The popular Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society (CCNGS), located in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1976. Check our “Upcoming Events” below to learn about all the exciting and fun events we have planned! Meetings, programs, and other activities are open to the public, and you are cordially invited to participate. Our meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month in the Paseo Verde Library, 280 South Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, Nevada, just off the I-215, Phone: 702-492-7252.
CCNGS is affiliated with the Henderson Libraries to house our extensive genealogical collection in the Heritage Room at the Paseo Verde Library. Additional materials continue to be added to enhance the collection with the latest materials and technology. Volunteers from CCNGS staff the Heritage Room and assist patrons with their family history. In addition, free genealogy classes are held monthly in the library.
UPCOMING EVENTS: MEETINGS / CLASSES / SPECIAL EVENTS
CCNGS Monthly Meeting
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- Date: April 20, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am
- Location: Program Room at Paseo Verde Library
- Topic: “Preserving Family History and Family Heirlooms” This presentation is all about the practical steps family historians can take to ensure that we leave a rich legacy of stories, artifacts and research that can be passed onto future generations. We will be looking at how one’s family heritage can be saved, shared and treasured for years to come. Please join us on Saturday for what should be a very thought-provoking presentation.
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Presenter: Judith Batchelor
Judith has been passionate about family history since she was a teenager. After graduating from the University of Leicester where she studied history, Judith joined the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, in Canterbury, England, to train professionally. She has taught classes in family history for many years and is currently a tutor with the Institute. She also has her own fortnightly column, Grow Your Family Tree, in Computeractive Magazine and as Genealogy Jude, runs her own successful blog on family history at www.genealogyjude.com.Remember to bring your CCNGS member name badge so that you can take advantage of the 20% member discount at The Coffee Press (located directly across from the meeting room).
CCNGS Presents Free Classes & Events
Please continue to check back for additional upcoming classes!
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group” – presented by CCNGS President Craig Smith
CCNGS has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) for members that are using, or considering, Family Tree Maker Software. The focus of the group is to help you learn the many features and options of the software and to get answers to your questions. - Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Lunch & Learn: Reclaim the Records” - Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Genealogy Do-Over Special Interest Group” – presented by CCNGS Treasurer C. J. Vadovic
This Special Interest Group (SIG) will utilize Thomas MacEntee’s step-by-step process to restart (“Do-Over”) or review (“Go-Over”) your genealogical research. - Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Lunch & Learn: Websites For Genealogy” - Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Genealogy Do-Over Special Interest Group” – presented by CCNGS Treasurer C. J. Vadovic
This Special Interest Group (SIG) will utilize Thomas MacEntee’s step-by-step process to restart (“Do-Over”) or review (“Go-Over”) your genealogical research. - Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Lunch & Learn” - Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Genealogy Do-Over Special Interest Group” – presented by CCNGS Treasurer C. J. Vadovic
This Special Interest Group (SIG) will utilize Thomas MacEntee’s step-by-step process to restart (“Do-Over”) or review (“Go-Over”) your genealogical research. - Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
“Lunch & Learn: Create Your Family Health Pedigree Chart”