VERO BEACH — The Board of Directors of the Indian River Genealogical Society is happy to announce its schedule of programs for fall 2009.Wednesday, Sept. 16 – “How to do German Research”Tuesday, Oct. 13 – “Using Memorabilia, Artifacts and Heirlooms to Tell Your Family Story”Tuesday, Nov. 10 – “In Deed”, property records researchTuesday, Dec. 8 – “Compare Software”, for researching and storing genealogy information All general meetings of the IRGS are free and open to the public. The society holds its general meetings at 9:30 AM in the large first floor meeting room of the Indian River County Main Library, 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach. With the exception of September’s meeting (that was scheduled to accommodate Labor Day weekend travelers), all general meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Visitors, whether novice or experienced researchers or just inquisitive about genealogy, are encouraged to attend meetings. Membership dues are $25 a year. For more information about IRGS, please check our website: www.irgs.org. It contains newsletters and announcements of upcoming events.Since its founding in 1983, IRGS members have published two books: one listing the county’s cemeteries and the other, a local best seller, depicting Indian River County in vintage postcards. Each year the society hosts its Valentines Seminar featuring a noted genealogist and, throughout the year, members volunteer to help others with their families’ histories. Plus, the society provides numerous classes for beginning genealogy researchers. Please join us at a meeting soon! Information: Visit www.irgs.org.