September 14, 2024 (Sat) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:11 AM (NOTE EARLIER TIME!) General Membership meeting will be at Greg & Susan Herring’s house inPioneertown. Directions and map will be in the newsletter. Do not forget your chair, drinks, and your potluck item. FCM to provide hamburgers and hotdogs.

 October 5, 2024 (Sat) NIGHT SKY FESTIVAL: 9AM to 12PM, we will be hosting a panning booth in Sky’s the Limit compound outside of the 29 Palms entrance to Joshua tree National Park. This event is geared towards education and families with children. Volunteers are needed so please let the President know if you are available. Sign up roster will be at the July & September’s meeting .

October 19, 2024 (Sat) PIONEER DAYS 29 PALMS: The FCM will be hosting a panning booth at the Pioneer Days in 29 Palms, 1PM to 5 PM. Location is Lucky Park. This event is geared towards education and families with children. Volunteers are needed so please let the President know if you are available. Sign up roster will also be at the September’s meeting.

October 25-27, 2024 (Fri-Sun) VALLEY PROSPECTORS RENDEZVOUS: Rendezvous hosted by Valley Prospectors at ORD MOUNTAINS – Join Valley as they host an awesome weekend of family-oriented gold prospector events including the famous Treasure Hunt, chili cook-off, and more. FCM will host the panning contest on Saturday. Great family fun!! Grizzly 4 claim will be open to all Prospectors for this event only. Although this is unimproved camping, you CAN get a motor home to this site.