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The Del-Air Rockhounds Club was founded in 1954 with members mostly residing in the San Fernando Valley area of California. Our club is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge of the lapidary arts and techniques, geology, mineralogy and related fields. We own our own lapidary equipment with members available to teach and demonstrate lapidary techniques to other members. Our members enjoy lapidary related programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, displays and lectures. We also take monthly field trips to our local deserts & mountains for exploration and the study and collection of lapidary and mineral specimens.

Member of the California & American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7618, Van Nuys, CA 91409 

May 2025 Del-Air Rockhounds Calendar of Events

Thursday May 1: General Meeting 7:30 pm in our meeting room at Northridge United Methodist Church.

Sat & Sun May 10 & 11: CFMS Show & Convention

Sunday May 11: Mother's Day

Thursday May 15: Board Meeting

Monday May 26: Memorial Day

Saturday May 31: Soft Stone Carving Class (Paid Members Only)

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May 2025 Program: Fluorescent Minerals

Presented by: Austin Lippincott

Austin Lippincott began teaching physics and engineering at Oak Park High School during the 2020-21 school year, after earning a physics degree from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a teaching credential through Western Governors University. Come join Austin this month at our general meeting for a fascinating look at the wonders and oddities of fluorescent minerals.

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May's Rock of the Month is: Any Fluorescent Rock

Fluorite, calcite, and adamite are common minerals that fluoresce, but it's not uncommon for ruby, kunzite, diamond, opal, zektzerite, sodalite, selenite, topaz and more to often react beautifully with UV light. So, in honor of our guest speaker this month, bring in your fluorescent minerals and your UV lights to share your glowing specimens with the group.

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May 2025 Field Trip: CFMS Show & Convention

Friday, May 9 – Show Set-up - noon to 6 pm Saturday, May 10 - Show Open: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday, May 11 - Show Open: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Antelope Valley Fairgrounds - 2551 W Avenue H, Lancaster, CA 93536

Join us for the 2025 CFMS Show in conjunction with the AV Gem & Mineral Club's annual show to be held at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 11, 2025. The CFMS portion of this event features exhibits, Cracker Barrel with a Silent Auction and a banquet for CFMS member attendees. The Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club's portion of this event will include vendors, exhibits, kids activities, demonstrations and more. The Del-Air Rockhounds will be displaying our Volcano and Sedimentary rock displays and we sure could use your help in setting up and working the booth during this show. Please see Bob Knox or the Dearborns to let them know you are willing to volunteer your time to work our show booth. It will be most appreciated and you'll have a great time. 

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Upcoming Local Shows & Events:

Support our sister club, the Delvers Gem & Mineral Society. Attend their annual show in June.

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