VGS Reminders: 2-6 May 2016

Wednesday: May 4, 2016

French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting:

9:00 AM in the Julio Iglesias Room at the La Hacienda Recreation Center

Thursday: May 5, 2016

Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting:

1:00 PM in the Triple Crown Room at Churchill Recreation Center

Friday: May 6, 2016

British Genealogy SIG Meeting

9:30 AM in the Courageous Room at the Lake Miona Recreation Center

What Will Be Revealed In The Last Two Episodes?:
WDYTYA?
"Settle in this Sunday night for the final discoveries of the season. Find out where Lea Michele's mysterious paternal ancestors come from—and learn the details of the catastrophe that tore Chris Noth's family apart."
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NGS 2016 Genealogy Conference Live Stream Information:
NGS
"Can’t make it to the NGS 2016 Family History Conference? You can still watch ten lectures from the comfort of your home or office!
NGS will stream these lectures live as it happens and you will continue to have access for three months following the end of the conference, through 7 August 2016. Not sure you can view live on 5 and 6 May? No problem. Your access credentials allow you to view the video recordings any time until 7 August.
The Live Streaming sessions take place 5–6 May 2016 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, (Eastern Standard Time) at the NGS 2016 Family History Conference. NGS members receive discounted pricing."
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Eastern European Genealogy Boot Camp – Saturday, May 14, 2016
Hack Genealogy
"Curious about your East European roots but don’t know where to begin?"
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Genealogy Research Trip to Salt Lake City - Utah
Join The Villages Life Long Learning College Instructors Terry & Jim Willard on a research trip to the Family History Library, the world's leading genealogy research library.
Reservations will be taken up to January 1, 2017.
For further information, contact Michelle Shideler at 352-753-3035.

This Day In History: 30 April

1803: The United States doubles in size through the Louisiana Purchase, which was sold by France for $15 million.

1849: Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian patriot and guerrilla leader, repulses a French attack on Rome.

1931: The George Washington Bridge, linking New York City and New Jersey, opens.

1858 Birthday: Mary Scott Lord Dimmick, First Lady to President Benjamin Harrison.