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Thursday, February 13
Michigan Pioneer Certificate Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate. Contact Janine Cotugno ( janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. |
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Monday, February 17
General Meeting / Program: Jessica Trotter, Researching African American Ancestors (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI or by ZOOM
Please join us on February 17 at 7:00 pm for our February general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, Jessica Trotter, Named Public Librarian of the Year, will present "Researching African American Ancestors."
Researching African American Ancestors can be both a tremendous struggle and a tremendously rewarding experience. Ms. Trotter's presentation offers helpful resources, tips, and pitfalls to avoid.
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
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Thursday, February 20
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions (KVGS Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Heritage Room at Portage District Library - 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002
Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library Heritage Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just drop in and see what another point of view can do to help solve your problem.
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Monday, March 3
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Zoom
Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom. If you want to attend, contact Pam Cassino (info@mikvgs.org ) to be added to the list of attendees.
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Wednesday, March 5
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG) (KVGS Events)
10:00 am Zoom
Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help each other with their questions and problems. Tips and discoveries are shared. Join the group by requesting a Zoom link from Bev Grambau at kazoobev@gmail.com. |
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Thursday, March 13
Michigan Pioneer Certificate Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate. Contact Janine Cotugno ( janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. |
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Monday, March 17
General Meeting / Program: Derek Blount, Peter Robinson Settlements, a British Canadian Experiment (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI or by Zoom
Please join us on March 17 at 7:00 pm for our March general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, Derek Blount, Owner of Lost Branches, LLC, will present "Peter Robinson Settlements, a British/Canadian Experiment."
In 1824 and 1825, destitute Irish families were brought to Upper Canada as a government-funded experiment. In his presentation, Derek Blount will explore how the plan was developed and executed, its purpose, and whether it was successful. He will also discuss where to find passenger lists, follow-up documents, and other records about the plan and its execution.
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
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Thursday, March 20
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions (KVGS Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Heritage Room at Portage District Library - 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002
Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library Heritage Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just drop in and see what another point of view can do to help solve your problem.
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Wednesday, April 2
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG) (KVGS Events)
10:00 am Zoom
Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help each other with their questions and problems. Tips and discoveries are shared. Join the group by requesting a Zoom link from Bev Grambau at kazoobev@gmail.com. |
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Monday, April 7
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Zoom
Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom. If you want to attend, contact Pam Cassino (info@mikvgs.org ) to be added to the list of attendees.
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Thursday, April 10
Michigan Pioneer Certificate Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate. Contact Janine Cotugno ( janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. |
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Monday, April 21
General Meeting / Program: Tom Koselka, Emigration, Immigration & Naturalization (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI or by Zoom
Please join us on April 21 at 7:00 pm for our April general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, Tom Koselka, National Genealogical Society Award of Merit Recipient, will present "Emigration, Immigration & Naturalization."
Dive into the fascinating world of migration with "Exit Enter Commit—Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization. " Tom Koselka will delve into the historical emigration and immigration records of passengers from Europe arriving at US and Canadian entry points. He will shed light on the US naturalization process, revealing intriguing facts, such as how certain conditions could cause women to lose citizenship. Discover how the criteria and regulations for obtaining citizenship have evolved over time.
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
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Thursday, April 24
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions (KVGS Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Heritage Room at Portage District Library - 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002
Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library Heritage Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just drop in and see what another point of view can do to help solve your problem.
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Monday, May 5
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Zoom
Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom. If you want to attend, contact Pam Cassino (info@mikvgs.org ) to be added to the list of attendees.
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Wednesday, May 7
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG) (KVGS Events)
10:00 am Zoom
Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help each other with their questions and problems. Tips and discoveries are shared. Join the group by requesting a Zoom link from Bev Grambau at kazoobev@gmail.com. |
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Thursday, May 8
Michigan Pioneer Certificate Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate. Contact Janine Cotugno ( janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. |
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Friday, May 9 through Saturday, May 10
2025 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar Feathuring Kelvin L. Meyers (Other Genealogical Events)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Participate online or onsite in downtown Lansing
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the Michigan Genealogical Council and is pleased to provide you with information on their upcoming family history seminar.
Save the Date! The Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council's annual family history seminar featuring Kelvin L. Meyers is scheduled for Friday, May 9, through Saturday, May 10, 2025. See the attached program flyer. Then, watch their website for more details at https://mimgc.org/event/2025-barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar/
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Monday, May 19
General Meeting / Program " Cynthia Grostick, "WWI & WWII Military Records" (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI or by Zoom
Please join us on May 19 at 7 pm for our May general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting. Cynthia Grostick, past president of the Michigan Genealogical Council, will present "Researching WWI & WWII Military Records."
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
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Thursday, May 22
Drop-in Genealogy Help Sessions (KVGS Events)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Heritage Room at Portage District Library - 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002
Need help with a genealogy research problem? Wondering what to do next in your family history search? Bring your questions and problems to discuss with KVGS volunteers at the Portage District Library Heritage Room from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Just drop in and see what another point of view can do to help solve your problem.
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Friday, May 23 through Monday, May 26
2025 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN (Other Genealogical Events)
Louisville, KY
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the National Genealogical Society and is pleased to provide information on their upcoming family history conference.
Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Tales & Trails, the NGS 2025 Family History Conference, brings leading speakers, essential education, and amazing networking opportunities with 1000+ friends and colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky.
Join fellow historians and genealogy organization leaders from across the country for four energizing days of shared discoveries and fresh perspectives. Connect with passionate researchers like yourself while gaining new skills and insights to help you uncover, preserve, and share your ancestors' stories.
Pre-conference tours, workshops, and genealogy organization activities are on 23 May. The main conference begins on the evening of 23 May with the Expo Hall opening reception and continues through evening events on Sunday, 25 May. Stay through Monday to join us for a special Memorial Day event on 26 May.
For additional information and to register, visit https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/.
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Monday, June 2
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Zoom
Monthly board meetings are open to members. Come see the Board in action. Currently, the Board is meeting by Zoom. If you want to attend, contact Pam Cassino (info@mikvgs.org ) to be added to the list of attendees.
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Wednesday, June 4
Family Tree Maker User’s Group (SIG) (KVGS Events)
10:00 am Zoom
Meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. New users and experienced users of the software gather to help each other with their questions and problems. Tips and discoveries are shared. Join the group by requesting a Zoom link from Bev Grambau at kazoobev@gmail.com. |
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Thursday, June 12
Michigan Pioneer Certificate Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Join KVGS members as they research their ancestors who lived in MI before Dec. 31, 1880 to apply for the Michigan Pioneer Certificate. Contact Janine Cotugno ( janinecotugno@yahoo.com) if you'd like to join the group. |
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Monday, June 16
KVGS General Meeting / Program - John Pierce, "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.com" (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI and by Zoom
Please join us at 7 pm on June 16 for our June general meeting. Immediately following the business meeting, John Pierce will present "Understanding Full-Text Search in FamilySearch.com."
This event is hybrid (Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI, and on Zoom). Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm at the library.
Join us in person or online via Zoom. We hope to see you!
Register in advance if attending on Zoom:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with login information. Please keep your confirmation in a convenient location and use it to log into the meeting about 10 minutes before it starts.
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