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The purpose of this club is to study, promote an interest in, and disseminate knowledge of Lapidary and various Earth Sciences including but not necessarily limited to geology, paleontology and mineralogy. It is the Club's purpose to provide education in these fields to its members and to the general public; particularly youth and student groups.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

 GENERAL MEETINGS 

Third Thursday of each month, September thru May
with two exceptions (December and January)
All meetings except January are held at the
Bethany Park Shelter House (near Cotner & Vine Sts.)

Next meeting is November 20, 2025
Program: Member Show & Tell

Watch for information updates in 2026. Meeting dates and/or
locations may be different due to situations out of our control.
At this time,
Sunday, January 18 following Mid-Winter Swap at Firefighters Reception Hall
Thursday, February 19 at Bethany Park Shelter House
Thursday, March 19 at Bethany
Thursday, April 30 at Bethany
Wednesday, May 20 at Bethany
Summer Break
Thursday, September 17 at Bethany
Thursday, October 15 at Bethany (Halloween)
Thursday, November 19 at Bethany (Annual Business Meeting)
Sunday, December 6 at Bethany (Christmas Party & Awards) 

 BOARD MEETINGS

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Home of Vera Lyman
All members are encouraged to attend.

 

fIELD TRIPS 

Odell, NE to collect Odell Diamonds - Postponed until Spring

 

 2026 Mid-Winter Swap

 All vendor spaces have been filled. You may add your name to the waiting list in the event of cancellations.

2026 Mid Winter Swap flyer 4

MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

Individual: $20 per year
Couple with household: $30 per year
Youth (age 15 years and younger): $3 per year (with a responsible adult). 

All youth must have a responsible adult with them at all club meetings
and functions. NO DROP-OFFS. This is for their safety should something
unforeseen happen.

Dues renewal occurs in January of each year, no matter what month a
member joins. Dues are delinquent on February 1 if not paid.

Online Membership Application

Printable Membership Application

Club Information

 

YOUTH CLUB

Click here to learn more about our youth club.

Youth Club Information Sheet

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

If you want to discover more about Nebraska's geology, check out these publications authored/co-authored by long-time LGMC member, the late Roger K. Pabian.

Record in Rock               Minerals & Gemstones of Nebraska

Pabian Publications

AFMS

ALAA

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