[CA--SCGS] The SCGS Library Will Be Closed on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 Due to Bad Weather

 

Due to the heavy rain, the SCGS Library will be closed on Thursday, January 5, 2023. 

We apologize for any inconvenience. The Library will re-open on Sunday, January 8th. 

We do have an excellent research team available to assist you with your research. Go to our SCGS website to order services, at SCGS Research Team Assistance.


We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

The SCGS Board of Directors

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] RootsMagic Users Group, Sunday, December 18, 2022, 2:00 pm -4:00 pm ONLINE.

 

RootsMagic Users Group

Sunday, December 18, 2022

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Online.

 Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month

  Contact the group leaders (email below) for additional information.

Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com

               Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.

Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is version 8 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.

RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Location:
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.
(818) 843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree Users Group Meeting, Monday, December 12, 2022, 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Online)

   

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

Monday, December 12, 2022

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Online!!

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/826180461

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 826-180-461

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/826180461

The Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn this software program, answer

questions, improve your efficiency and assist others with your expertise- whether you use the

free download, Legacy 7, Legacy 8 or Legacy 9.

Legacy Family Tree is one of the most popular software programs to store your family tree. You

can add pictures and documents to your ancestors; create a variety of reports; properly (and painlessly) cite sources; obtain research assistance and much more.

All are welcome to participate! You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice your skills as we explore Legacy’s capabilities.

For further information contact the Legacy User Group Leader Barbara Gaitely at barbgen12@gmail.com

Southern California Genealogical Society 

& Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Writer's Group Meeting, Sunday, December 11, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online!

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

You don't need to be a professional writer to join the SCGS Writers Group. The only requirement is membership in SCGS.  We meet ONLINE one Sunday per month and share ideas for capturing family stories on paper.  The group provides loads of inspiration and fun!

  

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/117550997

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 117-550-997

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting
starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/117550997

 

We selected to write about the following Genealogical/Memoir topics: 

          1.) Addresses in Your Family History

2.) Interview a Family Member

3.) Healthcare in History

4.) Write About Your Genealogical Methods/Writing Frameworks

5.) Write Stories for People on Your Pedigree Chart

6.) Family Lawsuits

7.) Dancing Stories

8.) Map Out Ancestor Time Frames

9.) Utilize Dramatic Irony

Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Jennifer Taylor, JenmichelleTaylor@icloud.com

or at jenmichelletaylor@me.com

Location: 
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504  

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd. 

(818) 843-7247 

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] African American Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Online!

The African American Interest Group will meet online  on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

New feature!!  Resolving Brick Wall Problems.

Now that the library has re-opened, several of our interest groups meeting will be held online or host a hybrid meeting, and by appointment. For more information, please contact either Adrian or Charlotte.

Adrian Foushee at amfoushee@usa.net or
Charlotte Bocage at rubymoon01@yahoo.com

To join the meeting: 

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/248469765

You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 248-469-765

The African American Interest Group meets on the second Saturday following the free SCGS monthly Lunch and Learn Education program.  Individual research assistance is available. Please try to arrive by 4:00 pm.

SCGS members have free in-Library online access to Ancestry Library Edition, American Ancestors (NEHGS), AccessNewspaper ARCHIVE, World Vital Records, and MyHeritage Library Edition. The library is not open for any other research during the meeting.

Contact: Charlotte Bocage at rubymoon01@yahoo.com

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7262

[CA--SCGS] Happy Thanksgiving from the Southern California Genealogy Society

 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend

 with family, friends and all loved ones.

Southern California Genealogical Society

and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] The Master Genealogist User Group Meeting Saturday, December 3, 2022, CANCELLED

                              SCGS TMG User Group Meeting

Saturday, December 3, 2022

CANCELLED

The Master Genealogist User Group (TMG-UG) meets monthly on the afternoon of the first Saturday of the month except for holiday weekends and scheduled SCGS events. Meetings are held at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank. The library is not open for research during the meeting.

TMG-UG meeting dates for 2022 are posted on the SCGS Computer Software User Groups web page and on the SCGS calendar.

Contact Patt Ricketts at pattskatts@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

Maximum capacity = 6 people.

Please direct any questions you may have about the meeting to Patt Ricketts. To add your name to our meeting reminder list contact Cheri.

Location: 
Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

818-843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] GHSA Interest Group Meeting, Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10:00 to 2:00 pm

   

The GSHA Interest Group will meet on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Due to Covid, Hispanic Tuesdays will not meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) from 10-4 pm. Leonard Trujillo will be available for research assistance.

Topic: TBD

Email Leonard at lennytrujillo51@aol.com for more information on how to sign into the meeting. 

The mission of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America-Southern California (GSHA) is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research, and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, historical contributions, and traditions. The GSHA-SC is a large and active group that meets at the SCGS Library four times a year, usually on the first Saturday in the months of February, May, August & December, from 10-4 pm. 

Meetings feature speakers and/or workshops, a break for a no host, family style lunch, and opportunities to network and research after lunch. Meetings are free and open to the public. Guests are always welcome and invited to join the group. 

Contact: Cathy Romero at cath.romero@sbcglobal.net

http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/affiliates/gsha.html 

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

Cross street: Glenoaks

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
www.scgsgenealogy.com

818.843-7262

[CA-SCGS] RootsMagic Users Group, Sunday, November 20, 2022, 2:00 pm -4:00 pm ONLINE.

 

RootsMagic Users Group

Sunday, November 20, 2022

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Online.

 Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month

  Contact the group leaders (email below) for additional information.

Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com

               Jerry Domier censusjerry@gmail.com

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.

Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is version 8 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.

RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Location:
Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.
(818) 843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group, Saturday, November 19, 2022, 1:00 to 3:00 pm Hybrid Meeting

                         German Interest Group

Researching your family tree and finding new, exciting, and sometimes surprising family connections? The German Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of every month except December.

Join the SCGS German Interest Group at their next meeting to be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Topic: History of German Festivals  presented by Melanie Gnad

          To Be Announced

Please note that the SCGS library is open on this day--just bring your laptop so you can attend the meeting and do your genealogy research before and after the meeting. We will have staff librarians who have German roots on duty to assist your every genealogy need. 

We meet at the SCGS library and online at Virtual GIG meetings using GoToMeeting.

Use this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/282290373
Phone:  (646) 749-3122
Access code: 282-290-373

1 hour on-line program

The goal of the SCGS German Interest Group is to provide a wide range of resources both inside and outside the SCGS Library to help trace German families. 

Questions? Contact us at germaninterest@scgsgenealogy.com

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Southern California Genealogical Society 
& Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree Users Group Meeting, Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:00 to 8:00 pm (Online)

   

SCGS Legacy Family Tree Users Group

Monday, November 14, 2022

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Online!!

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/826180461

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 826-180-461

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/826180461

The Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn this software program, answer

questions, improve your efficiency and assist others with your expertise- whether you use the

free download, Legacy 7, Legacy 8 or Legacy 9.

Legacy Family Tree is one of the most popular software programs to store your family tree. You

can add pictures and documents to your ancestors; create a variety of reports; properly (and painlessly) cite sources; obtain research assistance and much more.

All are welcome to participate! You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice your skills as we explore Legacy’s capabilities.

For further information contact the Legacy User Group Leader Barbara Gaitely at barbgen12@gmail.com

Southern California Genealogical Society 

& Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] Happy Halloween from the Southern California Genealogical Society

                                                     

Happy Halloween!!!

Southern California Genealogical Society

and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Writer's Group Meeting, Sunday, November 13, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online!

 

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

You don't need to be a professional writer to join the SCGS Writers Group. The only requirement is membership in SCGS.  We meet ONLINE one Sunday per month and share ideas for capturing family stories on paper.  The group provides loads of inspiration and fun!

 

We selected to write about the following Genealogical/Memoir topics: 

1.) How Your Ancestors Met

2.) Final Memories of Family Members

3.) Memorable Ancestral Objects

4.) Swimming Pools

5.) Focus on the Details

6.) Describe a Generation

7.) Family Secrets

8.) Car Dealership Story

9.) First Home

  

Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/117550997

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 117-550-997

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting
starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/117550997

 

We selected to write about the following Genealogical/Memoir topics: 

Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Jennifer Taylor, JenmichelleTaylor@icloud.com

or at jenmichelletaylor@me.com

Location: 
Southern California Genealogy Society Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504  

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd. 

(818) 843-7247 

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com