Upcoming Events

May Club Meeting
May
12

May Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
May
19

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members who have taken lapidary shop training the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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NFMS Field Trip: Farson, Wyoming
May
20
to May 24

NFMS Field Trip: Farson, Wyoming

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Blue Forest Petrified Wood – May 20-24

The Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies, which is an umbrella organization to which our club belongs, is leading 2 rock hunting trips this summer. If you plan on attending either of them, please let Janel Lacey know (text 541-215-2839) so I can pass our club information on to the NFMS trip Leader, Doug True.

Where: Eden Valley out of Farson, WY

Tools: shovels, picks and other digging tools, rock hammer, gloves. Doug will provide probes, or you can borrow one from Janel Lacey before the trip.

Accommodations: Dry camping on site, or there is BLM campground called Slade Creek on the river (lots of mosquitoes), or hotel in Kemmerer, WY, 40 miles away.

Getting There: Out of Farson, go north on Hwy 189 for 19 miles. Turn right on Hwy 372 and go about 10 miles east to a 4-way junction. Go straight onto a gravel road down over the Green River (single lane bridge). Go east about 5 miles east on Road 8. Watch for a gravel road to the left (yellow standpipes at the north corner). At this point , turn left between the wire flags Doug set out and stay between the flags until you reach the site.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Jun
2

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members who have taken lapidary shop training the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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June Club Meeting
Jun
9

June Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Jun
16

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members who have taken lapidary shop training the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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NFMS Field Trip: Newcastle, Wyoming
Jun
24
to Jun 28

NFMS Field Trip: Newcastle, Wyoming

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tee Pee Canyon Agate, June 24-28

The Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies, which is an umbrella organization to which our club belongs, is leading 2 rock hunting trips this summer. If you plan on attending either of them, please let Janel Lacey know (text 541-215-2839) so I can pass our club information on to the NFMS trip Leader, Doug True.

More details TBA.

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Annual Gem & Mineral Show September 12th & 13th 2026
Sep
12
to Sep 13

Annual Gem & Mineral Show September 12th & 13th 2026

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us September 12th & 13th for the Annual Gem & Mineral Show hosted by the Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society. This year will be extra special for we are also hosting and welcoming the NFMS, the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

Enjoy and discover beautiful jewelry, fossils, crystal, minerals. There will be live demonstrations, door prizes, a live auction, and lots of activities for kids.

Saturday, September 12th from 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 13th from 10am-5pm

Location: Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Pavilion

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
May
5

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members who have taken lapidary shop training the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Succor Creek Field Trip
May
2
to May 3

Succor Creek Field Trip

Field Trip: May 2-3 to Succor Creek, Oregon.

Material: Graveyard point plume agate, thunder eggs, petrified wood, sagenite, jasper.

Trip Leader: Don Dixon (NFMS), club contact is Kathy Lynch.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Apr
21

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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April Club Meeting
Apr
14

April Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Training
Apr
8

Lapidary Shop Training

Whether you are looking to learn to cut, polish, or cab, we invite you to our Lapidary Shop Training. This is an introduction to our lapidary shop and is available to current members of the club who are at least 18 years old.

In this session, you will learn about safety equipment and how to use and operate the lapidary machines (from cabbing wheels, trim saw, polishing wheel), that will allow you the opportunity to work on your rocks and attend our lapidary shop open hours.

If you have never been through this training before, it is highly recommended that you attend. We want to ensure the safety of our club members and the longevity of our equipment with current knowledge of our lapidary shop.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP below.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Apr
7

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Mar
17

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

Please note that you must already be a member of the club, have gone through Lapidary Shop Training, and are at least 18 years of age to attend.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Mar
14
to Mar 15

Polka Dot Agate Mine Field Trip

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stay tuned for more information.

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March Club Meeting
Mar
10

March Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Mar
3

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Feb
17

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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February Club Meeting
Feb
10

February Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Feb
3

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Jan
20

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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January Club Meeting
Jan
13

January Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Jan
6

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Annual Christmas Party Potluck - No Regular Meeting
Dec
14

Annual Christmas Party Potluck - No Regular Meeting

It’s time again for our Annual Christmas Party Potluck!

Instead of our regular 2nd Tuesday meeting, we will gather together on Sunday, December 14th and enjoy food, good company and a white elephant gift exchange. Event will start at 4:00pm, dinner will be served at 5:00pm, and then festivities will end with gift exchange.

The club will provide a turkey, ham, sodas and gifts for kids. We invite you to bring any additional side dish or dessert to share. If you would like to participate in the white elephant gift exchange, we ask that you bring a rock related gift that is worth $20 or less.

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you.

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November Club Meeting
Nov
11

November Club Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Oct
21

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Oct
17
to Oct 20

Alvord Desert Field Trip

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

More information TBA.

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October Monthly Meeting
Oct
14

October Monthly Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

**If you are a new to the club or have never been to our clubhouse, we kindly ask you to drive 5mph when driving onto the premises. Upon entering the driveway, drive 5mph slightly uphill to our clubhouse where you will see a sign illuminating “Marcus Whitman Rock Club” at the appropriate building where our meetings are held. Thank you.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Oct
7

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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Stinking Water Field Trip
Sep
19
to Sep 21

Stinking Water Field Trip

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite you join us to Stinking Water September 19-21 near Burns, Oregon.

We will looking for petrified wood, jasper, and plume agate. There is dry camping available near the dig sites, although some areas require 4 wheel drive. If you are not interested in camping, there are motels in Burns available.

Kathy and Dan Lynch will be leading this trip, if you plan on attending this trip please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ouySBfQ1uG5yCYsP9

Happy rockhounding!

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Sep
16

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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September Monthly Meeting
Sep
9

September Monthly Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

**If you are a new to the club or have never been to our clubhouse, we kindly ask you to drive 5mph when driving onto the premises. Upon entering the driveway, drive 5mph slightly uphill to our clubhouse where you will see a sign illuminating “Marcus Whitman Rock Club” at the appropriate building where our meetings are held. Thank you.

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2025 Gem Show & NFMS Convention
Sep
6
to Sep 7

2025 Gem Show & NFMS Convention

  • Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us September 6 & 7 for the Annual Gem & Mineral Show hosted by the Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society. This year will be extra special for we are also hosting and welcoming the NFMS, the Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

Enjoy and discover beautiful jewelry, fossils, crystal, minerals. There will be live demonstrations, door prizes, a live auction, and lots of activities for kids.

Saturday, September 6th from 10am-5pm
Sunday, September 7th from 10am-5pm

Location: Walla Walla County Fairgrounds Pavilion

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Sep
2

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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September Pre-Show Meeting
Sep
2

September Pre-Show Meeting

We are gearing up for our Annual Gem & Mineral Show and we would love your help. This show is always a success because of volunteers like yourself.

Whether or not you have signed up to volunteer, we invite you join us at the Pre-Show meeting. This will be the last time we will have time together to make sure all of our ducks are in a row for the show. If you like decorating, working with kids, or simply offer your two hands to help with additional tasks, we would greatly appreciate it.

See you soon!

**If you are a new to the club or have never been to our clubhouse, we kindly ask you to drive 5mph when driving onto the premises. Upon entering the driveway, drive 5mph slightly uphill to our clubhouse where you will see a sign illuminating “Marcus Whitman Rock Club” at the appropriate building where our meetings are held. Thank you.

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Lapidary Shop Open Hours
Aug
19

Lapidary Shop Open Hours

Whether you are looking to cut, polish, or cab, our lapidary shop open hours are available to current members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm.

We kindly ask that you drive 5mph upon entering the premise to respect other tenants on the property.

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August Monthly Meeting
Aug
12

August Monthly Meeting

Whether you are a current member or are interested in joining the club, we invite you to our monthly meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm.

Feel free to bring any rocks or specimens to share with the club, and as always, kids are welcome.

Our club president will start with introductions and introduce our speaker of the evening. Any upcoming events will be discussed and then we have show and tell for anyone who has recently gone on a trip or that has recently found a treasure they’d like to share. We have a 10 minute intermission and then our speaker of the evening will be the last part of our meeting.

See you soon!

**If you are a new to the club or have never been to our clubhouse, we kindly ask you to drive 5mph when driving onto the premises. Upon entering the driveway, drive 5mph slightly uphill to our clubhouse where you will see a sign illuminating “Marcus Whitman Rock Club” at the appropriate building where our meetings are held. Thank you.

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