Come and join us! Visitors are welcome to attend meetings for any of these 5 non- profit clubs in the Portland Regional Show Association Group. Click on their title to visit their websites for more information.

Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild
The Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of faceting gemstones through education and fun. The club offers a variety of faceting workshops at the Rice Northwest Rock and Mineral Museum. Members get a monthly newsletter that includes current events, news and gemstone designs.

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at  at 7PM at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 12405 SW Butner Rd., Beaverton, OR 97005 in the fellowship hall.

Mt. Hood Rock Club
The Mount Hood Rock Club has been active since 1952 and is dedicated to rock hounding and lapidary activities. Club activities include meetings, shows, field trips and social outings. They encourage members to develop and share their lapidary skills and members have access to a fully equipped rock shop.
For more info email mthoodrockclub@gmail.com.

Meetings are at 7PM on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Monday of each month at the Gresham United Methodist Church at 9th and Norman (620 NW 8th St., Gresham, 97030, OR

North America Research Group
Like fossils? This is the group for you. NARG’s mission is to promote and educate the public on the paleontology of  the region and to contribute to  research. Their organization consists of members of all ages and experience with interests and professions in the fields of paleontology, paleobotany, and geology.

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at the Tualatin Heritage Center, 8700 SW Sweek DR., Tualatin, OR, 97062

Oregon Agate & Mineral Society
The Oregon Agate and Mineral Society was formed in 1933 to promote the rock hobby and educate those interested in learning about the lapidary arts, collecting, and enjoying natural geological treasures. The club meets regularly and leads many field trips and workshops around the Oregon area.

Meetings are held at 7pm the first and third Friday of the month at Powelhurst Baptist Church, 3435 S.E. 112th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97266 

Tualatin Valley Gem Club
TVGC was formed in 1957 to share knowledge and promote interest in the fascinating field of earth sciences. Members are a diverse group ranging from professional Geologists to amateur collectors. They welcome people who are curious about the natural world and offer to share their knowledge about things like local collecting sites, lapidary skills,  jewelry making, faceting, rock identification and more. Meetings include formal programs, news, rock sales and door prizes. Club membership includes a monthly newsletter, access to field trips and other events.

Meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Center, 2037 Douglas Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116 on the 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm and 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00pm.