EVENTS SCHEDULE

I am available for online and in-person presentations. For more info, contact me at clairegebben@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time — streamed online
Beyond the Nutcracker with Sno-Isle Genealogical Society
The decorated tree, the song “Silent Night,” the story of The Nutcracker and more are contributions to Christmas in the U.S. by German immigrants of the 18th and 19th centuries. Other vibrant, lovely traditions have been lost in translation but continue in Germany today. Talk includes a handout with recipes, links to music, history and more.

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time — streamed online
Creating a Legacy with Family Papers and Genealogy
On-line presentation for the Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Many of us share a pressing concern: we possess family documents, artifacts, and oral histories, but have no idea what to do with them. This session examines formats, ideas, organizational tips, and inspiration to ensure the stories of our ancestors, and our own life stories, are not lost.

Saturday, February 13, 2027, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time — streamed online
For the Record: Memoir, Oral History & Family Life Stories
On-line presentation for the Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Your life and family stories comprise an important legacy, but writing them down gets complicated with decisions– which format to choose (memoir? autobiography? genealogical narrative?), what to include, what to leave out, and more. In “For the Record,” author and archivist Claire Gebben leads participants through exercises and strategies for writing about the past, especially in the creation of memoir. This session guides you to the art, and heart of telling your story.