Except for the Christmas Dinner, the Picnic and Rock Swap, and the Show, all HGMS activities take place in the HGMS Education Center, which is open on a regular schedule as follows:
Monday:
Lapidary, 1st Monday each month, 9:45am – 2:00pm
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 25th and December 23rd.)
Metalsmithing/Silver, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuesday:
Lapidary, 9:00am – 2:00pm (Closed December 24th.)
HGMS Meetings, 4th Tuesday each month, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Wednesday:
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 27th and December 25th.)
Rocket City Jewelers, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Rocket City Jewelers, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays each month, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday:
Metalsmithing/Silver, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Pebble Pups, 4th Thursday each month, 6:30pm
Friday:
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 29th.)
Saturday:
Metalsmithing/Silver, 1st Saturday each month, 9:00am – 3:00pm (irregular)
Did You Know?
November: Topaz – Colorless topaz that’s been treated to blue is a mass-market gem, but fine pink-to-red, purple, or orange gems are one-of-a-kind. Top sources include Ouro Prêto, Brazil, and Russia’s Ural Mountains. Citrine – This gemstone’s color comes from traces of iron. Citrine is perhaps the most popular and frequently purchased yellow gemstone and an attractive alternative for topaz and yellow sapphire. Source: 
