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• Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society General Meeting

  • Start
    November 14, 2024
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  • End
    June 05, 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook California

  General membership meeting for Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. Admission is free. Meetings begin with the business portion at 6:30 pm followed by a presentation or special event. Registration is not required for attendance.

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• Museum open

  • Start
    January 03, 2025
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  • End
    May 17, 2025
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  • Schedule
    40 sessions
  • Location
    Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook CA 92028

  Gem and Mineral Museum plus Gift Shop. Open free to the public, this small but mighty "gem" of a museum showcases minerals, fossils and gemstones from San Diego County and beyond. Highlights include a fluorescent room, San Diego Pegmatite, fossil display, rough and cut specimens, and other mineral delights.

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• Work and play with minerals and more

  • Start
    February 22, 2025
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  • End
    June 07, 2025
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook California 92028

  Volunteers informally gather on most Saturdays to do one, some or all of the following under guidance as needed:

  • process minerals (fold boxes, cut batting, prepare and place tags)
  • make flats (assortments of minerals)
  • process jewelry (thread pendants on to chains, place earrings on cards)
  • maintenance (cleaning of any type depending on need and choice)
  • volunteer suggestion: our volunteers come up with the best ideas! If you see something that appeals to you, talk about it.

  FGMS will provide lunch for work party. Volunteers are welcome for any or all hours and days.

  
  

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• Utah Field trip

  • Start
    April 17, 2025
  • End
    April 20, 2025
  • Location
    Utah collecting field trip

  This multi-day field trip on April 17-20 expects to include:

  • Dugway Geode Beds
  • Searle Canyon Red Beryl Mine 
  • Topaz Mountain
  • Points beyond

  Fee will depend on the number of participants. Field trip coordinator Art Lucas will share more information as it becomes available. Trip is dependent upon weather and road/field conditions. 

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• FGMS Board of Directors meeting

  • Start
    May 03, 2025
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  • End
    December 06, 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Fallrook Gem & Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook California 92028

  The elected Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society Board of Directors meets monthly to review Committee and Event reports, plan and/or address matters pertaining to the operation of the Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society. Members are welcome to attend. Those wishing to address the Board of Directors can contact President Lea Barton at least five days before the meeting. The minutes and financial reports are posted on the meeting room bulletin board. 

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• 2025 Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals

  • When
    October 12, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook CA 92028

  Join us for a Festival of Gems, Fossils, and Minerals! Over 40 vendors of crystals, jewelry, mineral specimens, gemstones, unusual gift items, Gem ID, bargain booth, lapidary rough and cut, wheel of fortune, kids activities - with a rockhounding trick or treat, food booth, plus a raffle of spectacular prizes! Prospective vendors can send an email to fallbrookgems@gmail.com for an application. Applications are due by August 1, 2025. If you'd like to be considered for the 2025 Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals, send an email to fallbrookgems@gmail.com or visit our Museum during open hours (Fridays 11-3, Saturdays 10-4).

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