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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211224T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211224T195146Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is virtual.  Members who wish to observe the meeting may email president@hgms.org to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/board-meeting-5/2022-01-04/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211224T185132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211225T010524Z
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SUMMARY:NO Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Section will NOT meet on Saturday\, January 1\, 2022.  See you at the next meeting on January 15!
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-9/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211229
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184422Z
UID:7988-1640649600-1640735999@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO GENERAL  MEETING IN DECEMBER
URL:https://hgms.org/event/no-general-meeting/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211226
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184407Z
UID:7985-1640390400-1640476799@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse & Shop Closed for Christmas
URL:https://hgms.org/event/shop-closed-5/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211224
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184339Z
UID:7980-1640217600-1640303999@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Shop Closed for Winter Holidays
URL:https://hgms.org/event/shop-closed-4/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211102T004736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T004736Z
UID:8022-1640044800-1640131199@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO Paleo Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO PALEO MEETING IN DECEMBER
URL:https://hgms.org/event/no-paleo-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184439Z
UID:7993-1639958400-1640044799@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO Lapidary Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO LAPIDARY MEETING IN DECEMBER
URL:https://hgms.org/event/no-lapidary-meeting/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211219T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211216T155258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T173922Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Wire Wrapping
DESCRIPTION:Learn to wire wrap a cabochon into a pendant. Joy Lester will teach you to wire wrap a semi-precious cabochon to create a beautiful\, unique pendant. No previous experience is needed and all materials and tools will be provided. \nThis class will teach students how to work with copper wire to encase a cabochon of approximately 30 MM to 40 MM. A variety of cabochons will be provided; or\, feel free to bring your own cabochon of similar size. The skills learned in this class can be used to learn more complex wire wrapping projects. \nFor any questions please message classes@hgms.org\nDate & Time: Sunday\, December 19th from 1 PM to 3:30 PM \nInstructor Bio: Joy Lester is a crafter and jewelry maker who specializes in wire wrapping\, lapidary and silversmithing. She has been a member of HGMS since 2017 and teaching classes since 2019.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/beginning-wire-wrapping-12-19-21/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="HGMS Education":MAILTO:classes@hgms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T152233Z
UID:7989-1639830600-1639841400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Beading Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Beading Section will meet in person.  Program to be announced.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/no-beading-meeting/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T185440Z
UID:7996-1639785600-1639871999@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO Youth Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO YOUTH MEETING TODAY
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-8/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184424Z
UID:7992-1639596600-1639602000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Mineral Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is virtual.  Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4517997588?pwd=SnZjckZBTnRMbHRxZitScE9WU3RWUT09 \nMeeting ID: 451 799 7588\nPasscode: 623955
URL:https://hgms.org/event/mineral-meeting-4/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T204405Z
UID:7994-1639247400-1639256400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Club Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Members only event: Potluck dinner & live auction
URL:https://hgms.org/event/club-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T185333Z
UID:7991-1638921600-1639007999@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO Faceting Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NO GEMSTONES AND FACETING MEETING IN DECEMBER
URL:https://hgms.org/event/faceting-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184408Z
UID:7987-1638905400-1638912600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members may observe the meeting; email President@hgms.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/board-meeting-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184440Z
UID:7995-1638612000-1638619200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse.  Masks REQUIRED.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-7/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211031T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T184423Z
UID:7990-1638363600-1638363600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Day Light Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:In person meeting — HOLIDAY PARTY
URL:https://hgms.org/event/day-light-holiday-party/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211126
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205612Z
UID:7691-1637798400-1637884799@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse & Shop Closed for Thanksgiving
URL:https://hgms.org/event/shop-closed-2/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205654Z
UID:7697-1637695800-1637701200@hgms.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is in person at the HGMS Clubhouse.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205611Z
UID:7687-1637402400-1637409600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse.  Masks REQUIRED.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-6/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205709Z
UID:7702-1637177400-1637182800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Mineral Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is virtual.  Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4517997588?pwd=SnZjckZBTnRMbHRxZitScE9WU3RWUT09 \nMeeting ID: 451 799 7588\nPasscode: 623955
URL:https://hgms.org/event/mineral-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205557Z
UID:7685-1637091000-1637096400@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Paleo Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is an in person meeting.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/paleo-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205710Z
UID:7703-1637004600-1637010000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Lapidary Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is in person at the HGMS Clubhouse.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/lapidary-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205552Z
UID:7678-1636848000-1636934399@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse & Shop Closed for Annual Show
URL:https://hgms.org/event/shop-closed/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205640Z
UID:7693-1636761600-1636847999@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse & Shop Closed for Annual Show
URL:https://hgms.org/event/shop-closed-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20210923T200430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T012334Z
UID:7601-1636675200-1636934399@hgms.org
SUMMARY:HGMS Annual Show
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 12: 9am – 6pm  |  Saturday\, November 13: 9am – 6pm  |  Sunday\, November 14: 10am – 5pm \nJoin us for a weekend filled with beautiful minerals\, fossils\, jewelry and more unique finds from 40+ dealers! \n\nChildren’s activities such as the “Kids Day” Earth Science Field Trip Program\, the Scout Merit Badge\, and the “Dino Dig”\nJewelry making\, beading\, and lapidary demonstrations\nActivities from the Houston Museum of Natural Science\nEnergy Exhibit from the Houston Geological Society\nDisplays of gem\, mineral\, and fossil specimens\, and astounding fluorescent rocks
URL:https://hgms.org/event/hgms-annual-show/
LOCATION:Humble Civic Center\, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hgms.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021-web-header.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T143627Z
UID:7708-1636621200-1636642800@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Annual Show Setup
DESCRIPTION:Unload/Set Up for Annual Show at Humble Civic Center
URL:https://hgms.org/event/annual-show-setup/
LOCATION:Humble Civic Center\, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy\, Humble\, TX\, 77338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Show
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T143443Z
UID:7689-1636588800-1636675199@hgms.org
SUMMARY:SHOP CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:Clubhouse and Shops are closed for our Annual Show
URL:https://hgms.org/event/open-shop-49/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Shop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T154444Z
UID:7701-1636502400-1636588799@hgms.org
SUMMARY:NO Faceting Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Gemstones and Faceting Section is taking a holiday break — no meetings for November & December 2021
URL:https://hgms.org/event/faceting-meeting-2/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205557Z
UID:7686-1636192800-1636200000@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Youth Section
DESCRIPTION:Participants must be minimum age 5 to attend meetings and be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times when at the clubhouse.  Masks REQUIRED.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/youth-section-5/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T175158
CREATED:20211006T205655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T205655Z
UID:7700-1635944400-1635951600@hgms.org
SUMMARY:Day Light Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In person meeting.  Make Christmas Decorations using colored agates and some of the skills we learned in the silver soldering class.  The cost for this session is $5.00
URL:https://hgms.org/event/day-light-meeting-3/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
END:VEVENT
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