The Western New York Genealogical Society is hosting, "Using Genetic Genealogy to Explore Your Ancestry" presented by Dr. Blaine Bettinger. Dr Bettinger will show us how to combine traditional genealogical research with the new DNA technologies. Discover which DNA test to take, what you can learn from the tests and what the results mean. Join us on Saturday May 19th at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main St., Buffalo, NY. (Church parking lots available). Coffee, tea and a light dessert will be provided. A bag lunch is an excellent idea as attendees then will have more opportunity to talk genealogy and compare notes. All are welcome.

The Western New York Genealogical Society is presenting a program, "Niagara County Genealogical Resources", on Saturday October 20th at 10:00 AM at the Niagara County Historical Society Building, 215 Niagara St., Lockport, NY.   Learn about the resources available for genealogical research in Niagara County from speakers Cynthia Ribbeck of the Niagara County Genealogical Society and Craig Bacon of the Niagara County Historian’s Office. After lunch you will have the opportunity to do personal research at the NCGS Library. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. A bag lunch is an excellent idea as attendees then have more opportunity to talk genealogy. Join us, ask questions and share information! All are welcome.