Tehachapi Valley
Gem & Mineral Society
Serving The Greater Tehachapi Valley Area Since 1986
Our
Mission
MISSION STATEMENT
The TVGMS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote the study of earth sciences with emphasis on collection or rocks, minerals, fossils, and gems. 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 TVGMS and the community at large. Our annual gem show exhibits rock, mineral, fossil, Jewelry and lapidary arts collections in order to share our hobby with the public.
Monthly Meetings Open To The Public
Please join us the fourth Thursday of every month at the Tehachapi Senior Center.
Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings start at 6:00 PM.
The location is 500 East "F" St. Tehachapi, Ca. 93561.
New Members Welcome!
Membership is open to anyone interested in mineralogy,
gemology, and related educational subjects.
Education
Scholarships ...
Teaching children today allows for a brighter future, one in which they can both learn and teach.
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Events
Mountain Festival
Apple Festival
Bear Valley 4th of July
Tehachapi Senior Center Fundraiser
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TVGMS Gem Show
Vendors will be showing and selling beautiful showcase minerals, fossils, polished rocks, beads and handcrafted jewelry. Bring the kids, they love the popular spinning wheel with many unique prizes, such as fossilized shark's teeth and ammonites, beautiful minerals and polished rocks.
Affiliations
The Tehachapi Gem & Mineral Society is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our affiliations with these organizations provide valuable resources to both the Tehachapi Gem & Mineral Society and our membership.
AFMS
American Federation
of Mineralogical Societies
amfed.org
