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March
2012
L. I.
GENEALOGY CALENDAR
Provided
as a courtesy by the Genealogy Federation of Long Island
For information call 631-724-4162
Be sure to check with the sponsoring organization to receive any
changes in program schedules.
Mar. 1, 2012 Topic: Researching New York City Resources Remotely
Thursday, Speaker: Jordan Auslander.
7:30 p.m. Location: Hicksville VFW, 320 South Broadway (Route 107), Hicksville, NY.
7:00 Orientation Sponsored by: German Genealogy Group. Info: Ruth, 718-460-4240. No fee.
Mar. 10, 2012 Topic: Finding Your Female Ancestors - Researching Their Maiden Names
Saturday, Speaker: Tony Lauriano
10:30 a.m. Location: Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, NY. No Fee.
9:30 a.m. Help Sponsored by: Italian Genealogical Group. Info: 516-557-2917 or 631-587-5377.
Mar. 15, 2012 Topic: Jewish Genealogy: The Basics
Wednesday, Speakers: Rhoda Miller
7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Connetquot Public Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia, NY.
Sponsored by: Connetquot Public Library. Info: Diane, 631-567-5079. No fee.
Mar.
16, 2012 Topic:
Did You Know? -- More Tips & Tricks for Using TMG
Thursday,
Speaker: Mark Waldron
7:30 p.m. Location: Plainview Family History Center, 160 Washington Ave, Plainview, NY. No Fee.
Sponsored by: Long Island TMG Users Group. Info: Walt, 516-921-0841 or Mark, 631- 724-4162.
Mar.
17, 2012
Topic: Discover Your Irish Roots with a Double Dose
of Help (Two "Help" Sessions)
Saturday,
Speaker:
11:00 a.m. Location: Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, NY. No Fee.
Sponsored by: The Irish Family History Forum. Info: Events@ifhf.org
Mar.
24, 2012 Topic: Advanced
Google Searching for Genealogists
Saturday,
Speaker: Mary Ann Koferl
10-11.30 a.m. Location: Brentwood Public Library, 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY. No Fee.
Sponsored by: Brentwood Genealogists. Info: Mary Ann, 631-273-7883.
Mar. 24,
2012
Topic: Civil War Records
Saturday,
Speaker: Laura Congleton
10:00 a.m. Location: Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue. No Fee.
9:30 help session Sponsored by: Patchogue-Medford Genealogy Research Group. Info: Toni, 631-654-4700, Ext. 231
Mar. 25, 2012 Topic: Social Media for Genealogists and Family Historians
Sunday, Speaker: Terryn Barill Tower (also, Brief introduction to the library's vast genealogical resources)
2:00 p.m. Location: Patchogue-Medford Library 54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, NY
Sponsored by: The Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island. Info: Debbie, 516-829-9543
Mar. 26, 2012 Topic: Getting ready for the release of the 1940 Federal Census
Monday, Speaker: Lynne Kennedy & E. Renee Capitanio
7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Rd., Holbrook, NY
Sponsored by: Sachem Public Library. Info: Lynne Kennedy, 631-588-5024. No fee.
Mar. 28, 2012 Topic: What's New In Family History Research? (group discussion)
Wednesday, Speaker: Plus; Toby Kissam gives a guided tour of the Conklin House exhibit
7:00 p.m. Location: Conklin Barn, Park Ave, Huntington, NY.
Sponsored by: Huntington Historical Society. Info: 631-427-7045.
OTHER MEETINGS:
African Atlantic Genealogical Society - Meets
1st Friday of month (September to May). Freeport Memorial Library, Merrick Rd
& Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY. No fee. For Info: Joysetta,
516-379-5466.
Computer Genealogy Society of L. I. - Meets 4th Thursday of Month
(except Jul., Aug. & Dec.), 7:30 PM, Family History Center, Plainview,
NY. For info: Walter, 516- 921-0841
Updated : 02/16/2012