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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time.  \n\n\n\nThis session will be lead by Dan Bissonette and John Porter
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-13/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time.  \n\n\n\nThis session will be lead by Steve Huber and Leon Erstad
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-12/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 18th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Run by: Joe Hallgren and Gary MeinkeIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary-feb-18th-2026/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20260131T234311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T234314Z
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 12th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Run by: John Hatzung and Tom LundIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary-feb-12th-2026/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20260116T022148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T023951Z
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time.  \n\n\n\nThis session will be lead by Dan Bissonette and Leon Erstad
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-11/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 11th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Run by: Phil and Sue MitchellIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary-feb-11th-2026/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20260131T233250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T233253Z
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 5th 2026 (6pm-9pm)
DESCRIPTION:Run by:  Jeff Hildebrand and Rodrigo MesquitaIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary-feb-5th-2026-6pm-9pm/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 5th 2026 (1pm-5pm)
DESCRIPTION:Run by: John Hatzung and Tom LundIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary-feb-5th-2026/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T100000
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SUMMARY:Open Lapidary - Feb 4th 2026
DESCRIPTION:Run by: Joe Hallgren and Gary MeinkeIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation\, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/open-lapidary/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
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CREATED:20251215T180205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T180208Z
UID:10000117-1769086800-1769094000@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Leon Erstad and Steve Huber
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-10/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T180043Z
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Leon Erstad and Steve Huber
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-9/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20260119T201653Z
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SUMMARY:Test
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/test/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Dan Bissonnette and Leon Erstad
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-8/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Steve Huber and Dan Bissonnette
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-7/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T175547Z
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by John Porter and Leon Erstad
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-6/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T175403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175406Z
UID:10000112-1768395600-1768402800@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Steve Huber and Leon Erstad
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-5/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T175209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175212Z
UID:10000111-1768039200-1768046400@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Leon Erstad and Dan Bissonnette
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-4/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T175023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175026Z
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by John Porter and Steve Huber
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-3/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174831Z
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SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by John Porter and Leon Erstad.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation-2/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20251215T174614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T194626Z
UID:10000108-1767790800-1767798000@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Rockhaus Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines\, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned\, cutting and basic polishing of a rock\, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws\, so members can join in using their Club’s equipment. No one under 18 is permitted at this time. This session will be lead by Leon Erstad and Steve Huber
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/rockhaus-orientation/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250716T211735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T181241Z
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SUMMARY:80th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, December 13th \n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nPlace: BOTC space at 8127 Pleasant Avenue South in Bloomington which is adjacent to our clubhouse (the Rockhaus–which is 8147 Pleasant). \n\n\n\nSet up in the BOTC space begins at 1:00 pm and\, as always\, we appreciate help moving tables and chairs from the clubhouse to the BOTC. \n\n\n\nTHE CLUB WILL PROVIDE AN ASSORTMENT OF APPETIZERS\, DESSERTS AND BEVERAGES. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY OUTSIDE FOOD—THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK. (The BOTC space does not have kitchen facilities for prep or cleanup.) \n\n\n\nPLEASE BRING CHAIRS: \n\n\n\nWe need your assistance please – hosting this many for a meeting does require more chairs than the clubs owns at this time.  Please bring chairs for yourself and an extra if you are able!  This will ensure that there will be enough seating for everyone at the celebration! \n\n\n\nWe will also have our traditional holiday gift exchange. If you wish to participate\, bring a rockhound-friendly gift with an approximate value of $20.00 and leave it on our gift table. When the meeting ends\, you may take a gift that someone else has brought. Note: you must bring a gift in order to take a gift.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86372619201?pwd=IzzcahsFJmmDyKoJSVVYqAYtXIAU0B.1
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/80th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250716T211518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T030104Z
UID:10000066-1762610400-1762621200@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:MMC Club Meeting - Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here\n\n\nFall Auction… time\, location and more info coming soon!
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/mmc-club-meeting-nov-2025/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250716T211421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T171915Z
UID:10000065-1760191200-1760202000@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:MMC Club Meeting - Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:Membership Required You must be a member to access this content. View Membership Levels Already a member? Log in here\n\n\nFind of the Year Contest \n\n\n\nIt will be held in the space neighboring the clubhouse in Bloomington. Meeting time is 2pm-5pm. \n\n\n\nMinnesota Mineral Club is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86418369615?pwd=275RzLCoPWss4cPy6uA7M99iQBgcvp.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 864 1836 9615Passcode: 190632
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/october-mmc-club-meeting/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250912T232520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T021136Z
UID:10000070-1758654000-1758661200@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Lapidary Shop Orientation for Assistants 9/23 7pm-9pm
DESCRIPTION:Class will go over general shop rules and policies\, familiarizing students with how to be a safe and successful Lapidary Shop Assistant at the Minnesota Mineral Club’s Rockhaus.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/lapidary-shop-orientation-for-assistants-9-23-7pm-9pm/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Lapidary Assistants":MAILTO:lapidary@minnesotamineralclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250912T232604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T020917Z
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SUMMARY:Lapidary Shop Orientation for Assistants 9/23 1pm-3pm
DESCRIPTION:Class will go over general shop rules and policies\, familiarizing students with how to be a safe and successful Lapidary Shop Assistant at the Minnesota Mineral Club’s Rockhaus.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/lapidary-shop-orientation-for-assistants-9-23-1pm-3pm/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Lapidary Assistants":MAILTO:lapidary@minnesotamineralclub.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250912T181834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T232258Z
UID:10000069-1758222000-1758229200@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Lapidary Shop Orientation for Assistants 9/18 7pm-9pm
DESCRIPTION:Class will go over general shop rules and policies\, familiarizing students with how to be a safe and successful Lapidary Shop Assistant at the Minnesota Mineral Club’s Rockhaus.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/lapidary-shop-orientation-for-assistants/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Lapidary Assistants":MAILTO:lapidary@minnesotamineralclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250912T023816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T232213Z
UID:10000068-1758200400-1758207600@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Lapidary Shop Orientation for Assistants 9/18 1pm-3pm
DESCRIPTION:Class will go over general shop rules and policies\, familiarizing students with how to be a safe and successful Lapidary Shop Assistant at the Minnesota Mineral Club’s Rockhaus.
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/lapidary-shop-orientation/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132144
CREATED:20250716T211217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213546Z
UID:10000063-1757163600-1757174400@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:Clubhouse Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Since 1945\, the mission of the Minnesota Mineral Club has been to encourage interest and education in geology\, mineralogy\, lapidary and earth sciences.  \n\n\n\nMultiple attempts over the past 80 years have been made to create a physical location that could be the enduring home of the MMC\, act as a classroom\, be a space for club meetings\, AND a workshop with access to lapidary equipment and training\, but all have failed… UNTIL NOW.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA new chapter is beginning on Saturday\, Sept. 6\, 2025 with the Grand Opening of the new clubhouse — The Rockhaus. Your 2025 Minnesota Mineral Club Board of Directors and Clubhouse Committee invite you to join the celebration between 1:00pm-4:00pm. The event is an open house format so come anytime to ask some questions\, look around\, see the equipment\, see what capabilities there are and visit with other members. Refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nThe Rockhaus8147 Pleasant Ave. S. Bloomington\, MN 55420  \n\n\n\nLink to Map \n\n\n\nThe Rockhaus is that the corner of W 82nd St and Pleasant Ave S\, just across the railroad tracks from the Toro building. Note: Our space is not yet wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nYou can park in any open spot in front of the building\, in the parking lot marked with the P on the above map or along the west side of Pleasant Ave S\, north of 82nd (see the blue areas on the map above). \n\n\n\nCome check it out! \n\n\n\n – Minnesota Mineral Club
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/clubhouse-grand-opening/
LOCATION:MMC Clubhouse\, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S.\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132145
CREATED:20250708T162334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213716Z
UID:10000060-1755439200-1755446400@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:MMC Juniors August Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MMC Juniors will host our August meeting online. Please join the zoom by 2pm and we will work on our Rocking on the Computer badge! \n\n\n\nMinnesota Mineral Club is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85661133809?pwd=AL2jEgXs9iatGhWqFbYk8oBwHifK6W.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 856 6113 3809Passcode: 253934 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile+13052241968\,\,85661133809#\,\,\,\,*253934# US+13092053325\,\,85661133809#\,\,\,\,*253934# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85661133809/invitations?signature=KVovZ2gKD6GSrtPupyYm_hHny_m6Ci_sIk8lNIADk9Y
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/mmc-juniors-august-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T132145
CREATED:20250708T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213803Z
UID:10000059-1753624800-1753632000@minnesotamineralclub.org
SUMMARY:MMC Juniors July Meeting
DESCRIPTION:What and Where\n\n\n\nWe are going to venture to the Lakewood Hills Park in White Bear Lake (address and map link below). We would like to meet you all in the main parking lot\, which sits behind the YMCA and the White Bear Arena by 1:55pm. Class will run from 2pm-4pm as usual and we ask that parents hang out nearby during that time.  \n\n\n\nThe current weather prediction is looking good for us that day but we are planning on conducting the class in one of the covered structures. As we get closer to the 27th\, we will keep an eye on the weather and let you know if anything changes.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLakewood Hills Park2110 Orchard LnWhite Bear Lake\, MN 55110 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring to Meeting\n\n\n\nFirst\, we are going to be doing some sand painting 👀 for one of the activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSo\, kiddos need to make a simple sketch of something they would like to paint. Simple is the key here… see how the examples above are made of large open shapes — encourage your kids to sketch something in a similar way.The sketch should fit into an area that is 5.5″ x 4″. \n\n\n\nSecond\, sand is small so having a good magnifier helps us see the details of the grains. Pick up a magnifying glass or a loupe and have the kids bring it to class. Geologists and rockhounds frequently need magnification so I recommend a loupe because they are small and easy to carry around. Here is a good one on Amazon. \n\n\n\nA sketch and a loupe\, that’s it!
URL:https://minnesotamineralclub.org/event/mmc-juniors-july-meeting/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Kids
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