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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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012: 1-31—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1055 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Sun. 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1055 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: dggemshow@ureach.com; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net 6-8—MESA, ARIZONA: 40th annual show; Flagg Mineral Foundation; Mesa Community College; US 60 at Dobson, southwest parking lot; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; Peralta Stone maps exhibit, fluorescent display, free children's activities, free samples for children and teachers, more than 100 dealers, crystals, minerals, fossils, club and museum booths; contact Dr. Ray Grant, PO Box 41834, Mesa, AZ 85274, (480) 892-0779; e-mail: Presmyk@cox.net ; Web site: www. AZMinFun.com 6-8—DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, PO Box 55337, Portland, OR 97238, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 6-15—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds; 100 W. Kuehn St.; Fri. 9-5 daily; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, silver and gold smithing, faceting, precious metals, lapidary tools, equipment, supplies; contact Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds.net; Web site: www.tysonwells.com 13-15—LARGO, FLORIDA: 36th annual show; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room; 105 Central Park Dr.; Sun. 11-2; free admission; contact Hugh Sheffield, (727) 894-2440 or (727) 707-3236 13-15—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds; 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, PO Box 55337, Portland, OR 97238, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 20-22—GLOBE, ARIZONA: Annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fair Grounds; 3 mi. north of Globe on US 60-70; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; $3 per adult or $5 per couple, students and children free; live demonstrations, gold panning, fossil program, silent auction, door prizes, displays, minerals, jewelry; contact John O'Brian, PO Box 487, Miami, AZ 85539, (408) 421-2657; e-mail: rocksbynature@hotmail.com; Web site: http://gilagem.com/ 20-22—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, PO Box 55337, Portland, OR 97238, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com January 21 - 22: EXETER, CA Tule Gem & Mineral Society, Visalia Exeter Veteran's Memorial Building Highway 65, 324 N Kaweah Avenue Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4 Contact: Steve Hayward, (559) 734-3843, cell (559) 967-1084 Email: smhay734@aol.com Website: www.tulegem.org 27-29—TYLER, TEXAS: Annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Rose Garden Center; 420 Rose Park Dr.; Fri. 9-5; adults $3, students $1, Scouts in uniform free; Grand Prize drawings, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, show cases, 11 dealers, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, minerals, geodes, lapidary demonstrations Rock Food Table; contact Keith Harmon, 8316 Oxford Dr., Tyler, TX 75703, (903) 581-4068; e-mail: keithharmon19@yahoo.com 27-29—SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center; 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire. com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com January 27 - 28*: REDLANDS, CA Mineralogical Society of Southern California/Micro-Mineralogists Pacific Micromount Conference San Bernardino County Museum 2024 Orange Tree Drive Hours: Fri. 4 - 10; Sat. 8 -10 *Field Trip on Sunday, January 29 Contact: Dr. Robert Housley, (626) 697-4435 Email: rhousley@its.caltech.edu Website: www.mineralsocal.org/micro/index.html 28—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: 33rd annual Indoor Rock Swap; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Bethany Park Shelter; 64th and Vine St.; Sat. 1-5; free admission; swapper dollars are available from the club treasurer at a 10% surcharge, club meeting after swap; contact Richard Peterson, Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505-0342, (402) 489- 2996; Web site: lincolngemmineralclub.org 28-29—PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 21st annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds; 2230 E. 15th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary art, wire wrapping, silversmithing; contact Joseph Schings, 224 Collinfurst Square, Panama City, FL 32404-8530, (850) 871-1846; e-mail: mojo3002@comcast.net January 2012-February 2012 26-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos RLLLP; 22nd St.; at I-10; Thu. 9-6 daily; free admission; minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, crystals, gems, jewelry, meteorites; contact Christine Coyle, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: www. 22ndstreetshow.com 28-11—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Ltd.; 665 N. Freeway; Thu. 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers, free shuttle among locations, Artists’ Gallery at the Hotel Tucson City Center; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004- 0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 28-11—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Quality Inn-Benson Hwy.; 1025 E. Benson Hwy.; Thu. 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers, free shuttle among locations, Artists’ Gallery at the Hotel Tucson City Center; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos. com 28-11—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; The Hotel Tucson City Center; 475 N. Granada; Sat. 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers, free shuttle among locations, Artists’ Gallery at the Hotel Tucson City Center; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos. com 28-11—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace; 1333 N. Oracle Rd.; Thu. 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers, free shuttle among locations, Artists’ Gallery at the Hotel Tucson City Center; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www. mzexpos.com 28-12—TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; The Rock Show; Kino Sports Complex; 2500 E. Ajo Way; Sat. 9:30-5:30 each day; free admission; rocks, jewelry, minerals, fossils, gemstones; contact Trym Gibbons, PO Box 246, Cortaro, AZ 85652, (800) 983-0133; e-mail: rockshowtucson@gmail.com FEBRUARY 2012: 1-29—QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Wholesale and retail show; Desert Gardens RV Park; 1064 Kuehn St.; I-10 Exit 17; Wed. 9-6 daily; free admission; crystals, minerals, rough, polished, jewelry, lapidary equipment; contact Sharon or Sandy, 1064 Kuehn St., Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6361; e-mail: info@desertgardensrvpark.net; Web site: www.desertgardensrvpark.net 3-5—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e- mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 9-12—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. 10-6; adults $10, seniors and active military $8 on Fri., children (14 and under) free with adult; 2-day tickets $17 ; contact Show Chairman, PO Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org 10-12—SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e- mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 10-12—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Oregon Agate & Mineral Society; OMSI; 1945 SE Water; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Craig Prier, 4927 SE Haig St., Portland, OR 97206, (503) 984-7004; e-mail: oamsrockhound@live.com; Web site: www.oregonagate.org 11-12—MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park; 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, lapidary supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Erleen Estes, (321) 632-3201 February 17 - 26: INDIO, CA San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society Gem & Mineral Building, Bldg #1 Arabia Street Hours: 10 -10 daily Contact: Bert Grisham, (915) 849-1674 Email: bert67@verizon.net 17-19—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e- mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 17-26—INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival; Gem & Mineral Bldg, Bldg. #1, 46- 350 Arabia St.; Fri. 10-10, Sat. 10-10, Sun. 10-10, Mon. 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 18—UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: Annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; The Show Place Arena; 14900 Pennsylvania Ave.; Sat. 10-5; adults and students $3, children (7 and under) free; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks. com; Web site: www.smrmc.org/ 18-19—ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children (under 12), Scouts in uniform, and active military with ID 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 24-25—NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Del Air Rockhounds Club; United Methodist Church; 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9, Sat. 10-5; free admission; contact Julia Marin, (818) 886-7190; Web site: www.delairrockhounds.org 24-26—COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 25—LAKELAND, FLORIDA: 8th annual show and sale; Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; 1st Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, students and children free; gem, minerals, fossils, children's sand pit and activities, raffles, silent auction; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net 25-26—BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem & Mineral Club; Expo Idaho; 5610 Glenwood, corner of Glenwood and Hwy. 20; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; contact Charlie Smith, PO Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83549, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: tetongems@frontier.com 25-26—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Annual show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart; High St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $3; contact Janie Hand, (601) 706-4629; e-mail: rockNGranny49@aol.com; Web site: Missgem.org 25-26—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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 25-26—PASADENA, TEXAS: Annual show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center; 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children (under 12) and all Scouts and leaders in uniform free; Scout merit badge assistance, children's Gem Mine and activities, displays, fossils, gems, minerals, hourly door prizes, grand prize, selected dealers; contact Ben Duggar, 2109 Laughing Gull Ln., League City, TX 77573, (281) 316-6710; e-mail: sailduggar@verizon.net; Web site: www.clgms.org 25-26—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz MARCH 2012: 2-4—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 (3-day pass), children (under 12) - free with adult; fluorescent rock display and sale, more than 35 dealers, live demonstrations, display cases, jewelry, gemstones, beads, fossils, equipment, supplies, auction, door prizes, kids' Spinning Wheel; contact Cathy Miller, PO Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; e- mail: info@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org 2-4—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 (3-day pass), seniors $3, students (7-18) $1, children (under 7), uniformed Scouts and leaders free; jewelry, minerals, fossils, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction; contact John LaMont, (765) 647-4894 2-4—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 3-4—ROBSTOWN, TEXAS: 50th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds; 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd., US 77 and Hwy. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2-day pass), children (12 and under) free, Scouts in uniform free; kids' wheel, silent auction, beads, findings, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, displays, Rock Food Table, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Jerrold Simpson, P.O. Box 7786, Corpus Christi, TX 78467-7786, (361) 877- 3073; e-mail: jsimpson1@stx.rr.com; Web site: www.gcgms.org 3-4—NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 49th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College; I-95 Exit 4B, Churchmans Road (Rt 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, seniors $5, ages 12-16 $4, children (under 12) free with adult; educational exhibits, minerals, lapidary, fossils, museum displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, demonstrations, gem cutting and polishing, children’s table; contact Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: gene@fossilnut.com; Web site: www. delminsociety.net 3-4—VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 50th Anniversary Show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; club member and other exhibits, more than 15 dealers, demonstrators, raffles, hourly silent auctions, Country Store, kids' activities; contact Rob Sankovich, 1961 Havenwood Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, (805) 494-7734; e-mail: rmsorca@adelphia.net; Web site: www.vgms.org 3-4—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, minerals, silent auctions, raffles, door prizes, hands-on activities, crafts, games, member display cases; contact Norma McDonald, c/o EKCRC, PO Box 2203, Redmond, WA 98073-2203, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: eastkingco@gmail.com; Web site: www.eastkingco.org 3-4—ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Monrovia Rockhounds; County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Ayres Hall, 301 S. Baldwin Ave.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; free admission; more than 15 vendors, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, findings, geode cracking, Grab Bags, Treasure Wheel, Dino Dig, Fossil Find, Grand Prize raffle, hourly drawings; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 389-624; e-mail: joannaritchey@gmail.com; Web site: www.moroks.com 3-4—FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA: 3rd retail show; Rick Obermiller; Fountain Hills Community Center; 13001 N. La Montana Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (under 10) free; 15 dealers, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, beads, metals, kids' gold panning and fossil dig, door prizes, raffles; contact Rick Obermiller, PO Box 64281, Phoenix, AZ 85082-4281, (602) 826-2218; e-mail: obrocks@gmail.com 8-11—VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 35th annual tailgate; Victorville Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells ; Stoddard Wells Rd., 7 miles east of I-15; Thu. 8-dusk, Fri. 8- dusk, Sat. 8-dusk, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 60 dealers, crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, silent auctions; contact Brett Ward, 15056 - B, 7th St., Victorville, CA 92395, (760) 243-2330; e-mail: info@vvgmc.org; Web site: www. vvgnc.org 8-11—DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 47th annual show and sale; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; SWNM Fairgrounds; Raymond Reed Blvd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, displays, geode cutting, gold panning, spinning wheel, silent and live auctions, door prizes, raffle, guided field trip; contact Maurice Crawford, 713 W. Spruce PMB 726, Deming, NM 88031, (575) 546-0056; e-mail: mauryjudy@yahoo.com; Web site: dgms.bravehost.com 9-11—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252- 8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 10—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Silent auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter's United Church of Christ Gymnasium; 8013 Laramie Ave.; Sat. 6-9; free admission; rocks, crystals, handmade jewelry, lapidary treasures, books, equipment, bargain table, rock and mineral identification, children must be accompanied by an adult; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org 10—BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Show; Baton Rouge Recreation Commission; Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center; 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy.; Sat. 9-4; adults $5, children $4; activities, displays, rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, hiking trails, gemstone identification card activity, pyrite "gold" mine, exhibits, dealers, rough and polished mineral specimens, fossils, stone crafts, rock climbing wall, flint-knapping demonstration, geode-cutting station; contact Claire Coco, (225) 413-5355; e-mail: ccoco@brec.org; Web site: www.brec.org/swamp 10-11—FILER, IDAHO: 61st annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Twin Falls County Fairgrounds; 215 Fair Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Shirley Metts, (208) 423-4827; e-mail: rmetts@cableone. net 10-11—SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Vet’s Memorial Hall; 5th St. and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; beads, minerals, rocks, silent auction, free drawings, member donated raffle prizes, display cases, demonstrators; contact Karin Salomon, (831) 375-5233; e-mail: kcbakes27@yahoo.com; Web site: salinasrockandgem.com 16-18—SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show and sale; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds; 475 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10- 5; free admission; Wheel of Fortune, rock Grab Bags, rock display table, auction, Dinosaur Man; contact Vickie Hathaway, 693 E 1 South, Spanishfork, UT 84660, (435) 820-2672; e-mail: jamnjelleze@gmail.com 16-18—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; New Mexico State Fairgrounds; CAC Bldg., San Pedro Ave. entrance; Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; more than 40 dealers, crystals, jewelry, fossils, rocks, minerals, decorator items, jewelry, books, supplies, beads, mineral ID booth, visits by a well-behaved and socialized wolf, NM Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources educational booth, kids' grab bags, silent auctions, about 20 displays; contact Paul Hlava, PO Box 13718, Albuquerque, NM 87192, (505) 255-5478; e- mail: paulhlava@q.com; Web site: www.agmc.info 16-18—JACKSON, MICHIGAN: 50th annual show; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Fair Grounds, American 1 Event Center; 200 W. Ganson; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students 50 cents, children under 5 free; free admission for military, public service, and Scouts; more than 20 dealers and demonstrators, displays, silent auction, raffle, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, carvings, findings, beads, tools; contact Sally Hoskin, 10990 Phal Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240, (517) 522.3396; e-mail: saltoosal2@yahoo.com; Web site: www. mgmsrockclub.com 16-18—ROME, GEORGIA: Annual show; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum Civic Center; 2 Government Plaza; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits; contact Jose Santamaria, (770) 606-5700 ext. 401; e-mail: rogams. show@gmail.com; Web site: http://rogams.wordpress.com/gem-and-mineral-show/ 16-18—HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA: 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 free with school groups, children free; dealers, club demonstrations, cabbing and tumbling, exhibits; contact Baxter Leonard, 2510 Rolling Ridge Dr., Hickory, NC 28602, (828) 320-4028; e-mail: gailandbaxter@aol. com; Web site: www.cvgmc.org 16-18—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 16-18—BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 11th annual show; Lynne and Lew Helfrich; Kern County Shriners Park; 700 South P St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; hourly drawings, jewelry , fossils, meteors, mining, gold panning, rock collecting, arrowhead making, demonstrations, seminars, displays, glow-in-the-dark rocks, Mount Ida quartz crystals; contact Lynne Helfrich, 3006 N. Baker St., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 323-2663; e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com 17-18—GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois; College of Dupage, K Bldg.; 425 Fawell Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, fossils, gems, minerals, jewelry, rough materials, books, carvings, faceted stones, slabs, displays, live and silent auctions, door prizes; contact John Good, 1891 Windward Ln., Hanover Park, IL 60133; e- mail: esconi@hotmail.com; Web site: www.esconi.org 17-18—GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 48th annual show; Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; gems, minerals, fossils, 22 dealers, more than 40 exhibits, demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, fossils, kids' touch table, 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 17-18—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, demonstrations, club member displays, grab bags, Rockosaurus rides, Rockhound Dinner, dealers, door prizes; contact Susan Gardner, (425) 483-2295; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org 17-18—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Spring Bling"; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairgrounds, Mc Cormack Hall; 900 Fairgrounds Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with adult; gems, jade, turquoise, fire agates, fossils, beads, hourly door prizes, raffle, wheel of fortune, metal detecting, meteorites, rock slabs, silent auction, new dealers; contact Dan Wolke, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA 94510, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: vallejogemandmineral@gmail.com 23-25—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 14th Annual Indianapolis Spring Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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 $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 23-25—SANDY, UTAH: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Expo Center; 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire. com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 23-25—LOVELAND, COLORADO: 51st annual show, "Fossils and Quartz"; Fort Collins Rockhounds; The Ranch, Larimer County Fairgrounds; McKee Bldg., 5280 Arena Circle; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (3-day pass $7), students (12- 18) with ID $1, children (under 12) free; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction; contact David Halliburton, 2506 Pear Court, Fort Collins, CO 80521, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: fcrockhounds@yahoo.com; Web site: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org 24-25—ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras County Fairground; 101 Frogtown Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (12 and under) free with adult; exhibits, demonstrations, kids' activities, silent auction, sales, raffle, door prizes, dealers, fossils, jewelry, meteorites, books, lapidary supplies, slabs, gems, beads; contact Tak Iwata, 18310 Coyote Meadow Rd., Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 928-5579; e-mail: tak2me@msn. com; Web site: www.calaverasgemandmineral.org 24-25—HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS: Western Mass Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Holyoke Hotel & Conference Center; I-91 Exit 15; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free with adult; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, lapidary and mineral art, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Helen Rodak, (413) 586- 6691; e-mail: info@naturesfinestcreations.com 24-25—YUMA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sharon Szymanski, Val Latham; Yuma Civic Center; 1440 Desert Hills Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, fine and costume jewelry, gems, beads, slabs, cabachons, fossils, lapidary supplies and machinery, wire wrapping on the premises; contact Sharon Szymanski, 1792 E. Laddoos Ave., San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, (480) 671- 6191; e-mail: goldcanyon2@yahoo.com 24-25—SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 43rd annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Township Volunteer Fire Hall; 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 8) free; special 50th anniversary events, club member demonstrations and displays, junior activities, mini-mine, geode cutting, Carnegie Museum and Paleontological Research Institute displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Bob McGuire, PO Box 224, Lopez, PA 18628, (570) 928-9238; e-mail: uvbob@epix.net; Web site: www.chehannarocks. com 24-25—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; rough and polished rocks, giant thunder eggs, slabs, carvings, lapidary tools, beads, fused glass, faceted gemstones, facet rough, crystals, fossils, minerals, beach glass, shells, jewelry, wire wrapping, woodworking, cabochons, equipment, raffle drawings, free rocks for kids while supplies last; contact Cindy Kochanek, PO Box 1150, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 417-4550; e-mail: ckochane@cityofpa. us; Web site: cityofpa.us March 2012-April 2012 29-1—ADA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri-Plex; Main Bldg. #1, northeast corner of state Rte. 99 (U.S. 377) and the Richardson Bypass (state Rte. 1 & 3); Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; demonstrations, displays of fluorescent rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary, jewelry, silent auctions, raffle, kids' Fossil Dig, Petting Zoo, fluorescent demonstration; contact Ed Vermillion, PO Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527- 6431; e-mail: okieed42@windstream.net; Web site: www.freewebs.com/agmfc 30-1—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 30-1—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 36th annual show; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg., State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 5-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, jewelry, fine gems, fossils, minerals, rocks, slabs, cabs, geode cutting, silent auction, displays, children's educational programs; contact Randy Jones, (434) 753-9368; e-mail: theprospector@gcronline. com; Web site: www.tarheelclub.org 30-1—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Annual show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds; 4306 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $2, students $2, children and Scouts free; minerals, gems, metaphysical stones, beads, fossils, lapidary and silversmithing demonstrations, children's activities Scout merit badge help; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: cfmgsociety@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org 31-1—LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall; 470 Champion St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; featuring Califorinia jade; contact John Pereira, 335 W. D St., Lemoore, CA 93245, (559) 924- 4052 31-1—SWEET HOME, OREGON: Show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; Sweet Home High School Activity Gym; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults 50 cents, children (12 and under) free with adult; contact Joe Cota, PO Box 2279, Lebanon, OR 97355, (541) 451-2740 31-1—BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Mount Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park; 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry, dealers, door prizes, club sales, ongoing silent auction, scholarship raffle, demonstrations (lapidary, gold panning), kids' activities; contact Daniel Hayes, (360) 312-8380; e-mail: hayes0406@gmail.com; Web site: www.mtbakerrockclub.org 31-1—TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 63rd annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ken Miller Recreational Center; 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, children's activities, prize drawings, door prizes, fluorescent mineral exhibit, slabs, rough rock, used equipment; contact Leslie Neff or Larry Hoskinson, 938 14th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, (310) 318-2170; e-mail: lesneff@aol.com; Web site: www. palosverdes.com/sblap APRIL 2012: April 7 - 8: PARADISE, CA Paradise Gem & Mineral Society Elks Lodge 6309 Clark Road Hours: Sat 9 - 5 ; Sun 9 - 4 Manuel Garcia, (530) 877-7324 Email: mmpg@att.net Website: www.paradisegem.org 5-7—WYOMING, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Town Plaza Town Center; 972 28th St.; Thu. 9:30-9; free admission; Jurassic dinosaur egg and Tyrannosaurus skull exhibits, 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, stone beads, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, club sales, demonstrations, children's table, rock identification; contact Don Van Dyke, (616) 669-6932; e-mail: donvandyke@tm.net; Web site: www.indianmoundsrockclub.com 6-8—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 6-8—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Live Oak Civic Center; 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 7-8—LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Annual show, "2012: A Rock Odyssey"; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster Event Center; 84th and Havelock, Lancaster County Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (2-day pass $9), children (under 11) free with adult; children's activities, demonstrations, educational programs, minerals, equipment, jewelry, beads, fossils, gems, agates, 14 dealers; contact James Marburger, Box 64, Hickman, NE 68372, (402) 430-6703; e-mail: jm24122@windstream.net; Web site: http://lincolngemmineralclub.org/ 13-15—ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show, ; BC Lapidary Society; Ag-Rec Bldg., CFV Fairgrounds; 32470 Haida Dr., Canada; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2, children (under 16) free; displays (B.C. copper and gold mines), more than 40 dealers, games, demonstrators; contact Jennifer Moore, 318-10272 127A St., Surrey, BC, Canada V3V 5L4, (604) 328- 9766; e-mail: jenmac02@telus.net; Web site: www.lapidary.bc.ca 13-15—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds; 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252- 8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 14-15—ABILENE, TEXAS: Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center; N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (6-12) $1.50, children under 6 free with adult; gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, fluorescent display, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, sand art, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Linda Hollowell, (325) 721- 4477; Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub 14-15—SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Bldg.; 100 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children $2; dealers, rough, finished and faceted stones, fossils, jewelry, educational exhibits, lapidary demonstrations, children's area; contact DeLane Cox, 8152 Spanker Ridge Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712, (479) 254-0894; e-mail: delanec3@earthlink.net; Web site: www. nwarockhounds.org April 20 - 22: SAN JOSE, CA Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 334 Tully Road Hours: Fri 9 – 5; Sat & Sun 10 – 5 Phone: (408) 265-1422 Email: info@scvgms.org Website: www.scvgms.org 20-22—DENVER, COLORADO: Spring Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn – Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e- mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 20-22—ALPINE, TEXAS: Annual show, "Alpine Agate Festival"; Chihuahuah Desert Gem & Mineral Club; Alpine Civic Center; Hwy. 90 West; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10- 5; free admission; agates from the Big Bend, dealers, demonstrations, grand prize, silent auction, door prizes, Kids' Corner, special exhibits, Kids' Day Fri.; contact Mary Brogan, PO Box 1111, Alpine, TX 79831, (432) 386-2340; e-mail: marybrogan@rocketmail.com 20-22—SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; 344 Tully Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 50 dealers, displays, educational kids' area, geode cutting, lapidary demonstrations, gold panning, USGS display, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Frank Mullaney, (408) 265-1422; e-mail: info@scvgms. org; Web site: www.scvgms.org 20-22—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e- mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 21-22—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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 21-22—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz 21-22—DOTHAN, ALABAMA: Annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; Westgate Park (Recreation Center Gym); 501 Recreation Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, door prizes, silent auction, mineral display, flint knapping demonstration, equipment demonstration; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net; Web site: wiregrassrockhounds.com 21-22—STANDISH, MAINE: Annual show; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; Saint Joseph's College; 278 Whites Bridge Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children free; gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, gem-cutting and gold-panning, demonstrations, kids' mini-mine and spin wheel, silent auctions, door prizes, grand prize; contact Chad Cramer, 337 School St., Sanford, ME 04073, (207) 324-8610; e-mail: rocks0102@myfairpoint.net; Web site: mainemineralclub.org 27-29—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com April 28 - 29: LANCASTER, CA Antelope Gem & Mineral Society Lancaster High School 44701 - 32nd Street West Hours: 9 - 5 daily Contact: CJ Quitoriano, (661) 209-9092, cjq_62@yahoo.com Contact: Rod Skillings, (661) 400-5198, rodneyskillings@ymail.com Website: www.avgem.weebly.com 28-29—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School; 44701 32nd St. W.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; tailgaters, gems, minerals, jewelry, Touch Table, fossils, raffle, dealers, demonstrations, auction table; contact Rodney Skillings, PO Box 903044, Palmdale, CA 93590, (661) 400-5198; e-mail: av_gem@yahoo.com; Web site: www.avgem. weebly.com 28-29—WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: 50th annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Waukesha County Expo Center; 1000 Northview Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2.50, children 50 cents; demonstrations, wirewrapping, cabbing, flintknapping, fluorescent room, dealers; contact Liz Fuher, (262) 246-6684; e-mail: lfuher51@yahoo.com; Web site: fromtherockroom.com 28-29—TROY, OHIO: Annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds; 650 N. County Road 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1; mineral identification, specimens, gems, jewelry, rough stone, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, dealers, children's activities, gem sluicing, geode cracking; contact Gene Davis, P. O. Box 64, Tipp Ciity, OH 45371, (937) 667-4160; e-mail: Manningsrockshop@live.com 28-29—MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter; 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $2, Scouts free; more than 50 dealers and exhibitors, speakers, programs, kids' area, gem dig, Rocks around the Clock, Geode Bowling; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: w.c.mcd@att.net; Web site: www.The EarthWideOpen.com 28-29—LUBBOCK, TEXAS: Annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Civic Center; 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students (6-12) $2, children (under 6) and Scouts in uniform free; contact Archie Scott, 2709 Belvedere Rd., Levelland, TX 79336, (806) 894-1584; e-mail: sarchie32@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lubbockgemandmineral.org MAY 2012: 4-6—MCPHERSON, KANSAS: Sale and swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds; 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; buy or swap, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, hourly door prizes, displays, free rock identification, fluorescent display, kids' spin-n-win, Fri. evening rock auction; contact Kim Vasper, (620) 241-7732; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com 4-6—SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Show, “Rockhound, Gem & Mineral Gala”; Wasatch Gem Society; Utah State Fairpark; 155 N 1000 W; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Carma Tenney, (801) 446-5520 4-6—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252- 8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 4-6—FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Phoenix Expo Trade & Event Center; 4600 Towson Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252- 8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 5-6—WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 7th annual show; F M Minerals; Washington County Fairgrounds; 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; dealers, gems, minerals, hand-made jewelry, metaphysical things, door prizes; contact F M Minerals, (304) 657-7089 5-6—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center; 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; jewelry, hobby supplies, books, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, precious stones, kids' jewelry making, gold panning with the Route 66 Gold Miners; contact Steve Duncan, CA, (714) 724-7102; e-mail: showchair@searchersrocks.org; Web site: www.searchersrocks.org 5-6—CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale and retail show; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Dry Dredger; Cincinnati Gardens; 2250 E. Seymour Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $9, children $3; programs, "Collectible Carbonate Minerals", Teeth, Jaws and Claws", "What's New in Gems and Minerals", Trilobites: Master of the Oceans", education center, lapidary demonstration, Scout merit badge assistance, free kids' mineral or fossil collection, displays from 70 museum, university and private collections, 50 retail dealers, 5 wholesale dealers, 6 publications, coupon on Web site; contact Judy Budnik, 2948 Rontina Dr., Goshen, OH 45122, (513) 575-1990; e- mail: wisoh@msn.com; Web site: www.geofair.com 5-6—AITKIN, MINNESOTA: Show and sale; Cuyuna Agate, Gem & Mineral Society; Aitkin High School; 306 2nd St. NW, three blocks west of stoplight at Hwy. 169 and Hwy. 210; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; agates, minerals, jewelry, specimens, mineral art, fossils, fluorescents, lapidary equipment, more than 50 indoor and outdoor dealers, "Ask-the-Wizard-of-Rocks", "Kids' Korner" with free prizes, flint knapping demonstrations, arrowhead art sales, displays, "Wheel-of-Rock-Fortune", door prizes; contact Kat Thomas, 45962 Tame Fish Lake Rd., Aitkin, MN 56431, (218) 678-3298; e-mail: katmoose@wildblue.net; Web site: cuyunarockclub.org 10-12—LOGAN, UTAH: Show and sale; Cache Geological & Archaeological Society; Utah State University Fieldhouse; 7th North 8th East; Thu. 9-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-8; free admission; minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, cabochons, beads, flintknapping, faceting cabochon demonstrations, club exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, hourly raffle; contact Gary Warren, (435) 720-1775; e-mail: rock_hunter1@hotmail.com 10-13—SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos, RLLP; Meadowlands Exposition Center; 355 Plaza Dr.; Thu. 5-9, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9- 4; free admission; exhibitors, minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, crystals, gems, jewelry, beads, meteorites, wholesale only Thu. evening, open to the public Fri. through Sun., "American Woman" sculpture, Fine Mineral & Gem Gallery; contact Lowell Carhart, Pearl Harbor - Hickam, HI, (804) 291-6357; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo. com; Web site: www.nycmetroshow.com 11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Spring West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Orange County Airport; 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 retail and wholesale dealers; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 11-13—COLUMBIA, MISSOURI: Annual show; Central Missouri Rock & Lapidary Club; Boone County Fairgrounds; 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (under 11) free; admission good all 3 days, demonstrations, special kids' mine; contact Bob McConnell, 1601 N. Earthland Rd., Columbia, MO 65202, (573) 445-5415; e-mail: bobmc@socket.net 11-13—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 11-13—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 12-13—RENO, NEVADA: 46th annual show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Events Center; 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students (6-12) $3, children (under 6) free; more than 20 dealers, demonstrations, more than 70 exhibits, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, geodes, books, raffle; contact John Peterson, 390 Tucker Rd., Reno, NV 89521, (775) 849-1522; e-mail: jtp9556@yahoo.com; Web site: www.renorockhounds.com 18-20—KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: NFMS annual show, "Rock'n the Country"; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds; 1500 S. Oak; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; special exhibits, demonstrators, gems, fossils, jewelry, kids' activities, auctions, guest lectures; contact Dom Cataldo, PO Box 6652, Kennewick, WA 99336; e-mail: dac@bioguardtech.com; Web site: www. lakesidegemandmineralclub.com 18-20—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 18-20—SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Holiday Inn Convention Center NW Arkansas; 1500 S. 48th St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 19-20—WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Greater Milwaukee Area; Muellner Bldg. at Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students and children free; 22 dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children’s activities, exhibits, displays, presentations; contact Paul Schmidt, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com 19-20—YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Yucaipa Community Center; 34900 Oak Glen Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; hands-on youth activities, 17 dealers, specimens, rough and finished material, jewelry, books, tools, beads, silent auction, more than 150 raffle prizes, Yucaipa Iris Festival; contact Lee Peterson, 31059 Nice Ave., Mentone, CA 92359, (909) 794- 0731; e-mail: res09ayd@verizon.net; Web site: www.yvgms.org 25-27—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 21st Annual Spring Roanoke Valley Gem & Mineral Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center; 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com JUNE 2012: 1-3—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square; 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 15-17—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, more than 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e- mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 16-17—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, ; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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 22-24—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, children (11 and under) free; jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 23-24—CASPER, WYOMING: 60th anniversary show, "Wonderful Wood"; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Parkway Plaza; 123 W. E St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; demonstrations, raffles, silent auction; contact Helen Hoff, 611 Goodstein Dr., Casper, WY 82601, (307) 266-2839; e-mail: hmhoff@bresnan.net June 2012-July 2012 29-1—FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 25th Annual Fishersville/Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expo; 277 Expo Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com JULY 2012: 20-22—BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 18th Annual High Country Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory; 274 Hunting Hills Ln.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer - Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384- 6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 21-22—FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Retail show; Sharon Szymanski; Radisson Woodlands Hotel; 1175 W. Rte. 66; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, fine and costume jewelry, sterling silver and gold, minerals, rocks, slabs, cabochons, crystals, beads, unset gemstones, 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 26-29—MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA: Show and sale; Minnesota Mineral Club; Lindbergh Center, Hopkins High School; 2400 Lindbergh Dr.; Thu. 8-5, Fri. 12-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students and children free; exhibits, sales, presentations, seminars by agate experts from around the world (pre-registration and additional fee required),Midwest and American federation annual meetings; contact Sandy Fuller, PO Box 82, Newport, MN 55055; e-mail: 2012agates@gmail. com; Web site: minnesotamineralclub.org July 2012-August 2012 29-5—SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA: 24th annual show; Parkway Fire and Rescue; Parkway Fire and Rescue Bldg.; 12966 Hwy. 226 S.; Sun. 12-6, Mon. 9-6, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 12-5; free admission; raffles, more than 80 dealers, crystals, rocks, minerals, tumbled stones, beads, jewelry, rock hobby-related items; contact Roger Frye, 12966 Hwy. 226 S., Spruce Pine, ND 28777, (828) 766-6136; e-mail: collisdonna@yahoo.com AUGUST 2012: 11-12—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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 16-19—WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO: 3rd annual show; Rock Gypsies; Woodland Park Saddle Club; 19250 E. Hwy. 24; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9- 5; free admission; more than 40 dealers; contact Kim or Bodie Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: runninboar@hotmail.com SEPTEMBER 2012: 1-3—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 29th annual show; Grant County Rolling Stones; Grant County Conference Center; 3031 US Hwy. 180, at 32nd St. Bypass; Sat. 10- 5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; free collecting and educational trips; contact Lee Stockman , 16 McKinley St., Silver City, NM 88061-8823, (575) 956- 8578; e-mail: leet@Stockmanfamily.net; Web site: http://rollingstonesgms.blogspot. com/ 15-16—PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Lucia Rockhounds; Pioneer Park & Museum; 2010 Riverside Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, prize drawings, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Dale Conrad, (805) 226-0719; e-mail: conrad@att.net; Web site: www. slrockhounds.org OCTOBER 2012: 5-7—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 14th Annual Indianapolis Fall Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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 $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 26th Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $75 (late fees apply); dig quartz crystals, keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe win a prize; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www. mtidachamber.com 12-14—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, minerals, jewelry, quartz crystals, quilts, crafts, Treasure Hunt; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com 13-14—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1375 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (12 and under) 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 13-14—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz 20-21—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show, "Great Lakes, Great Rocks 2012"; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training & Community Center; 8180 Beldon Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; exhibits, dealers, programs, kids' corner, demonstrations, tailgate sales; contact Phil Gotsch, (763) 717-1641; e-mail: agatephil@eaerthlink.net; Web site: minnesotamineralclub.org 26-28—HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 10th Annual Harrisonburg Gem, Mineral & Jewelry 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, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (3-day ticket), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silver- and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com NOVEMBER 2011: 26-27—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com NOVEMBER 2012: November 3 - 4: LANCASTER, CA Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club Antelope Valley Fairgrounds 2551 West Avenue H Hours: Sat. 10 - 5; Sun. 10 - 4 Email: pgmc@antelecom.net Website: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com 24-25—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; 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 2011: 2-4—INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Indiana State Fairgrounds, The Pioneer, Our Land Bldg. 1202 East 38th St, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa. com 9-11—SHARONVILLE, OHIO: Show and sale; GemStreet USA; Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7, seniors (60+) and students (12-17) $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals; contact Jane Strieter Smith, (216) 521-4367; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com DECEMBER 2012: |
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
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| February 2012 |
| March 2012 3rd and 4th March - North Brisbane Lapidary Club hosts a Gem and Jewellery Festival at Aviation High, Hendra. We believe one of, if not the best, gem shows in SE Qld. Within the hall are Exhibitors selling rough gemstones, faceted stones, cabochons of gemstones and opal, jewellery, fossils, mineral specimens, lapidary tools and equipment and much more. There are also demonstrations, of faceting, by members of the Australian Faceting Guild. Date and Time Saturday 3rd March 2012 8.30am – 4.30pm Sunday 4th March 2012 8.30am – 3.00pm Admission - Adults $3.00 Children $0.50 Families $7.00 Website: http://www.nblc.com.au/ 9th 10th & 11th March 2012 - Glen Innes Minerama NSW. This is an annual event held at the Glen Innes & Districts Services club with outside Vendors setting up in the adjacent Park. There will be Field trips on Friday and Saturday. All the information is provided on the website at www.minerama.com.au Sat 17 March - Sun 18 March 2012 - Hobart Tasmania The Hobart Gem Mineral & Fossil Show 2012 - Tasmania’s Hidden Treasures - presented by The Lapidary Club of Tasmania Inc, supported by The Mineralogical Society of Tasmania, at the Grandstand Hall, Hobart Showgrounds, Glenorchy, Tasmania. For further information: Ph. Rosemary Aheimer (03) 6249 1408 or email kaheimer@bigpond.net.au Sat 24 March - Sun 25 March 2012 - Latrobe, northern Tasmania The Latrobe Jewellery, Gem and Mineral Fair, organised by the Devonport Lapidary Club Inc, at the Latrobe Memorial Hall, Gilbert Street, Latrobe, Tasmania. For further information: Ph Jeanette Hope 0407 141 050 or email jhope6@bigpond.com |
| April 2012 |
| May 2012 |
| June 2012 9th - 11th Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia 35th Annual Seminar Rare Earth Minerals Official website: http://minsocwa.org.au/ Contact e-mail: REMseminar2012@gmail.com Venue: Perth Starting date: 09/06/2012 Closing date: 11/06/2012 About conference: The Mineralogical Society of Western Australia is pleased to host the Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia 35th Annual Seminar Rare Earth Minerals in Perth on 9th - 11th June 2012. To register your interest, email: REMseminar2012@gmail.com We are inviting your comments, feedback and expressions of interest. In addition, there will be a micro-mounter session before the seminar, a mineral market, a seminar dinner, and a field trip into the West Australian outback (including Kalgoorlie) following the seminar. |
| July 2012 |
| August 2012 18th and 19th of August - The Yeppoon Gem Show 2012 will be at the new Town Hall, Normanby Street, Yeppoon. Opening hours Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday from 9.00am to 2.00pm. Presentation of awards will take place on Saturday 18th after the evening meal. |
| September 2012 |
| October 2012 |
| November 2012 Sat 10 - Sun 11 Nov 2012 - West coast Tasmania Zeehan Gem & Mineral Show 2012 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 2012 |
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