Minnesota Mineral Club

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Tom Lund and John Hatzung.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-06 11:00 - 15:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Sue & Phil Mitchell.

Rockhaus Orientation - Apr. 6th 6:00PM - 9:00PM
2026-04-06 18:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 Rodrigo Mesquita and Jeff Hildebrand.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Dan Bissonnette and Michelle Kalantari.

MMC Juniors
2026-04-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Clifton E. French Region Park Visitor’s Center – Oakwood Room, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441, United States
MMC Juniors monthly meeting

MMC April Member Meeting
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Clifton E. French Region Park Visitor’s Center – Oakwood Room, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441, United States

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Dan Bissonnette and John Porter.

Rockhaus Orientation - Apr. 13th 2:00PM - 4:00PM
2026-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 John Porter.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Gary Meinke and Joe Hallgren.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-16 17:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Pat Nessef and Jeff Hildebrand.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Jeff Hildebrand and Rodrigo Mesquita.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-27 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Phil and Sue Mitchell.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Jeff Hildebrand and Pat Nassef.

New Monitor Information Session
2026-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Leon Erstad hosting a new monitor information session,

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Rodrigo Mesquita and Maggie Thompson.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Jeff Hildebrand and Maggie Thompson.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 18:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Use of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Rodrigo Mesquita and Jeff Hildebrand.
