Category: Event

Cascade Gem & Mineral Show

Save the Date! The 2027 Cascade Gem Show will be held June 26-27 at Kent Commons in Kent, WA. “Anyone who picks up a  rock or fossil and takes it home is a rockhound.” Here is a list some of our past Vendors. We try to have a wide selection of minerals, rocks, crystals, jewelry, […]

Rock Bingo – April 12, 2018

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Rock Bingo – April 12, 2018 This is a fun evening! Bring the kids and guests for a “rocking” good time We play Bingo for rock, slabs, crystals and fossils. $1 per person fee (for the entire evening) and you can play up to 6 games at a time. Also bring at least 3 wrapped […]

Sunday August 5, 2018 – It’s Picnic Time!!

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Our Annual Club Picnic is Sunday, August 5, 2018 Our August meeting is our annual Club picnic and auction. It is on Sunday, August 6th at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum the driveway to the left of the park/lake/lodge. http://dev.lakewildernessarboretum.org/visit/directions/ It is a beautiful spot to enjoy the sunny afternoon, potluck, rock auction, socializing and the gardens. […]

Upcoming Shows and Events

Feb 12th, 2026 – General Meeting Feb 21st, 2026 – Field Trip to Ole One Lane Bridge (Dunite, Quartz, Gneiss) March 12th, 2026 – General Meeting March 21st, 2026 – Field Trip to Swift Creek / Baker Lake (Agate, Jasper, Gneiss) or Saddle Mtn April 9th, 2026 – General Meeting (Bingo night) April 19th (Sunday), […]

Presidents Message

  • Digging It!  Our big rock, gem and jewelry show is at the end of this month. We have so many opportunities for you to come and be a part of it – from helping our wonderful vendors load in their gear, to setting up tables, greeting guests, helping with kid’s activities, and so much more. All of our volunteers always go home with free rocks – and free shop hours! I’ll be spending those three days (Friday, June 26 – our set up day – through Sunday, June 28) at the Silent Auction table, working on raising money for our …

Meeting Announcements

  • Club president Noelle Barnes will present “Rockhounding on the Road – How to Find Rocks Wherever You Are” – tools you can use to find a rockhounding location when you’re on the road, and in places you haven’t been before. Show and Tell: bring a rock or fossil you found outside of Washington (if available) or something that’s just too good not to share.

  • Our own Mike Blanton will bring his expertise to this club meeting program – he will share the tools, tips and tricks he has developed to drill holes in stones and minerals so you can do more with the rocks you find. Show and Tell: bring a rock you’d like to make into something else.

  • Club Wagonmaster and rock shop creator Roger Danneman will present an overview of the new club shop – including equipment, scheduling, stewards, and what you can expect from this exciting new resource.  Show and Tell: bring a rock you want to polish or make into a cabochon (or something you’ve already polished or made)

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