
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuigqj4uH92bWWD2uycX9Z1uSsRLY4K6
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS Tech User Group email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Thursday, August 24, 2023 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT
Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library (in-person)
Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer
1102 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

Monday, August 28, 2023 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (online)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another!
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-uqpzoiGtEMxlqDBQ_fUeS8oZjScF71
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS email list for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Saturday, September 2, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (online)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdu6uqzgiGdDn7eCsOAgkvdOXktX127sz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Subscribe to the free SKCGS FTM email list for meeting reminders and discussion:  https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG

Monday, September 4, 2023, 11:00am PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Non Population Supplemental Census Records (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc

Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 6:30pm PT
SKCGS Board of Directors Meeting (online)
All SKCGS members are invited to attend; only Officers and Directors may vote. Write to Board@skcgs.org for the meeting link.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 7:00pm PT
Beginning Genealogy Class: Non Population Supplemental Census Records (online)
More details at https://www.skcgs.org/meetings-events/classes/bgc

Friday, September 8, 2023 ⋅ 12:30-2:30 PM PT
EGS German Interest Group (online)
“Wanting to travel to German archives? Hold up! Finesse and Know How Required!” by Annette Unrau.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/p323wpt4    

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