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Thursday, June 20
LCGS June Monthly Meeting  (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers, Florida
Presented by Dr. Ted Childress, Ph.D. - Email: genhelp@lcgsfl.org
"The Industrial Revolution"

Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23
Genealogy Extravaganza with Lisa Louise Cooke  (Genealogy - Seminars/Workshops)
Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Independence Public Libraries
Presented by Lisa Louise Cooke
Ten Thought-provoking Classes:
 
Friday, June 21
9:30 am—10:30 am, Cedar Falls Public Library—Genealogy on the Go with iPads/Tablets
 
11:00 am—12:00 pm, Cedar Falls Public Library—Tap into your Inner Private Eye
 
1:30 pm—2:30 pm, Waterloo Public Library—Genealogy Podcasts 101
 

3:00 pm—4:00 pm, Waterloo Public Library—The Google Earth Game Show
 
 
Saturday, June 22
9:30 am—10:30 am, Independence Public Library—How to Re-open and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
 
11:00 am—12:00 pm, Independence Public Library—Get the ‘Scoop’ on Your Ancestors with Newspapers
 
1:30 pm—2:30 pm, Waterloo Public Library—How the Genealogist Can Remember Everything with Evernote
 
3:00 pm—4:00 pm, Waterloo Public Library—How to Save Your Research from Destruction
and Ensure It’s Future Survival
 
 
Sunday, June 23

1:30 pm—2:30 pm, Independence Public Library—Ultimate Google Search Strategies and Tips
 
3:00 pm—4:00 pm, Independence Public Library—Time Travel with Google Earth
 
Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company.
She is Producer and Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, the popular online genealogy audio show as well as the Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast. Her podcasts bring genealogy news, research strategies, expert interviews and inspiration to genealogists in 75 countries. Lisa’s offerings are not limited to online. She is a sought after international genealogy speaker, and produces live presentations of The Genealogy Gems Podcast at top genealogy conferences.
 
Waterloo Public Library—415 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-4476
Cedar Falls Public Library—524 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613   319-268-5543
Independence Public Library—805 1st St. E, Independence, IA 50644  319-334-2470
 
Registration is required for all sessions. Please call your local library to register.
 

Thursday, June 27
LCGS RootsMagic Special Interest Group  (LCGS Activities)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Presented by Carol - Email: genhelp@lcgsfl.org
For LCGS members using the genealogy software program RootsMagic.
LCGS Resource Room  (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
For LCGS members to use Society reference materials.
Tuesday, July 2
LCGS Writers Group  (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Presented by Vickie - Email: genhelp@lcgsfl.org
For LCGS members with an interest in writing.

Tuesday, July 9
LCGS Irish Roots Special Interest Group  (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - LCGS Resource Room at Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home, 1600 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Presented by Mike - Email: genhelp@lcgsfl.org
For LCGS members who are researching Irish ancestors.
Genealogy Society of Collier County Meeting  (Genealogy - Other Societies)
7:00 pm - Moorings Presbyterian Church, Moss Hall, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples, FL
Program:  “Genealogy Movie Night and Ice Cream Social”

Wednesday, July 10
LCGS Pine Island Special Interest Group  (LCGS Activities)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Pine Island Library, 10700 Russell Road, Bokeelia, Florida
Presented by Evelyn - Email: genhelp@lcgsfl.org
An informal gathering for LCGS members who live on or near Pine Island to discuss family research.

Saturday, July 13
Long Distance Genealogical Research  (Genealogy - Lee County Library)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm - Fort Myers-Lee County Public Library, 2050 Central Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida
Presented by Bryan L. Mulcahy - Email: bmulcahy@leegov.com

Locating genealogical information about ancestors presents many challenges.  When you live hundreds or thousands of miles from their place of residence, it sometimes feels impossible. This seminar will focus on options that researchers may use when trying to conduct genealogical searches in other parts of the United States and overseas.

All programs are free and open to the public.  Advance Registration is required.  Registration is required due to limited seating capacity. Patrons may register for the classes using one of the following methods:
1.      Telephone:  Call 479-4636 and select the option for registering for programs.
2.      Telephone:  Call Bryan l. Mulcahy at 533-4626  and leave your contact information.
3.      E-Mail: Contact Bryan L. Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com.

Thursday, July 18
LCGS July Summer Picnic  (LCGS Activities)
11:30 am - Wesley Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers,
We're having a picnic and you are invited. Doors open at 11:30, Lunch served at 12:00 noon.
 
Please download the reservation form and send in today.