Note: There are many activities for HGMS members to enjoy. Please tell us what other interests you have by sending email to hsvgms@gmail.com.
Except for the Picnic and Rock Swap and the Show, all HGMS activities take place in the HGMS Education Center (7901 Bailey Cove Road SE, Huntsville). The schedule is as follows (note holiday closings):
Monday:
Lapidary, 1st Monday each month, 9:45am – 2:00pm
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed December 1st, 8th, and 15th.)
Metalsmithing/Silver, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuesday:
HGMS Meetings, 4th Tuesday each month, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed on meeting nights.)
Wednesday:
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 26th, and December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.)
Rocket City Jewelers, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed December 17th.)
Rocket City Jewelers, 2nd, 4th, & 5th Wednesdays each month, 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Closed December 24th and 31st.)
Thursday:
Lapidary, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 27th, December 25th, and January 1st.)
Metalsmithing/Silver, 5:00pm – 9:00pm (Closed November 27th, December 25th, and January 1st.)
Pebble Pups, 4th Thursday each month, 6:30pm (Closed November 27th and December 25th.)
Saturday:
Lapidary, 1st Saturday each month, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Metalsmithing/Silver, 1st Saturday each month, 9:00am – 3:00pm (See the Metals Facebook page)
Did You Know?
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