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Member of the California & American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7618, Van Nuys, CA 91409
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Del Air Rockhounds Club Welcomes You!!
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Member of the California & American Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7618, Van Nuys, CA 91409
Del-Air Rockhounds Club T-Shirts & Tote Bags
Del-Air club t-shirts and tote bags are now live and ready to order on Amazon. They are only available to order through the following two links.
T-shirts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSDXH4NT
Tote Bags: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSDBKDX5
They are not available by searching directly on amazon.com. Once you click on the links, it works just like any other Amazon order. If you are a Prime member, shipping is free. Returns are accepted. The shirts are available in mens, womens, and junior styles with 27 colors to choose from and a wide variety of sizes from small to XXXLT and beyond. The tote bags are a great size with our logo on both sides and are of high quality. They'll be great to carry your rocks in on club field trips. Pricing is very affordable so check them out and order your swag today!
April 2026 Del-Air Rockhounds Calendar of Events
Thursday April 2: General Meeting
Sunday April 5: Easter
Thursday April 16 - Board Meeting
Saturday April 18: Del-Air Rock Sale
Wednesday April 22: Earth Day
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Welcome New Members: Scott & Aimee McNatt
To The Del-Air Rockhounds Club!
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April 2026 Program: “Fluorites”
Presented by: Kai Kalma
This month’s program will be on “Fluorites” presented by club member, Kai Kalma. He will present specimens from his personal collection and talk about their formation and some of the more famous locations where they can be found. A presentation not to be missed.
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April 2026 Rocks of the Month: Any Blue Rocks, Gems or Minerals
Our April rocks of the month are anything blue. Bring in any samples you may have of these beautiful blue stones to our April meeting and share them with the group.
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June 2026 Field Trip Teaser: Natural History Museum - Unearthed: Raw Beauty Exhibit
10 am Saturday June 27, 2026 - Paid Members Only
Come join us and experience Unearthed: Raw Beauty, a one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring some of the largest and rarest mineral specimens ever to be displayed in their natural, uncut form, with some on view for the first time. The specimens, including many from the museum's own collection, are truly magnificent in scale and create an otherworldly experience. Parking is $20 so the club recommends carpooling to help save money. Aileen Beckers will provide info on admission costs and full parking details at the April general meeting. Hope to see you all there.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
March 2026 Del-Air Rockhounds Calendar of Events
Thursday March 5: General Meeting
Sunday March 8: Daylight Savings Time Begin
Friday March 13 to Sunday March 15: Stoddard Wells Tailgating
Tuesday March 17: St Patrick's Day
Thursday March 19: Board Meeting
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March 2026 Program: “Colorful Condor Agates Argentina"
Presented by: Dick & Mary Pat Weber
This month’s program will be “The Colorful Condor Agates of Argentina” presented by Mary Pat Weber, geologist and mineral collector. She will present the amazing story of how these agates were discovered, lost, and re-discovered in a remote, inhospitable region high in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Specimens of these beautiful agates from her personal collection will be on display along with other agate specimens from Argentina.
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March 2026 Rocks of the Month: Bloodstone & Aquamarine
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50th Annual Stoddard Wells Rockhound Tailgating Event:
March 13 through March 15, 2026
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 Daily - Open Parking Lot
Address: Dale Evans Parkway & Stoddard Wells Rd., Apple Valley, CA
Website: https://vvgmc.org/tailgate.html
From I-15 northbound towards Barstow: Hwy 15 north thru Victorville! Exit right at 2nd Stoddard Wells Rd at Bell Mtn. Exit #157. Turn left/east at the ramp stop sign. Stay on Stoddard Wells Road for 4 miles until the next stop sign at Dale Evans Pkwy. Tailgate signs will be high on the NW corner power pole. Check the odometer here! Continue straight on Stoddard Wells Rd for 7 miles to the Tailgate. The road becomes a graded dirt road about 4 tenths of a mile from the Dale Evans Pkwy intersection. Proceed east/NE past Grange fork to the Tailgate site. Cars & RVs can make it with ease & care. There will be Tailgate signs along the route. See you there! Rain or shine, we’ll be there!
Sponsored by the Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club.
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Welcome new members Linda Makuta and Paige Cohen to the Del-Air Rockhounds Club!
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CONEJO GEM AND MINERAL CLUB's 49TH ANNUAL SHOW:
PAGEANT OF A THOUSAND GEMS
Sat Apr 18, 10am-5pm - Sun Apr 19, 10am-4pm. Borchard Community Center 190 N. Reino Road, Thousand Oaks 91320
THE SHOW INCLUDES: Exhibits of mineral and rock collections, gems, jewelry; Silent Auction of rocks and minerals in the rough and fossils; Demonstrators of lapidary work; Youth Room with games & prizes; Plant sale; Hourly Raffle. FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING
For more information about our Club, go to www.CGAMC.org
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
February 2026 Del-Air Rockhounds Calendar of Events
Thursday February 5: General Meeting Saturday February 14: Valentine's Day Monday February 16: President's Day Thursday February 19: Board Meeting
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February 2026 Program: “Fairburn Agates”
Presented by: Austin Lippincott
Austin Lippincott is a prominent figure in the rockhounding community known for his expertise in and collection of Fairburn Agates, the state gemstone of South Dakota. Fairburn agates are highly sought after by collectors for their unique visual characteristics and rarity. Fortification Banding: Their most defining feature is sharp, angular fortification banding that distinguishes them from other types of agates. Prices can range significantly based on size and quality, with rare specimens selling for over $5,000. The current record-holder is valued at approximately $13,000. They are primarily found in southwestern South Dakota, notably the Kern agate beds east of Fairburn, and northwestern Nebraska. In most collecting areas, you do not have to dig at all, as Fairburn agates are primarily found on the surface. However, in specialized mining sites, pay layers can be found at depths ranging from just below the surface to approximately 6 feet deep.
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February 2026 Rock of the Month: Serpentine
Our February rock is Serpentine. Serpentine is a group of hydrous magnesium-rich silicate minerals that often appear green, mottled, or scaly, resembling snake skin. It is the state rock of California. Bring in any samples of serpentine you may have to our February meeting and share it with the group.
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Remaining 2026 Quartzsite Dates:
Desert Gardens - Jan 1 thru Feb 28
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CONEJO GEM AND MINERAL CLUB’S 49TH ANNUAL SHOW
PAGEANT OF A THOUSAND GEMS
WHEN: April Sat 18, 2026 , 10 am-5 pm - Sun 19, 10am-4pm.
WHERE: Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Road, Thousand Oaks 91320
THE SHOW INCLUDES: Exhibits of mineral and rock collections, gems, jewelry; Silent Auction of rocks and minerals in the rough and fossils; Demonstrators of lapidary work; Youth Room with games & prizes; Plant sale; Hourly Raffle. FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING. For more info go to www.CGAMC.org
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