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Burley Family History Center Expo
We are having our expo on February 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Burley West Stake Center. The theme is Turning Hearts. Check out the website for more information about the presenters and the classes. Also note- there will be a free pulled pork lunch provided for those who RSVP before February 1st. Click here for the website and to RSVP.
Presenters include President Harris from the Twin Falls Temple, Joe Price from the Recording Linking Lab, Richard Millar creator of Goldie May and several of our own local personalities. Topics for everyone and all skill levels. And take a walk down memory lane as you move from class to class enjoying historic photos on the walls of our communities or participate in a QR scavenger hunt.
Feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch if you like and enjoy some live music in the gym. Also in the gym will be booths about community projects, digitizing at the center, Burley Temple information and video, missionaries, and a question and answer booth. Be sure to stop by the center booth for information about the raffle. We have some DNA kits, umbrellas and pioneer handcart replicas as prizes.
Mark your calendars, plan to attend and RSVP for lunch by February 1st. No RSVP required for the classes, just for the lunch. We hope to see you all there.
Center news
- Youth classes ~ We are excited to announce we will be having youth geared classes on Fridays from February - April. Classes will be held at 10:30 and last about 30-45 minutes. These will be fast paced classes offered for the youth to learn a few of the basics of family history and some fun activities in connection with family history. Check out the calendar for the specific topics.
- Youth Summer Program ~ We will be having a youth summer program again this summer with a few adjustments. This will be on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons June 14- August 10 from 2- 5 pm. There will be youth consultants on staff during these times, but we will also be providing additional classes and projects each day of the summer program. Youth are welcome to come to any or all of the classes and assist with whatever projects they wish throughout the summer. They are also welcome to just come and work on their own family history or get help in furthering their own family lines. If any youth are wishing to be consultants during the summer, please contact Tammy for more info 208-431-4504.
- Ever have a hard time remembering all of those passwords- we have the class for you! Jeff will be teaching a Password Management Class on Feb. 2nd at 10:30 a.m.
- You might have a formal written will… but do you have a digital will? What is it and why would I need it? Sharon will be teaching a class all about this on Feb. 22 at 1:00 p.m.
- Our Google series by Shaura continues this month- Google Drive on Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. and Google Slides on Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
- We have several ongoing classes.
- Basic computers is presented several times a year- a six week class all about the basics of using computers taught by Heather.
- FamilySearch 101 the basics of FamilySearch is taught in a two part class each month by Anna Marie.
- Bring your Family History Questions - Sue and Nina offer a class each month designed to assist with any family history questions you might have- bring a question or come learn from others' questions.
- Becoming a Tech Savvy Genealogist - classes each month by Sharon.
- We will be closed from February 17 to February 20 for President's Day Weekend.
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