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 [email protected] or visit  www.wacolibrary.org / www.ctgs.org.

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 <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> >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 [email protected] or visit  www.wacolibrary.org / www.ctgs.org. > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >