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'''Description''':  Are you intrigued by social media & looking for new ways it can be used for something constructive? Are you interested in getting your young people & little ones excited about and involved in family history? We are, too! And we want to share some great ideas with you that will give family history the power and attraction of social media and our favorite handheld devices. ('''Presenters''': Rhonna Farrer & Crystal Farish. '''Class level''': all)
'''Description''':  Are you intrigued by social media & looking for new ways it can be used for something constructive? Are you interested in getting your young people & little ones excited about and involved in family history? We are, too! And we want to share some great ideas with you that will give family history the power and attraction of social media and our favorite handheld devices. ('''Presenters''': Rhonna Farrer & Crystal Farish. '''Class level''': all)
=== <u>August 17, 2017</u> ===
'''Seminar''': "Cross the Atlantic with Religious Records"
'''Description''': Religious records are a vital category in genealogy, and can lead to many exciting discoveries. The collections available on Findmypast span the British Isles and provide a unique look at early American settlement. By exploring these materials, you are accessing vital records, religious history, migration patterns, opportunities for in-depth research and much more. From the largest municipal congregations to the smallest village parish, attendees will benefit from the various denominations discussed and learn to apply these records to their personal family history. ('''Presenter''': Jen Baldwin.- '''Class level''': All)
=== <u>September 7, 2017</u> ===
'''Seminar''': "DNA: The Glue that Holds Families Together
'''Description''':  "My mom was adopted from an unwed mother’s home in Seattle, Washington. Come learn how we were able to use a combination of genetic and genealogical tools to connect with our biological family, and how it has affected our lives. Leave with concrete ideas on how to apply these same methods to your own personal genetic genealogy endeavors, weather you are looking for your father, or your 3X Great Grandfather.  Probably one of the best DNA classes will see.
('''Presenter''': Diahan Southard.- '''Class level''': All)
=== <u>September 21, 2017</u> ===
'''Seminar''': "Using All the Resources to Find Your Ancestors, FamilySearch & Partners"
'''Description''':  "Find more family names gets easier and faster when you pair FamilySearch and partner sites together. Learn how to take advantage of partner apps and Ancestry, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, American Ancestors
('''Presenters''': Stephen Shumway, Linda Gulbrandsen, Brian Braithwaite.- '''Class level''': LDS & All)


== Databases and Software☁ ==
== Databases and Software☁ ==
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