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Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club

Hickory · North Carolina · United States

EFMLS
Founded
1969
Meets
2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meeting place
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Dues
Described on the club's own site as costing 'less than a couple bucks a month'; exact dollar figure not published
What this club offers
Field trips

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Annual show

56th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show — March 6-8, 2026

About Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club

The Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. was organized in 1969 in Hickory, NC and joined the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies (EFMLS) in 1973. Its mission is to increase knowledge of the earth sciences, hold exhibitions, contests and lectures, promote fellowship and exchange of ideas, and aid in the development of lapidary and related arts and skills. The club holds regular meetings with field trips, club shows, lectures and contests, and hosts an annual gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry show.

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