Learn about asteroids Nov. 4

About this event

“An Asteroid Field Trip: Search for Origins of Life” is the topic of amateur astronomer Ron Whitehead at the monthly meeting of the Dayton Gem and Mineral Society, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Dayton Area Board of Realtors, 1515 S. Main St. in Dayton. Admission is free. Enter on the west side of the building. The meeting room is downstairs.

A non‑profit organization that is more than 60 years old, the club offers education, exploration, and fellowship for people who share a love for minerals, fossils, gems, and the earth sciences. The club meets 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, except for a summer picnic and winter holiday party. Membership is $15 per person or $20 for the family to participate in field trips to quarries, receive the club newsletter, and have access to a members-only Facebook page. For information about the club’s program for youth, Junior Rockhounds, call 937‑305‑1145 or email DaytonGemMineralSociety@gmail.com.