Was one of your New Year’s Resolutions to begin exploring and recording your family history? Or, are you having difficulty finding that elusive ancestor? Now is the time to really tackle that project, as members of the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society are doubly ready to assist you.  

There will be two opportunities for you to receive assistance with your research in February. First is an informal “help session” offered on Wednesday, February 3, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. The second is an online demonstration of genealogical websites, presented by Jim Denham and John Noble, on Wednesday evening, February 17, from 7:00-8:45 p.m. Come early for social time and refreshments from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Both sessions will be held at Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Rd. There is no charge for either meeting and you do not have to be a member to attend.

However, members do receive the added benefit of a quarterly newsletter, "The Tracer," which includes notices of upcoming genealogical meetings and events, both local and national. Membership runs from January through December and dues are just $15.00; $18.00 for two people at one address. For additional information, call 440-899-9201 or visit the website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcwogs.      

Jayne Broestl is the Publicity Chair for the Cuyahoga West Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.