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SUMMARY:Learning Circle – Irish Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring your Irish roots? Join us for a monthly discussion series\, called “Learning Circle-Irish Foundations\,” featuring selected Legacy Family Tree Webinars. We’ll discuss the research strategies\, records\, and resources presented and\, most importantly\, how to apply them to our own Irish genealogy research. \nWhether you’re just getting started or facing an Irish genealogy “brick wall\,” come learn\, share ideas\, and discover new research strategies together! Meetings will take place on the first Monday of each month\, beginning on October 5\, at 1:30 PM PT via Zoom. \nAn active Legacy Family Tree Webinars subscription is required to access the monthly webinar which you will watch on your own prior to each meeting. \nThis month we will discuss the second webinar in the Foundations of Irish Genealogy Learning Path series. \nFoundations of Irish Genealogy: Part 2 — Beyond the Major Records – Learning Paths – Legacy Family Tree Webinars \nInterested? We’d love to have you join us! Email Kimberly at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to be added to the email list and receive more information.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/learning-circle-irish-foundations-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Nichols":MAILTO:vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T123000
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SUMMARY:German Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Cemeteries in Central Europe \nZoom Registration Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vOMA3cR1Qx2uvOyHJUMGUw \nThe customs associated with funerals and burials in German-language regions of Europe are substantially different from corresponding rituals in the United States. The layout and maintenance of cemeteries is also quite different. In this presentation\, images are used to illustrate cemetery conditions and cultural customs associated with funerals and burials. \nThe presenter demonstrates how the individual or family grave and its appearance are of great concern to Europeans. The question of death and burial records–often asked by North American researchers–is also discussed in detail. \n \nPresenter: Robert P. Minert\, PhD \n Roger P. Minert received his doctoral degree from The Ohio State University in German language history and second language acquisition theory. He taught German language and history for ten years\, and then became a professional family history researcher. Accredited by the Family History Library for research in Germany and Austria\, he worked for twelve years as a private genealogical researcher. From 2003 to 2019\, he served as a professor of family history at Brigham Young University. \nThe author of more than 200 publications\, he directs the research program German Immigrants in American Church Records [GIACR]; the series now consists of over 47 volumes.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/german-interest-group-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T103000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Helpdesk
DESCRIPTION:Get genealogy help at the Bellevue Library Computer Lab \nWe are available to help on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month\, when the library is open. \nNo registration is required. Get in-person assistance with… \n \n\nAncestry Library Edition
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/genealogy-helpdesk-10/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 1111 110th Ave NE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T183000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Effective Search Strategies on FamilySearch \nOur speaker: Dana Palmer\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026\nNetworking and announcements at 6:30 pm PT; program at 7:00 pm\nVia Zoom—registration is required for this meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-W-iURJkQzujoARNUYKoyw \nAbout our speaker: Dana Palmer\, CG®\, CGL® specializes in Midwestern research\, lineage society applications and publishing family books. In addition to her client work\, she\nis part of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants Silver books team. She has lectured widely. She was a college genealogy instructor and has reviewed military repatriation cases. Her book Ultimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch released in print and digitally in November 2025. \n \nAbout our program: Having trouble finding your relatives on FamilySearch? Learn tricks to find your elusive ancestors in the historical records on FamilySearch as well as Dana’s favorite searching tricks using the historical records part of FamilySearch. Come learn how to be successful. \nEveryone is welcome—we hope you will join us.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/general-meeting-and-presentation-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T100000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Book SIG
DESCRIPTION:The Eastside Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Book SIG meets on the second Friday of most months at 10 AM PT via Zoom. \nThe book for this month is The Death Certificate by Stephen Molyneux \nEmail Kimberly Nichols at vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request a zoom link and be added to the email list. \nNote that the Genealogy Book SIG will be on break in December. The next meeting will be January 8th. \n 
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/genealogy-book-sig-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book SIG
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberly Nichols":MAILTO:vicepresident@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T140000
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SUMMARY:AI Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: \n\nUse AI to help with genealogy\, learning together\nEncourage members in the use of AI\nShare resources\, tips\, information\, results\n\nMeets on the 3rd Tuesday of most months via Zoom. \nTo get the Zoom link or answers to questions\, email AIsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/ai-special-interest-group-4/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Smith":MAILTO:aisig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:On the third Thursday of most months\, from 11:30 to 1:00\, we meet for lunch and discussion in a reserved room in the church across from the FamilySearch Center at 10675 NE 20th Street\, Bellevue. Bring lunch from home or buy food at a nearby local location. \nAfter lunch\, use the FamilySearch Center Library with databases either available only by subscription or unavailable online. Bring your laptop. The library is open until 6:00 PM. No reservation required. \nContact: Celia McNay with questions.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/lunch-bunch-4/
LOCATION:Bellevue FamilySearch Center\, 10675 NE 20th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celia McNay":MAILTO:celiamcn@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker SIG
DESCRIPTION:The Family Tree Maker SIG meets on the 3rd Friday of most months from 10:30AM to 12:30PM Pacific time via Zoom.\nIf you would like to attend and are not on the SIG e-mail distribution list\, please send an e-mail to ftmsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org to request the meeting link.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/family-tree-maker-sig-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Stroebel":MAILTO:ftmsig@eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T133000
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SUMMARY:Italian Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:DATE:\nTIME: \nTOPIC:\nPRESENTER:\n\nNovember 21\, 2026\n1:30 PM Pacific; 2:30pm Mtn;\n3:30pm Central; 4:30pm Eastern\nGenetic Genealogy in Context: ITALY\nPaul Woodbury\n\n\n\nRequest Meeting Invitation \nDescription:\nWhile the biological principles of genetic genealogy apply in all geographic contexts\, the application of these principles is sometimes influenced by cultural context in different regions of the world. In this presentation learn about the basics of genetic genealogy methodologies\, as well as particular considerations for pursuing genetic genealogy in Italy and the Italian diaspora. Explore considerations for endogamy\, the best tests and companies for Italian populations\, Y-DNA and mtDNA context for the region\, and record-keeping and cultural context that can affect genetic genealogy questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nPresenter: From a young age\, Paul Woodbury fell in love with genealogy research. To pursue his passion for this field\, he studied genetics and family history at Brigham Young University. To aid in his desire to share his knowledge with others\, he has also received a master’s degree in instructional design and educational technology from the University of Utah. Over the course of his career\, Paul has solved hundreds of challenging genetic genealogy research challenges. He currently works as a senior researcher on the VIP Hosting and Research Services team at FamilySearch. In addition to genetic genealogy\, Paul enjoys French\, Spanish\, Italian\, and Scandinavian research.
URL:https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.org/event/italian-interest-group-4/
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