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Arizona Calendar of Events
Please help keep the calendar current with your societies
activities.
Events are listed on this web site as well as the AzGAB newsletter.
Send entries to:
events@azgab.org
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| Various dates each month |
Family History Society of
Arizona has 7 chapters in the Phoenix Metro area. Each chapter meets
monthly and includes a free novice class before each meeting. Please see
their web site for monthly meeting dates:
www.fhsa.org For more information,
contact Margaret Rennaker, President of FHSA,
margaret166@cox.net |
| 2nd Saturday of each month |
Sun Country TMG (The Master Genealogist) Users Group (SCTMG) are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM until noon at the West Valley Genealogy Society Library, 1222 North 111th Avenue, Youngtown, AZ 85363. The meetings are geared to all levels of users and guests are welcome. |
| 2nd Saturday of each month, September through May |
Due to scheduling conflicts with Mohave Community College, Tri-State Genealogical Society is currently meeting at the Laughlin Library, 2840 Needles Hwy., Laughlin, NV 89028. We are an Arizona organization with members who live in Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Nevada and San Bernardino County, California. |
| 3rd Saturday of each month |
Keys Community Center, 2454 East Broadway, Phoenix. Before each monthly meeting, a Beginning Genealogy class is held from 11:15 to 12 noon. Guests are always welcome. Write to: Society c/o Henrietta Beckford, 3842 N. Lomond Circle, Mesa, AZ 85215; phone: 480. 854.2504; e-mail: HenriettaBeckford@bfghs.net; website: http://www.bfghs.net |
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2008 |
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| Apr 17 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: ONEBOOKAZ 2008 author Nancy Turner and her book These Is My Words. The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Apr 24-27 |
The 49th Annual Arizona History Convention will be held at the San Marcos Resort & Conference Center in Chandler, AZ. More information will be available in February 2008. For more information, contact Bruce Dinges at 520.628.5774 or visit their website: www.arizonahistory.org. |
| May
10 |
AzGAB Board Meeting, beginning at 1:30 PM, at City of Mesa Library, 64 East First Street, Mesa. For further information, contact President Betsy Cook at cbetty@cox.net. |
| May
16 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: "Women and the Carnegie". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us.
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| June 2008 |
Southern California Genealogical Society will be sponsoring its annual Genealogical Jamboree at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank, California. For additional information, check their website, http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/.
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| June 12 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Phil VanderMeer and "Transforming Desert Visions: The Growth of Phoenix, 1860-2006". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| June 27-29 |
Southern California Genealogical Society will be sponsoring its annual Genealogical Jamboree at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank, California. Non-member three day weekend registration is $80 with one day registration at $40 or $45, depending on the day. Dinners, lunches or banquet for an additional fee. Lodging available at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 2500 Hollywood Way. Rates begin at $129. For additional information, check their website, http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/. |
| July
12 |
AzGAB Board Meeting, beginning at 1:30 PM, at Sharlot Hall Museum, Library & Archives, Prescott. For further information, contact President Betsy Cook at cbetty@cox.net. |
| July
17 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Jeremy Rowe, "Postcard Images of Arizona, 1900-1920". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Aug 20 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Matthew Whitaker, "Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Sept 10 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Betsy Fahlman, "A Gallop Through the Art History of Arizona". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Sept
13 |
AzGAB Board Meeting, beginning at 1:30 PM, at Casa Grande Public Library, 449 N. Dry Lake, Casa Grande. For further information, contact President Betsy Cook at cbetty@cox.net. |
| Oct 8 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Robert Kravetz, "Healthseekers in Arizona". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Oct
18 |
Family History Society of Arizona's annual fall seminar.will be forthcoming. For information, contact President Susi Fathauer, gafaz@cox.net. |
| Oct 26-Nov 2 |
Wholly Genes, Inc., of Columbia, Maryland, is proud to announce the 2008 Genealogy Conference and Cruise, the largest family history conference on the seas. This year's event will include at least 16 hours of expert presentations on genealogy methodology and tools. Instructors include: Elizabeth Shown Mills, Barbara Vines Little, John Grenham, John Titford, Craig Scott, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, Cyndi Howells, and Tony Burroughs, with private consultations with Robert Charles Anderson, Sandra Hewlett, and Dick Eastman. The 2008 conference will be held on the majestic Caribbean Princess as it sails from New York City to the exotic ports of St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Thomas and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prices for the week-long 2008 Genealogy Conference and Cruise start at about $843 per person (inside cabin, double occupancy) and include the cruise, food, shipboard entertainment, and attendance to all conference events. A roommate-finding service is also available. Complete details can be found at: www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm. |
| Nov 6 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Reba Wells Grandrud, "Arizona Women's Hall of Fame". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
| Nov
7 |
AzGAB will host John Philip Colletta, National Genealogy Speaker & Author, Washington, D.C. Topic: How to Assemble and Write a Genealogical Work that is both a Reliable Document and a Readable Story. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Williams Center, Saguaro Room, 5335 E. Broadway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85711. Event cost $15.00. AzGAB will also host a casual dinner prior to the presentation, cost of dinner $10. Click here for the event information and registration form. Contact Barbara Salyer at bsalyer@mindspring.com or visit the AZGAB website www.azgab.org for additional information. |
| Nov
7 |
AzGAB Board Meeting, beginning at 5 PM, at Embassy Suites Tucson, Williams Center, 5335 E. Broadway Blvd. (Note: This is an evening meeting). For further information, contact President Betty Cook at cbetty@cox.net. |
| Nov 8 |
The Arizona State Genealogical Society is sponsoring an all day seminar featuring John Philip Colleta, Ph.D. The Seminar will be held at the Christ Church United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 655 N. Craycroft Road in Tucson, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with registration starting at 8:30. His topics will be: “How to Prepare for Successful Research in European Records”, “Lesser-Used Federal Records: A Sampling for Fresh Research Ideas”, “Using Original and Derivative Sources: How to Evaluate Evidence”, “Hacks and Hookers & Putting Up Pickles: Snares of Yesterday's English”. The Embassy Suites Williams Center at 5336 E. Broadway in Tucson (Broadway and Craycroft) will be the recommended hotel for those coming from out of town. There will be special rates - so watch for that information later. Detailed information will be available in May on the ASGS website, http://www.rootsweb.com/~asgs/. For additional information, contact bsalyer@mindspring.com. |
| Nov 14-15 |
Mesa, Arizona Family History Expo 2008. Sessions will be for beginners through advanced researchers. Location and cost to be determined. Exhibit Hall will be available to attendees. Website: http://www.myancestorsfound.com/events/upcoming.php?event_id=43 |
| Dec 11 |
As part of the commemoration of the Carnegie Library's 100 years in Phoenix, the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has put together a monthly lunchtime speaker series on topics relating to the library and to the history of Phoenix and Arizona. All presentations will last from 12PM to 1PM, are free and are open to the public. This month: Dr. Paul Hietter, "To Encourage the Preservation and Sanctity of Marriage: Victorian Attitudes in Arizona Territory". The Carnegie Center is located at 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Parking is free or if your downtown you can take the DASH. For more information contact Sarah Weber at 602-926-3368 or by email at sweber@lib.az.us. |
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2009 |
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| Jan 10 |
AzGAB Annual Meeting followed by Board of Directors Meeting at a location to be determined, beginning at 1:30 PM. For further information, contact President Betsy Cook at cbetty@cox.net. |
| Jan 10 |
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) is organizing an Irish genealogy cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and spending eight nights in the eastern Caribbean. Both American and Irish specialists will be presenting topics of Irish genealogical interest. Prices range from $900 per person for an inside stateroom to $1725 per person for a Junior Suite with a balcony. For additional information, contact the TIARA web site at www.tiara.ie and click on “Trips”. |
| May 13-16 |
National Genealogical Society Conference and GENTECH2005 in Raleigh, North Carolina. For brochure, contact NGS at 703.525.0050, NGS web site: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org. |
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Event Calendar