Takes place at Galliford’s on March 5th. www. gallifords.com
•The Cumberland Library takes a deep dive into the latest DNA science when professional Genealogist Marian Pierre Louis joins us on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. She will discuss not only the latest information on personal DNA testing as a tool for exploring your genealogy, but she will also provide insights into the ways in which DNA testing is currently transforming the field. Marian will discuss the various tests now being offered help you determine which test might be right for you and outline the best ways to get the most out of the tests you’ve already taken, and the ones you may take in the future. Marian Pierre-Louis is a genealogy professional whose areas of expertise include: house history research, southern New England research, DNA, and social media. Registration is required for this event in order to receive the zoom link. The link will be sent out at 5 pm on the day of the event. For Information: www.cumberlandlibrary.org or (401) 333-2552 ext. 2
• The Cumberland Library takes a deep dive into the latest DNA science when professional Genealogist Marian Pierre Louis joins us on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 6:30 pm on Zoom. She will discuss not only the latest information on personal DNA testing as a tool for exploring your genealogy, but she will also provide insights into the ways in which DNA testing is currently transforming the field. Marian will discuss the various tests now being offered help you determine which test might be right for you and outline the best ways to get the most out of the tests you’ve already taken, and the ones you may take in the future. Marian Pierre-Louis is a genealogy professional whose areas of expertise include: house history research, southern New England research, DNA, and social media. Registration is required for this event in order to receive the zoom link. The link will be sent out at 5 pm on the day of the event. For Information: www.cumberlandlibrary.org or (401) 333-2552 ext. 2
• The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québécois Cinéma, on Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm, in celebration of the month of Francophonie. The evening will begin with a cheese tasting reception conducted by Adrienne D’Arconte from Edgewood Cheese Shop and Eatery, and will be accompanied by wines and other beverages. The program will feature a screening of the acclaimed feature-length film Le Club Vinland, which tells the story of Brother Jean, a progressive teacher and passionate amateur archaeologist in 1949, who plans to conduct excavations with his students in order to prove the presence of a Viking settlement along the shores of the St-Lawrence River. Prior to the screening, guests will be treated to an introduction by the film’s director Benoit Pilon, who will join the audience on Zoom. Tickets are available for $25 and can be purchased at shopmowc.com. The evening is sponsored by the Quebec Delegation in Boston.