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Root Cellar's Journal
Fall 2025
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Root Cellar's Monthly Newsletter
November 2025
Available to the Public.
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SAVE THE DATE!
ROOT CELLAR's 2026 Spring Seminar is coming!
WHEN?: Saturday, April 18, 2026
WHERE?: Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Dr., Roseville, CA
WHO?: Drew Smith, Internationally recognized genealogy educator
Details will follow.....
Volunteers Needed
As an all-volunteer organization, we offer various opportunities for those willing to help. You can serve at the Orangevale Library once a month, scan donated materials at your convenience, or assist in organizing volunteers. We're also looking for participants in a project at the Center for Sacramento History. If you're interested in meeting new people, contact us at: info@rootcellar.org.
Visit the Root Cellar Library
Where? Fourth floor, California State Archives, 1020 O Street, Sacramento
When? Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on holidays)
What's there? Over 6,200 books covering all 50 states and several foreigh countries, and a special section of family histories
And there’s more…The library has a special sharing program called “50/50”. Let’s say there is a book you would like to use in your research. You have checked our online catalog and we do not have the book. You can purchase the book, do your research, and then donate the book to the Root Cellar Library. In turn, the library reimburses you 50% of your purchase cost. Just think, you accomplish your research goal and in return for donating the book you receive money back! Great deal for you and your library. Just donate the book and show proof of purchase with a receipt and receive a check from the library. It is a WIN-WIN for all! Need more information? Contact Carolee Jones at library@rootcellar.org.
Publications for Sale
Check out the updated list of ROOT CELLAR Publications for sale.
Click HERE to go to the Publication List.
Special Interest Groups and Workshops
Are you new to genealogy?
Are you a "seasoned" genealogist plagued by pesky "brick walls"?
Our workshops and special interest groups ("SIGS") may be just what you need to further your research efforts. Consider participating with one or more of the following:
- Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
- TextExpander for Genealogy - 1st Mondays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
For more information on these resources, click on the "Meetings" link of the "Home" menu option at left, or scroll down the list of meetings at right.
BOD Meetings
Our monthly Board of Directors meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Any member of our Society is welcome to attend. To receive a meeting invitation, please email our President at info@rootcellar.org at least three days before the meeting.
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Thursday, Nov. 13th
Resources on the DAR Website
A zoom meeting presented by Emily Boling. The DAR website is full of information that can be used not just to join DAR, SAR or CAR but to help genealogists find connections vital to their research. We will cover what resources are at the DAR site. Register Now ...
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Thursday, Nov. 20th
Who Was Your Most Challenging Ancestor to Research?
This will be an interactive workshop with many short presentations and much help given from the group. A short 5 to 10-minute presentation should include: Information about the chosen Ancestor. Why they were the most challenging to research. What lengths you had to go to. And, if the ...
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Thursday, Dec. 11th
Root Cellar's In-person Christmas Party
Join us for seasonal activities and our December General Meeting. Wear your Santa hat! From 2-4 pm we'll party and have a gift raffle. Bring a wrapped gift and/or some tasty treats to share. From 4-5 we'll enjoy a zoom presentation by Arthur Sissman: AI in Genealogy – New Information) ...
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Thursday, Dec. 11th
AI in Genealogy – New Information
Presented by Arthur Sissman. More information will be provided once it becomes available.
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Thursday, Jan. 8th
I Thought He Was My Ancestor
A zoom meeting presented by Jim Baker. More information will be posted once it becomes available.
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