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Happy October! Culminating in All Hallows’ Eve, this is a month that’s close to many a genealogist’s heart—who doesn’t appreciate a good cemetery or tales of those who’ve gone before?

You’re sure to get a thrill at one of our events this month! Stewart Blandon Traiman’s popular “Excel for Genealogists”has already sold out, but there are still tickets available for other classes. They include:

October 10 – Trish Nicola’s presentation on “The Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files.” An introduction to the more than 50,000 case files for Chinese immigrants available at the National Archives-Seattle. This talk is offered twice, on October 10 and again on October 12 immediately following the –

October 12 – Quarterly Membership Meeting. All are invited to hear brief announcements and get a preview of the new CGS website to be launched early next year. Come at noon, bring a lunch and socialize before the meeting. Chinese Exclusion Act talk follows at 1 p.m.

October 15 – CGS Members’ Trip to Sutro Library. Did you know the Sutro has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.? Pre-register to join this visit, which includes an orientation and tour by librarian/genealogist Dvorah Lewis.

October 26 – Book Building and Book Repair Workshop with Bill O’Neill A rare opportunity to learn book repair techniques and create your own book under the guidance of Bill O’Neill, a retired art teacher and former CGS Book Repair Committee leader.

And don’t forget our regular monthly offerings:

October 5 – Intro to Genealogy: Using the Census

October 19 – San Francisco Special Interest Group (10 a.m.)

Or at EventBrite.com (search for “California Genealogical Society”)