Events

A Day of Tools and Tech

Virtual Seminar

Have you ever wondered if you’re missing out on how some genealogists are using tools such as Trello, Microsoft Word or Excel, Google and more? Learn what’s currently hot in the world of apps and websites and how you can start using them! During this full-day virtual seminar, Thomas MacEntee will present four sixty-minute sessions, each including a question-and-answer session.

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Smarter Research

The Hive 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

Guest speaker:  Cyndi of Cyndi's List

Topic: Smarter Searching - Refining Search Parameters for Genealogists

1:00-3:00 pm, doors open at 12:30

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Beginning Genealogy Class

Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley, Spokane, WA 99205

Instructor, Donna Potter Phillips will lead you to the 'hows' and 'wheres' of starting  your genealogy journey.  Handouts are provided to class participants.

Registration is required and there is limited seating. 

 

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Refocus

Zoom attendance only

More info and the Zoom information will be posted here as the time nears. For further information contact:

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS

Certified Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Website: STAFT.org

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

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“Family Search Full-Text Search: Experimental to Essential”.

The Hive - 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 Hybrid-Zoom meeting Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Pam Duce will be presenting:“Family Search Full-Text Search: Experimental to Essential”.

Artificial Intelligence has advanced access to handwritten, narrative records like wills, guardianships, and land records. 

Learn how to access and search these records through the FamilySearch Full-Text Search introduced at RootsTech 2024. 

 Examples showing the importance of these records and how you can help AI learn will also be shared.

Zoom link available at Events/Monthly Zoom Link 

 

 

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“Carved in Stone: Cemetery Research”

The Hive - 2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202 Hybrid-Zoom meeting Doors open at 12:30 p.m.

“Carved in Stone: Cemetery Research”

presented by Pamela Bell Dallas via zoom

Gain more from your cemetery research. Unlock the full potential of your cemetery visits! In this session, you’ll learn how to effectively prepare before heading to the cemetery, make the most of your time on-site, and discover how to follow up with related research to uncover even more valuable family history clues.

Zoom link will be available the day before the event.

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Zoom Link Click Here

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TAG Monthly Meeting

Zoom Only

TAG monthly meeting led by Janice Moerschel

Zoom Meeting Link

Meeting ID: 820 7852 3042 Passcode: 549762

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  •  +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
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Find A Grave Adventure

Holy Cross Cemetery 7200 Wall St., Spokane Washington

 Join Us for a Find A Grave Adventure!

Embark on a meaningful and exciting experience with Ron Marvin, Annette, and Dusty Moller 

Participants will be assigned graves to photograph and will use the Find A Grave app to:    

  • Capture headstone images    
  • Record GPS coordinates   
  •  Document any additional available information

After the event, attendees will upload the collected data and photos to the Find A Grave database, contributing to this valuable genealogical resource.

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Refocus Monthly Meeting

ZOOM

This month the Refocus Group will be discussing how to find an ancestor using different types of Death Record. Hope you can join us.

Your Zoom Link HERE

Meeting ID: 856 8522 5327

Passcode: 553084

 Lynda Keenan, 

PLCGS Certified Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Website: STAFT.org

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

 

 

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Forest Cemetery Walking Tour

1011 Government Way Coeur d'Alene, 83814

Walk amongst the dead and discover the rich tapestry of history and heritage on our walking tours of Forest Cemetery. Nestled in the heart of the city, these cemeteries are more than just resting places—they’re living museums where history and nature converge.

Our guided tours offer an immersive journey through time, highlighting the stories of notable figures and local legends from the good to the bad to the ugly. Tours are 1.5 hours long and take place by flashlight Friday nights at 8:30 pm.

Step beyond the headstones of Forest Cemetery and uncover the lives of those who shaped our community. This guided tour will introduce you to notable men and women, from pioneers and civic leaders to unsung heroes. Hear chilling tales of murder, greed, and mystery, along with the fascinating stories of everyday individuals whose lives left a lasting impact. 

As we walk among the graves, we’ll bring history to life with tales of triumph, tragedy, and the legacy left behind.

COST: $20  To get tickets for this event go to their website. LInk is listed below.

Phone    2086643448

Email  programs@museumni.org 

website: CLICK HERE 

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“Diseases our Ancestors Faced and How those Illnesses Changed our World”

THE HIVE HYBRID MEETING: IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM

Presented by: Dr Gregory Gardner MD, MACP

 

Class Description: The purpose of this presentation is to review several of the major illness our ancestors dreaded but thankfully with which we rarely concern ourselves.  We will use historical records including death records as well as modern investigations to tell the story of illness and how it impacted the lives of our ancestors and how these illnesses shaped our world today.

Doors Open at 12:30 p.m. for social time

Program/meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. promptly

Click here for the presentation handout.

 

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Part I: Discovering Ancestors with Find A Grave

The HIVE Room C (doors open at 9:30am for set up)

 Hands-On Workshop with Julie Rosenoff

Find A Grave is more than a search tool—it’s a gateway to uncovering family stories, connecting generations, and preserving legacies. 

Join genealogist Julie Rosenoff for an interactive workshop focused on navigating the site and mastering search strategies to locate your departed ancestors and relatives.

Bring your laptop and a short list of names you're curious about—we’ll dive into live searches, explore tips for interpreting memorials, and share techniques to make your research more effective and rewarding.

Please bring the handout with you!  

Handout can be downloaded here:

 

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