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='''Upcoming Events'''=
='''Upcoming Events'''=
===HOW TO ''Class''===
===HOW TO ''Class''===
Our next HOW TO class is on<br><b>Saturday, July 20, 2019</b><br>10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  
Our next HOW TO class is on January 18, 2020.<br>All are Welcome 


'''Class:''' <b>"Once You've Jumped the Pond - Where Do You Go for English Research"</b><br>Where to find extra help from the FamilySearch Wiki and other sources. 
Class is free <br>Questions: Call Jackie 925-827-4729
 
Instructor:     Rachel Aaron
 
Class is free <br>Questions: Call Jackie 925-827-4729


'''THERE WILL BE NO  ''HOW TO''  CLASS IN AUGUST'''
'''THERE WILL BE NO  ''HOW TO''  CLASS IN AUGUST'''
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These classes are OPEN TO ALL   
These classes are OPEN TO ALL   


Dates                      - Time    - Subject                                                                     - Level.
Dates                      - Time    - Subject                                                                                 - Level.
 
Tuesday, 6 Aug      - 9:00    - Attaching Sources to FamilyTree                                          - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 13 Aug    - 9:00    - Adding Memories to FamilyTree                                          - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 20 Aug    - 9:00    - Merging and Correcting Relationships on FamilyTree          - Beginner
 
Tuesday, 27 Aug    - 9:00    - Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances on FamilyTree    - Beginner


Tuesday, 25 June    - 9:00   - Discovering the FamilySearch Community                - Beginner
==='''Family Historians - Genealogy Interest Group'''===
On '''Tuesday, Aug 13 at 10:00''' -- We will be viewing a Legacy Family Tree Webinar titled


Tuesday, 25 June    - 10:00 - Germans from Russia: An Overview                          - Beginner
'''Should You Take The Hint? -- Automated Record Hinting on the Giant Genealogy Websites.'''


Tuesday, 25 June    - 12:00 - Germans Research: Mecklenburg Censuses            - Beginner
The presenter is Sunny Jane Morton.  This is an excellent talk for beginners and experienced family historians, alike.


Tuesday, 2 July        - 9:00    - What's New at FamilySearch        i    - Beginner
Sunny explains the difference between selecting Hints and Searching, as well as how to do both most effectively for each of the four major genealogy programs -- Ancestry, FamilySearch, My Heritage and Find My Past. ''(They are not the same.)'' A discussion will follow the presentation.


Tuesday, 9 July        - 9:00   - Overview of FamilySearch                                    - Beginner
The Family Historian group meets  on Tuesday's at 10:00 AM - Noon except when the Center is closed.


Tuesday, 16 July      - 9:00   - Navigating, Adding and Editing, Standardization of Dates and Places on Family Tree                        - Beginner
''(Class begins immediately following the 9 AM streamed Salt Lake City Live Webinars mentioned above)''    


Tuesday, 23 June    - 9:00  - Tips and Tricks for Fnding Elusive Records on FamilySearch                - Beginner
This open, on-going weekly group will discuss topics about building sound practices   


Tuesday, 30 July      - 9:00 - Research Help and Searching Records on Family Tree                          - Beginner
and developing a strong research foundation. If you are working on your family genealogy   


==='''Family Historians - Genealogy Interest Group'''===
and would like support either with the process of researching effectively or in finding elusive information   
On-going on Tuesday's at 10:00 AM - Noon


''(Immediately following the 9 AM streamed SLC Live Webinars mentioned above)''<br>If you are working on your family genealogy and would like support either with the process of<br>researching effectively or in finding elusive information or would like to share your progress<br>with interested, knowledgeable, friendly people. This open, on-going weekly group will discuss <br>topics about building sound practices and developing a strong research foundation.   
or would like to share your progress with interested, knowledgeable, friendly people you are sincerely invited to join us.   


'''All are welcome.'''<br>
'''All are welcome.'''<br>

Revision as of 18:37, 7 August 2019

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.



Concord FSC
Address
3700 Concord Blvd.
Concord, CA 94519
925-686-1766

Location Map

CA_concord@familyhistorymail.org
Hours
Tue: 10 am – 2 pm
Wed: 5 pm – 8 pm
Thurs: 1 pm - 5 pm
Sat: 10 am - 2 pm

This is a scent-free facility.
FSC Pages
Home
Directions and Contacts
Schedule
Events and Classes
Facility Resources
Community Resources
Research Links

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Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

HOW TO Class[edit | edit source]

Our next HOW TO class is on January 18, 2020.
All are Welcome

Class is free
Questions: Call Jackie 925-827-4729

THERE WILL BE NO HOW TO CLASS IN AUGUST

HOW TO Classes will resume in January 2020 with "How To Use the new Find-A-Grave"

Live Webinars[edit | edit source]

from Salt Lake City Family History Library will be streamed to the

Concord Family History Center

These classes are OPEN TO ALL 

Dates - Time - Subject - Level.

Tuesday, 6 Aug - 9:00 - Attaching Sources to FamilyTree - Beginner

Tuesday, 13 Aug - 9:00 - Adding Memories to FamilyTree - Beginner

Tuesday, 20 Aug - 9:00 - Merging and Correcting Relationships on FamilyTree - Beginner

Tuesday, 27 Aug - 9:00 - Submitting Names for Temple Ordinances on FamilyTree - Beginner

Family Historians - Genealogy Interest Group[edit | edit source]

On Tuesday, Aug 13 at 10:00 -- We will be viewing a Legacy Family Tree Webinar titled

Should You Take The Hint? -- Automated Record Hinting on the Giant Genealogy Websites.

The presenter is Sunny Jane Morton. This is an excellent talk for beginners and experienced family historians, alike.

Sunny explains the difference between selecting Hints and Searching, as well as how to do both most effectively for each of the four major genealogy programs -- Ancestry, FamilySearch, My Heritage and Find My Past. (They are not the same.) A discussion will follow the presentation.

The Family Historian group meets on Tuesday's at 10:00 AM - Noon except when the Center is closed.

(Class begins immediately following the 9 AM streamed Salt Lake City Live Webinars mentioned above)

This open, on-going weekly group will discuss topics about building sound practices

and developing a strong research foundation. If you are working on your family genealogy

and would like support either with the process of researching effectively or in finding elusive information

or would like to share your progress with interested, knowledgeable, friendly people you are sincerely invited to join us.

All are welcome.

SLC Family History Library Webinar Classes[edit | edit source]

For an extensive list of webinar class links, current and past, visit:
familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library
Scroll down to Current Month Schedules and
Select the Current Month or View Past Webinars.
All are welcome to watch these webinars at home or
at the Concord Family History Center.

About Us[edit | edit source]

Welcome! The Concord California Family History Center serves Concord, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, and their surrounding communities.

We have a lot going on, so use the links in the menu to the right to find out about getting involved and to get help with your research.

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at the Center.