Did your genealogy related New Year’s Resolution include attending more genealogy classes, events, or workshops? This week is a great time to begin fulfilling that goal! Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will take place this week. If you don’t see one that is close to where you live, try checking your local newspaper for more. On January 2, 2012, the Church of Latter Day Saints in Vero Beach, Florida, will hold a genealogy meeting. This will start at 1:00 in the afternoon, and will end at 3:00 in the afternoon. It will cost adults $3.50 to register. On … Continue reading →

Are you looking for something genealogy related that you can do this week? Do you want that thing to be something that will get you out of the house? Look over this quick list of upcoming genealogy events, classes, and workshops. One might be happening near you! If not, then check your local newspaper for more genealogy events. On December 26, 2011, the Minnesota History Center, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be open. They will open at 10:00 in the morning, and will close at 5:00 in the evening. Check out The 1968 Exhibit to get a good look … Continue reading →

Want to find a genealogy event, conference, or workshop that is taking place near you? Look over this quick list of genealogy events that are happening between December 18, 2011, and December 24, 2011. If you don’t see one that is close to where you are, you could also try checking your local newspaper to see if it lists any interesting genealogy events. On December 19, 2011, The Main Library, located in Aurora, Illinois, will have Genealogy Walk-In Assistance, for adults ages 19 or older. This will be offered from 10:00 in the morning to 12:30 in the afternoon. It … Continue reading →

Want to find a genealogy event, conference, or workshop that is taking place near where you live? Check out this quick list of genealogy events that will be happening between December 11, and December 17, 2011. You can also check your local newspaper to locate more genealogy events. On December 13, 2011, the George Memorial Library, in Richmond, Texas, will have a “Facebook for Genealogy” class. It will begin at 10:00 in the morning, and will take place in the computer lab. You should create a Facebook account, and take the time to become familiar with it, before coming to … Continue reading →

Looking for a genealogy event, conference, or class? There could be one happening soon, located near where you live. Check out this quick list of upcoming genealogy events that will be taking place this week. You could also browse through your local newspaper, to find out about more genealogy events. On December 6, 2011, the George Memorial Library, which is located in Richmond, Texas, will hold a “Genealogy 101” program. It will start at 10:00 in the morning. This program will give you a basic introduction to the genealogy resources that you can access from the library. It will also … Continue reading →

Looking for a genealogy event, class, or workshop to attend? The first thing you have to do is find out when they are held, and where they are located. Every week, I will be bringing you updated news about upcoming genealogy events. There could be one near you! The Hopkinton Library in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, will have a “Getting Started in Genealogy” class on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. It will begin at 6:30 in the evening. Expert genealogist Christine Sharbrough will be teaching this class. The Bureau County Genealogical Society will hold its November – December meeting on December 1, … Continue reading →

We are getting close to the end of November. Between Thanksgiving, Black Friday Sales, and shopping for holiday gifts, people have suddenly become really busy. Perhaps you will have time to check out a genealogy conference or workshop in December. One of them might be taking place near you! The Niles District Library, is located in Niles, Michigan. The Local History and Genealogy Department o the Niles District Library will be hosting a series of events that are designed for people who are beginners at genealogy. The next one will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 10:00 in … Continue reading →