Thank you so much Jane. Lisa >________________________________ > From: Jane Colmenares <evancol@yahoo.com> >To: Lisa Smith <l.smith1974@yahoo.com>; "txgen@rootsweb.com" <txgen@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:08 AM >Subject: Re: [TXGEN] 13th Annual Genealogy Lock-In - Discover History for Yourself > > > >It is up on my Runnels front page.   > > >You may want to post this to the FamilySearch Texas Community page on Facebook >https://www.facebook.com/TexasGenealogy > > > >I have had people tell me they got response off of there with things they posted. > > >Jane > > > > > > > > > > > > >Lisa Smith <l.smith1974@yahoo.com> >To: "txgen@rootsweb.com" <txgen@rootsweb.com> >>Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:52 PM >>Subject: [TXGEN] 13th Annual Genealogy Lock-In - Discover History for Yourself >> >> >>PRESS RELEASE    >>  >>13th Annual Genealogy Lock-In – Discover History for Yourself >>  >>In >>celebration of “Family History” month in October, the Genealogy Center of the >>Waco-McLennan County Library System, in cooperation with the Central Texas >>Genealogical Society (CTGS), will be sponsoring the 13th Annual Genealogy >>Lock-in on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 12:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the West >>Waco Library & Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd., Suite 275 in >>Waco.  This event is free and open to any members of the public who have >>an interest in genealogy.    >> >> >>The purpose of the event is to showcase the >>Library’s genealogy collection and provide an awareness of the hereditary and >>historical societies represented in this area.  It's a great opportunity >>for both the novice and the experienced researcher to learn more about >>genealogy, pursue their individual family’s history, and to learn about local >>hereditary and historical societies. The Lock-in will include genealogical >>advice, instruction, snacks, and door prizes. >> >> >>This is the 3rd year the Lock-in has shared >>‘virtual programming’ with other libraries and genealogical societies from >>across the State of Texas.  This year’s participants include: Texas State >>Library and Archives Commission, Denton Public Library, Plano Public Library, >>Clayton Library Center (Houston Public Library), San Angelo Genealogical and >>Historical Society, El Paso Genealogical Society, Amarillo Public Library, and >>Round Rock Public Library.   >> >> >>Programming includes in-house and virtual >>classes.  There will be a virtual Genealogy Beginner’s class (12:30 p.m.) >>as well as an in-house Beginner’s class at 6:30 p.m.  Other virtual >>classes include a lecture on the genealogy resources available at the Texas >>State Library and Archives Commission; a discussion of “Unusual Resources” by >>Sue Kaufman, Manager of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research; a >>look at the new interface of FamilySearch.org; a lecture on online county >>records (in-house); a demonstration of the HistoryGeo.com database from >>Arphax.com; an update of what is new at Ancestry, and a discussion of resources >>available from the Texas General Land Office.   >> >> >>McLennan County and Central Texas hereditary societies >>will be represented.  Look for the local chapters of the NSDAR, SCV, DRT, >>Colonial Dames, UDC, Czech Heritage Society, Texas German Society, SRT, SAR, >>Texas Wendish Heritage Society, Mayflower Society, Central Texas Genealogical >>Society and more.  Additionally, representatives will be on hand from the >>Waco Family History Center, Texas General Land Office, McLennan County Archives, >>and the Cleng Peerson Institute. Find out what records, research tools, >>databases, and products they have to offer. >> >> >>The Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional >>Genealogists (APG) will host an “Ancestors Roadshow” from 3:30-9:30 p.m. The >>Roadshow is an opportunity for you to enjoy a free 15-minute consultation with >>a professional genealogist. You can ask questions about a specific genealogical >>problem or get general information on how to approach a research problem. Time >>slots are limited. Roadshow appointments are limited to one-per-customer on a >>first-come, first-served basis. Walk-up registration will begin at 3:00 p.m. >>The registration process includes filling out an online questionnaire http://lonestarapg.com/roadshow_forms.htm and an initial screening interview. >>  >>Additionally, >>visit the Demo Showcase for informal tutorials and discussions; product news; >>and re-enactors, such as Charles Oliver representing a Confederate soldier, or >>Bill Covington representing the common soldier of the American Revolution.  >> >> >>Early registration for the Lock-in begins at 12:15 p.m. >>in the foyer at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center. Security will be >>provided after 6:00 p.m. >> >> >>Library facilities other than Genealogy will not be >>available for use after 6:00 p.m. during the Lock-in.  Children under the >>age of 16 attending the event must be accompanied by an adult. >> >> >>For more information contact Bill Buckner, Genealogy >>Center Manager of the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center at (254) >>750-5945 or e-mail bbuckner@ci.waco.tx.us or visit  www.wacolibrary.org / www.ctgs.org. >> >>------------------------------- >>To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TXGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> > >