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Saturday, June 28
June Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: OGS Book Club Discussion
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (We ask for a suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: Speaking English in the U.S.A. - Linda Forrest
Our American ancestors didn’t talk like we do today. This presentation explores the distinctive regional accents that developed from multiple colonial roots, immigrant influences, and historical events that shaped and continue to shape USA English. The tech gods willing, we’ll hear some authentic voice recordings from different regions.
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Monday, July 7
Education Committee Meeting (Education)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The Education Committee usually meets on the first Monday of each month in the OGS Annex to plan upcoming classes, workshops, seminars, and Lunch & Learn topics and speakers.
We are always looking for new instructors, and class topic suggestions are always welcome. Let us know if there is a topic you would like to see offered for a class, seminar, Lunch & Learn roundtable discussion, or education program.
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Saturday, July 12
Death Records: Medical Terminology and Epidemics (Hybrid class) (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm HYBRID: OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR and on Zoom
Death Records: Medical Terminology and Epidemics (All Levels)
Deciphering the cause of death and those funny numeric codes on death certificates can lead to a better understanding of your ancestor’s death. There are many epidemics of which we should be aware that affected our ancestor's lives. Having just lived through the COVID epidemic, we can relate to the epidemics of past generations.
Instructor: Dawn Carlile
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register here to attend on Zoom OR to attend in person, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Death Records: Medical Terminology and Epidemics (Hybrid class) (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm HYBRID: OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR and on Zoom
Deciphering the cause of death and those funny numeric codes on death certificates can lead to a better understanding of your ancestor’s death. There are many epidemics of which we should be aware that affected our ancestor's lives. Having just lived through the COVID epidemic, we can relate to the epidemics of past generations.
Instructor: Dawn Carlile
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register here to attend on Zoom OR to attend in person, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Sunday, July 20
Genealogy Q & A - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
Genealogy Q & A meets in the odd months on the second Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Annex.
Stuck on a brick wall? Maybe you don’t know where to look next or where to find the records you need. We will provide suggestions for you. We will not do the research for you, but you can take our ideas and conduct further research in resources that may help solve your research dilemma.
What we will need from you: Details on the problem ancestor and their family, what records you have, where you have researched this ancestor, and which records you have already looked into. Please bring your laptop and/or paper research with you.
Everyone is welcome to bring your questions, brick walls, or requests for guidance about researching your family history. If you would like more information, you can contact Linda A or Dawn. |
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Sunday, July 20
OGS Genealogy Book Club - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
We selected TBD. Check back after June 8th to see which book we chose. We will meet on Sunday, July 20th, to discuss the book.
Anyone is welcome to join our book club. Contact Dawn for more information. |
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Saturday, July 26
July Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: Member Show & Tell
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (We ask for a suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: TBA -
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Saturday, August 2
Introduction to Using FamilySearch (Hybrid class) (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm HYBRID: OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR and on Zoom
Details coming
Instructor: Linda Forrest
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register here to attend on Zoom OR to attend in person, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Monday, August 4
Education Committee Meeting (Education)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The Education Committee usually meets on the first Monday of each month in the OGS Annex to plan upcoming classes, workshops, seminars, and Lunch & Learn topics and speakers.
We are always looking for new instructors, and class topic suggestions are always welcome. Let us know if there is a topic you would like to see offered for a class, seminar, Lunch & Learn roundtable discussion, or education program.
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Sunday, August 17
Research Party - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The Research Party is an opportunity to do research at OGS with others. Everyone works on their research but is free to discuss what they are working on, share finds, and ask questions. It is not meant to be an instructional event, just a fun time to research when the library is not normally open. You will be able to access many of the records on FamilySearch that are not available to you at home. You are welcome to bring a beverage and snack.
We usually meet in the even months on the third Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Annex but may move to a different Sunday.
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Sunday, August 17
OGS Genealogy Book Club - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
We selected TBD. Check back after July 20th to see which book we chose.
Anyone is welcome to join our book club. Contact Dawn for more information. |
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Saturday, August 23
August Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: TBD
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (Suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: TBA -
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Sunday, September 14
Genealogy Q & A - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
Genealogy Q & A meets in the odd months on the second Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Annex.
Stuck on a brick wall? Maybe you don’t know where to look next or where to find the records you need. We will provide suggestions for you. We will not do the research for you, but you can take our ideas and conduct further research in resources that may help solve your research dilemma.
What we will need from you: Details on the problem ancestor and their family, what records you have, where you have researched this ancestor, and which records you have already looked into. Please bring your laptop and/or paper research with you.
Everyone is welcome to bring your questions, brick walls, or requests for guidance about researching your family history. If you would like more information, you can contact Linda A or Dawn. |
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Saturday, September 27
September Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: TBD
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (Suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: TBA -
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Sunday, October 19
Research Party - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The Research Party is an opportunity to do research at OGS with others. Everyone works on their research but is free to discuss what they are working on, share finds, and ask questions. It is not meant to be an instructional event, just a fun time to research when the library is not normally open. You will be able to access many of the records on FamilySearch that are not available to you at home. You are welcome to bring a beverage and snack.
We usually meet in the even months on the third Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Annex but may move to a different Sunday.
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Saturday, October 25
October Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: TBD
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (Suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: TBA -
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Sunday, November 9
Genealogy Q & A - In Person (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
Genealogy Q & A meets in the odd months on the second Sunday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Annex.
Stuck on a brick wall? Maybe you don’t know where to look next or where to find the records you need. We will provide suggestions for you. We will not do the research for you, but you can take our ideas and conduct further research in resources that may help solve your research dilemma.
What we will need from you: Details on the problem ancestor and their family, what records you have, where you have researched this ancestor, and which records you have already looked into. Please bring your laptop and/or paper research with you.
Everyone is welcome to bring your questions, brick walls, or requests for guidance about researching your family history. If you would like more information, you can contact Linda A or Dawn. |
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Saturday, November 22
November Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person) (Education)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
This monthly educational and social gathering by OGS is open to OGS members and the public. We start at 11:00 am Pacific with a roundtable discussion with attendees sharing their knowledge about the topic. A potluck salad and dessert lunch at noon will be followed by an education program from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Pacific. We meet in person in the OGS Annex at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, next to our library.
11:00 am Roundtable Discussion Topic: TBD
12:00 pm Potluck Salad and Dessert lunch - Members donate a salad or dessert for the lunch or you may bring your own sack lunch and beverage. Coffee, hot tea, cups, plates, napkins, and utensils are provided. If you have a special diet, then feel free to bring your own lunch. (Suggested donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies and meeting room rent.)
1:00 pm Program: Bob Crites, author of No Ghosts in the Graveyard. He will have books available for purchase.
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