BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lakehavasugms.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250411T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250411T210000 DTSTAMP:20260519T164338 CREATED:20250224T205748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T004332Z UID:5024-1744396200-1744405200@lakehavasugms.com SUMMARY:General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://lakehavasugms.com/blog/general-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Mt Olive Lutheran Church\, 2170 Havasupai Boulevard\, Lake Havasu City\, AZ\, 86403\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTSTAMP:20260519T164338 CREATED:20241217T215644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T200023Z UID:4501-1744934400-1745366399@lakehavasugms.com SUMMARY:Turquoise Field Trip to Tonapah\, NV DESCRIPTION:Turquoise Mining Adventure\n\n\n\nDig for Turquoise in Tonopah Nevada \n\n\n\nWith Elley Knows Rocks and the Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society \n\n\n\n\nCheck out pictures from this epic adventure:\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n(a PDF of this info is below)  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to come for all the mine digs\, or whichever ones you choose.  \n\n\n\nPlease sign up for the mine digs you want to take so we can get a head count.  \n\n\n\n*BRING CASH* \n\n\n\nCost – All 4 mine digs for $400 or $125 per mine dig\, Children age 13 and under are free \n\n\n\nKeep what you find. \n\n\n\nNOTE: all mines are a short drive outside of the city\, but all are very well worth it. \n\n\n\nMEET UP \n\n\n\nEach Morning we will meet at 7:30 AM at the below location for each mine Trip. And leave about 8 Am \n\n\n\nThe Otteson Mines: \n\n\n\nApril 18th\n\n\n\nMEET UP: Love’s Travel Stop\, Parking Lot 1170 US-95\, Tonopah\, NV 89049 \n\n\n\nBroken Arrow Variscite Mine\, or other Variscite Mine –  \n\n\n\nEmerald Green Variscite\, Blue Big Nugget Turquoise\, all in the same mine.  Lots of areas of tailings to look through\, along with some pit areas to dig in.  \n\n\n\nApril 19th\n\n\n\nMEET UP: Raley’s parking lot 1201 S Main St\, Tonopah\, NV 89049 \n\n\n\nBlack Jack Mine –  \n\n\n\nPolychrome turquoise in a black matrix. There are large boulders that can be chipped out with a chipper\, and a hill with lots of nuggets. \n\n\n\nApril 20th\n\n\n\n                MEET UP: Love’s Travel Stop\, Parking Lot 1170 US-95\, Tonopah\, NV 89049 \n\n\n\nPilot Mountain Mine-  \n\n\n\nAbout 50miles outside of town\, Pilot Mountain turquoise forms in hard veins with color ranging from bright blue to dark blue with a greenish cast. The matrix is typically composed of dark brown limonite mottled patterns \n\n\n\nApril 21st\n\n\n\n                MEET UP: Love’s Travel Stop\, Parking Lot 1170 US-95\, Tonopah\, NV 89049 \n\n\n\nEaster Blue Mine and Royston Mine – half day each:  \n\n\n\n Easter Blue Mine -Aqua Blue Ribbon\, nuggets\, Wall Mining\, Pit mining along with plenty of surface picking This is at the top of a hill accessed by a very narrow and steep road. Royston Mine- Probably one of the most well-known of the Otteson mines\, this mine has some of the highest-grade blue to green and two-toned blue-green turquoise with dark brown to gold colored matrix.   \n\n\n\n  We will be invited over to Danny’s house one of the evenings to see the turquoise he has for sale in finished and unfinished cabs. \n\n\n\nGemfield: \n\n\n\nApril 22nd\n\n\n\nMEET UP: see link\, copy and paste link in phone maps. OR you can google Gemfields NV outside of Goldfield NV \n\n\n\nGemfield is $1 per pound for all minerals. \n\n\n\nThis is one of the BEST Chalcedony claims in the World\, according to their website!  Our club has collected here twice. You can find blue greens\, to purply oranges\, deep reds and blacks\, along with white opal-like minerals.  Lots of patterns including banding\, bulls’ eye\, and spots.  There are 6 plus sites that you can easily drive to along the roads.  You pay at the end\, by weighing your rocks at the picnic table\, $1 per pound. This is the honor system\, You can pay cash in the box or PayPal. \n\n\n\nAnd possible trilobites over the hill. \n\n\n\nDirections https://maps.app.goo.gl/qJeVgqCw69sBMCA36 here is a link to google maps from Raley’s to the meet up point. The turn off from the 95 to Gemfields. We will meet here at about 8:30 AM \n\n\n\nThis area is easy to find and about 3.5 miles off the highway. Go 23 miles from the Raley’s Grocery store to the Gemfield road\, turn right\, drive on the main road heading West about 3.5 miles stop when you see a tree with a sign and a picnic bench\, from here you can grab a flyer about the area and head to the spot you want to dig first. 😊 see picture included \n\n\n\nBring \n\n\n\n5 gal bucket for each mine as a minimum\, spray bottle with water\, rock pick\, rock hammer\, hand trowel\, small power tools\, safety glasses\, work gloves\, hat\, water\, snacks\, sun block\, sun umbrella\, extra bags for rocks\, and whatever will help you have a comfortable stay. \n\n\n\nOther things to do on your own:\n\n\n\nGoldfield \n\n\n\nInternational Car Forest – Bring your spray paint and make your mark on this eclectic batch of brightly colored vehicles on the outskirts of Goldfield \n\n\n\nSeveral shops to visit featuring antiques\, rocks\, bottles\, jewelry\, etc. \n\n\n\nThe Hidden Treasure Trading Company\, 489 Belle Vue is only open on Saturday and Sunday\, and features lots of local rocks. They have mining supplies and a saw for slabbing rocks\, $1-$2 per slab. \n\n\n\nTreasure Trading post   \n\n\n\nEnigmata Jewelry and crystals \n\n\n\nGoldfield Wild Inspirations – Samples of Gemfield rock for sale\, mining equipment and lots of interesting things.  The owner of this store is also the owner of Gemfield. \n\n\n\nTonopah\n\n\n\n The Tonopah Mining Museum and Tour – Book a tour on the Polaris\, which seats up to 5\, and take an on and off ride and walk tour of the location.  The cost is $9 per person and a great tour with lots of information.  Site of one of the original silver mines. \n\n\n\nOld Tonopah Cemetery – You can pick up a brochure and also read the headstones to learn about past and passed residents \n\n\n\nTonopah Brewing Company – House brewed beers and BBQ \n\n\n\nClown Motel – Creepy\, but unique. Check out the lobby. \n\n\n\nMany local shops \n\n\n\nFood\n\n\n\nTonopah has one grocery store\, Raleys\, and several gas and convenience stores. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t mind the smoke\, there are several restaurants located inside the 3 -4 casinos. \n\n\n\n\nStrawberry Hill Dinner is a great place for breakfast and lunch \n\n\n\nEl Marques Mexican Restaurant \n\n\n\nHometown Pizza \n\n\n\nBamboo Chinese Kitchen (casino) \n\n\n\nStage Stop Café – (casino) \n\n\n\nTonopah Station (casino) \n\n\n\nBurger King \n\n\n\nA&W (casino) \n\n\n\nSubway \n\n\n\nPittman Café inside the Mizpeh Hotel\, also a separate restaurant for dinner \n\n\n\nBeans & Brews Coffeehouse \n\n\n\n\nWhere to Stay\n\n\n\n\nTonopah Station Hotel Casino and RV Park ($?)1137 Erie Street 775-482-9777 \n\n\n\nTravel Inn 720 N Main Street 775-482-8202 \n\n\n\nMizpah Hotel 100 N Main Street 775-482-3030 \n\n\n\nBelvada Hotel 101 S Main St 775-277-3950 \n\n\n\nBest Western Hi-Desert Inn 320 Main Street 775-482-3511 \n\n\n\nComfort Inn 890 Main Street 775-482-8883 \n\n\n\nJim Butler Inn & Suites 100 S Main 800-635-9455 \n\n\n\nThe World Famous Clown Motel 521 N Main Street 775-624-9098 \n\n\n\nEconomy Inn 826 S Main Street 775-482-6238 \n\n\n\nOld Brewery Hostel 102 Mineral Street 775-482-3030 \n\n\n\nRamada-Tonopah Sta RV Park ($?) reviews are not good 1137 US-95 775-482-6655 \n\n\n\n\nTonopah Hospitality & RV 775-482-1700 or TonopahRV@gmail.com. These are mobile homes\, 2 bedrooms and a living room or 3 bedrooms with a full kitchen\, pots\, pans\, plates\, silverware\, microwave\, stove\, refrigerator\, coffee maker with pods available\, bathroom\, central air and heat. They may be booked for October\, but there are 2 ea 2-bedroom units available on Airbnb.com for American Quality Suites. NO PETS in the hotel. Pets ok in the RV park. NOTE – This may be booked up by mining companies doing long term bookings \n\n\n\nNearest Hospital: \n\n\n\n\nNye Regional Medical Center is located at 825 South Main Street\, Tonopah\, NV 89049 \n\n\n\nPhone number is (775) 482-6233.  \n\n\n\nRemember to have fun! If you want to invite someone you are welcome to just let me know beforehand so we have a head count. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNon-members are welcome to attend\, but EVERYONE who plans to participate MUST FILL OUT THIS LINK: \n\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm0BdR84QTU7Pwe-FhTK-yPGf5km2EBRLYKsSC1-1JtLZ7ig/viewform?usp=sharing \n\n\n\n\nphoto of map to gemfield \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTurquoise Mining AdventureDownload URL:https://lakehavasugms.com/blog/turquoise-field-trip-to-tonapah-nv-april-2025-clic-for-more-info/ LOCATION:Arizona CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260519T164338 CREATED:20250424T173009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T173010Z UID:5824-1745625600-1745711999@lakehavasugms.com SUMMARY:Lapidary Shop Closed DESCRIPTION:Lapidary Shop will be closed Saturday\, April 26. Retail store will be open as usual. 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