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 *[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule#March_2011|March 2011 class schedule]]
 *[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule#April_2011|April 2011 class schedule]]
 *[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Class Schedule#May_2011|May 2011 class schedule]]
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-==== New FamilySearch Classes  ====
+= Upcoming Events  =
-'''A new series will begin&nbsp;the&nbsp;week of&nbsp;January 10th, and run for seven weeks.&nbsp; No pre-registration is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;'''The same class&nbsp;will be taught each week on Mondays at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp; Each week we will cover a different topic.&nbsp; Refer to the class schedule for more details.&nbsp;
+==== Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. - Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop  ====
-We are also beginning a five-week, computer "Hands-On" series on new FamilySearch.&nbsp; This series&nbsp;is taught on&nbsp;Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m.&nbsp; '''Advance registration is required and seating is limited.&nbsp; Call 801-240-9618 to register, or place your name on a waiting list for the next series.&nbsp;''' This class will be taught by&nbsp;a different presenter and will not follow the same format as the other class.&nbsp; It will utilize the training.familysearch.org website.
+The library offers a monthly workshop to assist Boy Scouts with their Genealogy Merit Badges. The workshop will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
-==== Consultant Classes  ====
+Scouts must prepare for the workshop, by doing the following before coming:
-Classes for Consultant are taught on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.&nbsp; Please refer to the monthly class schedule for exact details.&nbsp; Please be aware that these classes are taught by two different presenters and the same class is not taught each week. No pre-registration is required.
+) interview a family member about their life. The interview can be completed by telephone, e-mail or letter and the information learned must be recorded; <br>2) complete a four-generation pedigree chart. Make sure this includes information about at least one ancestor who was living in 1930; <br>3) complete two family group sheets (one listing your parents and your family, and another listing one of your parents and their parents and siblings); and <br>4) bring a blue merit badge card (which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster). <br>If these items are completed and brought to the workshop, all other requirements for the merit badge can be completed at the workshop and authorized personnel can certify the completion of the merit badge.
-The Saturday series beginning on January 22 will be an intermediate level series, and will be most helpful for those who have taken the previous beginner series. '''No pre-registration is required for either of these classes.'''
+==== Saturday, February 19,&nbsp;9:00 a.m. - Noon - Saturday Seminar  ====
-==== Research Series  ====
+Preparations are being made for this event and details will be&nbsp;published&nbsp;as they become&nbsp;available.&nbsp;
-We offer a 14-week series of computer "hands-on" research classes.&nbsp; '''All of these classes require advance registration by calling 801-240-9618.&nbsp; '''There is a new research series beginning in&nbsp;February that you can register for now.
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-==== Ancestral Quest Classes  ====
+= Lecture / Lab Classes&nbsp;  =
-These computer "hands-on" classes are taught in a four-part series.&nbsp; '''All of these classes require advance registration by calling 801-240-9618.&nbsp; '''Fundamentals Part 1 and 2, and Interfacing with new FamilySearch, Part 1 and 2.&nbsp; '''It is strongly recommended that patrons sign-up and take these classes in order.&nbsp;''' If a series is full, you can place your name on a waiting list for the next series to begin.
+==== '''Pre-registration is necessary for these classes.&nbsp; Call 801-240-9618 to register.'''  ====
-==== '''Roots Magic Classes'''  ====
+==== '''~~ United States Research ~~'''  ====
-We offer a lecture-style series that runs for five weeks and '''requires no pre-registration'''. This will be taught again beginning Wednesday, February 9, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; Another lecture-style&nbsp;series will be taught in the evenings beginning Tuesday, April 5, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and will also run for five weeks.&nbsp;
+Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 24 participants)<br>Presented by Rose Ann Fisher or Pat Jensen<br>Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register.
-=== Upcoming Events  ===
+This is a 14 week course that provides instruction in genealogical research for the United States. Basic computer skills are necessary.<br>
-==== Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. - Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Workshop  ====
+The next course begins Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and concludes May 20, 2011. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.
+<blockquote>'''Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Organization”<br>Class 2: “Building a Family History Data Base”<br>Class 3: “Internet Genealogy”<br>Class 4: “Finding Your Way”<br>Class 5: “Paleography / Old Handwriting”<br>Class 6: “Census Records”<br>Class 7: “Vital Records”<br>Class 8: “U.S. Church Records”<br>Class 9: “Land Records”<br>Class 10 “LDS Church Records”<br>Class 11: “Probate Records”<br>Class 12: “Military Records”<br>Class 13: “Immigration and Emigration Records”<br>Class 14: “Naturalization Records” </blockquote>
+==== <br>~~ New FamilySearch ~~  ====
-The library offers a monthly workshop to assist Boy Scouts with their Genealogy Merit Badges. The workshop will be held the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
+<br>Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 10 participants)<br>Presented by Linda Baker<br>Pre-registration is required.&nbsp; Call 801-240-9618 to register.<br>
-Scouts must prepare for the workshop, by doing the following before coming:
+This is a 5 week course that provides learning and “hands-on” experience with the features of New FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are necessary. Participants need to have a New FamilySearch account and access to their login id and password.
-) interview a family member about their life. The interview can be completed by telephone, e-mail or letter and the information learned must be recorded; <br>2) complete a four-generation pedigree chart. Make sure this includes information about at least one ancestor who was living in 1930; <br>3) complete two family group sheets (one listing your parents and your family, and another listing one of your parents and their parents and siblings); and <br>4) bring a blue merit badge card (which can be obtained from the Scoutmaster). <br>If these items are completed and brought to the workshop, all other requirements for the merit badge can be completed at the workshop and authorized personnel can certify the completion of the merit badge.
+The next course begins Feb 10, 2011 and concludes Mar 10, 2011. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.
-==== Saturday, February 19,&nbsp;9:00 a.m. - Noon - Saturday Seminar  ====
+Another course begins Mar 17, 2011 and concludes April 14, 2011. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.<br>
+<blockquote>'''9:30 a.m. - Thursdays<br>Course Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Home Page Features”<br>Class 2: “Navigating My Pedigree”<br>Class 3: “Combining and Separating Records”<br>Class 4: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”<br>Class 5: “Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help”<br><br></blockquote>
+==== ~~ Ancestral Quest ~~&nbsp;<br> ====
-Preparations are being made for this event and details will be&nbsp;published&nbsp;as they become&nbsp;available.&nbsp;
+Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 10 participants)<br>Presented by Jim Schuchert<br>Pre-registration is required.&nbsp; Call 801-240-9618 to register.
-<br>
+This is a 4 week course that teaches the features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program Ancestral Quest, which is approved New Family Search affiliate software, and will provide hands-on experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with the Ancestral Quest will be helpful.
+The next course begins Feb 2, 2011 at and concludes Feb 23, 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;Call 801-240-9618 to register.&nbsp;
+<blockquote>'''10:00 a.m. - Wednesdays<br>Course Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Getting Started with Data Entry”<br>Class 2: “Review of Basic Menus and Advanced Features”<br>Class 3: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1”<br>Class 4: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2”<br></blockquote>
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