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FarWest Lapidary & Gem Society

Coos Bay · Oregon · United States

NFMSLapidary/Gems
Founded
1962
Meets
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM (5:30 PM on other Tuesdays)
Meeting place
Faith Lutheran Church
2741 Sherman Ave, North Bend, OR 97459
What this club offers
Field tripsLapidary facilitiesOpen to beginners

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Annual show

Far West Lapidary Rock & Gem Show — August 7-9, 2026

About FarWest Lapidary & Gem Society

The Far West Lapidary & Gem Society is based in Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon, and demonstrates lapidary arts including jewelry-making and gem work. The society is open to new members and meets weekly (formally twice monthly for full meetings). It is best known for its long-running annual Far West Rock & Gem Show, held at the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort (formerly the Mill Casino) in North Bend, which past coverage has marked reaching its 60th year.

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