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DATE:    First Friday of each month (except July and August) TIME:    7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. PLACE:  25647 W. Main Street, Barstow, CA 92311 Our club members enjoy programs featuring aspects of the earth sciences, lapidary art and techniques, and other subjects of interest to those of us living in the Mojave Desert. We conduct business, announce field trips, have scheduled "show and tell" activities, and always socialize over refreshments at the end of the meeting. The evening is always interesting and informative. All events are open to MDGMS club members, their families, and any guests. Visitors and guests are always welcome. EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS: A variety of medias are used during our educational meetings. The following is a small sample of some of our offerings: Desert Wonders (Slide show - Nov 2008) Sphere Making (Demo - Oct 2008) Miocene Wetlands SW (Lecture - Apr 2008) Soapstone Carving (Video - Jan 2008) Wire Wrapping Jewelry (Video - Nov 2007) Intricate Intarsia (Video - Sep 2007) Precious Metal Clay (Demo - May 2007) Geology of the Calicos (Lecture - Mar 2007) Beyond Tradition, Indian Art and its Evolution (Video - May 2006) Tree Stories Petrified Wood (Video) / Is it Rock or Wood? (Presentation) (Mar 2006) SPECIAL MEETINGS: Three times a year we set aside time for party and social gatherings. June - Family picnic and club silent auction. August - Ice cream social and grab bag stuffing. December - Holiday potluck with decorations and gift exchange. COMMUNITY SERVICE: In addition to our regular meetings we also support several organizations by providing educational demonstrations and presentations.