Renew Your Membership Today!
For many of us, it's time to renew our membership! Our new year starts October 1 and promises to be another outstanding year full of great programs. It's so easy to renew your $25 membership online by using the button at the end of our page to login to our website. Or mail a check to Root Cellar - SGS, P.O. Box 265, Citrus Heights, CA 95611- 0265. Complete the membership application, print it, and send it with your payment to the address on the form. Click here for the form. If you have already renewed, thank you for your continued support.
In the Spotlight
FALL GENEALOGY LECTURE SERIES
Presented by Glenda Lloyd
Membership benefits are the perks that come with being a member of ROOT CELLAR. This fall, members can take advantage of our free, members-only lectures - a four part series of in-person classes. Instructor Glenda Lloyd will present one-hour lectures on genealogical research topics followed by Q&A sessions.
Dates: Thursdays October 5, 12, 19, and 26
Time: 10-11 am PDT
Place: In-person at the Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
Classes:
Oct 5: Cemetery Research
Oct 12: Timelines
Oct 19: City Directories
Oct 26: Climbing Over Your Brick Wall
Publications for Sale
Check out the updated list of ROOT CELLAR Publications for sale.
Click HERE to go to the Publication List.
Visit the Root Cellar Library
The Library is located at the California State Archives, 1020 O Street, on the fourth floor. It is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have over 6,200 books on our shelves. These include all 50 states plus foreign countries, such as Ireland, England, and Germany.
Special Interest Groups and Workshops
Are you new to genealogy?
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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. If you haven't done so before now, consider participating with one or more of the following:
- Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2-4PM
- Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
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
The 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.
Geni-Gram is our monthly newsletter. It's chock-full of information about our Society and local meetings and events, as well as topics of genealogical interest.
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Thursday, Oct. 5th
Root Cellar Board Meeting
Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10AM to Noon. Sylvan Community Center 7521 Community Drive Citrus Heights Members are encourage to attend.
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Thursday, Oct. 12th
Runnin' Down Grandma with speaker Nancy Calhoun
Join ROOT CELLAR for a hybrid meeting on October 12 Runnin' Down Grandma with speaker Nancy Calhoun. We'll learn tips on researching our women ancestors. LOCATION The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society Room (enter through the Sacramento FamilySearch Library entrance) 2745 Eastern Ave., Sacramento, CA ...
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Thursday, Oct. 19th
Root Cellar's Genealogy Workshop
The October Workshop topic will be Prep for Your Genealogy Research Trip presented by member, Lynne Roberts. Our free workshop meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, except for December. All are welcome - our members and the public - from beginners to more experienced genealogists. Invite a friend! ...
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Thursday, Nov. 2nd
Root Cellar Board Meeting
Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10AM to Noon. Sylvan Community Center 7521 Community Drive Citrus Heights Members are encourage to attend.
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Thursday, Nov. 9th
Tips for Breaking Brick Walls with speaker Lisa S. Gorrell
Every genealogist at some time while researching runs up against brick walls. Brick walls are when a research question such as finding the parents of an ancestor cannot be answered. There are simple techniques to help break through these walls. Come learn about those techniques! Registration opens a ...
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