Here is something that I received from the Perth County Genealogical Society which may interest you!
"The Stratford-Perth Archives will partner with the Perth County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society to host "Ask the Genealogy Genies" as part of the Stratford Heritage Week-End event.
Location: Stratford-Perth Archives, 24 St. Andrew St., Stratford ON
Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Free entry for all.
For further information, contact Betty Jo Belton at 519-271-0531, extension 259 or
Lynn Matthison at matthison@quadro.net.
Some of the other events happening on the weekend include:
* Antique Show
* Heritage Tours – Walking or in Horse-Drawn Carriages
* 10th Annual Railway Heritage Show
* Doors of Perth County Display at the Stratford-Perth Museum
* Ploughmen's Lunches from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
* "Doors Open" at the Fryfogel Inn
* vintage films of Perth County at the Visitors' Centre in Shakespeare
.... and many other exciting opportunities to celebrate our local history!
As we near the date, check out the Stratford Tourism Alliance website: www.welcometostratford.com, click on "What's ON", then the Event Calendar for June".
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Finding Ontario Ancestors Workshop
The following press release was just received from the people at the Toronto Branch of the OGS -
"Finding Ontario Ancestors Workshop
6 August 2011
North York Central Library Auditorium
5120 Yonge Street, Toronto
The Ontario Genealogical Society, Toronto Branch and the Canadiana Department of the North York Central Library will be co-hosting a one-day workshop on sources for Ontario family and local history research.
We are looking for speakers who would like to be part of the workshop.
The theme "Finding Ontario Ancestors" is broad, but presentations should emphasize sources. Your presentation could focus on a single type of record or source, a record group, or demonstrate how several sources can be used together.
You are invited to submit proposals for lectures on any aspect of Ontario genealogical or local history research that fits the above criteria.
We need lectures at all levels of expertise. Each session will be one hour long, including five or ten minutes for questions. Presentations should be illustrated—we can provide a computer projector or an overhead projector. Speakers will also be expected to provide a handout of supporting material (up to four pages) which we will photocopy for all registrants.
Speakers will be paid an honorarium of $100 per lecture, plus modest expenses for travel and accommodation.
Please submit your lecture proposals by e-mail. Please keep them brief and informal, at this point. (We may ask for more details later.) Be sure to include your mailing address, phone number, and a brief bio.
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
To submit proposals or ask a question about the event, please contact Jane MacNamara at info@torontofamilyhistory.org."
"Finding Ontario Ancestors Workshop
6 August 2011
North York Central Library Auditorium
5120 Yonge Street, Toronto
The Ontario Genealogical Society, Toronto Branch and the Canadiana Department of the North York Central Library will be co-hosting a one-day workshop on sources for Ontario family and local history research.
We are looking for speakers who would like to be part of the workshop.
The theme "Finding Ontario Ancestors" is broad, but presentations should emphasize sources. Your presentation could focus on a single type of record or source, a record group, or demonstrate how several sources can be used together.
You are invited to submit proposals for lectures on any aspect of Ontario genealogical or local history research that fits the above criteria.
We need lectures at all levels of expertise. Each session will be one hour long, including five or ten minutes for questions. Presentations should be illustrated—we can provide a computer projector or an overhead projector. Speakers will also be expected to provide a handout of supporting material (up to four pages) which we will photocopy for all registrants.
Speakers will be paid an honorarium of $100 per lecture, plus modest expenses for travel and accommodation.
Please submit your lecture proposals by e-mail. Please keep them brief and informal, at this point. (We may ask for more details later.) Be sure to include your mailing address, phone number, and a brief bio.
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
To submit proposals or ask a question about the event, please contact Jane MacNamara at info@torontofamilyhistory.org."
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