The Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Bainbridge Public Library.

This month, Claire Gebben, a local author and genealogist, presents “Getting It Down: Writing Family Stories.”

Come and be inspired. The meeting is free to BIGS members; a $5 donation is suggested for nonmembers.

For more information go to http://www.bigenealogy.org, or call 206-842-4978.  BIGS is a nonprofit organization.