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SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. The public is welcome to come and use our Resource Centre! Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-open-2/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250702T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T005144Z
UID:10002384-1762509600-1762524000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Resource Centre Open
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Resource Centre is open today. \nThe public is welcome to come use our resource centre. Our knowledgeable volunteers look forward to helping you discover what we have to offer for your genealogy research. \nWe’re located at Suite 251S in the Heritage Square building (8500 Macleod Trail SE) in Calgary. \nFor more information and to search our online catalogue\, see our Resource Centre page. \n——–\nAnother excellent research resource in Calgary is the Calgary Public Library.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-resource-centre-open-8/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Resource Centre Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250617T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T023526Z
UID:10002289-1762596000-1762603200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: \n\nAll things digital that can be used for genealogy research\nThe Family Genes service offered by our Society\n\nThe Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group meets the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this Digital Genealogy Special Interest Group meeting is: Doing YouTube Videos.\nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in the Calgary area\, please just come and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \n—–\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/digital-genealogy-family-genes-special-interest-group-5-2-2/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250520T023514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T205811Z
UID:10002021-1762691400-1762698600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The DNA Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in using genetic genealogy as a genealogy tool. \nTopic: To be determined. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. The meeting link will be sent out to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting by Linda who is one of the SIG leaders. If you are an AFHS member and would like to be added to the distribution list\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca  \nWe welcome guests\, so if you would like to join us\, send a message to communications@afhs.ab.ca \n———- \nFor more AFHS events\, please see our calendar. \nTo learn more about using DNA as a tool for genealogy\, see this website by FamilySearch.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/dna-special-interest-group-4-3-2-3/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Wayne":MAILTO:dnasig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250727T205941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T215508Z
UID:10002054-1762801200-1762808400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AFHS Society Meeting is our regular meeting for all members\, usually held on the second Monday of each month from September to June. Guests are welcome to attend! \nTopic: After the War: Stories of those who served \nThis meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE in the Heritage Square building). If you are in Calgary and area\, we’d love to have you join us in person. \nThe Zoom meeting has now passed. \nWe welcome guests! \n——- \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo see our other two society websites\, browse to https://albertaancestors.ca or https://familygenes.ca.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-society-meeting-8/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Society Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Alberta Family Histories Society":MAILTO:info@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250613T202143Z
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UID:10002145-1763112600-1763119800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group will help you record the stories of your family research. It will meet via Zoom on the second Friday of each month beginning at 9:30 am. \nDue to the nature of this group\, we’ve decided to limit the number of participants. Please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca to see if there is any space in this group. \nSpecial Interest Groups are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/writing-special-interest-group-2/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly":MAILTO:writing@afhs.ab.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20251018T222650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T222650Z
UID:10002170-1763200800-1763208000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:English/Welsh Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The English/Welsh Special Interest Group is for those researching in England or Wales. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these areas\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe English/Welsh Special Interest Group meets on the third Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 10 am. \nMeetings will be held via Zoom. \nTopic for this meeting: Iris Morgan will do a presentation about English clay. Steve Henley will share more from his research into English photography. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the library and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come to the library and introduce yourself. If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n—– \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nAlberta Family Histories Society is a member of the Family History Federation – an organization that supports family historians research\, especially in the United Kingdom.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/english-welsh-special-interest-group-9/
LOCATION:To be determined
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith - Eng/Wel SIG":MAILTO:englishwelshsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20251028T132537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T132538Z
UID:10002511-1763406000-1763411400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Chit Chat Session
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society hosts a monthly “Chit Chat” session to offer a time for casual conversation. Bring your stories or questions. Share your favourite resources. Come meet others who are also passionate about family history! Invite a guest if you want\, be it a cousin\, neighbour or co-worker. \nThe topic for this session is Family Heirlooms. This will be a time to “show and tell” about a favourite family heirloom. \nThese sessions are held by Zoom. Please use this link to register for the meeting. \n——– \nFor more AFHS events\, see our calendar
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-chit-chat-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda & Kelly":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20251105T150816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T150816Z
UID:10002520-1763897400-1763906400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Resource Centre in Use for Cemetery Volunteers Function
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-in-use-for-cemetery-volunteers-function/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20251106T203212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T011533Z
UID:10002521-1763908200-1763917200@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:We will be having an in-person strategic planning session at the AFHS Resource Centre. This is an opportunity for the members to help shape the future of the Alberta Family History Society. Please come contribute your insights and ideas.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/strategic-planning/
LOCATION:AFHS Resource Centre\, 712 - 16 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251125T210000
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CREATED:20250613T201142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T201702Z
UID:10002128-1764097200-1764104400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Legacy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who are using Legacy Family Tree software or those who want to know more about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Legacy Family Tree Special Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to November and January to May at 7 pm. All meetings are held via Zoom. \nThis meeting will be held via Zoom. Those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev who is the SIG leader. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nThe popular Legacy software may be downloaded for free from https://legacyfamilytree.com/.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/legacy-special-interest-group/2025-11-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev A.":MAILTO:legacysig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250526T021311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T141626Z
UID:10002027-1764410400-1764417600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Basics Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! \nWe will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month). The meetings will be hybrid – held at our Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE) and by Zoom. \nThe topic for November 29 is to be determined. It will be either Newspapers (presented by Bev Smith) OR Wills and Probate Records (presented by Marion Peterson). The exact topic will be posted a few weeks before the meeting. \nSpecial Interest Groups such as the Basics Special Interest Group are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca. For a list of all other calendar events\, see our calendar. \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/basics-special-interest-group/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20240518T222221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T205752Z
UID:10002014-1764615600-1764622800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:AFHS Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society holds regular Board Meetings\, and AFHS members are welcome to attend! \nFor the 2025-26 year\, these meetings will be held via Zoom. \nIf you are a member and would like to attend\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation. \nWhy attend? Board meetings are an opportunity to review progress\, present ideas\, assess risks and make strategic decisions to keep AFHS on the path to success (source). \nFor the dates and times of other AFHS Board meetings and events\, see our calendar.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/afhs-board-meeting/2025-12-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon Lane":MAILTO:president@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20251127T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T194120Z
UID:10002522-1764846000-1764849600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:CALL Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Resource Centre for a presentation offered by CALL (Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners) \nSir John A. Macdonald – The Vision\, the Controversy and the Cost of Nationhood\nJoin us for an hour’s presentation and discussion of Canada’s first prime minister. Sir John A. left us a nation of promises but also some tatters of legacy issues. Ian Harvey of CALL and Jim Benedict of AFHS+CALL will talk on Macdonald\, covering the nation building period of 1885\, when Canada was only eight years old\, the transnational railroad was just completed and the settlement of the west was underway. His handling of indigenous peoples and the Louis Riel rebellion lingers on in today’s debates.\nThe event will be held on Thursday\, December 4 th \, starting at 11 am at the AFHS Resource Centre in the Heritage Square at Suite 251-South\, 8500 Macleod Trail\, S.E. The talk will also be available on Zoom. See the link below.\nWe are inviting members of the Alberta Family Histories Society\, AFHS\, to join us in person or by Zoom. This is sponsored by the “Historical Events & Their Impact” group of the Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners\, CALL. Please come to the talk to enjoy some Canadiana and to meet some other very interesting people.\nThe presentation will wrap up by noon. The members of CALL intend to enjoy a lunch at the nearby Toscana Restaurant\, a short walking distance just north of Heritage Square with optional parking for you. AFHS members are welcome to join us. \nJim Benedict \nThe Zoom link has been distributed to our members in recent Windsock messages.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/call-presentation/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim":MAILTO:webmaster@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085530
CREATED:20250613T202944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T215446Z
UID:10002160-1765015200-1765022400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This special interest group is for those who use Family Tree Maker software or would like to learn about it. Bring your questions! We learn from each other. \nThe Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group meets on first Saturdays each month except July and August at 10 am (Edmonton time). \nAll meetings are held via Zoom\, and those on the SIG distribution list will be sent the link a few days before the meeting by Bev or Nola who are the SIG leaders. \nFor the coming year\, the newest version of this software\, 2024\, will be the main topic of discussion. We will look at features and discuss any difficulties folks are facing. The value of this SIG is that someone may be able to help or suggest a way around it. Older versions are also looked at if necessary. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If you would like to attend this meeting as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n———\nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nTo learn more about Family Tree Maker software\, see the Mackiev website.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-tree-maker-special-interest-group/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Nola":MAILTO:ftmsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173307Z
UID:10002542-1766188800-1767398399@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Resource Centre Closed for Christmas Break
DESCRIPTION:Our Resource Centre will reopen on January 3 at noon.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/resource-centre-closed-for-christmas-break/
LOCATION:AFHS Resource Centre\, 712 - 16 Avenue NW\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cancelled
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:51.0670797;-114.0772142
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173947Z
UID:10002549-1766275200-1766361599@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Labour Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/labour-day/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173518Z
UID:10002543-1767225600-1767311999@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/new-years-day-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20250428T192229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T053842Z
UID:10002283-1769248800-1769256000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Celtic Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM ONLY – The Celtic Special Interest Group is for anyone with Scottish and/or Irish ancestry. If you are doing genealogy research in either of these countries\, come join us! Our members have a wealth of information to share. \nThe Celtic Special Interest Group usually on some fourth Saturdays at 10 am. In the 2025-2026 season\, the meetings will be held in September\, October\, November\, January\, February\, March\, April\, and May. \nDue to the weather forecast\, this meeting will be held by Zoom only. If you need the invitation\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca. \nThe topic for this Celtic Special Interest Group meeting is: Peter Robinson Settlements of 1823 and 1825. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! \n—— \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nAlberta Family Histories Society is a member of the Family History Federation – an organization that supports family historians research\, especially in the United Kingdom.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/celtic-special-interest-group-7-3/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie":MAILTO:celticsig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251014T152500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T160429Z
UID:10002033-1769434200-1769441400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in Ontario genealogy research\, come and join us! Meet other genealogists researching in Ontario records\, connect with those with expertise in Ontario research\, join in small group discussions\, find out about new resources\, get help with your Ontario brick walls and learn about the extensive collection of Ontario resources found at the AFHS Resource Centre. \nThe Ontario Special Interest Group meets the fourth Monday of each month (except July\, August and December) at 1:30 pm. Meetings are usually held via Zoom. \nThe topic for this meeting is Early Ontario Newspapers and the speaker is Nancy Leveque. \nOur special interest groups are a member benefit\, but we welcome visitors! If the meeting is being held at the Resource Centre and you live in Calgary and area\, please just come and introduce yourself! If you would like to attend a Zoom session as a guest\, please email communications@afhs.ab.ca to receive the Zoom invitation. \n————— \nFor other Special Interest Group meetings and AFHS events\, see our calendar. \nInteresting Ontario genealogical content can be found at the website of the Ontario Genealogical Society at https://ogs.on.ca/ \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/ontario-special-interest-group-3-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Swan":MAILTO:ontariosig@afhs.ab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20250526T021501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T021501Z
UID:10002028-1769853600-1769860800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Basics Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you just getting started? Have you been researching for a while and want a deeper understanding of some of the common topics in genealogy? This Basics Special Interest Group is for you! \nWe will meet on November 29 and January 31 (5th Saturdays of the month) by Zoom. \nThe topic for January 31 is to be determined.. \nSpecial Interest Groups such as the Basics Special Interest Group are a member benefit for all Alberta Family Histories Society members. If you would like to attend a session as a guest\, please contact communications@afhs.ab.ca. For a list of all other calendar events\, see our calendar. \n 
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/basics-special-interest-group-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SIG
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251204T203232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T203232Z
UID:10002524-1769864400-1769871600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:CPL Coaching Program
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Public Library to offer a coaching program. This is held the last Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 pm (except July\, August and December). Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. Register on the CPL website.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/cpl-coaching-program/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Calgary Central Library\, 800 3 St SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 2E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Genealogy Coaching Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda":MAILTO:library@afhs.ab.ca
GEO:51.0454696;-114.0549037
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE Calgary Alberta T2G 2E7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 3 St SE:geo:-114.0549037,51.0454696
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20260120T150847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T154958Z
UID:10002557-1769950800-1769958000@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Finance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee will meet during this time.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/finance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Babaeva":MAILTO:finance@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173557Z
UID:10002544-1771200000-1771286399@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Family Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/family-day-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20260110T020250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T165756Z
UID:10002556-1774690200-1774713600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Genealogy 101
DESCRIPTION:Just getting started? Looking for basic information about doing family history? Join us for one day of introductory lessons. \nSaturday\, March 28 from 9:30 – 4 pm (doors open at 9) \n\nIn person only at the AFHS Resource Centre (Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE)\nFree for AFHS members; $30 for non-members (Non-members can apply the $30 towards a membership if they join before April 30).\nThis program will only be offered if we have a minimum of 8 participants.\nMarch 21 is the deadline for registration.\nRegister by contacting communications@afhs.ab.ca\nThe presenters will be Bev Smith\, Marian Jones and Marion Peterson – all experienced volunteers with Alberta Family Histories Society.\n\nThe Schedule: \n\nWhy Do Genealogy\nWhat is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History?\nWho Do You Start With? BMDs  & Family Group Sheets\nWhere to Look\n\nMorning Break \n\nThe Internet as a Source / Popular Internet Sites\nCite Your Sources\nHow to Organize\nSoftware / Online Trees\n\nLunch – Bring your own bag lunch; we will offer water\, juice\, tea or coffee (1/2 hour) \n\nFun with Genealogy – a true example\nWhat is a Pedigree Chart\nGenealogy as a Puzzle – The Research Process\n\nAfternoon Break \n\nCensus Records\nTimelines\nWhat is Your Goal?\nQ&A\nTour of Resource Centre\n\nReady to register? Just send an email to Marion (communications@afhs.ab.ca) by March 21.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/genealogy-101/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bev Smith & Marion Peterson":MAILTO:basics@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173715Z
UID:10002545-1775203200-1775235600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/good-friday-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20260331T213722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T213722Z
UID:10002565-1776333600-1776342600@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:CBE Retired Teachers Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Calgary Board of Education Retired Employees Genealogy Group will be holding a meeting during this time. \nOur Resource Centre is open to the public at this time as well.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/cbe-retired-teachers-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Resource Centre – Petwin Atrium Commons\, Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20260201T154830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T154830Z
UID:10002561-1776600000-1776614400@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:UELAC Calgary Spring Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Resource Centre will be in use for the Spring Meeting of UELAC Calgary.
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/uelac-calgary-spring-meeting/
LOCATION:At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom\, Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2H 2N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Rental
ORGANIZER;CN="Suzanne Davidson":MAILTO:s_e_davidson@hotmail.com
GEO:50°58'35.7"N;114°04'11.5"W
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=At AFHS Resource Centre & via Zoom Suite 251S 8500 Macleod Trail SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2N1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Suite 251S\, 8500 Macleod Trail SE:geo:114°04'11.5"W,50°58'35.7"N
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20260131T233644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T233644Z
UID:10002560-1777107600-1777132800@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Unison Seniors Expo
DESCRIPTION:Alberta Family Histories Society will have a display booth at the 2026 Seniors’ Expo at Unison at Kerby Centre. Save the date!
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/unison-seniors-expo-2/
LOCATION:Unison Centre\, 1133–7 Avenue S.W.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon White":MAILTO:events@afhs.ab.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260413T085531
CREATED:20251221T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251221T173803Z
UID:10002546-1779062400-1779148799@afhs.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://afhs.ab.ca/event/victoria-day-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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