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Faceted Gems
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
The gems beauty is revealed
from a rough stone.
| LAPIDARY WORLD AUSTRALIAN & WORLDWIDE 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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| 2010 - Australia March 2010 April 2010 2 - 5 GEMBOREE Tasmania . INTERNATIONAL EVENTS For those of you that may wish to travel overseas we have supplied the following International events. Always check information with organizers before going to any events. JANUARY 2009: 2-4--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10- 5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire. com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 2-11--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Show, "Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show"; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds, 100 W. Kuehn St.; 9-5 daily; free admission; contact Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927- 6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds.net; Web site: www.tysonwells.com 3-4--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 30th show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 9-11--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 9-11--MESA, ARIZONA: Show, "Flagg Gem & Mineral Show"; Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum Foundation; Mesa Community College, northeast corner of US 60 and Dobson Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free activities and samples for children and teachers, more than 80 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, special displays, including the famous Peralta Stones; contact Ray Grant, (480) 814-9086; e-mail: raycyn@cox.net 9-11--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; LA Fairgrounds Fairplex, Bldg. 5, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold-panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 9-11--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 187th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 10-11--DELAND, FLORIDA: 38th annual show and sale; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds, Tommy Lawrence Bldg., 11 miles west of Daytona on I-4, Deland exit #118; adults $4, children 12 and under free; more than 40 southeastern U.S. exhibitors, lapidary arts exhibits, gemstone faceting, children's table, hourly door prizes, silent auction, turquoise; contact Mike Cunningham, 236 Deportivo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086, (904) 797-6862; e-mail: Cunningm80@msn. com; www.tomokagms.com 16-18--BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 18th show; Frank Cox Productions; Bradenton Auditorium, 100 10th St. W (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 16-18--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 16-18--LARGO, FLORIDA: 33rd annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park Dr., off E. Bay Dr., one block east of Seminole Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; cut gems, silver and gold jewelry, inlay work, intarsia, wire wrap, beading cabochons, mineral eggs, rocks, minerals; contact Hugh Sheffield, 2440 Southshore Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (727) 894-2440 16-25--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: Show, "Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama"; Tyson Wells Enterprises Inc.; Tyson Wells Show Grounds, 100 W. Kuehn St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5, Mon. 9-5, Tue. 9-5; free admission; contact, Kym Scott, P.O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (928) 927-6364; e-mail: tysonwells@tds.net; Web site: www. tysonwells.com 17-18--DELAND, FLORIDA: 38th annual show and sale; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Mike Cunningham, 236 Deportivo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086, (904) 797-6862; e-mail: Cunningm80@msn.com; Web site www.Tomokagms.org 17-18--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: Show, "Hill Country Gem & Mineral Show"; Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Hwy. 16 S, Lady Bird Johnson Park; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; free hourly door prizes, raffle drawings, child- friendly demonstrations, displays, merchandise; contact John Crone, 716 Agave Ct., Fredericksburg, TX 78624; e-mail: jcrone@austin.rr.com; Web site: www. fredericksburgrockhounds.org 23-25--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Bakersfield Convention Center, 515 Truxtum Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold-panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 23-25--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 24-25--TYLER, TEXAS: 12th annual show; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Rose Garden Center 420 S. Rose Park Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, Scouts in uniform free; minerals, geodes, jewelry, fossils, beads, National Hall Of Fame Rock Food Table, demonstrations, exhibits, fluorescent display, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction; contact Keith Harmon, (903) 581-4068 24-25--VENICE, FLORIDA: 35th annual show; Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil & Gem Club; Venice Community Center, 300 S. Nokomis Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $4; contact Ralph and Eileen Marble, (941) 922-2135 JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2009: 30-1--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Marin Center/Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 31-1--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 18th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, U.S. 98 (15th St.) and Sherman Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; exhibits, door prizes, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary arts, wire wrapping, silversmithing; contact Al Zar, c/o Ruth Alldredge, Publicity, 316 Cherry St. #38, Panama City, FL 32401, (850) 784-0740; e-mail: Aquezpie@aol.com 31-14--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada, and The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd., and Quality Inn, 1025 E. Benson Highway, and Ramada Ltd., 665 N. Freeway; 10-6 daily; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, free shuttle bus to other shows, Artists' Gallery at the InnSuites Hotel; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004- 0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com FEBRUARY 2009: 2-9--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; 3340 E. Michigan, next to the Holidome and Gem Mall; Mon. 10-6, Tue. 10-6, Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com 12-15--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Show, "Tucson Gem & Mineral 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 $9, children 14 and under free with a paying adult; displays of "Mineral Oddities," 250 dealers, jewelry, minerals, fossils, door prizes, free lectures and symposiums, interactive children's event Fri. through Sun.; contact Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, P.O. Box 42588, Tucson, AZ 85733, (520) 322-5773; e-mail: tgms@tgms.org; Web site: www.tgms.org 13-15--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Anaheim Stadium Exhibitor Hall, 2000 Gene Autry Way; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 13-15--FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: 49th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 100 10th St. W. (downtown); Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 13-15--MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: 32nd annual show, "Symphony of Gemstones"; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Fri. 1�6, Sat. 105, Sun. 10-5; admission $3; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, supplies, books, beads, exhibits, demonstrations; contact LaVerne Dewey, 2175 Heron Dr., Merritt Island, FL 32952, (321) 453-5594; e-mail: bdewey@cfl.rr.com 13-15--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 13-15--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 13-22--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fairgrounds, Gem & Mineral Bldg., 46-350 Arabica St.; 10-10 daily; county fair and National Date Festival; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674 14-15--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: 44th annual show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 S.E. Jerome St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Keith Ludemann, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net 20-21--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Treasures of the Earth 2009"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, active military with ID and spouse, Scouts in uniform, and children 12 and under free; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, lapidary tools, findings, hand-made jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; contact Ellen Bauer, 130 Viking Way, Pittsburg, CA 94565, (925) 458-2539; e-mail: ebauer_lapidary@yahoo.com; Web site: http://antiochlapidaryclub.tripod.com 20-22--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Reno - Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold-panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group, Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 20-22--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 21--AUBURNDALE, FLORIDA: 5th annual show and sale; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; Auburndale Beach Club, 321 Ramsgate Rd., on Lake Ariana; Sat. 10-5; free admission; children's Sand Box, demonstrations, raffle, 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 21-22--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 16th annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral, and Fossil show and sale; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; 4th floor, Museum at the Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $6, includes New York State Flower Show; more than 20 mineral and fossil dealers, geological lectures, staff on hand to identify minerals and fossils; contact Michael Hawkins, Geology Collections Manager, (518) 486 2911 or (518) 473 7154; e-mail: mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov 21-22--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 56th annual show; Everett Rock & Gem Club; Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Fritz Mack, P.O. Box 1615, Everett, WA 98206, (425) 232-0809 21-22--PASADENA, TEXAS: Show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $1, children free; contact Al Pennington, (281) 481-1591; e-mail: clgms2009@hotmail.com; Web site: www.hawkwindnovels.com/page2.html 21-22--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 47th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Society; Ollie Liner Center, south I-27; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1; dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, silent auction, kids' wheel; contact Mildred Matlock, 701 Zephyr, Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 293-3476, (806) 293-3476; e-mail: jmmatlock@suddenlink.net 21-22--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. (Hwy. 29); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 27-28--NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "GEMboree"; The Del Air Rockhounds; United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9:30, Sat. 10-5; free admission; educational activities, demonstrations, games, exhibits, beads, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, silent auction, tools, books, boutique, plants; contact Julie Marin, (818) 886-7190; e-mail: DelAirRockhounds@gmail.com; Web site: http://delairrockhounds.blogspot.com 27-29--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com FEBRUARY-MARCH 2009: 27-1--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau, 20 First Plaza NW, Ste. 601; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 27-1--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 28-1--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho Glenwood & Chinden; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils; contact Charlie Smith, P.O. Box 1264, Riggins, ID 83711, (208) 628-4002; e-mail: info@idahogemclub.com; Web site: www.idahogemclub.com 28-1--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com 28-1--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink. net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com MARCH 2009: 1--ORLAND PARK, ILLINOIS: Show; Philip Rock; Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia; Sun. 9-4; adults $2, kids 12 and under free; jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, demonstrations, mineral identification; contact Philip Rock, (815) 315-3719 6-8--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 6-8--HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: Annual show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $6 (3 day pass), children under 12 free with adult; more than 40 dealers, 8 lapidary demonstrators, fluorescent rock exhibit; rare ice age fossils, live auction, door prizes, movie, $1 off admission with Web site flier; contact Larry Ham, P.O. Box 2145, Castro Valley, CA 94546, (510) 887-9007; e-mail: showchair@mgscv.org; Web site: www.mgscv.org 6-8--LARGO, FLORIDA: 40th annual show; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg., 6340126th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $4, children under 6 free; continuous working demonstrations, bead stringing, wire craft, gem cutting, door prizes, exhibits; contact Bill Schmidt, 3939 Porpoise Dr. SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, (727) 822-8279; e-mail: sujagems@aol. com; Web site: www.sgams.com 6-8--RICHMOND, INDIANA: Show and sale; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, N. Salisbury Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children $1; door prizes, silent auctions, displays for Boy Scouts, demonstrations; contact John LaMont, 14157 St. Rd. 1, Brookville, IN 47012, (765) 647-4894; e-mail: Midwestchar@peoplepc.com 6-8--SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Santa Clara Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www. HighSierraInvestments.net 6-8--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 188th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 7-8--ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Monrovia Rockhounds; LA County Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., one block south of I-210; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; jewelry, findings, beads, displays, books; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, (626) 359-1624; Web site: www.moroks.com 7-8--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 40th annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrators; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662 7-8--CALDWELL, IDAHO: Show, "Gems Are Fine for 2009"; Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society; O'Connor Field House, 2200 Blaine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, displays, black light, silent auction table, wheel of gems, sand dig, rock bags, grand prize, demonstrators, door prizes; contact Tom Rogers, 208-465-5529; e-mail: lmr_tmr@safelink.net; Web site: www.owyheerocks.com 7-8--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; East Kingco Rock Club; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, Northwest gems, jewelry, rocks, beads, artisans, demonstrations, silent auction, kids' games and activities, door prizes, raffle; contact Norma Kikkert, 7820 NE 195th St., Kenmore, WA 98028, (206) 612-3113; e-mail: eastkingco@gmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/eastkingco 7-8--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual Show, "Wonderful World of Jasper"; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath Co. Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Amanda Newnham, (541) 892-8364; e-mail: dusstyrocks@aol.com; or G. Carlson, (541) 882-8276 7-8--NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 46th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical and Community College, I-95 exit 4B, Churchmans Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, juniors $3, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, museum and university displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, children's booth, club booth; contact Gene Hartstein, (302) 234-4488; gene@fossilnut.com; or Wayne Urion, (302) 998-0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com; Web site: www. delminsociety.net 7-8--ROBSTOWN (CORPUS CHRISTI), TEXAS: 47th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Club; Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, U.S. 77 and Rte. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; minerals, fossils, jewelry, kids' wheel, silent auction, door prizes, dealers and demonstrations; contact Jerrold Simpson, (361) 851-8788 7-8--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show, "Fossil Fest 2009"; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, I-4 Exit 7; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, "How to" seminars, kids' games, Fossil Mine, raffles, door prizes, silent auction; contact Barbara Fite, P.O. Box 1766, Lutz, FL 33548, (813) 977- 0892; e-mail: bfite1@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.tampabayfossilclub.com 7-8--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 47th annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 4; free admission; dealers, displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, silent auctions, children's activities; contact Andy Anderson, (805) 987-0043; e-mail: vgms_editor@roadrunner.com; Web site: www. vgms.org 12-15--DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 44th annual show, "Rockhound Roundup"; Deming Gem & Mineral Society; Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; displays, demonstrations, jewelry, rocks, drawings, raffle, field trips, silent auction, live auction; contact Bud Daily, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031, (575) 267-4399 13-15--AUGUSTA, GEORGIA: 21st annual show, "Aiken-Augusta Gem & Mineral Show"; Aiken Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society, Augusta Gem & Mineral Society; Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; contact Herman Kunis, 4433 Pierwood Way, Evans, GA 30809, (706) 855-7357; e-mail contact a-a. gmf.show@att.net 13-15--CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 13th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 13-15--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show, "Nature's Design"; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fair Complex, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 5; adults $1, children under 12 free; door prizes, raffle, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, display cases, club sales, Rock Critters, Spin the Wheel, Grab Bags; contact Rose Jackson, 2525 Douglas St., Forest Grove, OR 97116; e-mail: jeweledrose@comcast.net; Web site: www.tvgc.org 13-15--JACKSON, MICHIGAN: 47th annual show, "Mine in '09"; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Jackson County Fairgrounds Fair Event Center, 200 W. Ganson St.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students 50 cents, children free; vendors, demostrators, beading mini classes; contact James Bretes, 3022 Francis St., Jackson, MI 49203, (877) 872-8471; e-mail: crossroadspottery@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.geocities. com/michgemandmineralsociety/ 13-15--OGDEN, UTAH: 58th annual show, "2009 Gemstone Junction;" Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society; Union Station, 2500 Wall Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult; more than 25 dealers, more than 30 display cases, dinosaur bones, fossils, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, geodes, petrified wood, lapidary tools and equipment, demonstrations, rock bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes, silent auction; contact Richard Gabel, P.O. Box 12835, Ogden, UT 84412-2835, (801) 648-5060; e-mail: club@goldenspikegem.org 13-15--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 50th anniversary show, "Gold"; Rock Rollers Club; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, N. 604 Havana, at Broadway; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free; more than 40 dealers, 80 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimen, handcrafted jewelry, supplies, lapidary demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize; contact Leigh Klettke, (509) 299-6662 13-15--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show, "Tampa Gem, Jewelry, & Bead Show"; AKS Gem Shows; Florida State Fairgrounds, Route 4; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; beading classes; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 13-15--VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 38th annual tailgate; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells Road; contact Gil Gilbert, (760) 868-6900 14-15--MACOMB, ILLINOIS: 29th annual show; The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs; Western Illinois University, Student Union Ballroom, Murray St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, rock, mineral, fossil and artifact identification, activities for kids, Spin & Win game, door prizes, live and recorded programs, lapidary demonstrations, earth science displays, fluorescent mineral display, geode cracking, grand door prize; contact Dennis Bomke, (217) 546-4096; e-mail: dbomke@comcast.net 14-15--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show, "Tournament of Gems"; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; member displays, demonstrations, dealers; contact Drew Wilson, (626) 298-1534 14-15--SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: 63rd annual show; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5: Spreckels Veterans Hall, 5th St. and Llano St.; displays, beads, finished jewelry, rough rock, fluorescent display, kids' activities, demonstrations, free hourly door prize, raffle, dealers, silent auction, minerals, fossils, lapidary; contact Ernie deFever, (831) 422-3422, or Karin Salomon; e-mail: kcbakes27@sbcglobal.net; Web site: Salinasrockandgem.com 14-15--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Treasures from the Earth"; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; vendors, 80 educational exhibits, 20 demonstrations, fine jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, tools, large children's area with free activities, fluorescent tent, silent auction, speakers: Bob Jones, Dr, Alan Schaffert, Walter Wright, Richard Wade, David K. Lynch; contact Bud & Terry McMillin, P.O. Box 1263, Modesto, CA 95350; (209) 524-3494; e-mail: terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com; Web site: www.turlockgemshow.com 14-15--TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Boys and Girls Club, 999 Frontier Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Harold Waggoner, 3439 N 3300 E, Kimberly, ID 83341, (208) 423-9668; e-mail: rmetts@cableone.net 20-22--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 41st annual show, "Treasures of the Earth Show"; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; School Arts/Flower Bldgs., New Mexico State Fair Grounds (EXPO-NM); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1 (Fri.) and $3 (Sat. and Sun.), kids under 13 free; more than 35 dealers, mineral displays, demonstrations, door prizes, kids' booth, silent auctions; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net 20-22--ROME, GEORGIA: Show, "Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show"; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; The Forum, Tribune St. at Third St., downtown; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, crystals, exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Tim Biggart, (706) 232-7143; e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu 20-22--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire. com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 20-22--SPANISH FORK, UTAH: 50th annual show, "Spring Parade of Gems"; Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 S. Main; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Don Bagshaw, 210 S 400 E, Salem, UT 84653, (801) 423-2538; e-mail: baojiazhi1@msn.com 21--UPPER MARLBORO, MARYLAND: 19th annual show; Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club; Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Dr.; Sat. 10-4; adults $2, children 6 and under free; demonstrations (cabochon making, bead stringing, wire wrapping, gold panning), children's crafts; contact Michael Patterson, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael. patterson@pgparks.com; Web site: www.freewebs.com/smrmc/ 21-22--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 46th show; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $2, students (12-18) 50 cents, youth groups and children under 12 free (with adults); programs, demonstrations, Pebble Pit for kids, silent auctions, displays, 20 dealers, special exhibit theme "Crystals"; contact Leslie Blin, 505 5th Ave., Marion, IA 52302, (319) 377-3339; bblin@bser.com 21-22--ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem & Mineral Club; Army National Guard Armory, 304 Park Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, seniors $1, children free; dealers, rough rock, finished stones, jewelry, tools, related products, gem identification; contact Van Lynch, 30135 Cole Grade Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-4164; e-mail: michelleandvan@hotmail.com; Web site: www.palomargem.org 21-22--GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 45th annual show; The Gem, Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County, Maryland; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 12 free; 45 exhibits, demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, fossils, kids' Touch Table, fluorescent display tent, kids' mini-mine, more than 20 dealers; contact George Durland, 8600 Bunnell Dr., Potomac, MD 20854, (301) 299-8213; e-mail: GDurland1@verizon.net; Web site: www.glmsmc.com 21-22--SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: 48th show, "Fiesta of Gems"; Southwest Gem & Mineral Society; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors and military $3, students $2, children 50 cents; minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, lapidary, exhibits, silent auction; contact Robert Bowie, 1324 Kings Point Dr., Canyon Lake, TX 78133; e-mail: krbotx@gvtc.com; Web site: www. swgemandmineral.org 21-22--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale, "Spring Bling"; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Pkwy., at the intersection of Redwood Pkwy. and Admiral Callahan Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, ages 12- 18 $2, children under 12 free; beads, jade, fossils, meteorites, opals, rough rock, slabs, door prizes, silent auction, "Wheel of Fortune"; contact Phyllis Malicki, (707) 745-3255; (707) 745-3255; e-mail: vgms01@yahoo.com; Web site: www.iwired.org 27-29--EUGENE, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 27-29--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 48th annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, $5/weekend, seniors $3, students (under 18) $1, children under 12 free with adult; exhibits, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, 7 gem and mineral dealers; contact Dave Halliburton, P.O. Box 482, Fort Collins, CO 80522, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: showchairman@fortcollinsrockhounds.org; Web site: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org 27-29--FRESNO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Fresno Convention & Visitors Bureau, 848 M St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 27-29--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 11th annual spring show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 27-29--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 1898th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 28-29--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Annual show and sale, "Jump for the Gold!"; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras "Frog Town USA" fairgrounds, Hwy 49; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; admission $3; shuttle service to Mark Twain Hall, dealers, minerals, rocks, jewelry, findings, beads, lapidary supplies, raffles, silent auction, kids' area; contact Tak Iwata, (209) 928-5579; Web site: http: //Calaverasgemandmineral.org 28-29--HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "Western Mass Mineral & Jewlery Show"; Connecticut Valley Mineral Club; Holiday Inn at Ingleside, 245 Whiting Farms Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children under 12 free; minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, fossils, lapidary, live demonstrations, free exhibits; contact Helen Rodak, (413) 586-6691; e-mail: info@cvmineralclub.org; Web site: www. cvmineralclub.org 28-29--LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA: 1st annual show; Lemoore Gem & Mineral Club; Trinity Hall; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; free admission; contact Judy Pereira, 335 W. D St., Lemoore, CA 93245, (559) 924-4052 28-29--LINCOLN, NEBRASKA: Show, "Gembalaya"; Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club; Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall S.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free with adult; rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, programs, dealers, youth activities; Charles Wooldridge, Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club, P.O. Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505, (402) 416-3233; e-mail: mamamar@windstream.net; Web site: www.lincolngemmineralclub. org 28-29--MONROE, WISCONSIN: Show, "Driftless Treasures of the Badger State"; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe High School, 1600 26th St.; Sat. 9- 5, Sun. 9-5; 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, speakers, educational exhibits, wandering "Rock Wizard," demonstrations, hourly door prizes, club sale table, kids' games and Fish Pond, specimens from around the world; contact David Zimmerman, N3201 Crazy Horse Ln. #37, Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 921-0206; e- mail: David@showchair.com; Web site: www.MonroeRockClub.org 28-29--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fair Grounds, 4630 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free; silent auction, door prizes, faceting and cabbing demonstrations, silent auctions, sluice mining, cave mining, appraisals, hourly door prizes; contact John Piziak, 16534 Avenida Del Largo, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 239-9165; e-mail: JOHNPIZIAK@embarqmail.com; Web site: www.thumblicker. com 28-29--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 47th annual show; Roseville Rock Rollers; Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, children 12 and under free; more than 30 indoor and outdoor vendors, crystals, gold, geode cracking, beads, gemstones, fossils, polished stones, handcrafted jewelry, opal, world-class mineral specimens, tourmaline, sunstones, amber, mineral identification, "Kids' Junction," demonstrations, silent auctions, 40+ exhibits, raffles, lapidary shop open house, "Rookie Rock Rollers" information; contact Gloria Marie, (916) 216-1114; or e-mail: g16marie@ftcnet.net; Web site: www.rockrollers.com 28-29--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Vol. Fire Hall, 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children under 8 free; Carnegie Museum exhibits, mineral auctions, kids' mini mine, fluorescent presentation, lapidary demonstrations, dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Hazel Remaley, 3298 Centerville Rd., Gillett, PA 16925, (570) 888-7544; e-mail: northridge5@verizon.net; Web site: www.che-hanna. org 28-29--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 61st annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; 1641 Long St.; Sat.10-6, Sun.10-4; featuring thunder eggs; contact Dee David, (541) 367-4895; ced@centurytel.net 28-29--TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA: 60th annual show, "Nature's Treasures"; Torrance Recreational Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, demonstrations, children's workshops, slabs, rough, tumbled stones, jewelry, lapidary items; contact Larry Hoskinson or Leslie Neff, (310) 318- 2170; Web site: www.palosverdes.com/sblap/ APRIL 2009: 3-5--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; 6th annual show, "Rock and Gem Rendezvous 2009"; San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; Kern County Fair Grounds, 1142 S. P St.; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor/outdoor show, rocks, gems, fossils, beads, lapidary supplies, hourly drawings, silent auction, spinning wheel, raffle; contact Lew Helfrich, (661) 323-2663; e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com 3-5--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 8th annual show, "Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; Kasey Enterprises; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students free Fri., half-price Sat. and Sun., children 12 and under free with adult; wholesale and retail vendors, minerals, gemstones, crystals, beads, pearls, gold nuggets, fine jewelry, gold, quartz, fossils, tools, hourly door prizes; contact Kasey Enterprises, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519-2927, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net 3-5--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 N.E. 34th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www. gemfaire.com 3-5--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 31st show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 4--DOTHAN, ALABAMA: 2nd annual show; Dothan Gem & Mineral Club; 4329 S. Brannon Stand Rd., at Hwy. 52W; Sat. 9-5; free admission; door prizes, demonstrations (flint knapping, rock tumbling, faceting, cabochon cutting, flat lap, trim saw, sphere machine), silent auction, vendors, minerals, fossils, cutting rough, slabs, jewelry; contact Arnie Lambert, 920 Yorktown Rd., Dothan, AL 36301, (334) 792-7116; e-mail: arlambert@comcast.net 4-5--CANTON, OHIO: Show, "A 'Flintastic' Weekend"; Stark County Gem & Mineral Club; Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave N.W.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; collectors' displays, dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, finished jewelry, lapidary arts, supplies, mineral identification, children's games, silent auction, door prizes; contact Dave Behringer, 2930 Mason St. SW, Massillon, OH 44646, (330) 830-1578; e-mail: darojreg@att.net 4-5--JOHNSON CITY, NEW YORK: 40th annual show; New York Southern Tier Geology Club; Johnson City Senior Citizen Center, 30 Brocton St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10- 4; adults $4, students $1, children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact Al Conklin, 187 Forest Hill Rd., Appalachia, NY 13732, (607) 625-4140; e- mail: allanconklin@aol.com 4-5--MARION, ILLINOIS: Show; Southern Illinois Earth Science Club; Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, shells, lapidary, fluorescent displays, silent auctions, door prizes; contact Mike Chontofalsky, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: mchontofalsky1019@charter. net; Web site: http://thebuzz.semissourian.com/main.wsi?group_id=232 4-5--MEDFORD, OREGON: 54th annual show; Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society; Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 10-4:30; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children's activities, door prizes; contact Tricia Caulkins, 926 Hopkins Rd., Central Point, OR 97502, (541) 821-0883 4-5--PARIS, ONTARIO, CANADA: 37th annual show; Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, faceted gems, fossils, equipment, tools, beading supplies, demonstrations, jewelry, stone and pewter giftware; contact Bev Anderson, (519) 578-6041; e-mail: roger.camp@sympatico.ca 4-5--PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair"; Philadelphia Mineralogical Society, Delaware Valley Paleontological Society; Lulu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children $1, Uniformed Scouts free; fossils, minerals, gems, speakers, exhibits, kids' Fossil Dig and free mineral specimens, door prizes, Scouting Merit Badge information; contact Karenne Snow, (609) 953-1987; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Web site: www.PMS.moonfruit.com 4-5--POCATELLO, IDAHO: 52nd annual show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Commercial Bldg., Bannock County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Marty Rakatansky, (208) 233-0538, or Kevin Taylor, (208) 232-4269 4-5--SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Spring show; Northwest Arkansas Gem & Mineral Society; Siloam Springs Community Center, 110 N. Mt. Olive St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Thomas Morrow, (479) 936-0394; e-mail: info@nwarockhounds. org 5--WATERLOO, IOWA: Annual show; Black Hawk County Gem & Mineral Society; Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St.; Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, displays, fish pond, silent auction, jewelry, vendors; contact Dave Malm, (319) 266-6433 10-12--LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 10-12--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 11-12--ABILENE, TEXAS: Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center, N. 6th and Pine St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, ages 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, door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Sallie Lightfoot, (325) 692-4642; e- mail: slightfoot@aol.com; Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub 11-12--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 48th show; Mt. 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, silent auction, raffle, demonstrations, exhibits, kids' activities; contact Wes Gannaway, (360) 384-4209; e- mail: debnwes@comcast.net 11-12--PARADISE, CALIFORNIA: 55th annual show; Paradise Gem & Mineral Club; Paradise Elks Lodge, 6309 Clark Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children free; raffles, demonstrations, auctions, exhibits, youth activities; contact Carol Eggleston, 3745 Cosby Ave., Chico, CA 95928, (530) 343-0894; e-mail: cjeggy@chico.com 17-19--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 4th annual spring show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Charlottesville National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e- mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 17-19--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show, "New Orleans Gem, Jewelry, Bead, & Jazz Fest"; Louisiana Gem & Mineral Society; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 17-19--ROSEVILLE, MICHIGAN: Show, "Crystal Reflections"; Mt. Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society; Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10- 7, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, students $1, children under 12, police, firemen, and active military with proper ID free; lectures, more than 40 display cases, lapidary demonstrations, Tin Can Auction, raffle, kids' grab bags, ID table, activities; contact Ron Rolfe, 42729 Fortner Dr., Sterling Heights, MI 48313, (586) 726-1578; e-mail: ymrolfe@comcast.net; Web site: www.orgsites.com/mi/michigan-club/index.html 17-19--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 17-19--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 190th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 17-19--STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead & Mineral Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; San Joaquin Co. Agritourism Conference, 2101 E. Earhard Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; door prizes, gold panning specialist and certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (702) 869-0269; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 18-19--DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 44th annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geology Club; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., just west of River Rd., off Touhy; Sat. 9:30-5; Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors $2, students with school ID $1, children under 12 free with adult; kids' room, live demonstrations, educational exhibits, door prizes, raffles, silent auction; contact Lois Zima, (847) 298-4653; e- mail: Jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org 18-19--EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 46th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, rocks, artifacts, jewelry, demonstrations; contact Mike Schoenfuss, (715) 456-0664 18-19--HELENA, MONTANA: 61st 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, beads, rough and faceted gemstones, jewelry, mineral specimens, books, fossils, equipment, silent auction, hourly door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, children's ball toss, garnet hunt, grab bags; contact Gary Parisi, P.O. Box 736, Helena, MT 59624, (406) 442-1226; e- mail: gjparisi72@yahoo.com; Web site: helenamineralsociety.org 18-19--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: 44th annual show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; City Recreation Center, Memorial Dr. and B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Steve or Jeanne Hammond, 994 W. Center, Blackfoot, ID 83221, (208) 782- 1917; e-mail: rock_hounds@msn.com 18-19--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Westland, (509) 735-9678 18-19--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, tailgaters, raffle drawing, silent auction; contact Jules Ficke, (661) 943- 5157; e-mail: av_gem@yahoo.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/av_gem 24-26--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show-Spring"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www. mzexpos.com 24-26--GRANTS PASS, OREGON: 24th annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 1451 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children 11 and under free, free admission Fri.; gems, minerals, beads, games, door prizes, dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auction; contact Dan McCarty, 800 Hummingbird Rd., Cave Junction, OR 97523, (541) 592-3975; e-mail: chocmalt@cavenet.com; Web site: www. roguegemandgeology.com 24-26--JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Morocco Shrine Center, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 24-26--SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Show, "2009 Spring Festival of Gems"; Wasatch Gem Society; 115 North 10th West, Utah State Fair Park, Zions Bldg.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children, scouts and leaders in uniform free; member displays, craft and lapidary demonstrations, dealers, equipment, rocks, gems, kids' grab bags, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, door prizes; contact Jeffery Huefner, (801) 467-6850; e-mail: jeffjaneh@juno.com; Web site: www.wasatchgemsociety. com 24-26--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; Sonoma County Fairgrounds/Grace Pavilion, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; admission $5 (weekend pass); contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 24-26--WICHITA, KANSAS: 56th annual show, "Great Plains Treasures"; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, ages 12-17 $1, children under 12 free with adult; Great Plains fossils, Kansas meteorites, dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, jewelry; contact Lyle Koerper, (316) 722-7115; Web site: www. wgmsks.org 25-26--ELMA, WASHINGTON: 41st annual show, "Earth's Treasures"; Grays Harbor Gem & Geology; Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds, 32 Elma-McCleary Rd.; Sat. 10- 5, Sun. 10-5; contact, Gary Emberly, (360) 533-6196; e-mail: melissa624@hotmail. com 25-26--FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 37th annual show and swap; New Jersey Earth Science Association; Franklin School, 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5:30, Sun. 9-5; adults $5, children under 14 free with paying adult; coatnct Sterling Hill Mineral Museum, (973) 209-7212 25-26--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show, "Greater Southern Gem, Jewelry, Fossil and Antique Show"; Stan Bennett and Sharon McClanahan; Trade Mart, Jackson Fair Grounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Stan Bennett or Sharon McClanahan, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: stan@tompkinsbarron.com 25-26--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Show, "Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show"; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Memphis International Agricenter, Expo Center, West Pavilion and A-wing, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10- 5; dealers, exhibits, kids' area; adults $5, children 12 and under $2, Scouts free; contact W.C. McDaniel, (901) 274-7706; e-mail: info@theearthwideopen.com; Web site: www.TheEarthWideOpen.com 25-26--SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, corner of Center St. and Church St.; Sat. 10- 5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; Treasure Wheel, demonstrations, more than 20 dealers, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, fossils; contact Dean Welder, P.O. Box 343, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, (408) 353-2675; e-mail: wdeanwelder@yahoo.com; Web site: www. scmgs.org 25-26--TROY, OHIO: 26th annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Duke Lundgard Bldg., County Rd. 25A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $1; dealers, gems, specimens, jewelry, rough, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffle, children's activities; contact Donna Kuszpa, (937) 435-8297, or Tom Dilsworth, (937) 602-1929 25-26--WACO, TEXAS: Show; Waco Gem & Mineral Club; Heart of Texas Fairgrounds, Bosque Ave.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students and children $1; contact Kay Coleman, 118 County Road 540, Fairfield, TX 75840, (903) 389-8311; e-mail: rkcole8@peoplepc.com MAY 2009: 1-3--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 17th annual show, "Gem, Mineral & Fossil Days"; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Bldg., 710 W. Woodside; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10:30-3; free admission; door prizes, displays, collections, kids' spin-and-win game, free rock identification, Sat. evening rock auction; contact Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Ln., McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-2433; e-mail: mcphersongemmineral@hotmail.com 2-3--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 50th anniversary show; The Searchers Gem & Mineral Society; Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.; Sat. 10-5: 30, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, dealers, club member displays, door prizes, gold panning with Route 66 Gold Miners, silent auctions; contact Clarke Benich, 18661 Silver Maple Way, N. Tustin, CA 92705, (714) 639-9927; e-mail: clarkebenich@yahoo.com; Web site: www. searchersrocks.org 2-3--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Treasures Of The Earth Gem Show"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children free; free classes, demonstrations, kids' activities, UV display, door prizes, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, meteorites, jewelry, beads, geo supplies, raffles; contact Joseph Savokinas, P.O. Box 1152, Pittston, PA 18640, (570) 883-2784; e-mail: joe88earth@yahoo.com 2-3--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink. net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 2-3--WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Greater Pittsburgh Area Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewelry Show"; F.M. Fossils; Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free with parent; select dealers, loose gems, minerals, fossils, finished jewelry, beads, bench jeweler, wire-wrapper; contact F.M. Minerals, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com 8-10--ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Show, "Mothers Day Gem and Mineral Show"; Georgia Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, P.O. Box 15011; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; demonstrations, exhibits, auction 2 p.m. Sat.; contact Kim Cochran, P.O. Box 15011, Atlanta, GA 30333, (770) 979-8331; e-mail: Mayshow@gamineral.org; Web site: www.gamineral.org 8-10--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire�OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 10, 88 Fair Dr. Gem Faire hours: Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Admission $5 weekend pass. For more info, contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300 or e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 9-10--BOZEMAN, MONTANA: 50th annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St., exit I-90 at N. 7th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dan Carter, (406) 586 4552, or Doug Ellis, (406) 266- 4452; e-mail: opalcrusher@hotmail.com 9-10--GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 62nd annual show, "A Gem of a Show"; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; contact Brent Jensen, (970) 245-5595 or (970) 433-6591 9-10--HANNA CITY, ILLINOIS: Show, "Rock and Reptile Show"; Edwards River Earth Science Club; Wildlife Prairie State Park, 3826 N. Taylor Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; ages 13 and up $5.50, ages 4 to 12 $3.50, children 3 and under free; demonstrations (sphere making, scrimshaw), fluorescent booth, reptile exhibits (snakes, turtles, lizards); contact Lyle E. Kugler, 612 S.E. 3rd St., Aledo, IL 61231, (309) 582-7364; e-mail: lekugler@frontiernet.net 9-10--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Exhibit Hall, Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave. (Reno Fair Grounds); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children over 6 $3, under 6 free; special exhibits, competitive cases, gold panning, door prizes, silent auction, Wheel of Fortune, field trip, children's activities, demonstrations, lampwork beads, lapidary, wire art jewelry, silver smithing, beading, flint knapping, gem carving; contact Jack Rhodes, 480 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 677-4435; e- mail: nvrockhound@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.renorockclub.com 15-17--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Spring"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 120 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004- 0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 15-17--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Cal Expo/Bldg. A, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 15-17--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 191st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave., #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www. frankcoxproductions.com 16--DANBURY, WISCONSIN: Annual agate swap meet; Stone Hinge Rock Shop; free tailgating; Lake Superior agates, minerals, fossils, rough rock; contact Ella or Mike, (715) 655-4315 16-17--HERMISTON, OREGON: Annual show; Hatrockhounds Gem & Mineral Society; Hermiston Conference Center, Hwy. 395 S.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Mike Filarski, (541) 922-5091; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net 16-17--LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA: 41st annual show, "World of Gems and Minerals"; Berks Mineralogical Society; Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, Rte. 61; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Jim Woodeshick, 246 State St., Hamburg, PA 19526; e-mail: brwoodpile@yahoo.com 16-17--LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 51st show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, special exhibit "The Rock Food Table"; contact Archie Scott, (806) 894-1584; e-mail: asscott3@windstream.net 16-17--ORANGE, CONNECTICUT: 36th annual show; The New Haven Mineral Club; Amity Reg. Jr. High School, Sheffield Rd., off Rte. 34; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 9:30-5; adults $4, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, exhibits, dealers, door prizes, lectures, demonstrations; contact Lisa Alter, (203) 215-6150 16-17--WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: 52nd annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adult $3, 2 for $5, accompanied children under 16 free; 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 16-17--YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; 16 dealers, gems, rocks, children's rock Bingo, Spin the Wheel, demonstrations, wire wrapping, beading, sphere making, rock polishing, silent auction; contact William P. Jochimsen, 35525 Ivy Ave., Yucaipa, CA 92399, (909) 790-1475; e-mail: bjm2285@aol.com; Web site: http://mysite.verizon. net/yucaipagem 22-24--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 18th annual spring show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11- 6; adults $4 (good all 3 days), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384- 6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 29-31--KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Knoxville Convention Center, 511 Henley St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455- 6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 29-31--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 19th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes, sluice operated by the Rockingham County (NC) Mineral Club; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 29-31--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Earl Warren Showgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 3400 Calle Real; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 30-31--GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora GEMS; 859 E. Sierra Madre Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com JUNE 2009: 5-7--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square/Exchange Center 1, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 5-7--WAUSEON, OHIO: Show, "Rocks: Their Myths and Legends"; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Bldg., 8514 SR 108; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, children's activities, classes in mine safety, soapstone carving, beaded jewelry; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263- 1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: www.angelfire.com/mac/rock-club/ 6--DELTA, COLORADO: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry W. Masinton, (970) 856-3861 6-7--COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO: Annual show; North Idaho Rock Club; Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, corner of Kathleen and Government Way, one block east of Hwy. 95; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bev Bockman, (208) 773- 5384; e-mail: bockbb@aol.com 6-7--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink. net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 12-14--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro N.E.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 12-14--VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455- 6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 13-14--BUTTE, MONTANA: Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Pete Knudsen, (406) 496-4395 19-21--NEWPORT, OREGON: Annual show, "We're Rockin' the Coast in Newport!"; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 N.E. 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $2, students $1, kids under 6 free; dealers, demonstrators, kids' activities, door prizes, raffle prizes; contact Juli Dahl, (541) 563- 7495; e-mail: jdahl2@peak.org 19-21--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire. com 25-28--PRINEVILLE, OREGON: 64th annual show, "Prineville Rock Hound Pow Wow"; Prineville Rockhound Pow Wow Association; Crook County Fairgrounds; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, field trips, displays, auction, obsidian, jade, petrified wood, agate, jasper, thunder eggs, faceting rough; contact Rebecca Buss, (541) 546-9473; e-mail: rebecca@rebeccasrecreations. com; Web site: www.prinevillerockhoundpowwow.org 26-28--GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e- mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 26-28--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire. com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 27-28--LAKE OZARK, MISSOURI: Osage Rock & Mineral Club; 8th annual show; The Country Club Hotel and Spa, 301 Carol Rd.; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gemstones, jewelry, meteorites, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids' games, prizes; contact Roger Varvel, (417) 532-4367; e-mail: rvarvel@fidnet.com JULY 2009: 3-5--FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 22nd annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, Expo Road, I-64 Exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384- 6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 11-12--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Summer Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, agates, collectibles; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com 11-12--SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; The Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Verizon Center of Progress Bldg., State Fairgrounds, I-690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, kids under 12 free, coupon on Web site; more than 50 retail and wholesale dealers, rough, minerals, gems, beads, beading supplies, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, exhibits, demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prizes, kids' activities; contact Carlotta Brown, (315) 458-4636; Web site: www.gmss.us 17-19--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 15th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and behind the fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 17-19--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; Louisiana Gem & Mineral Society; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 17-19--REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport community Bldg., 415 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, spin the wheel, silent auction, door prizes, displays, raffle; contact Bill Hendrickson, (541) 271-6816, or Bruce Moon, (541) 271-0166; e-mail: bamoonman7@msn.com 26--BANCROFT, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, "Mineral Capital Gem & Mineral Show"; Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club; Bancroft Legion Hall, Station St.; Sun. 10-4; adults $2, under 18 free; dealers, live and silent auctions, demonstrations, displays, door prizes; contact Al Burnett, R.R.1, Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0; e-mail: alrocks16@yahoo.ca JULY-AUGUST 2009: 30-2--BILLINGS, MONTANA: Federation show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Montana Trade Center, Holliday Inn-Grand Montana, 5500 Midland Rd.; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Doug True, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils@yahoo.com AUGUST 2009: 7-9--DALTON, GEORGIA: 18th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; NW Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 Exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd,. Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 7-9--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; more than 200 dealers, door prizes, guest speakers, museum-quality exhibits, gold panning, large wholesale section, air-conditioned hall, Gail and Jim Spann collection; adults $6, 12 and under free with adult, parking $5; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 8-9--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink. net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 14-16--CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Show, "Southeast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10�6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10�5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 14-16--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 12th annual show and sale, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com 21-23--HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 22-23--CANTON, NEW YORK: 43rd annual show; St. Lawrence County Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman's Club, Nickerson Rd.; contact William deLorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org; Web site: www.stlawrenceco.com SEPTEMBER 2009: 16-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show - Fall"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St.; Wed. 10- 6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 wholesale and retail dealers, free shuttle bus to Merchandise Mart; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 16-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show, "The Denver Coliseum Mineral, Fossil, and Gem Show"; Eons Expositions, LLC; Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St.; Wed. 10-6, Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children free; more than 100 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Lowell Carhart, 7514 Antelope Meadows Circle, Peyton, CO 80831, (719) 886-7046; e-mail: lowellcarhart@yahoo.com; Web site: http://eons- expos.com/ 18-20--DENVER, COLORADO: Show, "Colorado Fossil Expo"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Ave.; adults $6, seniors and teens $4; 50 dealers, fossils, meteorites, petrified wood, amber, paleontological exhibits, part of the Denver Gem & Mineral Show, one ticket covers both shows; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 19-20--JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 9th annual Tailgate Gemboree; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, 12954 Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; indoor exhibits, outdoor dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, Sat. night auctions, surface mine tours, gold panning; contact Debbie Bunn, P.O. Box 255702, Sacramento, CA 95670, (916) 929-6665;e-mail:fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html OCTOBER 2009: 2-4--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 11th annual fall show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag/Horticulture Bldg., 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 3-4--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 54th annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.us 8-10--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual World championship Quartz Crystals Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 8-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; adults $75/$90; keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe even win a prize, an international event; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www. mountidachamber.com 9-11--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 8- 6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; children's dig Sat., fun for all, crystals, crystals and more crystals; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com 10-11--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 18th annual fossil and mineral show; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, silent auctions, supplies, books, educational material, children's dig pit, Scout activities; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol. com; Web site: Floridafossilhunters.com 10-11--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Har Mar Fall Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; contact Martha Miss, 8445 Grange Blvd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459- 0343; e-mail: rockbiz8@cz.com 16-18--NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Natchez Convention Center, 211 Main St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 23-25--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 7th annual show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike, U.S. Hwy. 11 between I-81 exits 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com NOVEMBER 2009: 7-8--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rock 'N' Gem Roundup"; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dinosaur programs, field trip Sun., silent auction, lapidary displays, Country Store, raffle, more than 25 dealers; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W; Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 943-1861; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegems.org 7-8--OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Show, "River of Gems"; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fairpark, 3001 General Pershing Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $6, children 12 and under and Boy/Girl Scouts/Campfire members in uniform free with adult; museum and member exhibits, dealers, minerals, cabochons, faceted stones, findings, demonstrations, wirewrapping, silversmithing, knapping; contact Arlene Burkhalter, 1267 Kingbird Ln., Choctaw, OK 73020, (405) 732-0808; e-mail: maburkhalter@cox.net 13-15--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Fall"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 80 wholesale and retail dealers, open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 20-22--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 8th annual fall show; Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows, National Guard Family Support Group; Charlottesville National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under age 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes; contact Van Wimmer, Show Director, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e- mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com DECEMBER 2009: 4-6--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; Louisiana Gem & Mineral Society; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5; classes in beading, PMC, chain maille, and more; contact Kay Schabilion, (504) 455-6101; e- mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 5-6--BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA: 34th annual show; Mojave Desert Gem & Mineral Society; Cora Harper Community Center, 841 S. Barstow Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; classes, dealers, demonstrations, displays, grab bags, silent auction, wheel-of-fortune; contact Gene Haines, (760) 256-0595; e-mail: email@mdgms.org; Web site: www.mdgms.org |
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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.
Brazil.
Minerals Natural Beauty
Vanadinite.
Mibladen, Morocco
Mibladen, Morocco
Sulphur with Aragonite
Girgenti, Agrigento
Province, Sicily, Italy
Girgenti, Agrigento
Province, Sicily, Italy
Quartz Crystals
Brazil
Brazil
Beryl var. Aquamarine
Brazil
Brazil
Halite, Brazil
Schorl on Feldspar matrix
Brazil
Brazil
Beryl Var. Aquamarine
Araçuaí, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
Araçuaí, Minas Gerais,
Brazil
Calcite Crystals with
Amethyst, Anhydrite
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Amethyst, Anhydrite
Pseudomorphs and
Celadonite.
Iraí, Rio Grande Do Sul,
Brazil
Petrified Wood, QLD
Fossils
Tourmaline
Rhodonite
Petrified Wood, QLD
Gypsum
Gypsum
Opalite
Aragonite Crystals
Garnet
Limestone Stalactite
Quartz Crystals
Malachite
| January 2009 30 Jan - 2 Feb Alexandra-Eildon District Lapidary Club: Rock Sales & Fair Willow Park (Tumbling Waters) Thomton, Victoria (02) 5778 7791 17-18 Jan 2009. Warrigal & District Lapidary Club's Annual Show on 17-18 Jan 2009. Gemstones, Jewellery & more.Yarragon Public Hall, Campbell Street, Yarragon. |
| February 2009 22 February (Sunday) 2009 - Illawarra Lapidary Club 2009 Rock and Mineral Fair - Members of the Lapidary Club will sell minerals, fossils, lapidary work, books, equipment and other wares. There will be a "Rock Scramble" around midday for children and young people. 8:30am to 2:00pm at Stuart Park by the beach at North Wollongong. For more information phone Geoff Irwin on (02) 4284 0341. 22 Feb. Alexandra and Eildon District Lapidary Club Rock Sales & Fair. Willow Park (Tumbling Waters), Thornton. Ph:(03) 5778 7791 25 February (1.00pm) Gem & Lapidary Council meeting 73 Fullagar Road Wentworthville. 28 February & 1 March 2009 - North Brisbane Lapidary Club Gem and Jewellery Festival - Exhibitors will be selling rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, pearls, beads, lapidary equipment, books and jewellery. Visitors can fossick for their own rough gems or buy cut sapphires, garnets, tourmaline or opal and have the gems set by attending jewelers. Admission is $3 for adults and 0.50c for children. Saturday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Sunday 8.30am to 3.00pm. Aviation High, Widdop St, Hendra. For more information phone 0437 737 846 |
| March 2009 7th - 8th of March The Lapidary Club of Tasmania Inc. THE HOBART GEM AND MINERAL SPECTACULAR 2009 Tasmania’s Hidden Treasures Saturday 7th March 11.00 am – 5.00 pm, Sunday 8th March 10.00 am – 4.00 pm BOARDWALK GALLERY – WREST POINT. Jewellery, Gemstones, Crystals, Displays, Fossils, Minerals, Panning for real Gold and Sapphires, Raffles, Books, Demonstrations and SALES. Admission: Adults $5 Children $1. For further information: Rosemary Aheimer Phone (03)62491408. Email: kaheimer.@bigpond.net.au 13-15th March 2009 Minerama Glen Innes & District Services Club www.minerama.com.au - (02) 6730 2400 14 March 2009 - NEW ENGLAND LAPIDARY AND FOSSICKING CLUB ANNUAL GEM AND CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY, 14 March 2009 C.W.A. HALL RUSDEN STREET ARMIDALE NSW. Craft, gems, rocks, crystals, jewellery, lapiday equipment and light refreshments on sale at the show. Public liability insurance required by stall holders and tailgaters. FREE ENTRY TO PUBLIC 21st - Gatton Lapidary Club Show - Gatton Showgrounds. 9am - 4pm. 21st - Hunter Valley Gemology Club will be conducting a Mineral and Gem Auction at the club rooms. 1 Maize Street, Tenambit a suburb of Maitland. Website: http://www.hvgc.asn.au/Welcome.html 28th - 29th - Canberra Rock Swap - Canberra Lapidary Club Inc Tooms Place Lyons ACT PO Box 577 Curtin ACT 2617 Contact: Secretary, Bruce Kruttschnitt Ph: 02 6161 0876 |
| April 2009 10 to 12 Apr 2009 The Warwick and District Lapidary Club presents the 42nd Easter Rock Swap, Gem and Jewellery Show over the Easter long weekend. 10th to the 13th of April - The Horsham & District Lapidary Club are proud to announce their support of the National Gemboree in 2009. The Australian National Gemstones & Jewellery, Gemcraft & Beads, Mineral Show will be held in the heart of the Wimmera over the 2009 Easter weekend. All are most welcome to experience the class and distinction of National displays of lapidary related arts and competitions showcasing gemstones, minerals, fossils and jewellery, amongst other treasures sourced from the earth. Come along and explore hands on workshops, field trips, gem cutting demonstrations, and metal detecting. School competitions, commercial gem dealers, guest speakers, treasure hunts and even on site camping- there's certainly something to suit everyone! Relax and enjoy the beauty of rough treasures from the earth transforming into stunning pieces of art. Come and join us in Horsham in 2009 for the National Gemboree! Horsham Club Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/horsham Gemboree Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/gemboree |
| May 2009 2nd - 3rd - Redcliffe Gem Show - Corner Elizabeth Avenue and Isobel Street. Clontarf Beach High School , 9.00am - 4.30pm. Isobel Street , Clontarf Qld. 16 - 17 May Lismore Lapidary Club Gem show - Lismore Showground - Saturday 9am - 5pm - Sunday 9am - 3pm 30th - Mt Gravatt Show. 1873 Logan Rd Brisbane Qld. 9.00am – 4.00pm |
| June 2009 Canberra Lapidary Club Inc Tooms Place Lyons ACT PO Box 577 Curtin ACT 2617 Contact: Secretary, Bruce Kruttschnitt Ph: 02 6161 0876 Show Dates - First weekend in June. 5th - 8th - Gosford / Central Coast Lapidary Club Festival of TreasuresGosford Showground 13th - 14th - Windsor - Jewellery, Beading, Gem & Mineral Show Windsor Function Center corner of Dight St & Macquarie St., Windsor 20th - Deception Bay Show - 9.00am – 3.00pm 27th - Gold Coast Gem Show - 80 Pacific Ave. 9.00am – 4.00pm Miami (in Pizzey Park) Qld. 27th - Nepean District Lapidary Club Jewellery & Gemcraft Sales & Open Day 12 North St Penrith, NSW |
| July 2009 3rd - 5th Cloncurry Rockhana Gem and Mineral Festival Mary Kathleen Memorial Park, Museum and Information Centre. 7th – 8th - Atherton Gem Show - Atherton Showgrounds Qld 18th – 19th - Townsville Gem and Mineral Show - 96 Mooney St Gulliver 9.00am – 4.00pm 25th - 26th - Cairns Gem Festival - 129 Mulgrave Rd Cairns Qld 9.00am –4.00pm Campbelltown and Districts Lapidary Club Lot 1 Bensley Road Macquarie Fields PO Box 477 Ingleburn NSW 1890 Ph: 02 9618 3206 Website: http://www.campbelltownlapidary.cjb.net Email: campbelltownlapidary@hotmail.com Exhibition: Annual exhibition held on the 3rd weekend in July each year. |
| August 2009 1st - Ipswich Gem Show - Bundamba State School 9am - 4pm Ipswich Rd Bundamba Qld 6th - 9th - Anakie Gemfest Allan King Memorial Park - 9am - 5pm Anakie Qld 15 - 16 August - Blaxland Gem Club: Annual Exhibition Glenbrook Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Glenbrook. Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/blaxland.html 15th - 16th - Central Qld Gem Show - Monto Blaxland Gem & Mineral Club Exhibition: (3rd weekend in August) 8am - 4pm: Glenbrook Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Glenbrook NSW - Adults $3 Children $1 |
| September 2009 5th - Waterloo Bay Gem Show. 31 Hemmant Tingalpa Rd Qld. 9.00am – 3.30pm 42nd ANNUAL GEM SHOW SATURDAY At the HEMMANT COMMUNITY HALL - HEMMANT 4174 12th - 13th Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club Annual Gem Show Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/bribie_island 19th & 20th - Waverley Gem Club presents a Gemcraft and Mineral Exhibition, usually in September. In addition to the displays by the club about 20 dealers attend and a wide variety of merchandise is available for purchase. The Exhibition for 2009 will be held at the usual venue: The Brandon Park Community Centre 645 Ferntree Gully Rd. (North Side, next to the Fire Station) Melways reference - Map 71 C8 on Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th of September, 2009 from 10.00AM to 5.00PM each day. 19th - Hunter Valley Gemology Club will be conducting an open day at the club rooms. 1 Maize Street, Tenambit a suburb of Maitland. Website: http://www.hvgc.asn.au/Welcome.html 26th - 27th - Caloundra Gem Show - 9 Caloundra Rd. Caloundra Qld. 9am - 4pm Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/caloundra.html |
| October 2009 3rd - Beenleigh Lapidary Club Gemshow - Showgrounds, Beenleigh, Qld. 9am - 4pm 3rd - 5th - Fairfield & District Gemstone Club Inc - Sale And Display On The Long Weekend In October Every Year In Conjunction With German Austrian Club October -Fest P/O BOX 3A FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS P/O 2165 Email: woorreelane@optusnet.com.au Website: www.lapidaryworld.com/fairfield 3rd - 5th - Gemkhana at Goulburn - NSW State Gem and Mineral Show and Competition Gouldburn Recreation Area. Braidwood Rd. Goulburn. Demonstrations- dealers - tailgaters - children's activities - view gem and mineral displays. 10th - Nambour Gem Festival - Nambour Showgrounds Qld. 9am - 4pm 24th - 25th - Toowoomba Lapidary Club Gemfest - Centenary Heights High School Saturday 9.00 to 5.00 Ramsay Street , Sunday 9.00 to 3.00 - Toowoomba, Qld. TBA - Nunawading and District Lapidary Club You can see demonstrations of gemstone cutting, jewellery making, faceting, silversmithing and other club activities. There's plenty to buy! Hand crafted jewellery, rocks and minerals, gemstone rough, tools and equipment. There is also a great range of displays with a huge range of gems and minerals as well as the entries for the City of Nunawading Jewellery competition. You will find us at Blackburn High School in Blackburn North, Melways map 47 K7. Open from 9-5 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday. Admission $3 for Adults, $2 for Concession and Students, accompanied Children under 10, Free. ndlcgem@hotmail.com |
| November 2009 Canberra Lapidary Club Inc Tooms Place Lyons ACT PO Box 577 Curtin ACT 2617 Contact: Secretary, Bruce Kruttschnitt Ph: 02 6161 0876 Show Dates - First weekend in November. 6 - 8th November - Zeehan Gem and Mineral Show. Contact: Kim Dunstan (nicholas.parker2@bigpond.com) Website: http://www.lapidaryworld.com/zeehan.html 7th November - Cessnock Gem and Mineral Club - Annual Rock Auction Fossils, Minerals, Crystals, Gems and much more……. many interesting and rare specimens. Sausage Sizzle from 11am Viewing from 12 noon Auction commences at 12.30pm At Cessnock Scout Hall. Cnr. Maitland Road and Henderson Avenue - Cessnock. enjoy afternoon tea at the conclusion of the auction. Come along for the fun of the auction…you may even take home a treasure. Everyone Welcome For more information and listing available from August ‘09. Phone Doug – (02) 4990 3837 Website: www.lapidaryworld.com/cessnock ● email: cessnockgemclub@gmail.com 7th - 9th - Paramatta-Holroyd Lapidary Club Annual Exhibition, 73 Fullagar Road Wentworthville, NSW 10am - 4pm. Demonstration of club activities Rocks & minerals for sale - Member's work for sale - Activities for the kids. 8th - 9th - Bundaberg Gem Fair - Bundaberg Civic Centre, 190 Bourbong Street 15th of November Cheong Park Gem & Mineral Club Annual Treasure Market - Rock Swap. Cheong Park Cnr Eastfield & Bayswater Roads, Croydon, VIC. 21st - Suncoast Lapidary Club Gemshow State School , Buderim Qld 9.00am – 5.00pm |
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