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Webinar On Immigrant will put into perspective what records are available and Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild.

In addition to its monthly meetings – where local and
Ancestors To Be Hosted By the likelihood of finding one for a particular immigrant. national experts speak about how to explore ancestry –
“Due to the current coronavirus environment, the

Martin County Genealogical meeting will be conducted via webinar from 2 to 3 p.m., the society offers a variety of services at the genealogy
room in the Blake Library including an extensive
April 17,” says Lisa Tompson, MCGS president. “Anyone
Society who wishes to participate can find instructions on the research library and access to several genealogy websites.
society’s website, mcgsfl.org.” Members also enjoy a discount on Vivid-Pix Restore
Unless your ancestors were Native Americans, they Moughty has been conducting family history research digital software that enables easy restoration of faded
were immigrants, and genealogists want a record of for more than 25 years. She teaches a variety of subjects, photos, newspaper articles and documents. For more
their arrival in America: when, which port and where locally and nationally, including Irish genealogy, use of information about membership, activities and services go
they came from. According to professional genealogist the Internet, computer topics and research methodology. to mcgsfl.org, visit the genealogy room which is manned
Donna Moughty, the answers to these questions depend Author of the Quick Reference Guides for Irish Research, by member volunteers all year long or call Lisa Tompson,
on the time frame and what we already know about our she hosts a blog at Irishfamilyroots.com and takes groups MCGS president, (772) 888-2422.
ancestors. Moughty, who will be the featured speaker at to Ireland each October to research in Dublin and Belfast.
the Martin County Genealogical Society’s April meeting, Moughty is a member of the Association of Professional

14th Annual Lundin Kudo from page 1 Soups were donated About Treasure Coast Food Bank
by Chef’s Table of Stuart, Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and
“The Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls event is a highlight Conchy Joe’s Seafood, largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure
each year, and we are grateful to the committee for all the Dolphin Bar & Shrimp Coast, providing the community each year with millions
work that goes into making this such a great event,” said House, East Ocean Bistro, of meals valued at more than $50 million through
Judith Cruz, president and CEO of Treasure Coast Food Ellie’s Downtown Deli, robust programs and in partnership with 400 charitable
Bank. “Thanks also to the artists and the local restaurants Healthy Harvest Catering, organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and
that donated delicious soups this year. Your talents and gifts Kazu, Osceola Street Café, Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food
help thousands of children who struggle with hunger.” Stuart Boathouse, Talkhouse, distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full
This year’s committee was chaired by Joan Hooks and and The Gafford. roster of direct service programs that not only solve
included Carolyn Smith, Cheryl Ritland, May Wong, Diane Special thanks goes to the the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals
Ayres, Gail McCarthy, Petey Cox, Georgia Malone and artists and studios who help and families gain long-term food security, better health
Leona Zegar. make the event successful outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank
– Clay Habit Studio, Gail Jack and Kay Norris with their is a member of Feeding America, the nationwide network
McCarthy Studio, Lighthouse selections of bowls at the event of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the
Local Funders Band Together from page 1 ArtCenter Gallery and School United States. For more information on the Treasure Coast
of Art, OldMoonClay.com, and 3D Potter, Inc. Food Bank, call (772) 489-3034, log onto stophunger.org,
housing and healthcare, according to the United Way of Treasure Coast Food Bank also is grateful to Publix for visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/tcfoodbank, or
Martin County. That means one in three families will be supplying the bread enjoyed with each bowl of soup, and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/tcfoodbank.
disproportionately affected at this time as businesses close The Woman’s Club of Stuart. Photos by Maryann Ketcham
and employees’ hours are reduced or eliminated.
The COVID-19 Response Fund will prioritize funding
for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Treasure Coast
area with specific focus on Martin and St. Lucie counties
and anticipates funding these local organizations as quickly
as possible.
The following funders are working together to provide
the coordinated relief and recovery application process:
Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Children’s Services
Council of Martin County, Cleveland Clinic-Martin
County, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and
Martin Counties, Hobe Sound Community Chest, Lost
Tree Village Charitable Foundation, Mariner Sands Charity
Week, Sailfish Point Foundation and the United Way of
Martin County, and many more are joining in this focused
relief effort. Linda Luck and Marcia DeKramer admire bowls created for Mark LeRose and Daniel Leavy serve soup at the 14th Annual
To give to this Response Fund, go to the website for the 14th Annual Empty Bowls event. Empty Bowls event.
The Community Foundation of Martin-St. Lucie at www.
thecommunityfoundationmartinstlucie.org or call (772)
288-3795. You are also encouraged to give directly to
organizations you wish to help.

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