I know there are quite a few people on Poland Roots who live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. For those in the area there is a group, "Polonia Dallas Meet-up" which is meeting Friday, Aug. 22 at 7:00 p.m. The get-together will be during a buffet dinner at the "For You" Polish restaurant/deli/store in Plano. I've eaten/shopped there several times and the food is great. A lot of the members are native Poles so it's an opportunity to learn/practice your Polish and eat some really good Polish food. Who knows, maybe you'll make friends with someone who would be willing to help you translate records and letters. The buffet will include: Gol~a~bki Kielbasa z kapusta Pierogi Buraczki and more $10 per adult. Also, you are more than welcome to bring beer, wine, vodka. Juices and soda will be included. (this restaurant is not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages) http://polish.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/arlington/ If you'd like to attend you'll need to join Meetup and then RSVP. Debbie