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CONTACT US:
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P. O. Box 950
Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone
(530) 676 - 2472
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El
Dorado
County Mineral & Gem Society
members take an active role in learning about and sharing interests in rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, earth sciences and the lapidary arts.
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What's Happening
Here's a quick look at our upcoming events
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Meetings:
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Club Calendar Other Events |
Join us for our next General Meeting on Tuesday,
September 16, 7:00 PM.
The presentation of the evening will be about the California State gem, Benitoite.
General meetings are held at the Senior Center, 937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA. Guests are always
welcome!
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Committee & Special Meetings:
Sep 9 - Board Meeting, 6:30 PM, Sr. Center (special meeting date due to holiday) |
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More about Meetings
More about Membership
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Junior Program: |
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The next Junior meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 PM (note change of date). Junior members regularly work on the merit badge program to become a "Future Rockhound of America." Meetings are generally held in the craft room at the Senior Center, 937 Spring Street, Placerville (except for special meetings).
Non-member juniors are welcome to attend one session before becoming a member. However, so that we can plan for enough supplies, parents should make an advance reservation by calling (530) 676 2472 or send
email. Guardians of Juniors need to stay at the Senior Center during junior meeting.
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Lapidary & Workshops: |
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Regular
Lapidary Workshops are usually held
at the Senior Center,
6:30 - 9:00 PM,
on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month and the fifth Tuesday when they occur. Regular Lapidary Machine Work all who have passed certification.
Sign up is required for
Jewelry Arts Classes so that adequate supplies and/or equipment can be made available.
More about Lapidary
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Regular Lapidary Schedule:
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Jewelry Arts Classes: Sign-up required |
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Sep 09 |
Machine Work |
Sept 9 & 23 |
Peyote stitch hoop earrings |
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Sep 23 |
Machine Work |
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Sep 30 |
Machine Work |
See Members Area for details of Jewelry Arts Classes (password required. |
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Oct 14 |
Machine Work |
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