In brief: Civil War genealogy presentation, Christmas tree recycling and more

North Hills Genealogists

On Jan. 16 at 7 p.m., North Hills Genealogists will host an online, free and open to the public presentation by Brian Rhinehart entitled “I Have a Civil War Ancestor … Now What?”

Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Learn what records are available for your ancestors only at the National Archives, what records are online already, and how to access all of them. These records may unlock some of the family stories that have been forgotten over time, as well as break down a brick wall or two.

Rhinehart is a professional genealogist, speaker and the owner of CivilWarRecords.com. He is a direct descendent of six Civil War soldiers and specializes in research and record retrieval for Civil War and War of 1812 soldiers at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and has retrieved military files for hundreds of clients there.

Register for this meeting to attend either online or to simply listen on the phone. A confirmation email will respond with instructions to connect with the meeting. Visit www.NorthHillsGenealogists.org for online registration and more information.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network offers numerous opportunities for networking, education, leadership and charitable work, as well as relationship-building beyond business. Find out more at www.wbninc.com.

The Cranberry Chapter’s next meeting is 7:30-9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Cranberry Community United Presbyterian, 2662 Rochester Road, Cranberry. For more information, contact Mimi Autcher at 724-752-2655.

The Pittsburgh North Chapter’s next meeting is 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at Parkwood United Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mount Royal Blvd, Allison Park. For more information, contact Kathy Bell at 412-855-0578.

The Wexford Chapter’s next meeting is 8:15-9:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at Omega Federal Credit Union, 10455 Perry Hwy., Wexford. For more information, contact Suzanne Venneri at 412-264-8446.

The Criders Corners Chapter’s next meetings are noon-1:15 p.m. Jan. 12 and 26 at The Sports Grille, 1294 Freedom Road in Cranberry Township. For more information, contact Jocelyn Cilik at 724-772-5593.

The Beaver Chapter will hold a meeting virtually at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. For more information, contact Lynda Zelesnak at 724-601-2084.

The Virtual Chapter’s next meeting via Zoom is 7 p.m. Jan. 18. For more information, contact Deanne Duncan 704-441-6559.

Christmas tree recycling

Allegheny County Parks Department is offering its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program through Jan. 14, at all nine county parks from 8 a.m. until dusk. At Deer Lakes Park, drop off at the Veterans Shelter parking lot. At Hartwood Acres Park, drop off is at the Middle Road parking lot, and at North Park, trees can be dropped off at the swimming pool parking lot. For more information, visit alleghenycounty.us.