From the Top of the Rock Pile Our Gem Show is on June 29th and 30th, with set-up on June 28th. Roger is looking for volunteers, so be prepared to help when he calls or emails you. We need a volunteer to ensure all the signs we need inside the venue are made and printed. […]
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General Meeting – Thursday, March 14th @ 7 pm (Click Here For More Info)
Topic: Out-of-state rockhounding sites by Roger Danneman Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Montana, etc. – So many rockhounding places! We have a few members who have combined a road trip vacation and rockhounding that will collaborate on this. It’s interesting to see the variety of material from these areas. After this meeting, you may want to plan […]
General Meeting – Thursday, April 11th @ 7 pm (Click Here For More Info)
April 11th – Rock Bingo (Spring Break) and Food Drive This meeting is our annual “Rock Bingo” night. It is held during spring break so our Young Tumblers and their friends can attend without worrying about school the next day. Each member is asked to bring 3 wrapped items for each person who intends to […]
General Meeting CANCELED – Thursday, January 11th @ 7 pm
MEETING CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!! Topic: Large Animal Fossils of Washington state. Do you know what type of fossils you can find in Washington and what they most likely looked like when they lived? We all have seen or heard of the sea creatures, insects, and plant fossils that can be found in Washington. Tonight […]
General Meeting – Thursday, February 8th @ 7 pm
Topic: “You found it, now what?” by Noelle Barnes We have many members who have gone out on field trips and have collected some excellent materials. They will give their insights into what you do with it – how you clean it, cut it, polish it, and some ideas on what you can ultimately make it […]
General Meeting – Thursday, October 12th (Click Here for Sample Ideas)
Topic: Rock’in Good Halloween Costume Contest Dress up a rock, mineral, or fossil for Halloween. You can paint it, put a hat on it, or dress it up in a Halloween costume. It can even be a haunted scene. Be creative, and let your imagination run wild! We will give 1st and 2nd prizes to […]
General Meeting – Thursday, November 9th
Topic: As our field trips for 2023 come to an end, Roger Danneman, our Field Trip Guide, will talk about the field trips of 2023 and show off what was found. It will be interesting to see what can be found around Washington, as Roger has led our group on some great field trips. Show […]
General Meeting – Sunday, December 3rd – Holiday Party
Topic: Our Annual Holiday party, potluck, the election of Officers, and action. Potluck: The club provides turkey and ham. Members fill in with veggies, salad, rolls, butter, dessert, drinks, etc. We generally have around 40 to 45 members attend. Bring your plate and silverware. Setup is at 11:30 am, and dinner is at noon. We […]
President’s Message – June 2023
From the Top of the Rock Pile …. by Kat Koch Table Lamps – Remember we are looking for new table lamps for our show ‘n tell tables. If you go to Goodwill, a similar store, or would like to donate, the lights must fold up easily for storage. Save the receipt and the club […]
General Meeting -Thursday – May 11th (Click Here For More Info)
Topic: Metaphysical Minerals with Paula Constantino It has been some time since we have had a meeting on this topic. The club is aware that many of our members are interested in the metaphysical properties of minerals and the seven chakras. Paula is a recent club member and volunteered to speak on this topic. Show […]