Genealogy Classes

This class series is presented by experienced CCGS speakers. Each class offers great ideas whether you are an absolutely new genealogy researcher or just wanting to refresh your skills!

Please pre-register: in the Clark County Genealogical Society Library or reserve a seat via telephone at 360-750-5688. You may also register and purchase upcoming classes online by clicking on the “Add to Cart” button under each class section below. Use “Member” to receive the member discount.

10 – 11:30 am, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

$20 Non-members
$15 Members

Turning PowerPoint into a Family Story — Presented by Jerry Smith

Do younger members of your family or GenZ look bored if you give a lecture on family history? Why not convert your photos, letters, and stories into a video that you can easily share?

Bring to class 5 to 15 of your photos that tell a single story, plus your own thumb drive to save your project.

The class will cover:

  • Scanning your photos (if not already scanned)
  • Using Microsoft PowerPoint to save slides as a video file (PowerPoint is available to use on a computer at CCGS)
  • Creating a narration using a microphone (without being on camera) to produce a Ken Burns style micro family story for you to share

Bring lunch or snacks if you will attend both the class and the workshop.

For Member Pricing: Use code “Member” at checkout.

Following class, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Free
Workshop — Using Microsoft PowerPoint, Epson scanners, and microphones

Workshop presenter: CCGS Librarians

Bring your laptop and a thumb drive.

10 – 11:30 am, Tuesday, April 1, 2025

$20 Non-members
$15 Members

Discovering Washington Pioneer Family Connections — Presented by Pepper Kim

 

Bring lunch or snacks if you will attend both the class and the workshop.

For Member Pricing: Use code “Member” at checkout.

Following class, Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Free
Workshop — CCGS Washington pioneer resources on shelves

Workshop presenter: CCGS Librarians

Bring your laptop, notes, and questions.

10 – 11:30 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2025

$20 Non-members
$15 Members

Cleaning Up the Internet, One Lineage at a Time — Presented by Steve Aberle

Bring lunch or snacks if you will attend both the class and the workshop.

For Member Pricing: Use code “Member” at checkout.

Following class, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Free
Workshop — as a group, evaluate some online family trees.