Harrison County Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.

Happy Mother's Day

&

Congratulations Graduates

May sure is a busy month! Moms to celebrate, proms to attend and graduations too.  With so much going on, somtimes our rockhounding and lapidary hobbies get put on the back burner.  So, why not take a break, browse our pages here and then join us at our May workshop and meeting?                      

Club member Sue will be teaching a copper wire wrapped bracelet this month.  Her classes are always interesting and unique.  Check out our "Upcoming Projects" page for supply details for Sue's class.

Karen sent in a couple of recipes to try out this month.  Maybe for Mom's special dinner on her special day? It's sure to be good when ever you decide to try it. 

Then there is the Mineral of the Month for all of you rockhounds out there.  One more way to get a dose of rockhounding that you might be missing without ever leaving your chair.  

For those of you who are first time visitors to our web site, you can find the pages mentioned above by clicking on the "News" tab at the top of this page. Clicking on the "News" tab will automatically take you to the "Upcoming Projects" page. After that, just click on any of the items in the gray box on the left side of the page.

We hope to see you at our workshop for a bit of calm during this whirlwind month of May. 

Sea Bee Day

is here!

Come out and see what Harrison County Gem & Mineral is all about this Saturday at the annual SeaBeeDay.  It takes place on the Naval Construction Battalion base in Gulfport, MS. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  We will be demonstrating a host of things. Hope to see you there!

Kathy's Japanese Cross Chain Maille Class at the April workshop.

Above are the many students Kathy had in her class last month.

To the left are a selection of Japanese Chain Maille Crosses that Kathy made and the different ways this versatile piece can be used. 

This is the hardcore rock group hard at work.  From back to front we have Sharon, Ed and George.  Sharon is trimming stone and the guys are making cabachons.  

Butch is intent on a stone that he has found in his stash while Mr. Fred looks on. 

It's great to see Mr. Fred back at the workshop after a lengthy absence.  

Upcoming Shows and Events

AKS Gem Shows:  

July 6 - 8, 2012 - New Orleans Summer Jewelry & Bead Show, Ponchartrain Center, Kenner, LA

November 2 - 4, 2012 - New Orleans Fall Jewelry & Bead Show, Ponchartrain Center, Kenner, LA

Gem & Mineral Society Shows:

August 10 - 12, 2012 - Harrison County Gem & Mineral Society's 37th Annual Harrison County Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - West Harrison County Community Center; Pass Christian, MS 

CLUB SPONSORED ACTIVITIES:

May 5, 2012 - SEABEE DAY 2012 - Naval Construction Battalion Base, Gulfport, MS 

We are members of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Southeast Federation Mineralogical Societies, Inc. To learn more about these two organizations just click on the logo and you will be directed to their sites.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with you Ms Billie. You are much loved, admired and respected. Get well soon!

Best wished to Mr. Fred (being hugged by Ms Gladys) We were so happy to see you back . Continue to get well and strong!

Be sure to check out all the new info on all our tabs.