Please join us Wednesday, July 22, for our monthly meeting at Poinsettia Pavilion. The program will feature Craig Parrot presenting on sunstones—their defining characteristics, the major varieties and how those differences influence value, where sunstones are found, and practical guidance on how to collect them.
Social time begins at 7pm, and the meeting begins at 7:30pm. The snacks will be potluck – please bring something to share.
Our annual gem show is held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on the first full weekend in March. In 2027, the dates will be March 6 & 7. For more information visit our Show page.
VGMS members enjoy many benefits, including an annual gem show, field trips, lapidary instruction and use of equipment, monthly newsletter, museum, extensive library, social events, youth programs, and of course, camaraderie. To become a member, visit our Membership page and fill out the Membership Form at the bottom of the page.
General meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December – 2nd Wednesday). The public is invited to attend any of our general meetings. We meet either on Zoom or at Ventura’s Poinsettia Pavilion in the Santa Paula Room (3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA 93003) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, except November and December, when we meet on the 2nd Wednesday so as not to interfere with the holidays. Park in either the upper or lower lot, and enjoy an ocean view of Ventura from this hillside venue just below Two Trees.
The VGMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote popular interest in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and related subjects. We sponsor lectures, classes, demonstrations, field trips and school visits to further education and interest both within VGMS and the community at large. Our annual gem show exhibits rock, mineral, fossil, and lapidary arts collections in order to share our hobby with the public. Find out more at About the VGMS.
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS)
American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS)