Genealogy resources to be shared Learn how to reclaim your joy, purpose
EDMOND — The Edmond Genealogical Society will discuss “The Free! Metro Library Databases” during its upcoming meeting at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1315 E 33.
Lisa Bradley, of the Metropolitan Library System’s special collections, will speak on “Getting the Most Out of MLS Genealogy Databases,” highlighting the “Big Three” of the library’s genealogy databases: Ancestry.com, Fold3 and Heritage Quest.
But these are not all of the genealogy resources at the Metropolitan Library System. Bradley also will discuss several other genealogical/historical databases to help families uncover their ancestors and the historical context in which they lived.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Parking and entry to the church is through the rear of the building. The church is fully handicap accessible.
The Edmond Genealogical Society meets on the third Monday evening of each month, with speakers on subjects of interest to genealogists and historians. Membership is open to anyone interested in historical or genealogical research.
For more information, like www. facebook.com/EdmondGenSoc.
Next month’s presentation, on April 16, will feature speaker Kathryn Spurgeon. The author and owner of Memory House Publishing company, will speak on “Discovering your Ancestor’s Secrets” and discuss the methods she used to research her ancestors for her books.
Students can dance, sing at camp
A free dance and singing leadership camp is planned during spring break. The camp, presented by Stop the Violence, is designed to help students enhance their creative abilities and become wellrounded performers and leaders.
Instruction is differentiated based on skill level, and beginner to advance performers are welcome. Campers will be immersed in dance, singing and violence prevention programs that end in a performance at the end of the week. The camp features daily instruction in jazz and modern, hip-hop techniques. Each day, youth will learn a host of skills that will build up leadership and character, a news release stated.
Stop The Violence is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring awareness and resources to aid in the prevention of and intervention of violence.
The camp is open to ages 6 through 18 and will be from 6 to 9 p.m. March 19-24 at Douglass High School, 900 N Martin Luther King Ave. Go to http://www.stoptheviolenceok.com/registration/ to register a child for free.
Spend spring break at Round Barn
ARCADIA — Musicians and storytellers will be on hand during the week of March 19-24 to entertain visitors and help tell the story of the Arcadia Round Barn.
The Route 66 landmark has been the site of singing, dancing and merrymaking since shortly after it was built in 1898. In the early days, the ground floor housed cattle, mules and hay, but the floor of the loft was custom-built to accommodate dances. Such social gatherings helped to prop up community morale during the days of the Great Depression.
The barn was restored to its former glory in 1992 and is now a museum and gift shop run by the nonprofit Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society. During spring break, visitors can enjoy free acoustic music concerts by such Oklahoma artists as The McKedys, Bailey Gilbert and Joe Baxter, and guided tours by Round Barn volunteers. The Round Barn is in the heart of Arcadia on Route 66, five miles east of Interstate 35. The barn is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Are you looking for ways to bring joy into your life? A program on “Bringing Your Joy Back: Live your dream at any age” is planned from 10 a.m. to noon March 30 at Centennial Health, 701 NE 10. Karla Docter, a certified elite life coach, will present ways to bring more joy, purpose and happiness at any stage in life. Docter is also the founder of Venture Life Coaching and an advocate for victims of violence. Food and drink will be provided at the session. Seating is limited. To register, contact Stefani at 280-5215 or Stefani.hodge@ centennialhealth.com.