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 '''Seminars are free and open to the general public. All dates shown are on Thursday - Instruction from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. &nbsp;To be added to our email list and be notified of upcoming seminar's and events, [http://eepurl.com/TD8lD click here] '''
-=== <u>February 16, 2017</u> ===
+=== <u>April 6, 2017</u> ===
-'''Seminar''': "Keynote Addresses from RootsTech 2017"
+'''Seminar''': "DNA Matching on MyHeritage"
-'''Description''': This is your opportunity to hear the Keynote addresses by Steve Rookwood, CEO of FamilySearch.  Learn how family history will change your life this year and that of people you may know. This will be a fun night!  Expect to be inspired. (Class level: All)
+'''Description''': DNA Matching is a powerful new service developed to help our users find relatives based on their shared genetic sequences. The technology compares data from autosomal DNA tests results and family trees to identify matches between users that indicate a family relationship. It allows people who have already tested their DNA through 23andMe, Family Tree DNA, and AncestryDNA services, and now MyHeritage DNA, to enjoy MyHeritage’s exceptional matching capabilities for their family history research, and get greater value from their DNA test results. (Presenter: Dana Durtman - Class level: All)
-=== <u>March 2, 2017</u> ===
+=== <u>April 20, 2017</u> ===
-'''Seminar''':  "Introduction to Family Tree on FamilySearch.org"
+'''Seminar''':  "Getting Started in Genealogy"
-'''Description''': In this class, you will learn how to get started building your Family Tree on FamilySearch.  It has been said that this is the best way to discover, preserve and share your family history. You will learn how to use your family tree to search the billions of records on FamilySearch.org and make new discoveries about your ancestors. (Live presenters: Tom and Linda Tippets.  Class level: Beginner)
+'''Description''': How do you get started in genealogy? How do you organize what you know? Learn tools for success such as pedigree charts and family history software, where to go, and how to avoid common assumptions that can lead you astray. (Presenter: Kelli Bergheimer.  '''Class level''': Beginner)
-=== <u>March 16, 2017</u> ===
+=== <u>May 4, 2017</u> ===
-'''Seminar:''' RootsTech Innovator Showdown - 2017 Finals
+'''Seminar:''' "Adding Memories to Family Tree"
-'''Description''': If you like the TV show, “Shark Tank” you will love, '''“RootsTech Innovator Showdown - 2017”'''. Come and hear six of the top family history “app” developers from around the world pitch their cutting-edge technology to you and a panel of judges. These break though applications can help you bring your family history to life. You can vote for your favorite new family history application and maybe, win a prize. Join us for an hour of fun and information (Class level: All)
+'''Description:''' Bring your family history to life as you leave a legacy for your descendants.  In this class we will be learning how to attached, hag photos, personal documents and audio clips to your family tree on FamilySearch.org and how to write little personal stories that maybe only you have or know. If you have photos or personal documents bring them with you.  ('''Live Presenters''': Tom and Linda Tippets - '''Class level:''' All)
+=== <u>May 18, 2017</u> ===
+'''Seminar:''' "Censational Census Strategies"
+'''Description''': The US Federal census and its “little brother,” the state census, are among the major workhorses of genealogical research. But are you getting the most out of them? This presentation presents 20+ tips for finding missing ancestors and mining the census for more clues for follow-up research. (Presenter: Mary Kircher Roddy - Class level: All)
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