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Monday, August 5
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, August 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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Wednesday, August 7
Zoom Meeting #2 - Details of DC Research Trip (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Zoom
Register to join an August 7 Zoom meeting for details about the Washington, DC research trip Sept 8-14, 2024. Trip details are listed under the RESEARCH tab on the KVSG website: http://mikvgs.org
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Save your confirmation and use it to join the meeting about 10 minutes before it begins on August 7.
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Monday, August 26
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Zoom
Please note, the Board's regularly scheduled September meeting has been been moved up to August 26 due to the Labor Day conflict.
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, September 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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Saturday, September 7
KVGS Cultural Booth - 2024 Kalamazoo Scottish Festival and Highland Games (KVGS Events)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Kindleberger Park, 122 N. Riverview Dr., Parchment, MI 49004
Might you have a bit of Scottish DNA in your roots? If so, Kalamazoo’s annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games might be just up your alley! This free, family-friendly event has been a staple of Kalamazoo for 32 years! KVGS will be participating again this year with a cultural booth. Be sure to stop by and say hello.
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Sunday, September 8 through Saturday, September 14
Washington, D.C. - INDEPENDENT Research Trip (KVGS Events)
Washington, D.C.
Join other genealogists for five days of research in the nation's capitol. Click on RESEARCH TRIPS in the left-side navigation panel for details. The trip is open to anyone who wants to join.
May 20 KVGS meeting at 7:00 pm: Planning a Research Vacation & Washington D.C. Trip by a panel of members who have planned research trips both nationally and internationally.
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Monday, September 16
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
September general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, September 19
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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Saturday, September 21
KVGS Cultural Booth - Kalamazoo's Canadiana Fest (KVGS Events)
Arcadia Creek Festival Place - 145 E. Water Street, Kalamazoo
Check out the 2024 Canadiana Fest!
Then, be sure to stop by our Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society Cultural booth on the day of the event to say hello!
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Wednesday, October 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, October 7
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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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Monday, October 21
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
October general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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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Saturday, October 26
Road Trip to the Michigan History Center and Archives of Michigan (KVGS Events)
Michigan History Center - 702 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48915
Save the date and watch for developing information - Saturday, October 26, 2024
Plans are underway for a road trip to the Michigan History Center in Lansing, MI, where participants can enjoy a day of research and exploration at the Michigan History Museum ($), the Library of Michigan (free to visit), and the Archives of Michigan (free to visit). Attendees will be asked to drive or carpool.
For additional information about the trip destinations, see the following websites:
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Monday, November 4
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, November 6
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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Saturday, November 16
2024 MGC Fall Family History Event with Angie Bush, MS (Other Genealogical Events)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Michigan Library & Historical Center, 702 West Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the Michigan Genealogical Council and is pleased to provide you with information about the 2024 MGC Fall Family History Seminar with Angie Bush, MS.
Every Fall, The Michigan Genealogical Council presents an outstanding Fall Family History Seminar. This one-day event is one you will not want to miss! More information, including registration, will be available this fall.
For current information on Angi Bush, MS, and her presentation, see: https://mimgc.org/event/2024-mgc-fall-family-history-event-with-angie-bush-ms/
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Monday, November 18
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
November general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, November 21
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, December 2
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, December 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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Monday, January 6, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, January 8, 2025
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, January 20, 2025
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
January general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, January 23, 2025
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, February 3, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, February 5, 2025
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, February 17, 2025
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
February general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, 2025
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, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, 2025
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, March 17, 2025
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
March general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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 24, 2025
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, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, 2025
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, May 19, 2025
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
May general meeting and annual meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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, 2025
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, 2025 through Monday, May 26, 2025
2025 NGS Family History Conference - Tales & Trails (Other Genealogical Events)
Louisville, Kentucky
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a member of the National Genealogical Society and is happy to provide you with information on their next national conference.
The NGS Family History Conference is a premier annual event for family historians, professional genealogists, hobbyists, and history buffs. The 2025 NGS Conference, Tales and Trails, connects us with the stories of the people and places we come from. It will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, and will offer attendees the latest information to build their skills, learn about new records, and discover techniques for success.
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Board Meeting (KVGS Events)
6:30 pm to 8:30 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, 2025
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, June 16, 2025
KVGS General Meeting (KVGS Events)
7:00 pm Portage District Library AND Zoom
June general meeting. Watch the website and The Kalamazoo Valley Heritage newsletter for program details.
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:
The Zoom link will be forthcoming.
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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