First Class Miners Inc.

JOSHUA TREE GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
2027-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, for an unforgettable gem and mineral experience, and panning booth event.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
2027-03-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-30 11:00 - 13:00, 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

PRESIDENT’S DAY WEEKEND CAMP OUT MIDDLE CAMP
2027-02-12 08:00 - 2027-02-15 17:00
Holiday weekend campout at the Middle Camp Claims aligned with President’s Day weekend.

ORIENTATION TOUR TO MIDDLE CAMP
2027-02-06 09:00 - 16:00
Tour and familiarization trip to Middle Camp claims.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION & AWARDS BANQUET
2026-12-05 17:00 - 20:00
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.

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
