Calendar

For more details about specific workshop times or about the club field trips, please click or tap on the time slot on the calendar and a window with more information will open.

Events in March 2023

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
February 27, 2023(1 event)

Monday Workshop 4pm - 8pm


February 27, 2023

Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tony Heisterkamp
Call: 250 351 5499 no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM

 

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same timeConfirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

February 28, 2023(2 events)

Tuesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


February 28, 2023

You're looking at a Tuesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Tuesday AM Workshop Supervisor: Ian Tait

Book a Tuesday AM Workshop Time: Contact Ian @ 250-517-7979 @ LEAST the day prior to workshop date.

All equipment can be operated at the same time

(Do not come if sick)

 

 

Tuesday Workshop: 4:30pm - 8:30pm


February 28, 2023

Tuesday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Dave Van Dieren
Call: 250-938-8427

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same time
Confirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 1, 2023(1 event)

Wednesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 1, 2023

You're looking at a Wednesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Ken Erickson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Ken @ 250-541-0113

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 2, 2023(1 event)

Thursday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 2, 2023

You're looking at a Thursday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

All equipment can be operated at the same time.

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map]

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to confirm your workshop date and time. Please do not come if feeling unwell.

Thursday Workshop Supervisor: Cindy Aspeslet

Book a Thursday AM Workshop Time: Contact Cindy @ 250-260-0476.

 

March 3, 2023(1 event)

Friday Workshop: 2pm - 6pm


March 3, 2023

You're looking at a Friday 2pm - 6pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Jason Thomson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Jason @ 604-674-7966

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 4, 2023(1 event)

Saturday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 4, 2023

You're looking at a Saturday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Saturday Workshop Supervisor: John Fawcett

Book a Saturday Workshop Time: Contact John @ 250-306-9011 (home: 250-547-9006).

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

 

 

March 5, 2023
March 6, 2023(1 event)

Monday Workshop 4pm - 8pm


March 6, 2023

Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tony Heisterkamp
Call: 250 351 5499 no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM

 

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same timeConfirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 7, 2023(2 events)

Tuesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 7, 2023

You're looking at a Tuesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Tuesday AM Workshop Supervisor: Ian Tait

Book a Tuesday AM Workshop Time: Contact Ian @ 250-517-7979 @ LEAST the day prior to workshop date.

All equipment can be operated at the same time

(Do not come if sick)

 

 

Tuesday Workshop: 4:30pm - 8:30pm


March 7, 2023

Tuesday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Dave Van Dieren
Call: 250-938-8427

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same time
Confirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 8, 2023(2 events)

Wednesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 8, 2023

You're looking at a Wednesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Ken Erickson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Ken @ 250-541-0113

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

Monthly Club Meeting


March 8, 2023

Join us for our monthly club meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the Vernon Community Arts Centre.

March 9, 2023(1 event)

Thursday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 9, 2023

You're looking at a Thursday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

All equipment can be operated at the same time.

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map]

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to confirm your workshop date and time. Please do not come if feeling unwell.

Thursday Workshop Supervisor: Cindy Aspeslet

Book a Thursday AM Workshop Time: Contact Cindy @ 250-260-0476.

 

March 10, 2023(1 event)

Friday Workshop: 2pm - 6pm


March 10, 2023

You're looking at a Friday 2pm - 6pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Jason Thomson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Jason @ 604-674-7966

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 11, 2023(1 event)

Saturday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 11, 2023

You're looking at a Saturday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Saturday Workshop Supervisor: John Fawcett

Book a Saturday Workshop Time: Contact John @ 250-306-9011 (home: 250-547-9006).

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

 

 

March 12, 2023
March 13, 2023(1 event)

Monday Workshop 4pm - 8pm


March 13, 2023

Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tony Heisterkamp
Call: 250 351 5499 no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM

 

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same timeConfirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 14, 2023(2 events)

Tuesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 14, 2023

You're looking at a Tuesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Tuesday AM Workshop Supervisor: Ian Tait

Book a Tuesday AM Workshop Time: Contact Ian @ 250-517-7979 @ LEAST the day prior to workshop date.

All equipment can be operated at the same time

(Do not come if sick)

 

 

Tuesday Workshop: 4:30pm - 8:30pm


March 14, 2023

Tuesday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Dave Van Dieren
Call: 250-938-8427

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same time
Confirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 15, 2023(1 event)

Wednesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 15, 2023

You're looking at a Wednesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Ken Erickson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Ken @ 250-541-0113

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 16, 2023(1 event)

Thursday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 16, 2023

You're looking at a Thursday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

All equipment can be operated at the same time.

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map]

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to confirm your workshop date and time. Please do not come if feeling unwell.

Thursday Workshop Supervisor: Cindy Aspeslet

Book a Thursday AM Workshop Time: Contact Cindy @ 250-260-0476.

 

March 17, 2023(1 event)

Friday Workshop: 2pm - 6pm


March 17, 2023

You're looking at a Friday 2pm - 6pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Jason Thomson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Jason @ 604-674-7966

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 18, 2023(1 event)

Saturday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 18, 2023

You're looking at a Saturday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Saturday Workshop Supervisor: John Fawcett

Book a Saturday Workshop Time: Contact John @ 250-306-9011 (home: 250-547-9006).

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

 

 

March 19, 2023(1 event)

Field Trip: Gravel Pit


March 19, 2023

Field trip this Sunday March 19th to the local private Gravel Pit to look for agate, opal, jaspers and all the pretty rocks! This is a family friendly site; 10 minute paved drive so no 4x4 needs - a great first field trip to come to!
How do I participate?
- Must be active BCLS Member to participate - not already one? Join at this trip!
- Meet Trip Leader Tony ~8:45am on Sunday March 19th at the west end of the Vernon Walmart parking lot (near Taco Del Mar) to register before the convoy departure. If you need to reach Tony, you can do so at 250-351-5499 (or fishatwork@telus.net) but no calls after 8 PM or before 9 am.
- We LEAVE AT 9AM SHARP so come a little early for registration, specimen samples and valuable instruction! *New members are always welcome to join / sign-up at the field trip registration!
What should I bring?
- Equipment: Bring a container for your treasures, spray bottle, a long handled 3/4 prong rake (optional) that's it! (No hammers, chisels, shovels etc. needed - easy picking!)
- Personal: Bring camera, lunch, snacks, refreshments to stay hydrated, so appropriate footwear (boots) and clothing suggested (layers/ waterproofing).
- Your enthusiasm, excitement and have fun!
We hope to see you there!
March 20, 2023(1 event)

Monday Workshop 4pm - 8pm


March 20, 2023

Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tony Heisterkamp
Call: 250 351 5499 no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM

 

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same timeConfirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 21, 2023(2 events)

Tuesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 21, 2023

You're looking at a Tuesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Tuesday AM Workshop Supervisor: Ian Tait

Book a Tuesday AM Workshop Time: Contact Ian @ 250-517-7979 @ LEAST the day prior to workshop date.

All equipment can be operated at the same time

(Do not come if sick)

 

 

Tuesday Workshop: 4:30pm - 8:30pm


March 21, 2023

Tuesday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Dave Van Dieren
Call: 250-938-8427

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same time
Confirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 22, 2023(1 event)

Wednesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 22, 2023

You're looking at a Wednesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Ken Erickson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Ken @ 250-541-0113

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 23, 2023(1 event)

Thursday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 23, 2023

You're looking at a Thursday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

All equipment can be operated at the same time.

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map]

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to confirm your workshop date and time. Please do not come if feeling unwell.

Thursday Workshop Supervisor: Cindy Aspeslet

Book a Thursday AM Workshop Time: Contact Cindy @ 250-260-0476.

 

March 24, 2023(1 event)

Friday Workshop: 2pm - 6pm


March 24, 2023

You're looking at a Friday 2pm - 6pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Jason Thomson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Jason @ 604-674-7966

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 25, 2023(1 event)

Saturday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 25, 2023

You're looking at a Saturday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Saturday Workshop Supervisor: John Fawcett

Book a Saturday Workshop Time: Contact John @ 250-306-9011 (home: 250-547-9006).

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

 

 

March 26, 2023
March 27, 2023(1 event)

Monday Workshop 4pm - 8pm


March 27, 2023

Monday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tony Heisterkamp
Call: 250 351 5499 no calls after 8 PM or before 9 AM

 

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same timeConfirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 28, 2023(2 events)

Tuesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 28, 2023

You're looking at a Tuesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Tuesday AM Workshop Supervisor: Ian Tait

Book a Tuesday AM Workshop Time: Contact Ian @ 250-517-7979 @ LEAST the day prior to workshop date.

All equipment can be operated at the same time

(Do not come if sick)

 

 

Tuesday Workshop: 4:30pm - 8:30pm


March 28, 2023

Tuesday 4:30pm-8:30pm
Dave Van Dieren
Call: 250-938-8427

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map New tab]

All equipment can be operated at the same time
Confirm with supervisor before going to the shop
If no one shows at the shop within 1/2 hour after opening
at his/her discretion, the shop supervisor may leave

* Must phone to book
Maximum healthy 2 attendees or family unit plus the supervisor
Physical distancing
Do not come if sick

March 29, 2023(1 event)

Wednesday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 29, 2023

You're looking at a Wednesday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Ken Erickson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Ken @ 250-541-0113

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

March 30, 2023(1 event)

Thursday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


March 30, 2023

You're looking at a Thursday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

All equipment can be operated at the same time.

Workshop $5 fee per visit [see the map]

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to confirm your workshop date and time. Please do not come if feeling unwell.

Thursday Workshop Supervisor: Cindy Aspeslet

Book a Thursday AM Workshop Time: Contact Cindy @ 250-260-0476.

 

March 31, 2023(1 event)

Friday Workshop: 2pm - 6pm


March 31, 2023

You're looking at a Friday 2pm - 6pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor directly to make arrangements.

Workshop Supervisor: Jason Thomson

Contact to Book: Talk or text Jason @ 604-674-7966

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

April 1, 2023(2 events)

Rockin Into Spring Market Sale


April 1, 2023

Rockin into Spring at the Vernon Museum and Archives
Rock, Jewelry and Gemstone Show and Sale
Saturday April 1st
9:30 am to 4pm
Great event for families
Admission by donation

Saturday Workshop: 10am - 2pm


April 1, 2023

You're looking at a Saturday 10am - 2pm VLMC Workshop timeslot.

*To book a workshop time, you MUST contact the scheduled shop supervisor  directly to confirm your workshop date and time.

Saturday Workshop Supervisor: John Fawcett

Book a Saturday Workshop Time: Contact John @ 250-306-9011 (home: 250-547-9006).

All equipment can be operated at the same time

Do not come if sick

 

 

April 2, 2023