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| September 1st - 30th Date | Enter your Treasure Event on the Calendar with details of the type of event, the location and other information. Include Swap Meets, Shows, Field Trips, Meetings, and any related activities. ** "Rock & Gem magazine" has given permission to post show dates from the magazine http://www.rockngem.com/index.asp |
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| 5 | 5-7--FAIRFIELD, IOWA: 13th annual show, "Treasures of Southeast Iowa"; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Arts & Convention Center, Main St. and Briggs Ave.; Fri. 6-10, Sat. 9-8, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children up to 18 25 cents; contact Betty Morris, (319) 385-9584; e-mail: emorris@lisco.com 5-7--FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA: 4th annual show, "Wildcat Gem Fest"; Wildcat Gem Society; Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 5th St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 40 vendors, club displays, classes, gemstones, jewelry, minerals, beads, fossils, opals, jade, handcrafted jewelry and art, jewelry boxes; contact Mike Martin, P.O. Box 189, Miranda, CA 95553, (707) 943-1575; e-mail: mnmartin@saber.net 5-7--GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Show; 500 Earth Sciences; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 620 N. Apple St.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; kids' activities, demonstrations, educational displays, silent auctions, Children's Museum of Indianapolis fossil exhibit, Friends of Mineralogy and Indiana Society of Paleontology meetings Sat.; contact Don Mahoney, 17914 Juniper Rd., Argos, IN 46501, (574) 892-5264; e-mail: DLMCNACLU@aol.com; Web site: www.geology.iupui.edu/Outreach/500%5FEarth%5FSciences/ 5-7--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 5-7--ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Ontario Convention Center/Exhibit Hall B, 2000 Convention Center Way; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 5-7--TOLEDO, OHIO: 36th annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Theater Complex, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, students and seniors (55+) $3, children under 12 free with adult, Scouts and soldiers in uniform free; gems, jewelry, beads, precious metals, fossils, minerals, exhibits, meteorites, artifacts, tools, equipment, demonstrations, mini classes, Touch & Feel display, silent auction, club sales, kids' mineral kits, kids' games; contact Jerri Heer, (419) 531-8124; e-mail: jheerx6@aol.com; Web site: www.toledogemandrockhoundclub.com 5-7--WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 37th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Education Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, gate #9 from 27th St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net |
| 6 | 6-7--NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: 58th annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Danbury Rd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $4.50, seniors and full-time students with ID $3, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, gold panning, exhibits, grab bags; contact Pat Hackett, (860) 355-9799; e-mail: prhackett@charter.net; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org 6-7--POWNALL, VERMONT: Annual show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; American Legion Post #90, Rte. 7; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 accompanied by adult free, group rates; gems, minerals, jewelry, carvings, jewel boxes, beginner specimens, door prizes, chidren's fish pond; contact Cindy Hancock, 45 Spring St. Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 664-4115 6-7--ROSEBURG, OREGON: Show, "Rocks Under Foot"; Umpqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, I-5 Exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers, rough, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, equipment, books, displays, demonstrators, silent auction, wheel of fortune, geode cutting, raffles, door prizes, gold panning, kids' rock hunt; contact Dave Snyder, (541) 679-7553; e-mail: dwilliams@mcsi.net 6-7--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Lapidary Society; Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte; Sat. 10-4, Sun 10-4; free admission; 40+ vendors, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Marty Roks, (858) 717-0121; e-mail: info@sandiegolapidarysociety.org; Web site: www.sandiegolapidarysociety.org |
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| 10 | 10-14--DENVER, COLORADO: Fall show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St., at the intersection of I-25 and I-70; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers from all over the world, free shuttle bus to shows at the Merchandise Mart; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Regina Aumente, Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com |
| 11 | 11-14--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; Holiday Inn, DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave., I-70 and Chambers Rd.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com |
| 12 | 12-14--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, ticket includes Denver Gem & Mineral Show; contact Regina Aumente, Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com 12-14--DENVER, COLORADO: 41st annual show, "Minerals of Colorado"; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, 451 E. 58th Ave., I-25 exit 215; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and teens $4.50, children 12 and under free; dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, unusual jewelry, gift items, books, lapidary equipment, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent room, kids' corner (treasure hunt, gold panning), admission includes Colorado Fossil Expo; contact Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, P.O. Box 621444, Littleton, CO 80162, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com 12-14--HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: Show, "What's Inside: Discovering Earth's Treasures"; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 8th St. and Pine; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, students 50 cents; fluorescent mineral display, interactive touch rock display, lapidary skills demonstrations, silent auction, Petosky stone polishing, children's games and silent auction, club sales, gold panning, door prizes, member, dealer and guest displays, eight dealers, fossils, minerals, lapidary equipment; contact R. Cistaro, 1162 Wintergreen Dr., Holland, MI 49424; e-mail: r4squares@charter.net |
| 13 | 13-14--DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Woman's Club of Downey, 9813 Paramount Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, grab bags, boutique, rocks, minerals, gold panning; contact Guynell Miller, 7315 Cloverlawn Dr., South Gate, CA 90280, (562) 633-0614; e-mail: delversrockclub@sbcglobal.net 13-14--MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 43rd annual/50th anniversary show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Eagle View Middle School, 6746 Carlisle Pike; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; educational displays and talks, Cub and Girl Scout activity pins and badges, BSA merit badge counselor on site.; contact Maxine Nicholas, CPRMC, P.O. Box 6271, Harrisburg, PA 17112; e-mail: webmaster@rockandmineral.org; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org 13-14--SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show, swap and auction; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Hwy. 43N, just north of Siloam Springs; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rock and mineral auction Sat., silent auction, flint knapping, wire wrapping, beading demonstrations, kids' gem panning; contact Dave Leininger, 14029 White Oak Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 263-1424; e-mail: Hulagrub@aol.com 13-14--TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA: 40th annual show, "Wonders of the Earth"; Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough; Mid Scarborough Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact GMCS, (416) 282-5319; Web site: www.scarbgemclub.ca 13-14--WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: 39th annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds, Community Center Bldg., 9th St. and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Warren Rood, (509) 525-0101, ext. 578; e-mail: wrood@coffeycomm.com |
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| 19 | 19-21--COOS BAY, OREGON: Show, "South Coast Rock & Gem Fest 2008"; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; 4th St. parking lot, across from Outdoor-In Family Restaurant, downtown; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, rockhound sales, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, rough and finished rocks, tumbled rock, geodes, faceted stones, cabochons, thunder eggs, during the Bay Area Fun Festival; contact Don Innes, (541) 396-5722 19-21--ENID, OKLAHOMA: Show; Enid Gem & Mineral Society; Garfield County Fair Grounds, Hoover Bldg.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Billy E. Wood, (580) 234-5344 19-21--LINCOLN, MISSOURI: 48th annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; displays, silent auction, dig your own mozarkite for $1 per pound; contact Linville Harms, (660) 827-4143 19-21--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com |
| 20 | 20--ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Tin Mountain Center, Bald Hill Rd.; dealers, micromounters, auction, show prize, silent auctions, club-sponsored field trip Sun.; contact Jonathon Herndon, P.O. Box 520, Center Ossipee, NH 03814-0520 20--TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: Annual show, "Agate City Rock Show"; 721 7th Ave. (Hwy. 61 at 8th St.), 20 miles north of Duluth; Sat. 9-5; free admission; Lake Superior agate, agate, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, rough and polished rocks, flint knapping, marbles, spheres, rock-related merchandise, dealers and collectors buy, sell and trade; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com 20-21--CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: 43rd annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fair, 110 A St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, door prizes, gem dig, demonstrators, spin table, Country Store, silent rock auction, voice rock auction; contact Diann Thurston, 76254 Delena Mayger, Rainier, OR 97048, (503) 728-6449; e-mail: fwolff@comcast.net 20-21--COOS BAY, OREGON: Show, "South Coast Rock & Gem Fest 2008"; Farwest Lapidary & Gem Society; 4th St. parking lot, across from Outdoor-In Family Restaurant; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, tailgaters, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, rough and finished rocks, tumbled rock, geodes, faceted stones, cabochons, thunder eggs, during the Bay Area Fun Festival; contact Don Innes, 54416 Arago-Fishtrap Rd., Myrtle Point, OR 97458, (541) 396-5722 20-21--FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS: Show, "2008 Fall Festival of Gems and Minerals"; Pleasant Oaks Gem & Mineral Club; EMGI Bldg., Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children 6 and under free; hourly door prizes, Grand Prize Sun., kids' mine, Scouting activites; contact Don Shurtz, (972) 509-2821; e-mail: don.shurtz@gmail.com; Web site: www.pogmc.org 20-21--JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 8th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; parking $2, indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, live auction Sat., surface mine tours; contact Keith Lindholm, P.O. Box 2484, Fair Oaks, CA 95628; e-mail: fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html 20-21--MISSOULA, MONTANA: 14th annual show, "Rockhounding In The Rockies"; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby's Inn & Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667 20-21--PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: 17th annual show, "Rockhound Roundup"; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park and Museum, 2010 Riverside Dr., south of the Mid-State Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, raffle prizes, youth activities, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Mike Doherty, (805) 466-4061; e-mail: mdoherty@tcsn.net 20-21--RHINEBECK, NEW YORK: 39th annual show and sale, "The Earth's Bounty"; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rte. 9; Sat. 10�5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children 12 and under free with adult, discount flier on Web site; more than 30 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, minerals, gems, jewelry, free rocks for kids, fossils, beads, tools, books, fluorescent minerals, exhibits, lapidary rough, wire wrapped gems, wholesaler, Earth Science Scavenger Hunt for Hudson Valley High School students, special exhibits by New York State Museum and Vassar College Museum of Geology; contact Carolyn Reynard, (845) 471-1224; Web site: www.geocities.com/nyrockhounds 20-21--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com |
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| 25 | 25-28--SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA: Annual tailgate, "Lyle 'Pappy' Strayer Memorial Tailgate"; Orange Belt Mineralogical Society; Western Regional Little League Park, 6707 Little League Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Emma, (951) 288-6182, or Al (951) 961-5988 |
| 26 | 26-27-�FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 52nd annual show; Franklin Mineral Museum; Franklin School, Washington Ave.; contact Lee Lowell, (973) 827-6671 26-28--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: 20th annual show; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3/day $5/weekend; demonstrations, door prizes, lectures, JGMS lapidary exhibits, fluorescent display; contact Tom Frame, 3133 Chapelwood Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904) 400-3818; e-mail: jgms_show@hotmail.com 26-28--JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 10th annual show, "Rock-A-Thon"; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin's Memorial Hall, 212 W. 8th; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, Rock Auction; contact Chris Wiseman, c/o Joplin Museum Complex, 504 Schifferdecker Ave., Joplin, MO 64801, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net 26-28--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 26-28--TOOELE, UTAH: Annual show; Tooele Gem & Mineral Society; Tooele City Recreation Complex, 350 West 400 North; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, displays, dealers, silent auction, door prizes, kids' area; contact Linda Rasmussen, (801) 829-4157 26=28_Harper, Oregon: Thunder Egg dig at Sagebrush miners claim. Directions to the claim are as follows. At the Gas station in Harper take a left, follow the main gravel road 26.4 miles. You will see some surveyers flagging marking a turn to the left, turn left here. follow the main road approx 4 miles to the claim. Contact Don (Sagebrush miner) for GPS co-ordinances. |
| 27 | 27-28--CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 45th annual show; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd., east of I-93 exit 14; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; retail and wholesale dealers, minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, carvings, displays, raffles, free kids' mineral; contact Scott P. Higgins, (207) 439-1107; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org 27-28--HIDDENITE, NORTH CAROLINA: 20th annual show; Western Piedmont Mineral & Gem Society; Hiddenite Center, Sulpher Springs Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12:30-6; adults $2, children under 13 free with adult; more than 40 exhibits of state and local minerals; contact Patty Arnold, (828) 465-2769, or Roger Grinnell, (828) 284-1521 or (828) 675-9281 27-28--LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: Show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory, Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, students 6-12 50 cents, families $3 max., Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, kids' quarry, blacklight display; contact Kay Fisher, 1905 Port Royal Ct., Lexington, KY 40504, (859) 537-1776; e-mail: kkay19@aol.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com 27-28--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: 49th annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children free with adult; more than 50 displays, guest and member exhibitors, 15 dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, crystals, rough rock, minerals, fossils, equipment, demonstrations (jewelry making, sphere making, rock cutting, grinding, polishing), silent auction, kids' activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 657-1933; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.org 27-28--SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: 43rd annual show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Center, 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1.50, students 12 and older 50 cents, children under 12 free; exhibits, three dealers, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, fossil displays, Siouxland Dino Hunters exhibit and educational program, videos; contact Bob Hopp, (712) 258-3645 |
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| 30 | 30-Oct 5--IDABEL, OKLAHOMA: Annual show and sale; McCurtain Gem & Mineral Club; County Fairgrounds, 9th St. NW, off Hwy. 70; Tue. 9-5, Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; appointments for group appointments, call (580) 286-3616; contact Doris Perkins, 405 SE Ave. G, Idabel, OK 74745, (580) 286-3133; e-mail: rperkins8236@sbcglobal.net |
| October 1st - 31st Date | Enter your Treasure Event on the Calendar with details of the type of event, the location and other information. Include Swap Meets, Shows, Field Trips, Meetings, and any related activities. ** "Rock & Gem magazine" has given permission to post shows dates from its Web site, http://www.rockngem.com/index.asp |
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| 3 | 3-5--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 3-5--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 10th annual show, "Fall Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 3-5--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 184th show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 3-5--SEQUIM, WASHINGTON: Show, "Earth's Treasures"; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society; Sequim Boys & Girls Club, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-2; free admission; more than 40 dealers, tools, gems, jewelry, diamond tools, opals, crystals, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral fossil, rare meteorites, rare gemstones, silent auction, door prizes, kids' corner, demonstrations, jewelry making, faceting, goldsmithing, silversmithing, flint knapping; contact Thomas Ellison, 100 W. Deytona St., Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 460-1333; e-mail: tellison60@yahoo.com; Web site: www.olympicrocks.com |
| 4 | 4--MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: 51st semi-annual show, "Mineralfest"; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Macungie Memorial Park, Poplar St.; Sat. 8:30-3; minerals, fossils, gems; contact Vince Olsovsky, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com 4-5--JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 36th annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; grand prize drawing, door prizes, demonstrations, kids' dig, exhibits, more than 100 tables of minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary materials; contact Pat Kissire, 4900 Sparks Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210, (501) 821-2346; e-mail: pkissire@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.centralarrockhound.org 4-5--JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 36th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Don Behling, (920) 568-8689 4-5--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 53rd annual show; Nebraska Gem & Mineral Club; Westside Community Center, 3534 S. 108th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and seniors $2, children under 12 free with paying adult; silent auction, dealers from six states, stone polishing and arrowhead knapping demonstrations, children's fossil and gem dig; contact Tim Kautsch, 8487 Frederick St., Omaha, NE 68124, (402) 397-9606; e-mail: customgemsomaha@hotmail.com; Web site: www.nerockgem.org 4-5--SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Bldg., 9th St. and N. Grand; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, children free; special exhibits, demonstrators, club member exhibits, dealers, kids' activities, silent auction; contact Judith Washburn, 107 Deer Creek Rd., Rochester, IL 62563, (217) 498-7713; e-mail: jrwashburn1@msn.com; Web site: www.loess1.org 4-5--WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins School, 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $1, children 50 cents; vendors, loose gemstones, finished jewelry, fossils, lapidary products; contact Paul Johnson, 442 Florence Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980; e-mail: pauljohnsoniii@hotmail.com |
| 5 | 5--FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Fall Festival of Gems"; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Mary Fong-Walker, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: 1konMining@gmail.com |
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| 10 | 10-12--BILLINGS, MONTANA: Show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Vern Watson, 2511 Olson Dr., Billings, MT 59102, (406) 652-5958 10-12--HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 40th annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; admission $2; 30 national vendors, fine and costume jewelry, lapidary material, specimens, equipment, demonstrations, displays, "rock food table," fluorescent rock display, children's activities; contact Lowell Zoller, 3027 Flint Mill Run, Hampton Cove, AL 35763, (256) 534-8803; e-mail: Lzol@comcast.net; Web site: www.huntsvillegms.org 10-12--LIVE OAK (SAN ANTONIO), TEXAS: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com 10-12--MOAB, UTAH: 49th annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, field trips; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 186, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: boondocker@frontiernet.net 10-12--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Show, "Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival"; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; children's dig; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com 10-12--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 10-12--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 10-12--WARREN, MICHIGAN: 64th annual show; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Macomb Community College Expo Center, Bldg. P, South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (62+) $4, children (5-17) $3, Scouts in uniform $2, 3-day pass $10; exhibits from museums and universities (Smithsonian Institution, Royal Ontario Museum, etc.), displays from private collectors, more than 50 dealers, minerals, gems, jewelry, carvings, beads, fossils, demonstrations, lectures, silent auctions, dinosaur fossils; contact Carol Werner, (248) 887-3906; e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: www.michmin.org 10-12--WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Show, "Wausau Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show & Sale"; Jennifer Damrow; Marathon Park, East Gate Hall, 1201 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; unique jewelry, dinosaur fossils, unique and rare mineral specimens, cut gemstones, pearls, shells, literature, materials for your own creations, metal detecting, displays; contact Jennifer Damrow, 1105 S. 14th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com |
| 11 | 11-12--BILLINGS, MONTANA: Show and sale; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel & Convention Center, I-90 Exit 446; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $3, children under 14 free; 20 dealers, fossils, gems, rocks, minerals, beads, beadwork, demonstrations, collectors' displays, field trip information, silent auction, fossil boxes, garnet table, grab bags; contact Tom Stahley, 3228 Parkhill Dr., Billings, MT 59102, (406) 245-2614; stahleyt@gmail.com 11-12--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 17th annual show, "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, silent auctions, raffles, children's dig pit, books, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www.floridafossilhunters.com 11-12--PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Tonto Apache Res. Recreation Center, BIA 101/Hwy. 87N, south end of town, behind Sonic; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $3, children under 12 free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rough material, lapidary equipment, jewelry findings, silent auctions, Spinning Wheel, Education Corner, fluorescent light display; contact Barry Jones, (928) 476-3513; e-mail: froggie1048@msn.com 11-12--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Fall show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, petrified wood; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343 11-12--SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 34th annual show, "Rock Rustlers Dream"; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Ln., on Wilcox Ave., 1 block east of Buffalo Soldier Trail; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, gems, jewelry, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Ingrid Baillie, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 459-3718; e-mail: ibaillie@cox.net 11-12--TEMPLE, TEXAS: 39th show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Les Connally, (254) 939-7015; e-mail: loconn@aol.com 11-12--TRONA, CALIFORNIA: 67th annual show, "Gem-O-Rama"; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLG&MS Lapidary and Show Bldg., 13337 Main St., at Trona Rd.; Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; 20 dealers, wholesale pink halite, 50 exhibits, geode cutting and sales, demonstrations, gem dig, door prizes, field trips to Searles Dry Lake; contact Jim or Bonnie Fairchild, (760) 372-5356; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/ 11-12--VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 13 dealers, faceting and silversmithing supplies, minerals, gems, fossils, slabs, rough material, books, specimens, handmade beads, equipment, gold and silver jewelry, gem identification, country store, displays, wheel of fortune, raffle, five demonstrators; contact Cherie Wilson, (760) 726-6961, or Lois M. Harr, (760) 724-0395 11-12--WORTHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; West Franklin Firehall, corner of Cherry and Linton St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; six vendors, silent auction, displays, Gem Mine for young and old, Plinko for kids; contact Albert Zabinski, (724) 567-7067; e-mail: zabinski@facetersco-op.com; Web site: www.facetersco-op.com/zabinski/gemshow.htm |
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| 17 | 17-18--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bill Seward, (530) 365-8641 17-19--CLIVE, IOWA: Show, "Treasures 2008"; Des Moines Lapidary Society; 7 Flags/KJJY Events Center, 2100 100th St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; adults $4; minerals, fossils, beads, gemstones; contact Cheryl, 228 5th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265, (515) 334-0020; e-mail: cheryl@artisticbead.com; Web site: www.artisticbead.com 17-19--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 17-19--FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 47th annual show and sale, "Fossils of Indiana"; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2727 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children under 12 and Scouts in uniform free; displays, working exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, fluorescent room, grab bags, kids' games, 13 dealers, school visits Fri. by appointment only; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com 17-19--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 19th annual show, "Leaf Lookers Gemboree"; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., U.S. 441 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.franklin-chamber.com 17-19--KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Jim D. McCutcheon, 1519 W. Woodshire Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 966-5468; e-mail: jdmccut@aol.com 17-19--VICTORIA, TEXAS: Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; silent auction, wheel of fortune, working display, jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Ken Lemke, (361) 575-5350; e-mail: klemke@vctx.org |
| 18 | 18-19--BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 36th annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors $3, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, raffle, free children's games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org 18-19--CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 7th annual fall show, "Cayucos Gem & Mineral Show"; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vet's Hall, Cayucos Vet's Hall at the Pier; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; free door prizes, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, crystals, fossils, tools, findings, cutting rough, meteorites, moldavite, jade, cabochons, wire wrapping, gifts; contact Dianna Deem, (805) 909-2514, or Richard Sittinger; e-mail: Richard@Mineralofthemonthclub.org; Web site: www.mineralofthemonthclub.org 18-19--CLIO, MICHIGAN: 41st annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, off Vienna Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Ed Hearn, (810) 697-2339; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org 18-19--COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Show, "Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2008"; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61, Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; exhibits, dealers, tailgate sales, kids' corner, programs, demonstrations; contact Alan Olson, (612) 729-8331, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com 18-19--JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Show and sale; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, Rte. 30A and Rte. 67; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students $1, children under 12 free; kids' mineral dig, door prizes; contact Chamber of Commerce, (800) 676-3858; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net 18-19--LEWISTON, IDAHO: Annual show; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Pearce County Fair Grounds; Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jack Edwards, (509) 529-3673; e-mail: edwardsj@wwics.com 18-19--PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 25th annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Hwy. 50 exit 44B; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; free kids' activities and rocks, lapidary demonstrations, special fluorescent exhibit, 40 case displays, more than 40 dealers, bargain rocks, auction, geode cutting, grab bags, raffle, door prizes; contact Jackie Cerrato, P.O. Box 950, Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org 18-19--SEDONA, ARIZONA: 7th annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, Hwy. 89A and Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 35 dealers, exhibits, demonstrators, Arizona State University meteorite display, rock identification, raffles, Kids' Korner (rock painting, games, free specimens); contact Linda Yee, 320 Canyon Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336, (928) 203-9476; e-mail: LindaFYee@hotmail.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org 18-19--WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Beauty Within"; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, displays, silent auction, sand scoop, club sales table; contact Jay Valle, 1421 Latchford Ave., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, (626) 934-9764; e-mail: res19pnb@verizon.net |
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| 24 | 24-26--AUSTIN, TEXAS: Show, "Gem Capers 2008"; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (3-day pass $9), seniors $4 (3-day pass $7), ages 12-18 $1, ages 6-12 50 cents, children under 5 free; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: gemcapers@austin.rr.com; Web site: www. gemcapers.org 24-26--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 6th annual show, "Harrisonburg Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike (U.S. 11), between I-81 exit 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 24-26--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 7th annual show, "GeoFest"; Indiana State Museum; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; dealers, regional clubs, and kids' activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org 24-26--MASON (LANSING), MICHIGAN: 43rd annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Main Arena, Ingham County Fairgrounds; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; contact Alan Hukill, (517) 641-6125; e-mail: facetman60@yahoo.com; Web site: www.michrocks.org 24-26--PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 24-26--SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Show, "Fall Festival of Gems"; Wasatch Gem Society; Utah State Fair Park, 155 North, 1000 West, Zion Bldg.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; member displays, grab bags, silent auction, jewelry, beads, spheres, mineral specimens, cabochons, lapidary demonstrations; contact Elmer Inman, 848 S. 400 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 755-1058; e-mail: wildmann69@netscape.com; Web site: www.wasatchgemsociety.com |
| 25 | 25--FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Fluorescent mineral show, "Ultraviolation 2008"; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County, PA; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9�4; contact Chuck O'Loughlin, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com 25-26--BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Marjorie McKinley, P.O. Box 1851, Bellevue, WA 98009-1851; e-mail: bellevuerockclub@comcast.net 25-26--CANBY, OREGON: Show, "Earth's Hidden Treasures 2008"; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, 694 N.E. 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; door prizes, demonstrations, silent auction, fluorescent show; contact Rick Mauer, 9878 S.W. Alsea Dr., Tualatin, OR 97062, (509) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com 25-26--CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show, "Gemboree"; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org 25-26--EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 42nd annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618 25-26--FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com 25-26--HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: Show; RAS Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Club; Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, Minet Hall, E. Henrietta Rd. and Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children free with adult; soapstone carving, mineral identification; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534-4162, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org 25-26--LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Los Altos Youth Center, 1 San Antonio Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, Juniors (12-18) $2, children under 12 free; dealers, lapidary, gems, minerals, fossils, exhibits; contact Stan Bogosian, (408) 568-2489; e-mail: sbogosian@aol.com; or Dave Muster, (408) 245-2180; e-mail: mustersgems@yahoo.com 25-26--TAMPA, FLORIDA: 49th annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, Entertainment Bldg.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $3, 5 and under free with parent; more than 40 vendors, geodes, opals, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, emerald mine, Chinese raffle, door prizes, silent auction, children's sand mine, lapidary classes (reservations required); contact Teri Foster, (352) 206-1306, or Tricia Lynn, (815) 751-6719; e-mail: OperaTL@Hotmail.com |
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