Faceted Gems
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
| AUSTRALIAN & WORLDWIDE CLUB SHOWS AND EVENTS |
Malachite
Polished and set into a hand
made silver setting.
Polished and set into a hand
made silver setting.
Free Form Silver
There are no limits when
designing jewelry.
There are no limits when
designing jewelry.
Opals
Cut and cleaned ready for
shaping into designs.
Cut and cleaned ready for
shaping into designs.
Ameythst
A piece of rough geode set in
silver.
A piece of rough geode set in
silver.
Amber
This fossilized tree resin is
millions of years old.
This fossilized tree resin is
millions of years old.
Soldering Silver
Making a ring from sterling
silver.
Making a ring from sterling
silver.
Cabachons
The cabachon design is the
most widely used in jewelry.
The cabachon design is the
most widely used in jewelry.
Making Jewelry
Combining jewelry and gems
is an age old art.
Combining jewelry and gems
is an age old art.
Gemstones
Once polished they can be
set into jewelry.
Once polished they can be
set into jewelry.
Coober Pedy Opal Fields
South Australia.
South Australia.
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| If you want your club event advertised here for free you'll need to contact us with the details. Contact organizers before going to any events overseas. 2013 JANUARY 11-13—LARGO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center; Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12- 5; free admission; contact Hugh Sheffield, (727) 894-2440 or (727) 707-3236 11-13—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 11-13—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions. com 12-13—DELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds; Tommy Lawrence Arena, SR 44, 1/2 mile east of Interstate 4 at Exit 118; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults, seniors and students $4, children (12 and under) free; "Fossils and Gems of the Southeast United States", raffle drawing, door prize, hourly silent auction, kids' table; contact Francisca Pitts, 19 Reidsville Dr., Palm Coast, FL 32164, (386) 295-2111; e-mail: info@tomokagms.org; Web site: www.tomokagms.org 18-20—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 18-20—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds; 3 miles northeast of Junction U.S. 60-70; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3; contact Roy Trobaugh, 738 South St., Globe, AZ 85501, (928) 200-1592; e-mail: splashcopper@yahoo.com; Web site: www.gilagem.com 18-20—ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Coliseum Ballroom; 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (mention listing for $1 off), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions. com 19-20—FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Annual show; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park; Pioneer Pavilion, 1601 S. Hwy. 16; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly door prizes, fossils, geodes, exotic minerals, meteorites, gems, jewelry, findings, "mystery" rock identification; contact Jeff or Brenda Smith, 208 Castle Pines Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028; e-mail: jeffbrenda@ktc. com; Web site: fredericksburgrockhounds.org 19-20—NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Rebekah Wills; New Braunfels Civic Center; 375 Castell Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstones, glass, lampwork, bone, wire, silver, findings, books, tools, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 25-27—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 25-27—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Tyler Rose Garden Center; 420 Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, Scouts in uniform free; grand prize drawings, hourly door prizes, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, showcases, 11 dealers, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, geodes, lapidary demonstrations; contact Keith Harmon, 8316 Oxford Dr., Tyler, TX 75703, (903) 581-4068; e-mail: keithharmon19@yahoo.com JANUARY- FEBRUARY 25-17—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Elliot Glasser; Executive Inn; 333 S. Drachman St.; Daily 9-5; free admission; more than 130 showrooms, buy, sell, trade; contact Elliot Glasser, 6060 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251, (602) 620- 3999; e-mail: EGlasser@cox.net; Web site: USGRC@USGRC.BIZ 31-17—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos LLLP; large tent; 22nd St. at Interstate 10; Daily 9-6; free admission; 180 dealers, minerals, fossils, articulated dinosaurs, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, gems, jewelry; contact Christine Perner, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www.22ndStreetShow.com FEBRUARY 1-28—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1055 Kuehn St.; Mon. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon (manager), 1055 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346-2818, (928) 927-6361; e- mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net 2-3—PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 22nd annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds; American Legion Bldg., 2230 E. 15th St.; Sat. 9- 5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, silver smithing; contact Joseph Schings, 224 Collinfurst Square, Panama City, FL 32404, (850) 871-1846; e-mail: mojo3002@comcast.net 2-16—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Ltd.; 665 N. Freeway; Daily 10-6; free admission; 80 vendors from around the world, minerals, fossils; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-16—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Hotel Tucson City Center; 475 N. Granada; Daily 10-6; free admission; more than 300 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, lapidary materials, decorator items, Gallery of Artists, dinosaur displays; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-16—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Mineral & Fossil Marketplace; 1333 N. Oracle; Daily 10-6; free admission; dealers, rocks, minerals; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-17—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; The Rock Show; Kino Sports Complex; 2500 E. Ajo Way; Daily 9:30-5:30; free admission; minerals, jewelry, cabs, slabs, beads, lapidary equipment, rough rock, crystals; contact Trym Gibbons, PO Box 246, Cortaro, AZ 85652, (800) 983-0133; e-mail: rockshowtucson@gmail.com 8-10—COCOA, FLORIDA: 36th Annual Symphony of Gemstones show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Space Coast Convention Center (Holiday Inn Express); 301 Tucker Ln., Exit 201 west, I-95 at Hwy. 520; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (discount coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; exhibits, hourly prizes, grand prize, silent auction, slabs, cabs, rough and cut gems, fossils, minerals, beads, hand-crafted and fine jewelry, equipment, tools, supplies, books, demonstrations, free miniclasses; contact Ray Huntington, PO Box 542742, Merritt Island, FL 32954, (321) 799-8536; e-mail: raymich06@bellsouth.net; Web site: www. centralbrevardgems.org 8-10—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; Oregon Museum of Science & Industry; 1945 SE Water Ave.; Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9: 30-5:30, Sun. 9:30-5:30; free admission; contact Craig Prier, (503) 984-7004; e- mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org 8-10—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 9-10—OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center; 51 SE Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; member exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, rough and finished rock and gems, slabs, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, spinning wheel; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net 14-17—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tucson Gem & Mineral Society; Tucson Convention Center; 260 S. Church Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $10 (2 days $17), Active Military and seniors (62 and older) receive $2 off on Fri.; contact Tucson Gem & Mineral Society Inc., PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org 15-17—KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Cabin Fever Productions; Kirkwood Community Center; 111 S. Geyer Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children (12 and under) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, upscale jewelry; contact Bruce Vick, (618) 973-7222; e-mail: cabinfeverprod@aol.com; Web site: www.cabinfeverprod.com 15-17—LINCOLN CITY, OREGON: Annual show; North Lincoln Agate Society; Lincoln City Cultural Center; 540 U.S. 101; Fri. 5-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Laura Joki, Rock Your World LLC, 1423 N.W. Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367, (541) 351-8423; e-mail: ljoki@rockyourworldgems.com 15-17—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 15-24—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fairgrounds; 46-350 Arabia St., Gem & Mineral Bldg. 1; Daily 10- 10; adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children (under 5) free; contact Bert Grisham, 1029 N. 8th St., Banning, CA 92220, (951) 849-1674; e-mail: bert67@verizon.net 16—UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults $3, children (6 and under) free; exhibitors, dealers, original jewelry designs using rough, polished, and faceted stones, fossils, minerals, geodes, beads, findings, tools, demonstrations, bead stringing, wire wrapping, gold panning, kids' mini-mine and crafts; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.smrmc.org 16-17—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; CCC Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform, and active military with I.D. free; jewelry, gems, findings, supplies, auction, grab bags, exhibits, hands-on projects for kids; contact Brenda Miguel, (925) 301-6957; e-mail: brenda.miguel@yahoo.com; Web site: www. antiochlapidaryclub.com 16-17—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Rebekah Wills; Travis County Expo Center; 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, lampwork, bone, pearls, tools, books, jewelry, and beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 16-17—GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: 43rd show; Williams County Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center; San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9- 5; adults $3, students (6-15) $2, children (under 6) free; silent auction; contact Wanda Reynolds, 2100 Magazine St., Austin, TX 78727, (512) 461-0084; e-mail: dragon.reynolds@hotmail.com; Web site: www.wcgms.org 16-17—LINCOLN CITY, OREGON: Annual show; North Lincoln Agate Society; Lincoln City Cultural Center; 540 NE Hwy. 101; Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free rocks for kids; contact Laura Joki, (541) 351-8423; e-mail: laura@rockyourworldgems.com 16-17—MESA, ARIZONA: 47th annual show; Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club; Skyline High School; 845 S. Crismon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students with ID $1, children (12 and under) free; dealers, jewelry, gems, cabochons, beads, rocks, specimens, slabs, fossils, lapidary equipment and supplies, hourly door prizes, silent auction, grand raffle, gem tree-making activity, Wheel of Rocks; contact Kelly Iverson, (480) 325-2705; Web site: www.ajrockclub.com 16-17—PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: Annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center; 2000 South Columbia, Business I-27 South; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1; silent auction, kids' wheel, geode cutting, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Josephine Macha, 2298 FM 788, Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 293-8572; e-mail: josefcmacha@aol.com 22-24—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 23—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 18) free; hourly door prizes, Spin & Win game, kids' Treasure Dig, demonstrations, educational displays, silent auction, Chinese auction; contact Clarence Razabdouski, (863) 858-5905; e-mail: crazabdouski@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net 23-24—ALBANY, NEW YORK: Annual show; Capital District Mineral Club; New York State Museum; Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (under 12) free; kids' sand dig for minerals; contact Bill Cotrofeld, PO Box 235, East Arlington, VT 05252, (802) 375-6782; Web site: albanyrockclub.com 23-24—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) $1.50; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002 23-24—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: 54th Annual Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Mississippi State Fairgrounds - Trade Mart Bldg.; 1207 Mississippi St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children $3; more than 24 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary tools, club demonstrations, cabochon cutting, faceting, flint knapping, junior demonstrations, club exhibits, Touch and See with Braille labels; contact Keith Peacock, 176 Tazan Ave., Richland, MS 39073; Web site: missgems.org 23-24—LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Friends of the Museum; Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum; 4100 Dripping Springs Rd.; Sat. 8-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 4) free; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Diane McMellen, (575) 522-1232; e-mail: Diane@HelpingHandsEvents.com; Web site: www.LCMuseumRocks.com 23-24—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, bone, glass, lampwork, pearls, wire, findings, silver, books, tools, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www. thebeadmarket.net 23-24—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children free; 38 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com MARCH 1-3—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 1-3—LARGO, FLORIDA: 43rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show and Sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg.; 6340 126th Ave. N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children (under 6) free; dealers, club sales, finished and unfinished gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, equipment, tools, magazine back issues, grand drawing, hourly drawings, member displays, grab bags, demonstrations; contact Bill Schmidt, Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society, PO Box 13254, St. Petersburg, FL 33733, (727) 793-7069; e-mail: SGAMSgemshow@gmail. com; Web site: sgams.com 1-3—NEWARK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Newark Pavilion; 6430 Thornton Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children free; fluorescent rock display and sales, more than 35 dealers, jewelry, gemstones, beads, fossils, equipment, supplies, live demonstrations, display cases, live auction, door prizes, kids' Spinning Wheel; contact Michael Tice, 3837 Parish Ave., Fremont, CA 94536, (510) 791-2785; e-mail: 4ticetice@comcast.net; Web site: www.mgscv.org 1-3—RICHMOND, INDIANA: Annual show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne County Fairgrounds; 861 N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, seniors $3, students $1, children (under 7) free; jewelry, minerals, crystale, fossils, displays, children's activities, silent auction; contact John LaMont, 14158 St. Rd. 1, Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4894 or (765) 966-4249 1-3—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 2-3—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Monrovia Rockhounds; The Arboretum & Botanic Gardens; Ayers Hall, 301 Baldwin Ave.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; adults $8, seniors and students $6, children $3; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 359-1624; e-mail: joannaritchey@gmail.com; Web site: www.moroks.com 2-3—CALDWELL, IDAHO: Annual show; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Conner Field House; 2200 Blaine; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, children (under 11) free with adult; dealers, rock, gems, jewelry, fossils, live demonstrations, silent auction, sand dig, door prizes, member display cases, kids' Wheel Spin, grab bags; contact Susan Beattie, (208) 466-6184; e-mail: susan71061@aol.com; Web site: www. owyheerocks.com 2-3—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Center; 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, lampwork, bone, pearls, wire, findings, silver, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 2-3—FOUNTAIN HILLS (PHOENIX), ARIZONA: Fountain Hills Gem & Mineral Show; O.B. Rocks & Minerals; Fountain Hills Community Center; 13001 N. La Montana Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 10) free; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, metals, beads, kids' activities; contact Rick Obermiller, PO Box 64281, Phoenix, AZ 85082, (602) 826-2218; e-mail: obrocks@gmail.com 2-3—ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco Rock Club; Pickering Barn; 1730 10th Ave. NW, across from Costco; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, jewelry mineral specimens, silent auction, natural art, games, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Norma McDonald, PO Box 2203, Redmond, WA 98073, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: ekcrc@gmail.com; Web site: www.eastkingco.org 2-3—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: Annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds; 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd., intersection of IH-37 and Hwy. 77; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (two-day pass), children (under 12) with adult and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, kids' wheel, Rock Food Table; contact Jerrold Simpson, PO Box 60781, Corpus Christi, TX 78466, (361) 877-3073; e-mail: jsimpson1@stx.rr.com; Web site: www.gcgms.org 2-3—STANTON (NEWARK), DELAWARE: Annual show; The Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College; 400 Stanton- Christiana Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors $5, students $4, children (under 12) free; educational exhibits, minerals, fossils, lapidary, museum displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry and lapidary supplies, door prizes, gem cutting and polishing demonstrations, children’s table; contact Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com; Web site: www.delminsociety.net 2-3—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; member and guest displays of gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, door prizes, silent auctions, Country Store, dealers, children’s activities; contact Krishna Juarez, PO Box 1573, Ventura, CA 93002, (805) 320-1094; e-mail: abaris2007@gmail.com; Web site: www.vgms. org 7-10—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 48th Annual Rockhound Roundup Gem & Mineral Show and Sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; SWNM Fairgrounds; 4200 Raymond Reed; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; jewelry and rock-related items, displays, demonstrations, spinning wheel, geode cutting, guided field trips, children's corner, silent auction, live auction, door prizes, cash raffle; contact Maurice Crawford, 713 W. Spruce St. PMB 726, Deming, NM 88030, (575) 546-0056; e-mail: thedgms@gmail.com; Web site: dgms.bravehost.com 8-9—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri-Plex; Hwy. 1 & 377/state Hwy. 99 & Richardson Loop; Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, kids' activities, fossil dig, spinning wheel, fluorescent rocks, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Ed Vermillion, PO Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527-6431; e-mail: okieed42@windstream.net; Web site: www.freewebs. com/agmfc/index.htm 8-10—AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Aiken Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society and Augusta Gem & Mineral Society; Julian Smith Casino; 2200 Broad St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 16) free with adult; dealers, gem dig, geode sales and cutting, treasure dig, hourly door prizes, grab bags, grand door prize, demonstrations; contact Richard McNutt, (706) 650-8280; e-mail: rmcnutt9@comcast.net 8-10—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show and sale; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County FairPlex; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $1, children (under 12) free; dealers, exhibits, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Mitch Metcalf, (503) 726-9168; e-mail: mitch@myrenoaddress@com 8-10—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc; Alameda County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 8-10—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 37th Annual Outdoor Tailgate; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells; Stoddard Wells Rd., 12 miles east of I-15; Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 8-5; free admission; Sat. field trip for Verde Antique marble, dealers, handcrafted and faceted jewelry, slabs, cabs, minerals, fossils, findings, equipment, rough material; contact Brett Ward, (760) 243-2330; Web site: vvgmc. org 9—BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Rockin’ at the Swamp Festival; Recreation and Parks Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge; Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center; 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy.; Sat. 9-4; adults $5, children $4; rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, gemstone identification card project, pyrite collecting, 10 dealers, gemstone jewelry, stoneware, mineral specimens, rock-related gift items, stone-tool demonstrations, crafts, rock climbing wall, fossil quarry; contact Claire Coco, BSNC, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 757- 8905; e-mail: ccoco@brec.org; Web site: www.brec.org/swamp 9—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 64th Annual Silent Auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie, at Oakton, across from the public library; Sat. 6-9; free admission; rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, geodes, handmade jewelry, lapidary treasures, books, magazines, special selection for kids; contact Jeanine Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9aol. com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org 9-10—CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY: Annual show; North Jersey Mineralogical Society; Pope John II Center; 775 Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students $3, children (under 12) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, crystals, jewelry, rockhounding supplies; contact Jeff Wilson, 14 Beach Dr., Montague, NJ 07827, (973) 293-7911; e-mail: buckwood4@yahoo.com; Web site: nojms.webs.com 9-10—FILER, IDAHO: Annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds; 215 Fair Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; demonstrations by Herrett Museum, Hagerman Fossil Beds and Magic Valley Gold Panning Club, dealers, silent auctions, door prizes, grand prize, wheel of fortune, display cases, hands-on mineral table, educational exhibits, sand dig; contact Shirley Metts, (208) 423-4827; e-mail: imetts@centurylink.net 9-10—KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual show; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds; 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children (under 12) free; featuring obsidian; contact Marv Stump, PO Box 1803, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, (541) 882-8341 9-10—MONROE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe Senior High School; 1600 26th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission, donations accepted; 10 dealers, speakers, club displays, fluorescent mineral tent, lapidary demonstrations, club sales, hourly door prizes, educational films, kids' activities, fish pond, spinner game, scavenger hunt, quarry quest, gem panning, roving rock wizard; contact Terri Marche, 5415 Lost Woods Ct., Oregon, WI 53575, (608) 835-2653; e-mail: tmarche@usnetizen.com; Web site: www.badgerrockclub. org 9-10—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; San Antonio Shrine Auditorium; 901 North Loop 1604 W; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, lampwork, bone, pearls, silver, findings, wire, books, tools, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 9-10—SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center; 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; "Rocks Through The Ages", member displays, lapidary demonstrations, dealers, minerals, rough material, jewelry, gems, collectibles; contact Marcia Goetz, (626) 260-7239 9-10—SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club, Spreckels Vets Hall; Spreckels Vets Halls; 5th St. and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, crystals, minerals, fossils, craft supplies, beads, fluorescent display, member displays, hourly door prizes, demonstrations, raffle; contact Karin Salomon, (831) 375-5233; e-mail: kcbakes27@yahoo.com; Web site: salinasrockandgem.com 9-10—TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds; 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (12 and under) free; rocks, minerals, jewelry, exhibits of dinosaur fossils, shark jaws, jewelry and polished stones, jewelry-making demonstrations, children's activities, bracelet making, soapstone carving, fluorescent display tent; contact Chris Whittier, 3813 Amigo Dr., Modesto, CA 95356, (209) 368-2797; e-mail: webmaster@motherlodemineralsociety.com; Web site: www.turlockgemshow.com 9-10—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Waukesha County Expo Center South Hall; 1000 Northview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 4; adults $2.50, children 50 cents; agates, minerals, fossils, lapidary, speakers, demonstrations, displays, fluorescence, sales; contact Richard Rosenberger, 245 Meadowside Court, Pewaukee, WI 53072; e-mail: rosenber.w@sbcglobal.net; Web site: fromtherockroom.com 15-16—COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Retail show; Val Latham and Sharon Szymanski; Mingus Union High School; 1801 E. Fir St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, minerals, rocks, copper, beads, fine and costume jewelry, unset gemstones, fossils, cabochons, lapidary machinery and supplies, wire wrapping on the premises; contact Val Latham, 840 W. Charleston Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85140, (602) 350-1756; e-mail: val65@cox.net 15-17—ALBUQEURQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; Albuquerque State Fairgrounds, Expo NM; 300 San Pedro NE, enter from San Pedro at Copper St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, $1 Fri., children (under 13) free; 45 dealers, exhibits, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, cut stones, displays, books, raffles, silent auction, door prizes, Creative Arts Center; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 265-4178; e-mail: paulhlava@q.com; Web site: www.agmc.info 15-17—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Fair Grounds American 1 Event Center; 200 W. Ganson; Fri. 11-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (discount coupon on Web site), seniors $2, students $1, children (under 5),military personnel, police, firefighters, and Scouts in uniform free; junior activities, gems, minerals, meteorites, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrators, silent auctions, displays, gold panning, door prizes; contact Sally Hoskin, 10990 Phal Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240, (517) 522-3396; e-mail: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Web site: www.mgmsrockclub.com 15-17—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Annual show; Greater Kansas City Association of Earth Science Clubs; KCI Expo Center; 11730 NW Ambassador Dr.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (5-12) $3; contact Mark Sherwood, PO Box 436, Oak Grove, MO 64075, (816) 690-8226; e-mail: kcgsinfo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.kcgemshow.org 15-17—RENO, NEVADA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Grand Sierra Resort & Casino; 2500 E. 2nd St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 15-17—ROME, GEORGIA: Annual show; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum; 301 Tribune St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, mineral identification, door prizes, exhibits; contact Jose Santamaria, 311 E. 4th St., Rome, GA 30161, (678) 488-9560; e-mail: rogams. show@gmail.com; Web site: http://rogams.wordpress.com/gem-and-mineral-show/ 15-17—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: 54th “Spring Parade of Gems”; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds; 475 S. Main; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, dealers, jewelry, fossils, equipment, Mr. Bones, door prizes, touch table, rock sales, silent auction, rocks in the rough, minerals, lapidary equipment, Junior Club Booth, kids' grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, instruction on polishing cabochons, demonstrations, faceting, knapping, wire wrapping, beading, fluorescent mineral display; contact Keith Fackrell, 2295 East 700 South, Springville, UT 84663, (801) 592-0410; e-mail: timprocks@gmail.com; Web site: http://timprocks.weebly.com 15-17—TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA: Wholesale and retail show; The Gem Expo; Hyatt Regenecy on King; 370 King St. W, Canada; Fri. 11:30-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 ($2 discount coupon on Web site), children free; jewelry makers, dealers, jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, beads, beading supplies and tools, gemstones, minerals, silver jewelry and findings, lampwork artists, mineral education, jewelry making class, demonstrations, silent auction; contact Salim Moorani, 136 Broomlands Dr., Maple, ON, Canada L6A 2K3, (647) 773-9001; e-mail: salim@thegemexpo.com; Web site: www.thegemexpo.com 16-17—CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: Annual show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Hawkeye Downs Expo Center; 4400 6th St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $2, students (12-18) $1, children (under 12) and youth groups with adult free; Iowa fossils, Tarbosaur Skeleton, 7-inch shark jaw, educational programs, demonstrations, dealers, children's activities, gem sluice; contact Marvin Houg, (319) 364-2868; e-mail: m_houg@yahoo.com; Web site: www.cedarvalleyrockclub. org 16-17—GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 49th annual show and sale; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6 (coupon on Web site), children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; 22 dealers, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, more than 40 exhibits, demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, kids' table with free specimens, fluorescent display, mini-mine; contact Mark Dahlman, 11906 Scovell Terrace, Germantown, MD 20874; e-mail: showchair@glmsmc.com; Web site: www.glmsmc.com 16-17—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall; 470 Champion St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agate and jasper from around the world, fluorescent mineral display, lapidary rough and supplies, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, stone carvings, reference books, rock-cutting demonstrations; contact Chris Wertenberger, PO Box 455, Lemoore, CA 93245-0455, (559) 309-3433 16-17—RICHARDSON, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Richardson Civic Center; 411 W. Arapaho; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, lampwork, bone, pearls, gemstone pendants, silver, wire, findings, jewelry, tools, books, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket. net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 16-17—SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Annual show; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; San Antonio Event Center; 8111 Meadow Leaf Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and military $3, students $2, children $1; minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, club exhibits, silent auction, children's games, hourly and grand door prizes; contact Robert Bowie, TX 78133, (210) 287-5233; e-mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Web site: www.swgemandmineral.org 16-17—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lake City Community Center; 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; junior activities, displays, demonstrations, dealers, club group project; contact Susan Gardner, (425) 483-2295; e-mail: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org 16-17—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual ; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, Mc Cormick Hall; 900 Fairgrounds Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (under 14) free with adult; dealers, beads, crystals, opals, jade, turquoise, meteorites, door prizes, silent auction, wheel of fortune; contact Dan Wolke, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Civic Bldg., Vallejo, CA 94589, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: vallejogemandmineral.com 16-17—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem & Mineral Club; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; displays, dealers, gems, mineral, fossils, jewelry, door prize, general store, demonstrations, children's activities; contact Diane Hall, 528 Shadywood Dr., Escondido, CA 92026, (760) 741-0433; e-mail: dhall13@cox.net; Web site: www. palomargem.org BUFFALO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Inc. Presents our 45th Annual GEM MINERAL FOSSIL SHOW - “FOSSILS: IMAGES OF THE PAST” Saturday March 23, 2013 * 10am to 6pm Sunday March 24, 2013 * 10am to 6pm Admission $5.00 * Children 12 years and younger are FREE and FREE parking The Fairgrounds, Hamburg, NY (use South Park entrance) (Market & Grange Buildings) A GREAT FIELD TRIP FOR THE FAMILY and a real learning experience. Demonstrations * Beads * Family Fun * 25 dealers * Private Gem Collections Unique Gifts * Educational Exhibits * Plus Door Prizes and Refreshments Gem Mineral Fossil show sponsored by the Buffalo Geological Society Inc. See Website for add information BGSNY.org An affiliate of the Museum of Science, and member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Society, and Not-for-Profit 501c3 organization 22-23—YUMA, ARIZONA: Retail show; Sharon Szymanski; Yuma Civic Center; 1440 Desert Hills Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Fri. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; indoor gem and jewelry show, dealers, minerals, fossils, rough, slabs, fine and costume jewelry, beads, copper, unset gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, wire wrapping on the premises; contact Sharon Szymanski, 1792 E. Laddoos Ave., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, (480) 215-9101; e-mail: goldcanyon2@yahoo.com 22-24—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 43rd annual show; Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Hickory Metro Convention Center; I-40 Exit 125; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children free; exhibits, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, tumbling, kiddie corner; contact Baxter Leonard, 2510 Rolling Ridge Dr., Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 320-4028; e-mail: gailandbaxter@aol.com 22-24—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 15th Annual Spring Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds; Agriculture/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 22-24—LOVELAND, COLORADO: 52nd annual show; Fort Collins Rockhounds; The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds); McKee Bldg., 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4- 8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (1 day, or $7 (3 days), students (12-18) with ID $1, children (under 12) free with adult; agates and calcite featured, exhibits, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, gem and mineral dealers; contact Dee Spaulding, 2506 Pear Court, Fort Collins, CO 80521, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com; Web site: fortcollinsrockhounds.org 22-24—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Mt. Hood Rock Club; Kliever National Guard Armory; 10000 NE 33rd Dr.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission, donations accepted; contact L. Smith, (503) 646-1932; e-mail: mhrcshowchair@gmail.com 22-24—SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI: Annual show; Rock Hobby Club of St. Louis; Machinists Hall Auditorium; 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10- 5; adults $3.50, students (under 18) $2, children (under 12) $1 or free with adult; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, meteorites; contact Roy Hurlburt, 2942 Piney Pointe Dr., Saint Louis, MO 63129- 5711, (314) 846-0711; e-mail: hurlburtr@juno.com; Web site: emineralshow.com 22-24—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 23-24—ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairgrounds (Frogtown); 101 Frogtown Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (under 12) free with adult; jewelry, gemstones, beads, fossils, meteorites, rocks, tools, minerals, kids' area, silent auction, raffle, door prizes; contact Anna Christiansen, 245 N. 6th Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361-3124, (209) 847-1173; e-mail: achrist361@sbcglobal.net; Web site: calaverasgemand mineral.org 23-24—CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club; Hamilton Heights Elementary School; 1589 Johnson Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (under 12) free with adult; jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, displays, door prizes; contact Mike Mowen, 5979 Altenwald Rd., Waynesboro, PA 17268, (717) 264-9024; e-mail: mlmo@innernet.net 23-24—DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 48th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, Mineral & Lapidary Show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District; 2222 Birch St.; Sat. 9:30-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $1, children (under 12) free with adult; kids' room, silent auction, demonstrations, raffles, dealers, fine gems and jewelry; contact Lois Zima, (847) 298-4659; e-mail: KSCHUSTER921@AOL.com 23-24—HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Annual show; Buffalo Geological Society; The Fairgrounds; S. Park Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (under 12) free; demonstrations, beads, jewelry, private gem collections, gifts, educational exhibits, drawings; contact Steve Bitrz, NY, (716) 773-6386; e-mail: sbirtz@aol.com; Web site: buffalogeological@gmail.com 23-24—NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS: Western Mass Mineral Jewelry & Fossil Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Clarion Hotel & Conference Center; 1 Atwood Dr.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free with adult; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, lapidary and mineral arts, live demonstrations, free exhibits; contact Chris Wayne, (413) 529-0257; e-mail: cwayne@ed-tech.com; Web site: www. westernmassmineralshow.com 23-24—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall 3; 3212 Wichita Walk; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admisson; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, bone, lampwork, pearls, gemstone pendants, silver, wire, findings, tools, books, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e- mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 23-24—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; City of Port Angeles; Vern Burton Community Center; 308 E. 4th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 35 dealers, free rock for kids while supplies last, raffle drawings, rough and polished rocks, giant thunder eggs, slabs, carvings, lapidary tools, beads, fused glass, faceted gemstones, faceting rough, crystals, fossils, minerals, beach glass, shells, jewelry, wire wrapping, woodworking, cabochons, equipment; contact Cindy Kochanek, 308 E. 4th St., PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 417-4550; e-mail: ckochane@cityofpa.us; Web site: www.cityofpa.us 23-24—SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall; 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students $1, children (under 8) free; museum displays, kids' activities, geode cutting, dealers, minerals, fossils, lapidary, jewelry, UVBob's fluorescent show; contact Inga Wells, 502 Church St., Athens, PA 18810, (570) 731-4396; e-mail: ingawells@yahoo.com; Web site: www.chehannarocks.com 23-24—TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 64th annual show and sale; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ken Miller Recreation Center; 3341 Torrance Blvd., entrance on Madrona Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, special guest exhibitors and demonstrators, fluorescent mineral show, petrified forest display, polished stones, slabs, rough rock, Artisans Store featuring handmade jewelry; contact Bill Sudduth, (310) 787-7851; e-mail: Sudduth3@msn.com; Web site: www. palosverdes.com/sblap 23-25—ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 51st Annual Gem Show; Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds; 800 All America City Blvd., off Washington; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors $5 (coupon on Web site), children (12 and under) free; two huge buildings, more than 45 dealers, crystals, beads, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, gold panning, fossils, meteorites, polished stones, opal, world-class mineral specimens, tourmaline, gold, sunstones, special kids' activity area, free gem and mineral identification, demonstrations, silent auctions, more than 35 exhibits, raffle, hourly door prizes, lapidary shop open house; contact Gloria Marie, PO Box 1547, Foresthill, CA 95631, (916) 216-1114; e- mail: gloriarosevillerockrollers@gmail.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com 29-30—COLVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Panorama Gem & Mineral Club; Ag Trade Center; NE Washington Fairgrounds, 317 W. Astor Ave. (at Washington St.); Fri. 8:30-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; donations for scholarship fund accepted; contact Bill Allen, (509) 936-5847; e-mail: sago@theofficenet.com 29-31—TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome; 2727 E. D St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 30-31—BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem; Bloedel Donovan Community Center; 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gold panning, lapidary demonstrations, fluorescent show, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, club sales, dealers, door prizes, scholarship raffle, silent auction, exhibits, special kids' activities; contact Lori Nettles, (360) 961-7873; e-mail: lorinhardy@yahoo.com; Web site: www.mtbakerrockclub.org 30-31—SWEET HOME, OREGON: 65th Annual Rock & Gem Show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; High School Gym; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults 50 cents, children (12 and under) free; contact Joe Cota, PO Box 2279, Lebanon, OR 97355, (541) 451-2740 March - April APRIL 4-6—WYOMING, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center; 28th St., west of US 131; Thu. 9:30-9, Fri. 9:30-9, Sat. 9:30-8; free admission; dealers, crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, polished rocks, faceted gems, jewelry, carvings, estate pieces, rock tumblers, specimens, coprolite, demonstrations, children's table, rock identification, coprolite exhibit; contact John Donker, 7129 Edgewood Ave., Jenison, MI 49428, (616) 457-0556; e-mail: jjredon65@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.indianmoundsrockclub.com 5-7—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center; 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 5-7—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 37th annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; State Fairgrounds; Kerr Scott Bldg., Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; raffle, door prizes, rock candy, mineral grab bags, geode cutting, silent auction, club member demonstrations; contact Cyndy Hummel, 10609 Chelsea Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 779-6220; e-mail: mchummel@mindspring. com; Web site: tarheelclub.org 6-7—CANTON, OHIO: Annual show; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds; 305 Wertz Ave. NW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, children (6 to 14) $1, Scouts in uniform free; silent auctions, displays, lapidary supplies, rock and gem craft supplies, kids' games, fluorescent mineral display, demonstrations, rock and mineral specimens, jewelry makers, national dealers, gemstones, education and information; contact Elise Dougan, (330) 284-2647 6-7—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Club Show; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster County Fairgrounds, Lancaster Event Center; 84th and Havelock; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (11 and under) free with adult; "Our Emerald Jubilee", annual conventions of the Mid West Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the Nebraska Association of Earth Science Clubs, free natural emerald specimen to the first 2,000 paid admissions, special emerald display, dealers, children's activities, field trips, displays, demonstrations, fossils, minerals, gems, equipment; contact James Marburger, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; e-mail: jm24122@windstream.net; Web site: http: //lincolngemmineralclub.org/ 6-7—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; LuLu Temple; 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (under 12) $1, all Scouts in uniform free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, Fossil Dig, Kids' Mineral Corner, door prizes, Scout merit badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987; Web site: www.philamineralsociety.org 6-7—POCATELLO, IDAHO: 56th Annual Rock Show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds; 10558 Ifft Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Anna Capell, PO Box 3089 West Neeley Loop, American Falls, ID 83211, (208) 221-9458 12-14—EDISON, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, LLLP; New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center; 97 Sunfield Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children free; Franklin Mineral Museum UV mineral display, Fine Mineral & Gem Gallery, dealers, exhibitor booths, special exhibit "The Minerals & Fossils of New York and New Jersey", dinosaur skeletons; contact Christine Carhart, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871; e-mail: christine@eonsexpos.com; Web site: www.ny-nj-gemshow.com 12-14—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 12-14—OGDEN, UTAH: 62nd Gemstone Junction; Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Club; Golden Spike Event Center; Weber County Fair Grounds, 1000 North 1200 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors and students $1.50, children (12 and under) free; Mr. Bones, grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, rock painting, sapphire and garnet digs, more than 20 dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, lapidary supplies, gold, fossils, more than 60 exhibits, displays, demonstrators; contact Cynthia Aeschlimann, PO Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84414, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org; Web site: www.goldenspikegem. org 12-14—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 discount), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 13—NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: Annual Swap Meet; Central Arkansas Gem Mineral & Geology Society; Burns Park; Elder Johnson Pavillion, Military Dr.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; bring your own tables or tailgate, buy, sell or trade, rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Austen, 14604 Honey Bear Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223, (501) 868-4553; e-mail: steelpony@aol.com; Web site: centralarrockhound. org 13-14—ABILENE, TEXAS: Annual show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $1.50; contact Linda Walker, PO Box 206, Hawley, TX 79525, (325) 537-4557; e- mail: linewalk@juno.com 13-14—HELENA, MONTANA: Annual show; Helena Mineral Society; Helena Civic Center; corner of Neill Ave. and Park Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free with adult; more than 20 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, equipment dealers, displays, wire wrap demonstrations, fluorescent mineral display, children's ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags; contact Gary Parisi, PO Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e-mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org 13-14—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 48th Annual Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral; Idaho Falls Recreation Center; B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Jim Bosley, (208) 520-1819; e-mail: jbosley@cableone.net 13-14—MARION, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Pavilion of the City of Marion; 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (18 and under) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, shell crafts, fluorescent shows, silent auctions; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: chontofalsky@att.net; Web site: www. siesclub.org 13-14—MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club; Mariposa County Fairgrounds; 5007 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; guest speakers, dealers, silent auctions, raffle; contact Nikki West, 4166 Sullivan Rd., Mariposa, CA 95338, (209) 742-4234; e-mail: nwest2006@yahoo.com 13-14—PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Paradise Gem & Mineral; Elks Lodge; 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, seniors (65+) $1, children (16 and under) free; Jade of Northern California; contact Manuel Garcia, 5659 Foster Rd., Paradise, CA 95969, (530) 877-7324; e-mail: mmpg@att.net; Web site: paradisegem.org 13-14—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Center; 110 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $2, children (under 8) free with parents, Scouts in uniform and with leader free; "Arkansas Crystals", dealers, uncut stones, slabs, cabs, fossils, minerals, specimens, crystals, jewelry, kids' grab bags and treasure chest, silent auction, door prizes, educational displays, demonstrations, Girl and Boy Scout program; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; e-mail: delanec3@earthlink.net; Web site: www. nwarockhounds.org 14—WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts; 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 11-5; free admission (donations accepted); activities and booths for adults and kids, demonstrations, speakers, silent auction; contact Dave Malm, 1715 Drury Ln., Cedar Falls, IA 50613, (319) 266-6433; e-mail: davidmalm@cfu.net 19-20—REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Inventors Congress; Redwood Area Community Center; 901 Cook St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $5; demonstrations, exhibits, geode breaking, door prizes, grab bags, rough rock, jewelry; contact Allan Hacker, PO Box 37, Morgan, MN 56266, (507) 249-3811 19-21—DECATUR, ILLINOIS: 61st Annual Mineral, Gem & Jewelry Show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Macon County Fairgrounds; 3700 Westlawn Ave.; Fri. 9- 6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (3-day admission), children free; dealers, jewelry, rough and finished gemstones, lapidary, beads, findings, mineral specimens, , demonstrators, faceting, wire wrapping, beading, jewelry repair, silent auctions, Kids Corner, fossil dig, 4H and Scout booths Sat.; contact Regina Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@comcast.net; Web site: cigmc.earthinsync.com/ 19-21—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; 70 local and regional dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, metaphysical supplies, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e- mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 19-21—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium; 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (mention listing for $1 discount), children (under 16) free; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 19-21—RICKREALL, OREGON: Annual show; Willamette Agate & Mineral Society; Polk County Fairgrounds; 520 S. Pacific Hwy. W; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, children (under 12) free; contact Etheleen Flippo, (503) 623-4247; e- mail: reflippoo@hotmail.com 19-21—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 20-21—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show and sale; Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Mississippi Trade Mart; 1207 Mississippi St., Mississippi Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 6) free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, Ethiopian opal, Oregon sunstone, loose and mounted gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough rocks, coins, discounted gold and silver, jewelry repair, stone setting, ring sizing, gold and silver findings, tools, drawings, auctions, kids' and adults' panning, on-site gold and silver buying; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407 20-21—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds; 1500 S. Oak; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, displays, kids' corner, door prizes, silent auction; contact Mary Lou Omstead, (509) 783-2798; e- mail: mlofbo@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lakesidegemandmineralclub.com 20-21—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 55th annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Memorial Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; 17 dealers, rocks, minerals, gems, silver, beads, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, junior activities, spin a wheel, door prizes, demonstrations, personal displays; contact Walt Beneze, TX, (806) 797-5832; e-mail: walt@lubbockgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org 20-21—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (discount coupon on web site), children (under 12) free; dealers, kids' educational area, Scout badge programs, demonstrations, flint knapper, gold panning, guest speakers, door prizes, personal displays; contact Frank Mullaney, 5705 Begonia Dr., San Jose, CA 95124-3565, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms.org; Web site: www.scvgms.org 20-21—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 20-21—YAKIMA, WASHINGTON: 52nd Annual Parade of Gems; Yakima Rock & Mineral Club; Washington National Guard Amory; 2501 Airport Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3.50, students $2, children (12 and under) free with adult; dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, silent auction, junior activities, grab bag, door prizes, raffle, spin a wheel; contact Marti Sondgeroth, (509) 248-6401; e-mail: marthms@q. com 26-28—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 26-29—WICHITA, KANSAS: Show and sale; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center; 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children free; contact Gene Maggard, (316) 742-3746; e- mail: gandpmaggard@wildblue.net 27-28—BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Blossomland Gem & Mineral Society; Orchard Mall; 1800 Pipestone Rd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; demonstrations, gem faceting, silversmithing, jewelry making, rock and gem crafts, gold panning, dealers; contact Larry Kiernan, 208 E. Sycamore St., Three Oaks, MI 49128, (269) 756-9080; e-mail: tire309@yahoo.com 27-28—DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park (James Grant Rec. Center Gym); 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flint knapping demonstraion; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Web site: www.wiregrassrockhounds.com 27-28—FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 42nd annual show; New Jersey Earth Science Assn., Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society; Washington School; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; outdoor swap, auction, indoor mineral dealers, fluorescent minerals, gems, meteorites, fossils, daylight and fluorescent exhibits; contact Russell Brarens, 515 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846-2442, (732) 469-1047; e-mail: RNB515@aol.com 27-28—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: 34th Annual Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis Agricenter; 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $5, children $2; 275 dealer tables, exhibits, demonstrations, kids' Rockzone, Gem Dig, Geode Bowling, Rocks Around the Clock, Rock Toss, free hands-on and educational activities; contact James Butchko, (901) 743-0058; e- mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.theearthwideopen.com 27-28—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children free; demonstrations, 30-minute auctions, kids table, sluice mining for gems, hourly door prizes, dealers, gems, minerals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils, Scout merit badges, demonstrations, cutting cabochons, faceting gems, wire wrapping, flint knapping, metal work; contact Paul Hayes, 1400 Sawyerwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32809, (407) 816-1229; e-mail: phayes3@cfl.rr.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org 27-28—SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple; 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Lyle and Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net; Web site: www.westseattlerockclub.org 27-28—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds; 650 N. County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $1; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, children's activities, gem sluicing, geode cracking; contact Gene Davis, PO Box 64, Tipp City, OH 45371, (937) 667-4160; e-mail: Manningsrockshop@live.com MAY May 2nd to 5th, 20132nd - Annual Spring Grassy Creek Gem and Mineral Show. Located at the Parkway Fire and Rescue Department at 12966 Hwy. 226 South, in Spruce Pine, NC, halfway between US 19E and the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 331). There are 30 dealers who have all kinds of gemstones, mineral specimens, jewelry, beads, fossils, and lots more. Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE. Hours are from 8 to 6 all days. Contact Donna Collis at collisdonna@yahoo.com for information. Or Roger Frye at rcfrye@bellsouth.net. Phone 828-765-6136 or 828-765-5519 3-5—BISHOP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lone Pine Gem & Mineral Society; Robinson Bldg.; Sierra St. and Fair Dr.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-3; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trip, children's activities, door prizes, drawing; contact Steve Mobley, Lone Pine, CA 93545, (760) 793-6025; e-mail: steve@littlebearsteve.com 3-5—KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society; Kalamazoo Expo Center; Kalamazoo Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; "Mighty Michiganders: Brachiopods to Mastodons"; wire wrapping, gem faceting, lapidary, slate carving, silversmithing, cabochon making, kids' games, geode cracking, displays, silent auctions, specimen table, rocks, crystals, gems, minerals, gold panning; contact Jerry VanNocker, 1301 E. Armour Ln., Battle Creek, MI 49014, (269) 979-3348; e- mail: jerry@travelinginspain.com; Web site: www.kalamazoorockclub.org 3-5—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Annual show; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds; 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, hourly door prizes, fluorescent mineral display, free rock identification, kids'-spin-and-win; contact Kim Vasper, (620) 241-7732; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com; Web site: http://sites. google.com/site/mcphersongemandmineralclub/home 3-5—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 3-5—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Rock Rollers of Spokane; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center; N.604 Havana, at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors $5, children (12 and under) free; more than 40 dealers, 60 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimens, handcrafted jewelry, lapidary supplies and demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Mike Shaw, (509) 251-1574; e-mail: mikeshawmoose@yahoo.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com 4-5—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center; 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; silent auctions, Wheel of Fortune, children's jewelry making, demonstrations, display cases, dealers, lapidary, tools, fossils; contact John Walker, (503) 703-9465; e-mail: john_walker@juno.com; Web site: www. searchersrocks.org 4-5—BRAINERD, MINNESOTA: 11th Annual Cuyuna Agate & Mineral Show; Cuyuna Rock, Gem & Mineral Society; Crow Wing County Fairgrounds; 2000 SE 13th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, jewelry, fossils, minerals, indoor and outdoor dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, kids' activities, Wizard of Rocks, door prizes, buy-sell-trade; contact Sharon Smith, 2630 Beauty Lake Rd. SW, Nisswa, MN 56468, (218) 343-7037; e-mail: sharon@agatesrock.com; Web site: www. cuyunarockclub.org 4-5—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens; 2250 E. Seymour Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults and seniors $9, children $3; education center, games, geode cracking, demonstrations, swap area, Scout merit badge assistance, gold panning, lectures, free mineral or fossil collection for kids, 70 displays, free mineral, fossil and gemstone ID, show theme Copper and Zinc Minerals and Fossil Plants; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e-mail: tehuizing@fuse.net; Web site: www.geofair.com 4-5—KINGMAN, ARIZONA: 43rd Annual Rock & Gem Show; Mohave County Gemstoners; Kingman Academy of Learning; 3420 N. Burbank; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; displays, dealers, fire agate, gems, fossils, minerals, rough, slabs, cabs, jewelry, raffle, door prizes, silent auction, children's activities; contact Mary Gann, PO Box 3992, Kingman, AZ 86402, (928) 757-8121; e-mail: quadpol@aol. com; Web site: www.gemstoners.org 4-5—MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN: 40th Annual Show; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Marshfield High School Fieldhouse; 1401 E. Becker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, speakers, kids' activities, silent auctions, donations accepted for scholarships; contact Cynthia Kelman, 1403 N. Broadway Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449, (715) 387-8782; e-mail: kelman@tznet.com; Web site: www.fromtherockroom.com 4-5—NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society; Charleston Area Convention Center; 5000 International Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; in conjunction with the North Charleston Arts Festival; contact Karen Havenstein, 518 Woodland Shores Rd., Charleston, SC 29412; e-mail: webmaster@lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org; Web site: lowcountrygemandmineralsociety.org 4-5—PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park & Museum; 2010 Parkside Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, drawing, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Kim Noyes, [REQUIRED]; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail; Web site: www.slrockhounds.org 4-5—PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 10th Annual Treasures of the Earth Show and Sale; Mineralogical Society of Northeast Pennsylvania; St. Joseph's Oblate Seminary; 1880 Rte. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3 (bring this announcement for $1 off), children (under 12) and Scouts and military in uniform free; minerals, fossils, crystals, jewelry, gems, free kids' activities, Dinoland, door prizes, exhibits, classes, demonstrations; contact George Walko, PA, (800) 473-3602; e-mail: lwilliams@excaliburinsmgmt.com 4-5—WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 9th annual show and sale; FM Minerals; Washington County Fair Grounds; 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children and veterans free; dealers, gemstones, fossils, metaphysical things, wire wrapping, bullion copper and silver, gemstone mounting, door prizes; contact FM Minerals, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com 4-5—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Scherer Center; 12202 First St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, kids' activities, silent auction, raffle, 18 dealers, beads, jewelry, rough rock, books, in conjunction with the Yucaipa Arts and Crafts Fair; contact Lee Peterson, 31059 Nice Ave., Mentone, CA 92359, (909) 794-0731; e-mail: res09ayd@verizon.net; Web site: http://yvgms.org 9-11—LOGAN, UTAH: Show and sale; Cache Rock & Gem Club; Bridgerland Applied Technology College West Campus; 1000 West 1400 North; Thu. 10-8, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 9-6; free admission; rough and polished rocks, slabs, gems, jewelry, fossils, demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, flint knapping, displays, jewelry, minerals, silent auctions, raffle, children's activities; contact Gary Warren, (435) 720-1775; e- mail: rock_hunter1@hotmail.com; Web site: http://cachegeologicalsociety.yolasite. com/ 10-12—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Central Missouri Events Center; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9- 5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 11) free; demonstrations, mineral exhibits, rock ID, Kidz Mine, kids' activities; contact Robert McConnell, 1601 N. Earthland Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 445-5415 10-12—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 10-12—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Franklin Chamber of Commerce; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; rough and cut gemstones, gold and silver jewelry, door prizes, demonstrations, jewelry repair on site; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com 10-12—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center; 548 Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, door prizes, auction Sat.; contact Tom Batcha, (678) 407-4224; e-mail: mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org 11—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club, Central Penn Rock & Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults and seniors $1, students and children free; outdoor swap and sale; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 532-7204; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org 11-12—BOZEMAN, MONTANA: Annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fairgrounds; 901 N. Black; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; contact Dan Carter, Box 11001, Bozeman, MT 59715, (406) 599-6063 11-12—RENO, NEVADA: 48th Annual Jackpot of Gems Show; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center; 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors and students (6-12) $4, children (under 6) free; more than 60 exhibits, 20 dealers, demonstrations, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, geodes, books, raffles; contact Melissa Petersen, RGMS, 480 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89431; Web site: www.renorockhounds.com 17-19—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 7th Annual Spring Rock Swap; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Schifferdecker Park; 7th and Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9- 3; free admission; outdoor show, door prizes; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623- 1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net 17-19—MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 23rd annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; National Guard Armory; 315 Commonwealth Blvd. W, across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6; free admission; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 17-19—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 17-19—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; LLD Productions Inc.; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport; 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; more than 80 local, regional and international dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary and metaphysical supplies; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 17-19—SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH: Annual show; Wasatch Gem Society of Utah, Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Salt Lake County Equestrian Park & Events Center; 2100 West 11400 South; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2; door prizes, wheel of fortune, rock grab bags, silent auctions, show displays, demonstrations; contact April Robinson, (801) 599-6587; e-mail: april@thrivepress.com; Web site: www.wasatchgemsociety.com 17-19—SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society; Southgate Arena; 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Rich Williams, 4730 Bridal Run, Apt. 2 B, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, (734) 330-4784; e-mail: Richwill48@gmail.com 18-19—CHEYENNE, WYOMING: Annual show; Cheyenne Mineral & Gem Society; Archer Complex - Bldg. M; south side of I-80 at Exit 370, 6 miles east of Cheyenne; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; exhibits, jewelry, fossils, petrified wood, grab bags, fluorescent minerals, dealers, beads, rock sphere making, faceting demonstration, New Zealand minerals, gold panning, silent auction; contact Bob King, (307) 632-2702 18-19—HAMILTON, MONTANA: Annual show; Bitterroot Gem & Mineral Society; First Interstate Center; Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Rd.; Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, familiers (4 or more) $10, seniors, students and children $3; gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Mike McConnell, (406) 777-0536; e- mail: micker1949@yahoo.com 18-19—HERMISTON, OREGON: Annual show; Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Club; Hermiston Community Center; 415 S. Hwy. 395; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (over 15) $2; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 922-5091 or (541) 571-2593; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net 18-19—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg. - Hart Park; 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3 each, 2 for $5, children free; more than 20 dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com; Web site: www.wisgeologicalsociety.com 24-26—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 22nd annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center; 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11- 5; adults $4 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows. com 24-26—SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds; 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 25-26—PINETOP, ARIZONA: Show and sale; White Mountain Gem & Mineral Club; Hon-Dah Resort/Conference Center; junction of Hwy. 260 and Hwy. 73, enter off Hwy. 73; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (16 and under) free; demonstrations, speakers, kids' activities, silent auction, raffles, fluorescents, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Rick Olson, 8276 Tahoe Pl., Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 251-0949; e-mail: walkaround@earthlink.net; Web site: whitemtngmc@gmail. com 25-27—JUNCTION CITY, CALIFORNIA: 31st Annual Bigfoot Gemboree; Trinity Gem & Mineral Society; North Fork Grange Hall; 131 Dutch Creek Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, rock products, raffle, drawings, demonstrations, exhibits, children's activities, indoor dealers, outdoor tailgaters; contact Lucy DeMaris, c/o TG&MS, PO Box 159, Weaverville, CA 96093- 0159, (530) 623-1183; e-mail: TrinityGemAndMineral@Peoplepc.com MAY - JUNE 31-2—BONNEY LAKE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Swiss Park; 9205 198th Ave. E.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Nancy LeMay, PVGMC, PO Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371, (253) 987-6751; e-mail: info@puyallupgemcub.org 31-2—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Center; 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 31-2—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 76th Annual Show & Convention; California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5 (3-day pass $12), seniors $4 (3-day pass $10), students (age 13-17) $3, children (under 12) free with adult; "California Rocks", displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County exhibit, competition exhibits, speakers, ongoing jewelry-making demonstrations, raffles, silent auctions, more than 50 dealers, children's activities, dinosaurs; contact Rob Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.cfms2013. com JUNE 1—DELTA, COLORADO: Annual show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Bill Heddles Rec. Centerr; 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, 24662 Sorrento Ln., Cedaredge, CO 81413, (970) 856-3861 1-2—COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Mineral Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds; 4056 N. Government Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2; contact Bev Bockman, (208) 773-5384; e-mail: bockbb@aol.com 1-2—EVERETT, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Everett Community College; Student Fitness Center, 2206 Tower St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations; contact Fritz Mack, PO Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809 1-2—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Stafford Centre; 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; beads, Swarovski Elements, gemstone, glass, lampwork, pearls, gemstone pendants, silver, wire, findings, books, tools, jewelry, beading and jewelry making supplies; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 734-3335; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net 8—KENT, CONNECTICUT: 11th Annual swap and sell; Danbury Mineralogical Society, The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum; 31 Kent-Cornwall Rd., Route 7; Sat. 9-4; free admission; sale and trade, rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact John Pawloski, 42 Squash Hollow Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, (860) 354-0296; e-mail: j.a. pawloski@att.net; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com 8—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: 2nd Annual Rock Swap; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ gymnasium; 8013 Laramie, across from the public library on Oakton; Sat. 1-5; free admission; kids' activities, rocks, minerals, fossils, geodes, cutting materials, cabochons, books, tools; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks. org 8-9—CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show; Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Secondary Gymnasium; 1681 S. Dogwood St., Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with parent; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC, Canada V9W7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: jangor@telus.net; Web site: www. ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com 8-9—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: 23rd Annual RockFest; Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum; 100 Tellus Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors $12, students and children $10; retail show, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Mary Vinson, (770) 606-5700 ext. 402; e-mail: maryv@tellusmuseum.org; Web site: www.tellusmuseum.org 14-16—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI: 16th Annual Missouri Mines Rock Swap; Mineral Area Gem Mineral Society; Missouri Mines Historic Site at St. Joe State Park; Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of US Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Boneta Hensley, Missouri Mines Historic Site, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 760-0488; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com; Web site: www.facebook. com/events/451012824958811/ 15-16—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 38 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e- mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 21-23—BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 48th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County Fairgrounds; Airport Rd.; Fri. 10-6:30; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org 21-23—SANDY, UTAH: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 22-23—GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Gilsum Recreation Committee; Gilsum Elementary School; 640 Rte. 10; Sat. 8-6, Sun. 8-4, Sun. -; free admission; more than 60 dealers, swappers, distributors, wholesalers, collectors, buy, sell, swap, beryl, quartz crystals, semiprecious stones, rocks, minerals, displays, panning for minerals, presentations on Herkimer diamonds and prospecting; contact Rob Mitchell, (603) 357-9636; e-mail: gilsumrocks@gmail.com; Web site: www.gilsum.org/rockswap 26-30—MADRAS, OREGON: Annual show; All Rockhounds Pow Wow Club of America (The Field Trip Club); Jefferson County Fairgrounds; 430 SW Fairgrounds Rd.; Wed. 9-6, Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; free admission; contact Joann Williamson, 11810 Bakd Hill Rd. SE, Yelm, WA 98597, (360) 458-7162; e-mail: peanutsandcb@fairpoint.net 28-30—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 26th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expo; Expo Rd., I-64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows. com 28-30—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7 (3 days), children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 70 exhibitors, jewelry repair while you shop; contact Allen Van Volkinburgh, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com June - July JULY 4-7—SISTERS, OREGON: Annual show; Jean Miller; Sisters Elementary School; 611 E. Cascade (off Hwy. 20); Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Jean Miller, PO Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; Web site: www.ogmshows.com 12-13—FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Annual show; Val Latham, Sharon Szymanski; Radisson Hotel Ballroom; 1175 W. Hwy. 66; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4; adults $3, children free with adult; gems, beads, rocks, jewelry, fossils, lapidary tools and supplies, gold and silver jewelry, rocks, agates, rock slabs, cabochons, rough rock, costume jewelry, wire wrapping on the premises; contact Val Latham, 840 W. Charleston Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602) 466-3060; e-mail: Val65@cox.net 13-14—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium; 4117 Overland Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays and exhibits, Kid Zone, craft demonstrations, more than 25 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rough, slabs, jewelry, tools, beads, silver castings, wire-wrap, carvings, glass work, polished cabs, jewelry displays, free hourly door prizes, grand prize raffle; contact Rick Shaffer, (310) 391-8429; e-mail: info@culvercityrocks.org; Web site: www.culvercityrocks.org 19-21—BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory; 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e- mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 25-28—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; rough and cut gemstones, silver and gold jewelry, findings, jewelry repair and stone setting, door prizes, beads, demonstrations, supplies; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com July - August July 27th to August 5th 2013 - 29th Annual Grassy Creek Gem and Mineral Show. Located at he Parkway Fire and Rescue Department at 12966 Hwy. 226 South, in Spruce Pine, NC, halfway between US 19E and the Blue Ridge Parkway (exit 331). There are 72 dealers who have all kinds of gemstones, mineral specimens, jewelry, beads, fossils, and lots more. Mine tours too. Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE. BBQ and silent auction of items donated by the dealers on Saturday to raise funds for the fire department. Hours are from 8 to 6 all days. Contact Donna Collis at collisdonna@yahoo.com for information. Or Roger Frye atrcfrye@bellsouth.net. Phone 828-765-6136 or 828-765-5519 AUGUST 3—ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN: 38th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club; Ishpeming Elks Club; 597 Lake Shore Dr.; Fri. 9-1; free admission; kids' area, silent auction, hourly prizes, raffle, demonstrations, dealers, field trips, live mineral auction, raffle; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: ejohnson@nmu.edu; Web site: ishpemingrockandmineralclub.org 8-11—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 30th Annual Contin-Tail Rock & Gem Show; Contin-Tail LLC; Rodeo Grounds; Gregg Dr. and Rodeo Rd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary tools and equipment, free rocks for kids, fluorescent mineral display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 938-4194; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org 9-11—BUTTE, MONTANA: Northwest Federation’s 75th Anniversary Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center; 1340 Harrison Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (10-17) $3, children (under 10) free with adult; more than 26 dealers, more than 100 exhibits, daily field trips, silent auction, speakers; contact Pete Knudesen, 1301 W. Gold St., Butte, MT 59701, (406) 723- 8524 9-11—DALTON, GEORGIA: 22nd annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center; 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (all 3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, lectures on metorites, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 9-11—WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Eastern States Exposition, Better Living Center; 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children free; more than 200 retail and wholesale dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary and metaphysical supplies, display from the Carolyn Manchester collection, free lectures daily, free minerals for kids, mineral identification, gem panning for a fee; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e- mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 10-11—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 16-18—SEASIDE, OREGON: 17th Annual Seaside Gem & Mineral Show; Jean Miller; Seaside Convention Center; 415 1st Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free gift to the first 75 ladies per day; contact Jean Miller, PO Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; Web site: www.ogmshows.com 17—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: 4th Annual Tailgate Rock Sale and Swap; Shelton Rock & Mineral Society; Shelton Soccer Park; 2102 E. Johns Prairie Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts, equipment, swappers contact club for fees; contact Richard Buchholz, 80 E. Beechwood Ln., Shelton, WA 98584, (360) 427-2497; e-mail: giggpig@aol.com 24-25—CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 50th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Festival; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena; 15 Loudon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with parent; mineral specimens for kids, minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, carvings, displays, hourly drawings; contact Annette Comeau, 477 N. Main St., Bristol, NH 03222; e-mail: crocom05@gmail.com; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub. org 24-25—MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park; Van Matre Senior Center, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; gems, minerals, fossils, rock-related gifts, crafts, jewelry to view and buy, hourly door prizes, grand prize, Spin to Win game for children; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Circle, Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org SEPTEMBER 7-8—DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Downey Women's Club; 9813 Paramount Blvd., Paramount and Lubec; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; cabochon- and sphere-making demonstrations; contact Jon Fults, 3914 Mistral Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649, (714) 846-7548; e-mail: jhfults@verizon.net 7-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos LLLP; Denver Coliseum; 4600 Humboldt St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; 80 dealer tents outside, two floors of dealers inside, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact Christine Coyle-Perner, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871, (516) 818-1228; e- mail: christine@eonsexpos.com; Web site: www.coliseumshow.com 7-15—DENVER, COLORADO: 9th Annual Miner's Co-Op show; Miner's Co-Op; Denver Coliseum parking lot; 4600 Humbolt St., tent located in parking lot behind the Denver Coliseum; Daily 9-6; free admission; minerals, fossils, rock art, gemstones, retail and wholesale; contact Jack Crawford, (719) 375-2579 or (719) 221-5876; e-mail: jamsrocks@wildblue.net 11-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Daily 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary, metaphysical supplies, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www. mzexpos.com 13-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart; 451 E. 58th Ave., I-25, Exit 215; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, chidren free with adult; Tourmaline theme, Colorado Fossil Expo, dealers, speakers, demonstrations, shuttle to satellite shows, free gem and mineral identification, Mr. Bones, kids' activities, gold panning; contact Larry Havens, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205-5798, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com 13-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Denver Mart Plaza; 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children free; 50 dealers, fossils, amber, petrified wood, meteorites, large fossil displays; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 14-15—WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds; Community Center, 9th and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, free admission; contact Jack L. Edwards, (509) 520-1182; e-mail: jcedwards1475@yahoo.com OCTOBER 4-6—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 15th Annual Fall Show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds; Agriculture/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e- mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 29th Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, quartz crystals, minerals, jewelry, quilts, crafts, Treasure Hunt; contact Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Hwy. 270 W., Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e- mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com 12-13—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 19-20—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, E. University Ave. Gate ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, kids' activities; contact Attn: Steven Cunningham Des Moines Lapidary Society, PO Box 562, Johnston, IA 50131-0562; e-mail: steverv90@gmail.com 25-27—HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 11th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds - Commercial Exhibits Bldg.; 4808 S. Valley Pike, between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; adults $3 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows. com NOVEMBER 8-10—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; LLD Productions Inc.; Holiday Inn- Orange County Airport; 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; 70 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e- mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 23-24—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e- mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com DECEMBER 6-8—EL PASO, TEXAS: Annual show; El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium; 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students $3, seniors $2, children (under 12) free; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (877) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com |
Quartz Crystals
A nice cluster of crystals.
A nice cluster of crystals.
Minerals formed by nature
have a beauty of their own.
have a beauty of their own.
Agate still contained in lava
rock from Agate Creek in Qld.
rock from Agate Creek in Qld.
85.77 ct Blue Topaz from Africa.
140.80 ct Imperial Topaz
from Brazil.
from Brazil.
Minerals Natural Beauty
Vanadinite.
Mibladen, Morocco
Mibladen, Morocco
Sulphur with Aragonite
Province, Sicily, Italy
Province, Sicily, Italy
Quartz Crystals
Brazil
Brazil
Beryl var.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine
Halite, Brazil
Schorl on Feldspar
matrix
Brazil
matrix
Brazil
Beryl Var. Aquamarine
Araçuaí, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
Araçuaí, Minas
Gerais, Brazil
Amethyst, Anhydrite
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Petrified Wood, QLD
Fossils
Tourmaline
Rhodonite
Petrified Wood, QLD
Gypsum
Gypsum
Opalite
Aragonite
Crystals
Crystals
Garnet
Limestone
Stalactite
Stalactite
Quartz Crystals
Malachite
| January |
| February |
| March Sat 16 March - Sun 17 March 2013 - Hobart, Tasmania The Hobart Gem Mineral & Fossil Show 2013 - Tasmania ’s Hidden Treasures - presented by The Lapidary Club of Tasmania Inc, supported by The Mineralogical Society of Tasmania, at the Grandstand Hall, Hobart Showground, Glenorchy , Tasmania For further information Ph. Rosemary Aheimer (03) 6249 1408 or email kaheimer@bigpond.net.au CESSNOCK GEM & MINERAL CLUB - OPEN DAYS March 19, 21 & 23rd. Details on their site page here: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/cessnock_gem_club Sat 23 March - Sun 24 March 2013 - East Devonport, Tasmania East Devonport Jewellery Gem & Mineral Fair organised by the Devonport Lapidary Club Inc, & Burnie District Gem Club Inc. at the East Devonport Primary School, Thomas Street, East Devonport. Tas Saturday and Sunday 23rd & 24th March, 2013. 9am to 4pm For further information Collene Donaghy ph 0407165005 or email nekloc@gmail.com March - April Australia’s next national Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Show, GEMBOREE 2013 will be held at the Murray Bridge Show Grounds. GEM & MINERAL CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. Friday 29th March Through to Monday 1st April |
| April 13-14 April 2013 Rock Swap Canberra Lapidary Club www.canberralapidary.org.au Phone: 02 6281 3312 |
| May |
| June 1-2 June 2013 Winter Gem Show Canberra Lapidary Club www.canberralapidary.org.au Phone: 02 6281 3312 |
| July |
| August 2,3,4th August 2013.KYB0NG ROCK & MINERAL FEST 2013 Add this date to your calendar for three days of rockhounding fun. We advise people to book sites early for the best possible space. You are most welcome to take the opportunity for one, two or three days of fund raising activities for your club. For the general public it is a wonderland of Gems, Opals, Minerals, Crystals and Rocks, natural and polished, of all sorts. They come to find out where to find and how to cut and polish rocks to create a lovely piece of jewellery or just collect treasures. Bring the younger generation for fun activities like Gold Panning, Gem Sieving, a Treasure Hunt, Lucky Dips, demonstrations, a huge Cent Auction, or to take part in fun activities. Food, hot and cold drinks are available at the canteen all weekend. Breakfast and dinner can be ordered and enjoyed in the cafe before the campfire yarning at night. For stallholders and campers there are necessary facilities like hot water, showers and toilets. So why not join us and help make it three enjoyable days of rockhounding promotion. FREE ENTRY FOR THE PUBLIC. Enquiries to John and Cecile Steenbergen E-mail: info@coolrocks.com.au. 1 Lobwein Rd, Kybong, QLD, 4570 (07) 5483 5252 to book your site |
| September |
| October |
| November 2nd CESSNOCK GEM & MINERAL CLUB Annual Rock Auction - Fossils, Minerals, Crystals etc Full details on their website here: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/cessnock_gem_club 2-3 November 2013 Spring Gem Show Canberra Lapidary Club www.canberralapidary.org.au Phone: 02 6281 3312 Sat 9 & Sun 10 Nov 2013 - West Coast Tasmania Zeehan Gem & Mineral Show 2013 held at the Basketball Stadium, Zeehan Primary School , Belstead St. Zeehan , Tasmania . Contact Kim Dunstan Ph 03 6471 6553, Email: kimdunstan@activ8.net.au |
| December |
EVENTS
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