This is the second day of our first ever spring SALE! There will be lots of products from a variety of vendors who are selling rock and mineral related items. There will be crystals, polished cabochons, slices, slabs and rough rock. We also have a food concession and hourly draws. To tickle your creative spirit … Continue reading SPRING ROCK & MINERAL SALE – Day Two
The presentation for the May meeting is: Rockhounding in Arizona, Collecting in the great outdoors Rock of the Month is Obsidian (all types) Please bring any that you have for show and tell.
The Dixons are once again hosting the June social at their residence 261 Kenmuir Rd. This is Potluck social please bring a dish. This is a members event with guests like a spouce. The event runs from around 11until 2. There is a Rock auction by donation. PLEASE BRING A ROCK TO DONATE TO THE … Continue reading Monthly social Potluck Lunch rock auction
We are fortunate to have Jack Whittles as a club member, Jack we will be sharing with us what it is to have a dream job as an avid Rockhounder.
We will have a garage sale fundraiser in September. Members are encouraged to bring items for sale. Members are also needed to volunteer to help set up, take down and be present during the day
The October meeting presentation will be done by Jack Whittles. He will talk about Vancouver Island Rocks as Part 2 - Rockhounder's Dream Job. Membership renewals and new memberships are both possible. In addition to the presentation, there will be opportunities to volunteer to help in the operation of the Club. Please consider getting more … Continue reading October Meeting and Social Gathering
Our last meeting of the year is coming up next Tuesday, November 7th, at the MacMillan Arts Centre at 7 pm. Our rock of the month is “Petrified Wood”, bring a sample to share. The presentation will be on Petrified Wood by Jim McKinnon. Final plans for the November Show will be discussed . Find … Continue reading November Annual General Meeting and Social
The Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club is excited to present its Fifth Annual Rock and Gem Show. In addition to a full hall of vendors, we will have children's activities and demonstrations of a variety of rock related activities. Watch for flint knapping, wire wrapping and use of the Genie for creating cabochons. … Continue reading Fifth Annual Rock and Gem Show – Day One
The Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club is excited to present the second day of its Fifth Annual Rock and Gem Show. We will have a full hall of vendors, children's activities, and demonstrations of a variety of rock related activities. Watch for flint knapping, wire wrapping and how to make a cabochon using … Continue reading Fifth Annual Rock and Gem Show – Day Two
Party time for Club members! This social will be at the Parksville Legion . Bring a rock or mineral to share/trade. Dinner is served at 6:30. it's too late to sign up for this year as the cooks needed to know how many were coming!