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FamilySearch SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, November 2
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Meeting via Zoom
Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research.
We will feature a different aspect of the website every meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Want to join the mailing list? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Chair: Lou Daly
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DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, November 3
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@seagensoc.org to join.
Co-Chairs: Cary Bright, Craig Gowens, Michelle Carroll
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, November 4
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, November 6
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Missing: Reward! Locating Widows, Spinsters, and Bachelors" with Sara Cochran
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 6
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This SIG meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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SGS Tour of NW African American Museum (Field Trips)
Thursday, November 7
11:00 am
Docent-led tour of the Northwest African American Museum
LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE
The Northwest African American Museum is located in the historic Colman School building, constructed in 1909. As a part of our study of historical context, we invite you to join us there on a guided tour to learn more about Black heritage, including how African Americans got to the Pacific Northwest.
Registration fee: $30 (SGS Members $20)
Event hosted by the SGS Field Trip Committee.
Register by Monday November 4.
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Second Saturday: House Histories (Classes and Workshops)
Saturday, November 9
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Zoom
"Walls That Talk:
How to Research the History of Your House"
Presented by Midori Ozaki
Have you ever wondered about the history behind a building or property? Join us for an informative presentation where Midori Okazaki, Archivist from the Puget Sound Regional Archives, will guide us through the process of uncovering the stories behind the walls.
From historical records to architectural clues, this session will provide insight into how you can trace the history of a building, whether it's a family home or local landmark with an intriguing past. Learn how to use maps, deeds, censuses, and other resources to paint a full picture of a property’s historical significance.
To view via Zoom, register here.
After registering, you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. If you register in advance, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To make a $5.00 donation for a program you enjoyed or plan to attend, click here:ZZZZZ
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, November 11
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) (SGS Meetings)
Monday, November 11
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
SGS members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Write It Up (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, November 11
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Meeting via Zoom
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the second Monday of the month. Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review. Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
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Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, November 12
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 810 8785 4011
Passcode: 727170
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, November 13
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"Finding Treasures in NewspaperArchive" with Mary Kircher Roddy
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, November 13
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
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.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
Admin: Katie Hanzeli
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American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar) (External Events)
Thursday, November 14
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Ten Steps to Writing and Publishing Your Family History
Writing and publishing your genealogy is a fantastic way to preserve your family history for future generations and to share it with others. Join American Ancestors Vice President of Publishing, Sharon Inglis, as she discusses her top tips for writing and publishing your family history.
For more information and registration, click here.
For all events offered through American Ancestors, click here. |
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EGS Family Tree Maker SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Friday, November 15
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join Eastside Genealogical Society and SGS to learn and share tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker by Software MacKiev. The meetings open about 15 minutes in advance. You can join and/or leave whenever you have to, and you may email your question(s) in advance or bring them up during the meeting.
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Irish SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, November 16
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Irish Interest Group email list. Contact Susan McKee at sfmckee@yahoo.com to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitator: Susan McKee
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German SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, November 16
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share what you know OR get help with problems in your own research
Topic this month: TBD
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all German SIG meetings October 2024 through June 2025. After registering, you will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Carolyn Schott
Image by Carolyn Schott |
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, November 18
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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"Pass It On" Writers' Group (Special Interest Groups)
Tuesday, November 19
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.
Please note: The Writers' Group is at the maximum number of participants and is not currently accepting any new members.
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, November 20
10:00 am to 11:15 am
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-11:15, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
"MyMaps: Create a Map of Your Family's Migration West" with Janet O’Conor Camarata
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, November 25
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, November 26
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 825 4640 2616
Passcode: 340054
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, December 1
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@seagensoc.org to join.
Co-Chairs: Cary Bright, Craig Gowens, Michelle Carroll
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 2
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, December 4
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This SIG meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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FamilySearch SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, December 7
10:15 am to 12:15 pm Meeting via Zoom
Discover the many ways to use the FamilySearch website in your research.
We will feature a different aspect of the website every meeting. There will be time for Q & A. Want to join the mailing list? Email Lou: loudaly@nwlink.com
Chair: Lou Daly
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 9
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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SGS Board of Directors Meeting (Virtual) (SGS Meetings)
Monday, December 9
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
SGS members must be signed in to view Zoom Meeting info.
If you are not currently signed in, do so on "Members Home," then return to this calendar entry and click on meeting info link above.
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Write It Up (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 9
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Meeting via Zoom
Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research?
This group meets online the second Monday of the month. Join us to share and discuss writing projects, resources, and ideas. Research reports, articles for publication, family histories and memoirs--all genres welcome and encouraged.
Members share their latest writing project by the 1st of the month to give others time to read and review. Depending on the number of pieces submitted, each piece will be given at least 10 minutes discussion.
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Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, December 10
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 810 8785 4011
Passcode: 727170
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 16
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar) (External Events)
Thursday, December 19
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
How to Avoid Common Family History Pitfalls and Myths
In this online lecture, Senior Genealogist Rhonda R. McClure will share her top tips for avoiding common “hazards” in your research process. She’ll discuss how to develop a research plan, staying organized, analyzing your research, and more.
For more information and registration, click here.
For all events offered through American Ancestors, click here. |
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Irish SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, December 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share information and discuss Irish ancestral research.
To participate you need to be on the SGS Irish Interest Group email list. Contact Susan McKee at sfmckee@yahoo.com to join. Susan will email you the Zoom link for the monthly meetings.
Facilitator: Susan McKee
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German SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, December 21
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual via Zoom
Share what you know OR get help with problems in your own research
Topic this month: TBD
To register for this event, click here.
You only need to register once for all German SIG meetings October 2024 through June 2025. After registering, you will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Keep this email; it may be the only link you get. If you forget to register in advance or misplace the email with the link, don't worry. Register again. You will be able to join the meeting directly from the registration window.
Facilitator: Carolyn Schott
Image by Carolyn Schott |
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 23
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, December 30
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 830 8954 4666
Passcode: 689134
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MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
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.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
Admin: Katie Hanzeli
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Scandinavian Interest Group (in-person) (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, January 12, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm SGS Library, Good Shepherd Center
Topics this month: TBD
Hosts: Karen Knudson and Kathi M.
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