Calendar
The Los Altos Chapter, NSDAR, typically meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May and September through December, at 11 a.m. Please contact our chapter regent if you would like to attend one of our meetings.
| Date | Time | Place | Details |
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| January 2025 | |||
| 10 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab First week of the new class session! Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 11 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sequoia Room | Genealogy Workshop: learn the basics of genealogy research and get help starting your family tree. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 15 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sequoia Room | Card-making: We'll make cards for military servicemembers/veterans. Theme: Valentine's Day. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 17 | 11:00 - 1:00 | LACC | Los Altos Chapter meeting. Program: Learn about the work of the Preservation Action Council of San Jose, which works to preserve our unique and diverse architectural and cultural heritage in the San Jose area. Speaker, André Luthard. |
| 24 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 25 | 8:00 - 4:00 | Monterey |
Ancestor Roundup: Genealogy seminar hosted by Commodore Sloat Chapter, NSDAR. See https://monterey.californiadar.org/index.php/about-us/chapter-activities-and-projects |
| February | |||
| 1 | TBD | Saratoga Senior Ctr, 19655 Allendale Ave | DAR District VI meeting, Santa Clara Chapter hosting. Program "The Cost of Courage Foundation" with speaker Kelly Estes |
| 7 | 11:00 - 1:00 | Fremont Hills Country Club, 12889 Viscaino Pl, Los Altos Hills | Save the Date for the Los Altos Chapter's 75th Birthday Party! We'll enjoy a luncheon, socialize, and celebrate the history of the Los Altos Chapter and our members' service to the Los Altos community. |
| 14 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 21 | 11:00 - 1:00 | LACC Sequoia Room |
Los Altos Chapter meeting. Celebrate the winners of the American History Essay Contest and enjoy their essays. |
| 21-22 | TBD | TBD |
CSSDAR Genealogy Symposium |
| 28 | 10:00 - noon |
LACC - Apricot Room NOTE--different room this week! |
Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| March | |||
| 1 | 10:00 - 12:00 | tbd | New Chapter Members Welcome Event |
| 13-16 | Burlingame Marriott Hotel | State Conference: California State Society of Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| 21 | 11:00 - 1:00 | LACC Sequoia Room | Los Altos Chapter meeting. Speaker, Nancy Hardesty, author of The Bonnet Book. Nancy conducted extensive research into her family history and the life of her grandmother, and wrote this book to tell her grandmother's story: "Sent away on an orphan train at fourteen, smart and lovely Blanche lands in St. Louis, Missouri as a nursemaid, wearing rags and sleeping in a pantry. To rise above her servitude, she begins a self-education program. A trade booth at the 1904 World’s Fair and a Cobden, Illinois apprenticeship launch her into a hat-making career." Present the Women in American History Award. Present the Community Service Award. |
| 28 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| April | |||
| 6 - 12 | all day |
Salt Lake City |
Salt Lake City Trip: California State Society DAR genealogy research trip to Salt Lake City Salt Lake Plaza Hotel at Temple Square and Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek |
| 11 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 18 | 11:00 - 1:00 | LACC |
Los Altos Chapter meeting. Conservation Program: "Recycling Realities and What You can Do," speaker from the City of Sunnyvale. Present the Conservation Medal, Women in the Arts Recognition Award, and Good Citizen Award (high school student) |
| 19 | tbd | Redwood City |
Commemoration of the Battle of Lexington hosted by Gaspar de Portola Chapter, DAR |
| 25 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| May | |||
| 3 | TBD | Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy | DAR District VI meeting, Los Altos and El Palo Alto Chapters hosting |
| 9 | 10:00 - noon | LACC - Sycamore Room | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 16 | 11:00 - 1:00 | a home in Atherton | Los Altos Chapter Garden party |
| 17 | 10:00 - 12:00 | LACC | Getting Started in Genealogy: Join this class to learn the basics of genealogy research and get help starting your family tree. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 23 | 10:00 - 12:00 | LACC | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| June | |||
| 11 | 10:00 - 12:00 | LACC | Card-making: We'll make cards for deployed military servicemembers. Theme: Independence Day. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 |
| 13 | 10:00 - 12:00 | LACC | Genealogy Lab Work on your current genealogy project in companionship with other family history researchers. Sign up with Los Altos Recreation at https://secure.rec1.com/CA/LosAltosRecreation/catalog or phone 650-947-2790 Note: this is our last session of Genealogy Lab until September! |
| 25 to 29 | Washington, D.C. | DAR's national convention, Continental Congress | |
| September | |||
| TBD | 10:00 - 12:00 | LACC | Genealogy Lab resumes |
| October | |||
| 4 | TBD | Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy | DAR District VI meeting, Gaspar de Portola and San Andreas Lake Chapters hosting |
| November | |||
| December | |||
| January 2026 | |||
| February | |||
| 7 | TBD | Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy |
DAR District VI meeting, Santa Cruz & Commodore Sloat Hosting |
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March |
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| 5 to 8 | Burbank, CA |
CSSDAR State Conference |
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| TBD | TBD | TBD |
Santa Clara Chapter, DAR celebrates its 100th Anniversary |
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April |
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| 25 | TBD | Old City Hall, 7400 Monterey Rd, Gilroy |
District VI Meeting, hosted by Los Gatos Chapter plus another chapter TBD |
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May |
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| TBD | TBD | TBD | Annual Garden Party |
| June | |||
| 24-24 | Washington, DC | 135th Continental Congress, DAR's national conference held at DAR national headquarters | |
| July | |||
*LACC: Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos
Please email our chapter with questions or to get more information on our events and programs.
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