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The Orange County California Genealogical Society (established in 1963) is a 501(c)3 non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach. Read more...

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Orange County California
Genealogical Society

presents a Hybrid Webinar/Workshop
with

Pam Vestal

November 7, 2026
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

How to Write Ancestral Stories
Your Relatives Will Want to Read

OCCGS is pleased to present this event for OCCGS Members and Registered Guests. It will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Library, and also streaming via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Meeting Rooms C-D

Registration:
Society Members attend free! Sign in to Members Only to register.
Non-Members are welcome for just $5.00. Registration for non-members is coming soon.

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*This is a 2-hour lecture and workshop. A laptop is strongly recommended. Attendees can work their own research problems during the workshop.

Learn more about Pam Vestal.

Volunteer Opportunities

OCCGS is an all-volunteer non-profit organization and we have several opportunities available. Please consider them and combine your enthusiasm for genealogy with a contribution of your time and skills to the society. Some of these jobs can be done remotely (marked). Training is available for ALL positions. Learn more about our volunteer positions!