Learn about earth science and meet people who love rocks, gems, minerals, and jewelry making.
We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM upstairs at Baldini’s Casino. Come early to meet people, visit displays all around the room, and sign up for classes or events. We have a series of speakers with great geology and rockhounding talks! We hope to see you there!
Meetings are free and open to the public, and visitors are always welcome!
When: First Wednesday of every month, 7:00 PM
Where: Upstairs at Baldini’s Casino, 865 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431
Learn From the Experts
As the largest gem and mineral society in the nation, in a state built on mining, our members include working and retired geologists, lapidary instructors, and jewelers who love sharing what they know. Every meeting features a talk on topics like:
- Geology and earth sciences
- Gemology and mineralogy
- Mining and Nevada history
- Paleontology and meteorites
- Rockhounding and field collecting
- Lapidary arts and jewelry making
How the Evening Goes
6:30 PM Setup begins
7:00 PM Presentation
After the talk Club announcements and upcoming events
Door raffle Members, remember to wear your name tag for a free ticket!
While the raffle is going, take a look around. Browse member displays, sign up for classes, become a member, pick up RGMS merch, and check out this month’s auction items up close. Have questions about an item? Just ask.
Every ticket and every bid helps. Raffle and auction proceeds keep our doors open and fund youth programs, classes, and more.
Got a mystery rock? Bring it along. With this many experts in one room, we can usually give it a pretty good shot.
Can’t Make It in Person?
Join us online through Google Meet.