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LOOP IN THE C O N T I N U E D and Genealogical Resources at the Pennsylvania Archives The Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel’s grand ceremony and reception spaces make it a truly unforgettable venue for couples to begin their life together. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.— State Land Records of Pennsylvania and Military Records at the Pennsylvania State Archives THE NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS TO HOST FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS The North Hills Genealogists group is hosting its 2018 Family History Conference & Workshops on March 23 and 24 in Wexford. John Philip Colletta, PhD, national speaker on topics of family history, and Aaron McWilliams, reference archivist at the Pennsylvania State Archives, will speak on topics important to both beginner and advanced genealogists. Colletta will speak on finding ancestors in various records such as federal and naturalization records; McWilliams will talk about the resources housed in the State Archives such as state land and military records. Registration is now open online at NorthHillsGenealogists.org. Questions may be directed to [email protected]. The event will be held at The Columbian Room, located at 250 Swinderman Road in Wexford. It is located near Sheetz/Giant Eagle just past the junction of 910 and 19. There are two sessions of two workshops each on Friday, March 23. Those interested may sign up for one or both: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Facts about Ancestors Found in Federal Records 10 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ On Saturday, the all-day event offers two morning workshops starting at 9 a.m., breaking for lunch (included) and door prizes, followed by two additional workshops. The last workshop should end at 4 p.m. The workshops include: • Passenger Arrival Records, Colonial Times to Mid- to 20th Century • Naturalization Records, Colonial Times to Mid- to 20th Century • Only a Few Bones: Case Studies in Assembling Sources to Reconstruct Real-Life Events • Discovering Your Ancestors’ World through Maps and Gazetteers Ticket Cost: Advance: $20 Door: $23 Students: $8 Groups: $16 March 3: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church - 7:30 p.m. March 4: Ingomar United Methodist Church - 4 p.m. For more information, visit PCCsing.org, email [email protected] or call 412.635.7654. PLANT SALE PCC PRESENTS ‘BELLA MUSICA!’ The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s next stop on its musical journey is Italy—to hear Bella Musica! Travel through Italy with the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale as they sing melodies that have echoed in cathedrals, piazzas and opera houses. Be the first to hear this music before the PCC takes it on tour in July. You won’t want to miss the chance to hear the 100+ voices of the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale performing this stunning repertoire! Vieni ad ascoltare una bella musica! Come and listen to beautiful music! icmags.com Greybrooke Garden Club will hold a spring plant sale on Friday, May 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at McCandless Crossing, in the grassy area within the circle in front of Bonefish Grill, between Old Navy and Ethan Allen. Hanging baskets, perennials, annuals with some in decorative pots, miscellaneous garden supplies and more will be available. Proceeds help support the club’s annual donations to conservancy groups and worthy community organizations. For additional information or questions, please contact Barbro Kelley at 412.296.0538. ■