Upcoming Programs

October 8, 2025 1:00 PM Hybrid In–person & Zoom (Speaker will present in person)	Roger Dudley presents: The Story of "In Their Time" Description: Recollections of the seeds of the book first conceived in 1975 and how it evolved into the book In Their Time: A Timeline Journal for Placing Family Events into Historical Context 1000-2076. BIO: A Denver native with 50 years of genealogical experience as researcher, lecturer and writer. Librarian and archivist in the Western History and Genealogy Department of the Denver Public Library for 14 years until retiring in 2019. Member of NGS, Colorado Genealogical Society, BA in Speech Communication, University of Northern Colorado, MLS Masters in Library Science from Emporia State University.
November 12, 2025 1:00 PM Hybrid In–person & Zoom (Speaker will present on Zoom)	Thomas McEntee presents: After You're Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research Description: Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you're gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on. Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we'll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research. BIO: Thomas MacEntee is a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow "fell" into the technology industry almost 40 years ago, and then left a lucrative IT career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical research are opposites, but "tech people" like Thomas are needed to guide today's genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best apps and devices to break down research brick walls. Thomas MacEntee: author, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and that "genealogy guy" who helps you accomplish your family history goals.
December 10, 2026 12:00 PM Hybrid In–person & Zoom (Speaker will present in person)	LGS Christmas Potluck Luncheon starting at 12:00 PM Business Meeting at 1:00pm Election and Installation of LGS Officers for 2026 Entertainment: Take Note Singers present "Tell The Christmas Story" A musical celebration of the holiday season featuring the Take Note Singers. BIO: Take Note Singers have been singing in the Longmont area for over 30 years! We find joy in sharing our love of music together!
January 14, 2026 1:00 PM Hybrid In–person & Zoom (Speaker will present in person)	Sylvia Tracy-Doolos presents: Is This the Right Record? Let's Find Out — Step by Step Description: Wondering how to tell if a record truly supports your research? Let's break it down together, one simple step at a time. BIO: Sylvia Tracy Doolos is a Professional Genealogist, Consultant, and Lecturer. She is an active volunteer in several genealogical societies plus the Denver Public Library and the Carbon Valley Library. Sylvia is currently an officer in the Wales, Ireland, Scotland, England Family History Society (WISE), the Colorado chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (CAPG), as well as the Past President of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History (ISBGFH).