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Sunday, September 20

Germanic Special Interest Group (German Interest Group)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Virtual Session

September LLCGS business meeting - the 2020/21 budget will presented and LLCGS award recipients will be recognized, followed by a program from Dr. Reinkordt.

Building upon what we learned during the March 1st educational opportunity about using newspapers in genealogy, Dr. H. Peter Reinkordt, Professor of German, Emeritus with Doane University, will talk about the history of German-American newspapers in Nebraska.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the link:

German Interest Group

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.

Download: German Newspapers in Nebraska

	Friday, September 25 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

	Friday, October 9 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

Sunday, October 18

British Special Interest Group (British Interest Group)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Virtual Session

COLONIAL BRITISH AMERICAN RESEARCH - Loyalists

Learn about the history and geography affecting these early settlers.
Look at the major record sets and resources available to research this difficult time period.
Discuss research strategies for locating genealogical information.
Share member experiences and stories as we discover our British ancestors.

Phyllis Ericson will be leading the British Special Interest Group in 2020.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the link:
British Interest Group

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.

	Friday, October 23 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

Sunday, October 25

Using the FAN club in your research (Educational Opportunities)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Virtual Session

Please join us as Marcia Stewart presents a program on how to use "FAN" club in your research. Using Friends, Associates & Neighbors can be an important tool in furthering your research. This technique can really help get past brick walls or enhance your family story.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the link:

Education Session

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This event is free and open to the public. Visitors welcome!

	Friday, November 6 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

Sunday, November 8

Newspapers (Educational Opportunities)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Virtual Session

Please join us as Martha Grenzeback, Genealogy and Local History Librarian for OPL, presents on how newspapers can lead to all kinds of information about our ancestors. Martha has a passion for genealogy and is an engaging speaker about all things genealogy!

Yesterday's News: Researching Family History in Old Newspapers - Think beyond just obituaries! Historical newspapers are full of stories that bring your ancestors to life. Learn how and where to find those gems, and what they can contribute to your family history research.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the link:

Education Session

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This event is free and open to the public. Visitors welcome!

Sunday, November 15

Germanic Special Interest Group (German Interest Group)

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Virtual Session

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Sessions are open to the public and visitors are always welcome.

Thursday, November 19

November Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Virtual Session

Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.

Each month there is a program following the busness meeting. The program is typically announced and listed here at least one month before the scheduled meeting.

	Friday, November 20 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

	Friday, December 4 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.

Thursday, December 17

December Business Meeting (Monthly Meetings)

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

TBD

Please attend our monthly business meeting and the program that follows.

First Al Harlow will review all the databases and records that are available through the LLCGS website. We ran out of time in January, so we will complete this website overview at this monthly meeting.

"Show and Tell": Join Marian Malone and bring a favorite heirloom you want to show the group and tell its story. The theme for your heirloom is jewelry or an accessory. Accessories might be pocket watches, gloves, hats, buttons, hair combs, bags, etc. Bring an item to share or just attend to appreciate the items and stories others will share. A guaranteed trip down memory lane.

This event is free and open to the public. Visitors welcome!

	Friday, December 18 Time Travelers Writing Group (Time Traverlers Interest Group) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Virtual Session *Writing "Memories into Memoirs for Posterity"* Are you interested in writing your memoirs or your ancestor’s stories? This group meets twice monthly to share their short stories. Email programs@llcgs.info for more information to join the group.