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Orange County California Genealogical Society

LXCL:Enjoy the full program the day of the event at the Huntington Beach Central Library.

Guest Admission (non-member)

LXCL:Annual New Membership. Visit OCCGS.com for membership details.Membership Advantages:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Opportunity to learn and utilize genealogical research techniques, explore resources, databases and develop problem solving skills.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Listen to interesting, knowledgeable and renowned guest speakers.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Attend monthly meetings and obtain the latest information on current and upcoming events within the genealogy community.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Free or discounted admission to OCCGS workshops and special lectures.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Opportunity to meet others researching the same surnames or geographical area of the world.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Access to an OCCGS membership roster with surname interests listed for each member.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Access to an excellent quarterly newsletter.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Prepare for and participate in an annual, guided research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr" style="text-align:start">Join a Special Interest Group: DNA; Region-specific Research (French-Canadian; German; Irish/Scottish); Popular Genealogy Software, Websites &amp; Tech Tools.</li></ul>

New Membership and Free Event Ticket

Join OCCGS for our September In-person hybrid webinar and workshop with Pam Vestal. This admission is for non-member guests. It will take place at the Huntington Beach Central Library, and will be streaming via Zoom for OCCGS members who cannot attend in person. &nbsp; Huntington Beach Central Library7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Meeting Rooms C-D 10:10 AM PST - How to Write Ancestral StoriesYour Relatives Will Want to ReadPart of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when our family members and friends have no interest in the subject. However, with good research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create engaging stories designed to entice even the most reluctant readers. This is a 2-hour lecture and workshop. A laptop is strongly recommended. Attendees can work their own research problems during the workshop. Speaker Handouts, if available, will be provided when the presentation begins.&nbsp;*Become an Orange County California Genealogical Society member today and attend this event for free!

Join OCCGS for our September In-person hybrid webinar and workshop with Pam Vestal. This admission is for non-member guests. It will take place at the Huntington Beach Central Library, and will be streaming via Zoom for OCCGS members who cannot attend in person.   Huntington Beach Central Library7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Meeting Rooms C-D 10:10 AM PST - How to Write Ancestral StoriesYour Relatives Will Want to ReadPart of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when our family members and friends have no interest in the subject. However, with good research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create engaging stories designed to entice even the most reluctant readers. This is a 2-hour lecture and workshop. A laptop is strongly recommended. Attendees can work their own research problems during the workshop. Speaker Handouts, if available, will be provided when the presentation begins. *Become an Orange County California Genealogical Society member today and attend this event for free!

Orange County California Genealogical Society

November 2026 Hybrid Webinar - Pam Vestal

7111 Talbert Ave

Guest Admission (non-member)

$5

New Membership and Free Event Ticket

$45

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