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The Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough (GMCS) is a hobby club founded in 1963 and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1997. Our aims, objectives and purpose are to:
* Encourage and promote all aspects of the hobby of collecting and studying rocks, minerals and fossils and of pursuing all types of lapidary work.
* Provide a forum for the free exchange of information and ideas regarding the hobby.
* Conserve natural resources. Find News About:
Upcoming Events
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February 1, 2012 8:00 pm - February 1, 2012 10:30 pm
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OUTDOOR ROCK AND MINERAL SHOWS part 7
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 7 NORTHWEST NEBRASKA SWAP MEET In the small Nebraska cattle town of Crawford they have a 4 day swap meet, the locals call…
Great Class led by Dianne Karg Baron
Once a gain, a wonderful wireworking workshop was held. In this one, 13 members learned how to make an Art Nouveau Bangle. We are fortunate to have such a great…
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 6
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 6 The LAKE GEORGE COLORADO SWAP To Rockhounds that collect Smokey Quartz and Amethyst and Topaz, there is no place in Colorado more…
OUTDOOR MINERAL SHOWS part 5
OUTDOOR ROCK AND MINERAL SHOWS part 5 The CONTIN-TAIL ROCK AND GEM SHOW in Buena Vista Colorado is one of Colorado’s largest outdoor shows and I have had the…
March Club Auction
March 7 th Club Auction It’s not too early to plan to come to our live auction at the Knox United Church, 2569 Midland Ave. Scarborough ,beginning at 8 pm….
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 4
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 4 ELECTRIC PARK TUCSON AZ the outdoor Mineral show. Of all the 40 + shows in Tucson I probable enjoy Electric Park the most…
Gemmological Association Open House
Members and Friends of the The Canadian Gemmological Association are cordially invited to attend information sessions featuring upcoming Winter-term general interest and professional gemmology courses in Toronto. Please pass this invitation…
LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
THE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES SHOWN BELOW WILL BE SOLD THROUGH A SPECIAL CLOSED BID AUCTION; SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS AND HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR BID INFORMATION ON SPECIAL AUCTION…
Willowdale Gem And Mineral Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Willowdale Gem and Mineral Club will be held at the Armour Heights Community Centre, 2140 Avenue Rd., on Friday, January 13th, commencing at 7:45 PM….
OUTDOOR GEM AND MINERAL SHOWS part 3
All the people working there are volunteers and they do every thing, from driving people from the parking lots using tractors towing people moving trailers,or they work in the cafeteria…
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS Part 2
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 2 QUARTZSITE ARIZONA the DESERT GARDENS SHOW is a semi permanent show, in that it runs for all of January and February every…
OUTDOOR ROCK and MINERAL SHOWS part 1
OUTDOOR ROCK + MINERAL SHOWS part 1 I have been swapping minerals for many years and I thought it might be interesting to tell you about some of the shows…
February ,March and April workshops 2012
Horsheshoe bracelet with pearls , February 19 2012 This project is suitable for beginners .To register for the club’s workshop to make this simple pearl bracelet contact Elfi at elfiberndl@gmail.com to register…
WANT TO COLLECT ? BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL by Dick Stata
WANT TO COLLECT ? BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL by Dick Stata To be a mineral collector sometimes means long hours sitting in a car, for Ontario is a huge place,…
A Field Trip For Herkimer Diamonds
During the Victoria Day weekend in May 2012, the Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough will be participating in a field trip to Herkimer New York to collect Herkimer diamonds. …
Our Next Meeting
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March Club Auction
March 7 th Club Auction It’s not too early to plan to come to our live auction at the Knox United Church, 2569 Midland Ave. Scarborough ,beginning at 8 pm….
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The Minerals Of Atikokan- Our January Meeting
The January meeting of the Gem and Mineral Club of Scarborough will be held on January 4th at the Knox United Church, 2569 Midland Ave in Scarborough beginning at 8:00 pm. Our…
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Steedeite: A New Mineral Our February Meeting
Steedeite: A New Mineral. Most avid mineral collectors would love to find a new mineral and have it named after them. While difficult, it can still be done. Tony Steede…
This Month in StrataData
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Strata Data
OUTDOOR ROCK AND MINERAL SHOWS part 7
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Strata Data
Great Class led by Dianne Karg Baron
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March Club Auction
March Club Auction
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Upcoming Workshops
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Great Class led by Dianne Karg Baron
16 January 2012 8:38 PM | No Comments -
February ,March and April workshops 2012
16 December 2011 1:46 AM | No Comments -
Art Nouveau Bangle on January 15, 2012
13 October 2011 9:03 PM | No Comments -
Jewellery Workshops
13 October 2011 2:14 AM | No Comments -
Wirewrapping Jewellery Workshops-Our Fall and Winter Program
03 September 2011 1:29 AM | No Comments
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Show News
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Steedeite: A New Mineral Our February Meeting
01 September 2011 12:49 PM | No Comments
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