Lunch & Learn
Monthly on Saturday at 1 p.m. PST
Join us: they're free!
One of the Southern California Genealogical Society's most popular monthly programs is Lunch & Learn. Moderated by longtime genealogist Charlotte Bocage, these online educational opportunities provide insight into genealogy and family history research. Free and open to the public, Lunch & Learn hosts well-known genealogical experts like LaBrenda Garrett- Nelson, Diana Crisman Smith, and Jane Neff Rollins. Join us for the next presentation!
Currently, Lunch & Learn is online only.
Contact Charlotte at rubymoon01@yahoo.com for more information. Please check the calendar for updates.
Upcoming Presentations
SCGS's Lunch & Learn free Educational Series hosts a Double Bill on Saturday, September 14, featuring two engaging speakers. The first presenter is Lisa A. Alzo, who will present "Evernote, Notion or Trello? Comparing Three Top Tools for Organizing Genealogy Projects,” at 1 p.m. followed by Marti Lewis, who will discuss "Deciphering if It’s the Wrong Name, Right Man, Wrong Man, Right Name” at 2:10 p.m.
Lisa Alzo
“Evernote, Notion, or Trello? Comparing Three Top Tools for Organizing Genealogy Projects”
Saturday, September 14, 1 to 2 p.m. PDT
Evernote, Notion, and Trello are popular tools for organizing information and tasks. Lisa A. Alzo will describe each tool to help you determine what's best for your workflow.
About Lisa Alzo
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, online educator, and internationally recognized lecturer. An avid genealogist for 26 years, Lisa currently teaches online genealogy courses for Family Tree University and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. She is the recipient of the 2002 Mary Zirin Prize given by the Association for Women in Slavic Studies to recognize the achievements of independent scholars, and is a frequently invited speaker for national conferences, genealogical and historical societies. Visit her website to learn more about her.
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How to Register
Please register at least one hour beforehand for the free SCGS Lunch & Learn education program on September 14 at 1 p.m. PDT.
Join this webinar on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Please register at:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5518828625985802843
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Times are subject to change. The library will not be open for research.
Questions? Contact Charlotte at rubymoon01@yahoo.com
Marti Lewis
"Deciphering if It’s the Wrong Name, Right Man, Wrong Man, Right Name"
Saturday, September 14, 2:10 p.m.
Marti will share creative ideas and strategies to help researchers consider all possible spelling options when identifying the individuals being researched. Variations in the spelling of names can make research complicated.
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About Marti Lewis
Marti Lewis is a compelling and influential voice in the genealogy community. She has been featured, quoted, profiled, and published in several major media publications. She’s also the President of the San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group.
How to Register
Please register at least one hour before the Lunch & Learn lectures, which begin at 1 p.m. on September 14 PDT. Join this webinar on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5518828625985802843
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Open to the public. Times are subject to change. The library will not be open for research. Questions? Contact Charlotte at rubymoon01@yahoo.com
Past Presentations
Diana Crisman Smith: The Last Vital Event: Finding Even More Beyond the Death Certificate
Hal Horrocks: "Cemeteries: What We Can Learn"
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Is a death certificate really the final document of a person's life? Diana discussed the records that can be discovered before, at, and after a person's death.
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Hal explored cemetery learning opportunities. Through careful examination and research, we discovered more than just rows of headstones.
Nancy Loe: "Organize Like an Archivist: Taming Your Records &
Research & Think Like an Archivist: Finding Genealogy Records
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Diane Henriks: Find Out What Is at The Asian Pacific Resource Center for You
Katrina Lacerna: Filipino Genealogy: Tracing Your Filipino Roots"
Saturday, May 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Diane is an LA County genealogist and author. In this Southern California-centric presentation, Diane revealed genealogical treasures waiting to be explored at the Asian Pacific Resource Center.
Katrina revealed where to research your Filipino ancestors. She is the Resource Center Librarian for the Asian Pacific Resource Center, LA County Library, located at the Rosemead Library.