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Tues. Jan. 14, 2025
doors open 6:00 p.m. meeting starts 7:00 p.m.
Jim Mills ​
"How Wood becomes Petrified"
Time: Jan 14, 2025 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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​​Downtown Anaheim Community Center
250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805
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The Searchers Workshop is open
Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to
10 p.m.
Saturdays 2:30 p.m. to
7 p.m.
A $10 fee is charged to use equipment:
Please check the calendar for Workshop closure dates
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Welcome to the
Searchers
Gem and Mineral Society
(Annual dues are due, please pay today)
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Jim Mills has been an avid rockhound since the 1950s, when during his childhood in North Hollywood, California, his first job was at a rock shop. Yes, he was one of those boys with rocks in his pocket! He often took his rock shop pay in rocks, and that was the "seed" of a life-long passion for all things paleobotanic. After graduating from UCLA in geography and geology, Jim pursued dual careers with the National Park Service and US Air Force.
Jim and his wife Beth started Mills Geological in 1992, and they continue to happily work together today. Jim is the scientist; Beth is the tech. They collect and sell petrified wood and plant fossils, identify and appraise private collections, and consult in research for individuals seeking specific knowledge of an area or mineral. Jim has coauthored and authored several articles about petrified wood and minerals and has delivered over 40 presentations to gem and mineral clubs on a wide variety of topics centered on geology and petrified wood.
https://www.millsgeological.com
The Searchers Annual Show is Saturday April 26, and Sunday April 27, 2025 at the Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 Crescent Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801, in Brookhurst Park. Free entry and parking, free kids' activities, rock and jewelry vendors, free door prizes and Silent Auctions all day.
Established in 1958, The Searchers is an educational organization that focuses on the exploration of rockhounding, lapidary arts, and jewelry making. Our organization hosts monthly meetings, conducts field trips during the cooler months, and boasts a well-equipped lapidary workshop. Additionally, our annual rock show is considered one of the best in California. The Slab, a monthly newsletter, is also published by our organization.
The Searchers extend a warm invitation to individuals interested in joining our group. You can experience firsthand what the organization is all about by attending a meeting or field trip. Annual membership fees are $35 for an individual, and $10 for each additional person in your household. Membership sign-up is online, by clicking here.
