February 25 Meeting

Showtime is almost here! With our annual show just a week after the February meeting, we’ll be walking through everything from set‑up to tear‑down so everyone feels prepared and excited. We’d love to have as many members involved as possible—your help truly makes our show shine.

All committee chairs will share their updates, along with the volunteer roles they need to fill this year (sign‑up sheets included!). Consider this your friendly invitation to jump in, lend a hand, and be part of the fun.

Join us for social time at 7:00 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Poinsettia Gardens Pavilion. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

 

Annual Ventura Gem Show

Our annual gem show is held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on the first full weekend in March. In 2026, the dates will be March 7 & 8. For more information visit our Show page.

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Membership Highlights

VGMS members enjoy many benefits, including an annual gem show, field trips, lapidary instruction and use of equipment, monthly newsletter, museum, extensive library, social events, youth programs, and of course, camaraderie. To become a member, visit our Membership page and fill out the Membership Form at the bottom of the page.

VGMS Meetings

Poinsettia_Pavilion

General meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month (except November and December – 2nd Wednesday).  The public is invited to attend any of our general meetings. We meet either on Zoom or at Ventura’s Poinsettia Pavilion in the Santa Paula Room (3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA 93003) on the 4th Wednesday of every month, except November and December, when we meet on the 2nd Wednesday so as not to interfere with the holidays. Park in either the upper or lower lot, and enjoy an ocean view of Ventura from this hillside venue just below Two Trees.

Mission Statement

The VGMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote popular interest in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and related subjects. We sponsor lectures, classes, demonstrations, field trips and school visits to further education and interest both within VGMS and the community at large. Our annual gem show exhibits rock, mineral, fossil, and lapidary arts collections in order to share our hobby with the public. Find out more at About the VGMS.