Vista California FamilySearch Center

''We serve the Family History needs of all who visit. The Center is served by North County Transit District bus route 318.''

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1310 Foothill Drive Vista, CA 92084-4048 United States
 * The Center is accessed from the parking lot at the South-East corner.
 * The parking lot entrance is off Oak St. across from the Foothill Oak Elementary School.


 * Language:English

Phone:


 * 1-760-945-6053

E-mail:


 * CA_Vista@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday:11:00am-8:00pm
 * Wednesday:11:00am-5:00pm
 * Thursday:11:00am-8:00pm
 * 4th Thursday: class start 7:00pm
 * Friday:11:00am-2:00pm (21 Nov 2014 - building closed for carpet cleaning)
 * Saturday:9:00am-3:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Building Closed (carpet cleaning) - Wednesday 2 Dec 2015

Presidents Day Weekend: Close- Fri 13 Feb, - ReOpen - Tue 17

Escondido FamHist Faire: Close- Sat 07 Mar, - ReOpen - Tue 10

Easter / General Conference: Close- Sat 04 Apr, - ReOpen - Tue 07

Memorial Weekend: Close- Sat 23 May, - ReOpen - Tue 26

Independance Day: Close- Sat 04 Jul, - ReOpen - Tue 07

Summer Break: Close- Tue 28 Jul, - ReOpen - Tue 11 Aug

Labor Day: Close- Sat ?? ???, - ReOpen - Tue ?? ???

Relief Society Broadcast: Close- Sat 26 Sep, - ReOpen - Tue 29

General Conference: Close- Sat 03 Oct, - ReOpen - Tue 06

Stake Day: Close- Sat 14 Nov, - ReOpen - Tue 17

Thanksgiving Week: Close- Tue 24, - ReOpen - Tue 01 Dec

Christmas and New Year: Close- Tue 22 Dec ReOpen - Tue 05, Jan 2016

Upcoming Events
Please be aware all of our presentations are free of charge to participants

Class Schedule
'''Advancing your research skills. . . '''

Classes are on the 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Feb 26 - "Family History Center Overview" Learn differences and applications of free Premium ($) Websites offered at the FHCtr and other resources that are available at this Cntr. ___ Instructor: Anne Renshaw

Mar 26 - "Get Organized / Not Frustrated" Learn use of Data Files as well as Hard Copy to maintain information in a safe place and in an easily retrievable format for your own use and preserving a pass it on system to future generations. ___ Instructor: David Paskett

Apr 23 - "Cultural &amp; Ethenic Research" Overview for Latino, African/American and Euro/American research websites and resources. ___ Instructor: Curtis Kinghorn

May 28 - Family Search 101- the basics of using FamilySearch, including registering for an account; however, if possible, register prior to attending the class. This class will cover the Family Tree (a global pedigree chart) and Memories (photos, stories and documents). ___ Instructor: Anne Renshaw

June 25 - Family Search 102- A continuation of last month’s class but, you didn’t need to attend the previous class to come to this one. This class will teach you how to use FamilySearch.org for doing research and attaching the sources found to the Family Tree. ___ Instructor: Anne Renshaw

July 23 - Military Record &amp; National Archives - Was your ancestor available for military service? Using government records may help you find them. Come to class for help in locating these records

24 Sept - You can learn a lot about your ancestry from a DNA test! With the cost of DNA tests dropping, DNA tests are now within almost anyone’s reach. Learn what the different tests are, who offers what tests, what each DNA test tells you about your ancestors, how DNA tests can help you solve genealogical puzzles and what questions DNA tests can’t answer. ___ Instructor Curtis Kinghorn

22 Oct - FaceBook / Social Media another means to make contact with your ancestor's descendants. Come and share your successes and discuss what we steps we can take to make this venue a more secure means for your home and family. ___ Instructor Belinda Schlack

Staff Training Meetings           First Monday of the month 9:00 am (exception made for Labor Day)

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Book Room:  with a large selection of collected works and "how to" resources.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Microfilm and microfiche readers, Microfilm / microfiche printers, A number of internet linked computers, Flatbed scanner for documents and photos

Resources in the Local Area
The Carlsbad "Cole Library" with the North County Genealogical Society is another useful resource in this area.

Links
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