NARA 101: Family History Day at the National Archives

NARA 101: FAMILY HISTORY DAY AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Saturday, December 2, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
1000 Commodore Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066-2350

AIISF's Descendants Club in association with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Pacific Region presents a special Saturday workshop to introduce you to the resources held by NARA's Pacific Region and how to access the files so you can uncover your family's journey to America.

You'll learn the basics; the kind of information that can be found from a ship's passenger lists, Naturalization records, and other little used sources along with research tips. NARA archivists are willing to do preliminary research if participants have leads such as the name of the immigrant, name of ship and/or year of travel so files may be pulled for you to peruse on December 2. Upon RSVPing, please let AIISF know the family member's name and information so that we can start the process of finding your relatives files. All record requests must be received by November 27 at the latest.

NARA is typically closed on Saturdays and this workshop is an exclusive opportunity to explore the archives on a weekend. Families are welcome, best suited for children 10 and above. Space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP by calling (415) 561-2160 by November 27 to reserve a space at this special workshop.

From: Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

Locke Community Park Dedication Ceremony

Locke Community Park Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, October 8, 2006 1:00 PM
Main Street, Locke, California

Join the Locke community, the Locke Foundation and its supporters in opening the Locke Community Park. Constructed on a vacant lot on Main Street, the Locke Community Park will serve as a memorial to the Chinese pioneers of the area, and Locke's current and former Chinese residents of the town.

The event will feature a Chinese lion dance, martial arts performances, and musicians. From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Locke Business Association will be holding their monthly sidewalk sale. There will be art, collectibles, toys, and more for sale. Both the dedication ceremony and the sidewalk sale are free to the public.

For more information, please contact: Dean Okimoto, Locke Foundation Executive Director, at 916-601-1895.