North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society
The North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society (NOC) is dedicated to the advancement of the earth sciences by stimulating interest and encouraging the study of the geological and mineral science and lapidary arts.
NOC is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies (CFMS), and the AFMS American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS). We received the AFMS All American Club award from 1985 through 1992.
Club Activites Include:
Jubilee of Gems Show at the La Habra Community Center.
Classes & Workshops - beading, cabbing, carving, faceting, geology, lapidary, and silversmiting - (demonstrations, and hands on).
Presentation of earth science programs to schools.
Field Trips - Monthly geological or rockhounding trips to various location.
Visitors are always welcome at our MEETINGS -- come by and join us.
Bulletin Board:
Field Trips : See Field Trip Page for details.
Apr 26-27, 2008 - Boron Dry Lake
May 24 - 25, 2008 - San Diego County Tourmaline Mines
May 21 - 26, 2008 Tri-Federation Field Trip to Texas Springs, NV
Jun 27 - 29, 2008 - CFMS Federation Show at Ventura
Aug 16, 2008 - Gold Panning! Location TBA
Sep 27, 2008 - Ant Hill - 1 day trip (Bakersfield) - See September
NOC NEWS (on website)
for details.
Oct 11 - 12, 2008 - Searles Lake Club Show
Nov. 1 - 2, 2008 - Whittier Club Honey Onyx Claim
Nov 27 - 30, 2008 - Owen's Valley locations
Dec 13, 2008 - Gem Hill (near Palmdale) - 1 day
At the Annual Chamber Awards & Installation Banquet Mick Beaumont was awarded “Entrepreneur Of The Year” for his work with the La Habra Business Connection.
La Habra Chamber of Commerce Months of September & October
- Police and Fire Recognition Breakfast
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Time: 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Location: Westridge Golf Club
1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr. La Habra
$18 - Raffle prize donations appreciated - Good Morning La Habra - Paris Abood, Business Modivation trainer for Anthony
Robbins Company
Date: September 25, 2008
Time: 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
La Habra Community Center
101 W. La Habra Blvd. - After Hours Mixer at Pacific Community Credit Union
1530 W. Whittier Blvd. #B La Habra
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM - Shop and Taste La Habra Expo! - Chamber of Commerce
La Habra Community Center 101 W. La Habra Blvd.
Spaces limited, call now
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008
Time: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM