First Class Miners Inc.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION & AWARDS BANQUET
2026-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Annual awards banquet and member appreciation dinner.

CAMP OUT AT THE ORD MOUNTAINS / VA DALE DISTRICT
2026-11-06 08:00 - 2026-11-08 17:00
Annual fall/winter kickoff campout at the shared claims in the Virginia Dale Mining District.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2026-11-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-12 11:00 - 13:00
General Membership meeting will be at Old School House Museum 29 Palms. Directions and map will be in the newsletter. Do not forget drinks

VALLEY PROSPECTORS RENDEZVOUS
2026-10-23 08:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00
ORD Mountains rendezvous with family events, treasure hunt, chili cook-off, and panning contests.

PIONEER DAYS 29 PALMS
2026-10-17 09:00 - 17:00
FCM hosting a panning booth at Pioneer Days in 29 Palms at Freedom Plaza. Family educational event. Volunteers needed.

SKYS THE LIMIT (NIGHT SKY EVENT)
2026-10-10 09:00 - 22:00
The Night Sky Festival celebrates Joshua Tree National Park’s night sky with a 2-day event that includes activities for all ages. Panning booth event at Sky’s the Limit near Joshua Tree National Park entrance.

JOSHUA TREE GEM AND MINERAL SHOW (TENTATIVE)
2026-10-03 09:00 - 17:00
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, for an unforgettable gem and mineral experience, and panning booth event. Tentative depending on volunteers.

RANGER STEVE ANNUAL INVITATIONAL CAMPOUT
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00
Invitational Campout at Ranger Steve’s claim in Holcomb Valley (Big Bear). An unofficial private camp out hosted by Steve

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
If your renewal form and dues of $55 dollars are not submitted by this date

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2026-07-12 11:00 - 13:00
General Membership meeting will be at Old School House Museum 29 Palms. Directions and map will be in the newsletter. Do not forget your drinks
