Vista Gem & Mineral Society

Monthly Meeting - On Break
2024-07-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Vista Gem and Mineral Society is on Summer Break. Keep an eye out in September for new location for our meetings.

Monthly Meeting - On Break
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
Vista Gem and Mineral Society Meetings are on Summer Break. Please keep an eye out in September for a new location for our meetings

VGMS Monthly Meeting
2024-09-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Vista Gem and Mineral Society, 1930 Watson Way Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions. Bring a little something to share for our potluck. Check our email announcement to see if there is a speaker this weekend.

VGMS & CoLab Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
2024-09-28 12:00 - 18:00 | CoLab Public House, 2129 Industrial Court, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

VGMS & CoLab Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show - Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 11:00 - 17:00 | CoLab Public House, 2129 Industrial Court, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

VGMS Monthly Meeting - Holiday Party
2024-12-21 14:00 - 15:30 | CVN Oceanside, 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, Ste 120, Oceanside, CA, 92056, United States
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions. Food is provided by the board as a thank you to all of our hard working volunteers. White elephant gift exchange – Please bring a $25 or less wrapped gift with no name on it. Come and join in some holiday cheer.

Spring Gem & Mineral Show
2025-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA, 92083, United States

Spring Gem and Mineral Show
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA, 92083, United States

VGMS Open House Event
2025-06-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Vista Gem and Mineral Society, 1930 Watson Way Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Come on out for our Open House Event. We will be providing BBQ staples hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers. Please bring a side-dish, drink, or dessert to share. In addition to the potluck we would love it if you brought some of your work (metalsmithing and/or lapidary) to show and tell. Come out and show off what you have. Hope to see you there.

VGMS & CoLab Autumn Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
2025-09-13 12:00 - 18:00 | CoLab Public House, 2129 Industrial Court, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

VGMS September Executive Board Meeting
2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, STE 120, Oceanside, CA, 92056, United States
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions.

AGENDA:
1:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance;
1:05 pm Committee Reports
Unfinished Business
New Business
2:00 pm Meeting Adjourned

VGMS September Member Meeting
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | The Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd, STE 120, Oceanside, CA, 92056, United States
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions. Bring a little something to share for our potluck. Check our email announcement for the latest updates.

AGENDA:
2:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance;
2:05 pm VGMS Member Updates:
2:20 pm Speaker / Presentation –
3:00 pm Pot Luck
3:30 pm Meeting Adjourned

VGMS October Executive Board Meeting
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Mission Branch Community Room at Oceanside Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Ave,, Oceanside,, 92058

VGMS October Member Meeting
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Mission Branch Community Room at Oceanside Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Ave,, Oceanside,, 92058
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions. Bring a little something to share for our potluck. Check our email announcement for the latest updates.

AGENDA:
2:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance;
2:05 pm VGMS Member Updates:
2:20 pm Speaker / Presentation – Digital Cabochon by John Simpson
3:00 pm Pot Luck
3:30 pm Meeting Adjourned

VGMS & Weir Beer October Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show
2025-10-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Weir Beer, 1250 Keystone Way, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

VGMS November Executive Board Meeting
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Vista Gem and Mineral Society, 1930 Watson Way Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Members and Public welcome. We will be meeting at the VGMS location on Watson Way.

AGENDA:
1:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance;
1:05 pm Committee Reports
Unfinished Business
New Business
2:00 pm Meeting Adjourned

VGMS December Executive Board Meeting
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Vista Gem and Mineral Society, 1930 Watson Way Suite B, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Members and Public welcome. We have a new location for our meetings please see map for address and directions.

AGENDA:
6:00 pm Pledge of Allegiance;
6:05 pm Committee Reports
Unfinished Business
New Business
8:00 pm Meeting Adjourned

2025 VGMS Holiday Event Invite
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Escondidio, 1331 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, CA, 92025, United States
The Vista Gem and Mineral Society is excited to announce that we will be joining the Palomar Gem and Mineral Society for their upcoming General Meeting, Holiday Potluck, and White Elephant Gift Exchange. This is a wonderful chance for members of both clubs to celebrate together, share good food, and enjoy some festive fun.
Event Details
PGMC General Meeting, Holiday Potluck & White Elephant
📅 Thursday, December 18
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Set Up
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Activities Start
📍 Escondido Masonic Center
1331 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Potluck Reminder
This is a potluck gathering — please bring a food item, drinks, or utensils to share. Everything helps and is greatly appreciated.
White Elephant Gift Exchange
There will also be a White Elephant gift exchange with a $20 minimum.
While minerals and jewelry are commonly exchanged, any fun or interesting gift is welcome — feel free to get creative!
