October General Meeting
Things That Go Bump in the Gem Case! 👻
Tuesday, October 27 • 7:00 PM
Get ready for a little mystery, a little history, and perhaps a few chills at our October General Meeting!
Members and Visitors join us as Bill Kinney takes us on a fascinating journey through the world of Cursed Gemstones — gemstones that have earned a reputation for bringing bad luck, tragedy, or downright strange happenings to the people who owned them.
Are some gems really cursed? Or are the stories simply the result of coincidence, legend, and a little imagination? Come hear the stories behind some of the most notorious gemstones through the ages and decide for yourself… would you dare to own one?
Costumes Encouraged! (but not required)
Since we're exploring cursed gems and mysterious happenings, why not have a little fun with it? Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume! Whether you're spooky, silly, glamorous, or completely outrageous, we'd love to see you in costume.
And there's more!
- 2027 Officer Nominations – We'll present the list of nominees for our 2027 club officers.
- Snacks & Fellowship – Because even a discussion about cursed gemstones is better with something to eat!
- Silent Auction – Bring your bidding spirit and see what treasures you might take home.
- Door Prize - You might be the lucky one to take home a real treasure (free).
So, mark your calendar, grab a costume, and join us for an evening of gems, legends, laughter, and a little bit of the supernatural!
But be careful what gemstone you bring home… you never know what might come with it!
Rocks, Gems, Jewelry & Family Fun!
Mark your calendar for April 18–19, 2027 and join us in Bentonville for the Northwest Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show!
Come shop for beautiful gemstones and jewelry, discover amazing rocks and fossils, watch live lapidary demonstrations, try your hand at our Gem Sluice, and bring your mystery specimens to our Rock & Mineral Identification Table. There’s plenty to see and do for rockhounds of all ages!
Ready to plan your visit? Click below for complete show information, including vendors, activities, demonstrations, admission, food, military benefits, and more.
Coming Up at NWAGMS
Mark your calendar! We have lots of fun activities, interesting speakers, field trips, and rock shows coming up. We hope you’ll join us!
September
September 25–27 | Joplin Fall Rock Show
Make plans to visit the Joplin Fall Rock Show and see what treasures you can find!
October
October 27 | General Meeting – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Bill Kinney, "Top 10 Cursed Gems"
Costumes are encouraged! Nominations for NWAGMS officers for 2027 will also be taken.
November
November 17 | General Meeting – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Ron Foshee, "Appalachian Mountain Building"
Please note: This meeting is being held on the 3rd Tuesday rather than our usual 4th Tuesday.
Annual election of officers for 2027 will be held.
December
December 15 | Annual Christmas Party
Join us for our traditional Christmas potluck and an optional gift exchange.
Please note: The Christmas Party is being held on the 3rd Tuesday rather than our usual 4th Tuesday.
We hope to see you at these upcoming events!
Check back often for additional details, reminders, and new activities.
Do-Over Class
Join us every second Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Clubhouse for our Do-Over Class. All members are invited and no experience is necessary. You can learn to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces using our tools, beads and supplies. We sell what we make at the Fall Swap and use our proceeds for more items we don’t have or items needed for classes at the Clubhouse. Join us for fun, fellowship and learning.
Future dates are:
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
You must confirm you will be attending using the form in the footer of this site, so there will be supplies available for you.
Special Feature!
We have a list of businesses owned by NWAGMS club members. Be sure to check it out under "MEMBER BUSINESSES" in the footer.
