Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library
— from Kathi Ciskowski —
“Extra, Extra, Read All About It”, Orcas Island Genealogy Club delves into newspapers, books, and other resources which are available to help tell the story of your ancestors. Learn how to discover and utilize these resources and share stories of your own successful searching.
The Orcas Island Genealogy Club will meet for the regular meeting on April 16, the third Tuesday of the month, from 10:30-12:30 in the Community Room of the Orcas Island Library.
The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy–whether you have years of experience or are just wanting to begin now, you are welcome to join.. Bring a computer or other device that can connect to the internet and find out how to connect to the library version of Ancestry.com.
Towards the end of the meeting there will be a presentation of a short Reader’s Theater play entitled “Your Roots Find You” written (with tongues in cheeks) by Kathi and Joe Ciskowski and read by five cast members.
For more information about the club call Rebecca Johnson (360-298-6007), Vicki Leimback (206-714-3348), or Kathi Ciskowski (360-376-4186).
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