WELCOME TO PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT ROCK AND GEM CLUB  (PDRGC)

• We are looking for a New shop space, a  Secretary, and a Merchandise Co-Ordinator

• General Meeting:  September 1, 2026   read more…

• Membership Cards for members who signed up before Jan 1st are ready. Ask for them at the  General Meeting.

• Field Trip – TBA   see past field trips 

• Our Rock Show is in November Saturday  14th and Sunday 15th – see past events & vendor form …–

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“As a member you  will enjoy  activities such as Rock Hounding Field Trips, Lapidary Crafting Shop, Annual Rock Show, Community Events etc.

Activities

Monthly General Meetings

These are held at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall,  on the first Tuesday of the month (7 – 9pm), every months except Jun, July, August & December.
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Field Trips
We have  experienced guides leading our outings, to places that are not generally accessible to collect Mineral & Crystal samples – for members only.

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Social Events

Our Family Day was a success...read more…..
Field trips, a picnic with an auction, QB Days ,Craig Market,  Christmas Dinner – for members
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Rock Show
Hosted in the fall..
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“Several of our members have their own Lapidary and Mineral related businesses, and can share businesses, and experience with those interested in that aspect of the hobby.

Membership

New Members are welcome at any time;

Lapidary Shop
The shop is closed-opening soon in a new location.


When we re-open we will again offer training courses from our experienced Lapidary shop instructors to learn  how to use our  Equipment to work with rocks., cut, polish etc. and make Jewellery such as Wire wrapping and other creations
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Google Sign up Sheets
Allows our members to sign up for Field Trips, Shop Activities, and volunteering
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Volunteering

We are a club of volunteers. The members are the doers and the owners. From our membership we elect, in November, an executive (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer). Volunteers fill the activity chairs such as membership, field trips, lapidary shop, programs, annual show, online presence, community events, etc. As a group they help plan and organize our activities and finances with our involvement. We encourage new members to get involved, ask questions and help us enjoy making things work