Here are a couple of exciting upcoming events:

Saturday, October 15, 2011: Family History Day at the California State Archives in Sacramento. This will be the 13th annual Family History Day at the State Archives located at 1020 O St. in Sacramento.  In addition to the Archives staff, there will be a number of local societies represented and several vendors. The California Genealogical Society & Library will have a booth there as well.  [I'm on the CGSL Board of Directors and I'll be manning our booth for part of the day. So please stop by and say hello!].

Saturday, November 5, 2011: Ancestry Day San Francisco. Ancestry.com and the California Genealogical Society are pleased to bring you Ancestry Day in San Francisco 2011, a day to discover and celebrate your family history. This exciting event can help you start or hone your genealogical skills with informative classes, expert consultations and more. The venue is the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, located on the Embarcadero waterfront. This is the event of the year in Northern California.  You’ll have an opportunity to consult with expert genealogists about your research issues. [I'm pleased to be one of the presenters as well as one of the consultants!].  Don’t miss this great chance with Ancestry.com and the California Genealogical Society!