7:30 PM IN-PERSON DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL MONUMENT Presented by Steve Dover Scout House, 10866 Culver Blvd. in front of the lapidary studio. Enter the parking area at the northeast corner of Culver Blvd. by Elenda Street Join us in the Scout House in front of our lapidary shop on August 12 at 7:30 PM for…

7:30 PM IN-PERSON PRECIOUS AND COMMON OPAL FROM THE VIRGIN VALLEY OPAL DISTRICT, HUMBOLDT CO., NEVADA Presented by Walter Lombardo Join us on July 8th, at 7:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room at the Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City 90230, for a presentation of Virgin Valley, Nevada Opals by Geologist Walter Lombardo.…

7:30 PM IN-PERSON SILICA POLYMORPHS AND COLOR Presented by George R. Rossman Silica in the form of quartz is one of our most common minerals. In this presentation, we will first characterize the several different species of silica minerals other than quartz. These include such phases as cristobalite, moganite and melanophlogite. Then we will examine…

7:30 PM IN-PERSON (No Zoom) Work Party VETERANS MEMORIAL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM Please join us for a work party in preparation for the Fiesta of Gems Show, which will be held June 29 and 30. Place labels and stamps on postcards. Fill Grab Bags with small stones. Commiserate with other club members. (This has been rumored…