Community Calendar

Vaccines are among the most impactful public health
innovations in human history, yet questions about their
development, effectiveness, and safety remain widely
discussed. This lecture explores the scientific foundations of
vaccines, tracing their research and invention from early
immunization practices to modern technologies such as mRNA platforms. Attendees
will gain insight into how vaccines are designed, tested, approved, and continuously
monitored for safety. The lecture will also address common concerns and
misconceptions, explain how risks are evaluated and minimized, and highlight the role
vaccines play in preventing disease and protecting communities. By examining both
the science and the safety systems behind vaccines, this talk aims to provide a clear,
evidence-based understanding of how vaccines work and why they remain a
cornerstone of modern medicine.

This event will include: Exhibits created by individual club members displaying rocks and mineral collections, and jewelry; Vendors of minerals, fossils, gems and jewelry; a Silent Auction that may include rocks and minerals e.g. slabs, geodes, fossils and jewelry; Club members demonstrating the use of tools for cutting and polishing minerals for use in lapidary crafting and a Youth Room for kids to play games and do activities to win prizes.There is also a Plant sale and an hourly Raffle Drawing.

The event is FREE and there is plenty of FREE parking