Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library

10/04/2026

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10/01/2026

Fall into family history with SCGS this weekend!

On Saturday, Oct. 3, our popular Webinar Series welcomes Suzanne E. Greco, who will virtually present "What's New: Italian Catholic Parish Records Preservation and Accessibility."
Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1697313253034819165

Also on Saturday at 2 p.m., come to the SCGS Library for a meeting of The Master Genealogist software users group. All levels welcome!

More info: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/tmg-user-group-2026-10-03-14-00

09/28/2026

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09/27/2026

Submit your application now: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/board-opportunities

09/25/2026

Happy Fall!

A reminder that the SCGS Library will be open on Saturday, Sept. 26, for those with questions regarding their DAR applications.

09/21/2026

Want to become more involved in family history AND your community?

Consider joining the Board of Directors of the Southern California Genealogical Society!

We’re looking for people with different perspectives, experiences, and skills who want to help SCGS grow and thrive.

https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/board-opportunities

09/17/2026

Plan your weekend with SCGS!

On Saturday, September 19, at 10 a.m. PT, our Italian Interest Group features speaker Tristan Traviolia, who will present "Law and Italian Immigration, 1865 to 1965: A Century of Hardship and Assimilation."

Details: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/italian-interest-group-tristan-traviolia

Then, at 1 p.m. SCGS's German Interest Group hosts a lively hybrid meeting featuring two speakers: Jon Wolfe, who will present "Oktoberfest and Its History and the Founding of B**r", and Jana Bickel, who will present "The Bickels in Graban."

Details: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/german-group-jon-wolfe-jana-bickel

On Sunday, September 20, our Roots Magic Users Group meets online at 2 p.m. PT.

More info: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/roots-magic-software-user-group-2026-09-20-14-00
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09/09/2026

Start making your weekend plans! SCGS's popular Lunch & Learn will be held at the SCGS Library in Burbank on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. Genetic genealogist Emma MacBeath will speak virtually about WikiTree. Emma will tour WikiTree and show how this collaborative family-history resource can benefit family historians and genealogists.

After the presentation, SCGS members and guests who want help with WikiTree can get help from WikiTreers facilitator Gordon Seyffert and board member Adrian Foushee.

More info: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/lunch-learn-4

On Sunday, Sept. 13, join the SCGS Writers Group Online at 1 p.m. PT.

More info: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/writers-group-online-2026-09-13-13-00

SCGS's Lunch & Learn invites you to the SCGS Library in Burbank for an online presentation by Emma MacBeath, followed by an opportunity to learn more about WikiTree from experts and members.

09/08/2026

We're looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at the SCGS Library in Burbank for our new group, WikiTreers. Our friendly facilitator, Gordon Seffert, welcomes anyone interested in learning more about WikiTree, regardless of experience level.

More info: https://www.scgsgenealogy.com/events/wikitreers-interest-group

09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone!