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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 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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| 2009 - Australia March 2009 13th to the 15th of March - Minerama , Glen Innes April 2009 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 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 2008: 1--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: Annual show; Big Spring Prospector Club; Howard County Fair Barn, behind the Rodeo Arena; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, jewelry repair, stone setting, glass bead and cabbing demonstrations, spinning wheel, hourly door prizes, kids' rocks, dealers; contact Lola Lamb, 2200 Cecillic, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-3340; e-mail: rockhound11@yahoo.com 1-27--LAUGHLIN, NEVADA: Annual show; Cloud's Jamboree; Avi Resort & Casino, 10,000 Aja Macav Pkwy.; 7-6 each day; free admission; indoor and outdoor vendors; contact Dick Cloud, P.O. Box 1917, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, (866) 558- 7719; e-mail: Cloudsjamboree@tds.net; Web site: www.cloudsjamboree.com 4-6--MESA, ARIZONA: 36th annual show, "Flagg Gem & Mineral Show"; Arizona Mineral and Mining Museum Foundation; Mesa Community College, Dobson Rd. and U.S. Hwy. 60; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; kids' activities, free samples for children and teachers, more than 80 vendors, minerals, fossils, gem and lapidary materials, special exhibits, Peralta Stones; contact AMMMF, P.O. Box 41834, Mesa, AZ 85274, (480) 987-8958; e-mail: dminerals@yahoo.com 4-6--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 4-6--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 27th show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 11-13--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 11-13--LARGO, FLORIDA: 32nd annual show and sale; Pinellas Geological Society; Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room, 105 Central Park 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 11-13--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 178th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trl. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 18-20--BRADENTON, FLORIDA: 17th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Bradenton Auditorium, 100 10th St. W. (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 18-20--GLOBE, ARIZONA: 51st annual show; Gila County Gem & Mineral Society; Gila County Fairgrounds, U.S. Hwy. 60; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, high school students with ID and children with parents free; dealers, demonstrators, lapidary equipment, jewelry, books, tools, minerals, slabs, fossils, glass blowing, wirecraft, jewelry making, bead making, door prizes; contact Bill Morrow, (928) 812- 0561, or Andy Clark, (928) 473-3042 18-20--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 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 19-20--FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS: 39th annual show; The Fredericksburg Rockhounds; Pioneer Pavilion, Lady Bird Johnson Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; hourly door prizes, raffle prizes, gold panning, fossils, gems, jewelry, exhibits, lapidary demonstrations, tame geologists, Rolling Rockhounds meeting; contact Jeff Smith, 208 Castle Pines Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028, (830) 895-9630; e- mail: jeffbrenda@ktc.com; Web site: www.fredericksburgrockhounds.org 23-27--QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA: 42nd annual show, "QIA Pow Wow"; Quartzsite Improvement Association; 235 E. Ironwood Dr.; Wed. 9-5, Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9- 5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 400 vendors, rocks, gems, minerals, beads, wire wrap supplies, jewelry, fossils, lapidary, field trips, displays, demonstrations; contact Diane Abbott, P.O. Box 881, Quartzsite, AZ 85346-0881, (928) 927-6325; e- mail: powwow@qiaaz.org; Web site: www.qiaaz.org 25-27--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 26-27--TYLER, TEXAS: Show, "Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Showcase"; East Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Rose Garden Center, 420 S. Rose Park Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10- 5; adults $3, students and children $1; rock food table display, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, fluorescent mineral display; contact Keith Harmon, 8316 Oxford Dr., Tyler, TX 75703, (903) 581-4068; e-mail: kharmon1219@sbcglobal.net 26-27--VENICE, FLORIDA: Annual show; Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil & Gem Club; Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children free with adult; contact Ralph Marble, 5240 Dallas Place, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 922-2135; e-mail: marblegems@verizon.net; Web site: www. mineralfossilgemclubvenicefl.org FEBRUARY 2008: 1-3--SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 2-3--PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA: 17th annual show; Panama City Gem & Mineral Society; Bay County Fairgrounds, 15th St. (Hwy. 98) 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) 784-0740l; e-mail: Aquezpie@bellsouth.net 2-16--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada; 10-6 daily, 10-5 last day; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world, artists' gallery; free shuttle to other Zinn shows; contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-16--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd.; 10-6 daily, 10-5 last day; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world; free shuttle to other Zinn shows; contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-16--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Quality Inn, 1025 E. Benson Hwy.; 10-6 daily, 10-5 last day; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world; free shuttle to other Zinn shows; contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867- 0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 2-16--TUCSON, ARIZONA: Annual show, "Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Ramada Ltd, 665 N. Freeway; 10-6 daily, 10-5 last day; free admission; more than 400 dealers from all over the world; free shuttle to other Zinn shows; contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867- 0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 8-10--MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA: 31st annual show, "Symphony of Gemstones"; Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club; Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $3; rough and cut gems, minerals, fine jewelry, equipment, supplies, books, beads, demonstrations; contact Forrest MacNab, (321) 453-6379 8-10--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 8-10--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 179th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trl. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 9-10--OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON: Show, "Sweetheart of Gems"; Whidbey Island Gem Club; Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, displays, demonstrations; contact Keith Ludemann, 803 NW Illahee Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277, (360) 675-1837; e-mail: rock9@whidbey.net 15-17--KIRKWOOD (ST. LOUIS), MISSOURI: Show; Cabin Fever Productions; Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students and seniors (ages 12-18) $2, children $1 or free with adult, Scouts free with adult; rocks, minerals, gems, unique gifts; contact Melanie Vick, 1801 Barbary Way, Belleville, IL 62226, (618) 830-8471; e-mail: CabinFeverProd@aol. com 15-17--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground 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 15-24--INDIO, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Gorgonio Mineral & Gem Society; Riverside County Fairgrounds, Gem & Mineral Bldg. #1, 46-350 Arabia St.; all days 10-10; Riverside County Fair and Date Festival; contact Bert Grisham, (951) 849-1674 16-17--MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show; Maple Ridge Lapidary Club; St. Andrews United Church, 22165 Dewdney Trunk Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; the Jade Book, by Cosimo Gericatano, on display; contact Irene Gross, P.O. Box 60 Stn. Whonnock, Maple Ridge, BC V2W1V9, (604) 466-4938; e-mail: irene_gross@yahoo.ca; Web site: www.mrlclub.com 16-17--PLAINVIEW, TEXAS: 46th annual show; Hi Plains Gem & Mineral Club; Ollie Liner Center, I-27S; adults $2, students $1; dealers, kids' wheel, silent auction, show cases, hourly door prizes; contact Mildred Matlock, 701 Zephyr, Plainview, TX 79072, (806) 293-3476 16-17--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 42nd Presidents' Gemboree; West Seattle Rock Club; Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Audrey Vogelpohl, (206) 932-3292; e-mail: avogelpohl@comcast.net 22-23--NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Fernando Valley Gemboree"; Del Air Rockhounds; United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd.; Fri. 3-9:30, Sat. 10- 5; free admission, children under 16 must be accompanied by adult; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, plant sale/boutique, games, geode cutting, stone sculpture, youth/Scout activities; contact Julia Marin, 18220 Marilla St., Northridge, CA 91325, (818) 886-7190; e-mail: ohmarin@earthlink.net 22-24--FT. MYERS, FLORIDA: 48th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. (downtown); Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 22-24--GOLDEN, COLORADO: Show; Denver Gem & Mineral Guild; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; demonstrations, displays, retail dealers, grab bags, swap area; contact Roger Bennett, (303) 986-9056; e-mail: bighorn18@comcast.net 22-24--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 22-24--VERO BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Treasure Coast Rock & Gem Society; Vero Beach Community Center, 14th Ave. and 23rd St.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children free; finished jewelry, cabbing rough, finished stones, findings, beads, pearls, opals, free door prizes; contact Dave Wayment, 262 Del Monte Rd., Sebastian, FL 32958, (772) 581-0515; e-mail: aastainedglass@bellsouth.net 23--LAKELAND, FLORIDA: 4th annual tailgate show; Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Society; Downtown Lakeland Farmer's Curb Market, Pine St. and Kentucky Ave.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; contact Jim Reed, 5740 Hebron Ln., Lakeland, FL 33812, (863) 644-6665; e-mail: lunaria@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.bonevalley.net 23-24--ALBANY, NEW YORK: 15th annual show, "James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show and Sale"; New York State Academy of Mineralogy, Capital District Mineral Club; New York State Museum, 4th floor, Empire State Plaza, Madison Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $6; contact Mike Hawkins, (518) 486- 2011; e-mail: mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov 23-24--ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Treasures of the Earth 2008"; Antioch Lapidary Club; Contra Costa County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, Scouts in uniform and kids 12 and under free; lapidary demonstrations, dealers, faceted stones, hand-made jewelry, rocks, beads, supplies, opals, fossils, minerals; contact Ellen Bauer, (925) 458-2539; e-mail: ebauer_lapidary@yahoo.com 23-24--BOISE, IDAHO: Annual show; Idaho Gem Club; Expo Idaho, 5610 Glenwood; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; silent auction, demonstrations, display cases, black-light exhibit, kids' activities, retail dealers; contact Charlie Smith, (208) 628-4002 23-24--EVERETT, WASHINGTON: 55th 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 23-24--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: 50th anniversary show; Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society; Trade Mart Bldg., state fairgrounds, High Street (I-55 exit 96); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Betty M. James, (601) 914-6747 23-24--MESA, ARIZONA: Show, "2008...Rocks are Great"; Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club; Skyline High Scool, 840 S. Crismon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students $1; dealers, silent auction, door prizes, raffle prizes, activity table; contact John Frary, 659 W. 5th Ave., Apache Junction, AZ 85220, (480) 452-4870; e-mail: 1swany2@iglide.net; site: www.apachejunctionrockclub.org 23-24--MONROE, WASHINGTON: 13th annual show, "Gold, Gem and Mineral Show 2008"; Washington Prospectors Mining Association; Evergreen Fairgrounds, U.S. Hwy. 2; Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; adults $5, children 13 and under free with adult; exhibits, demonstrations, seminars, gold prospecting equipment displays and sales, gold prospecting services; contact Keith Hovland, (360) 678-7759, or WPMA, PMB 1193, 10002 Aurora Ave. N #36, Seattle, WA 98133, (206) 784-6039 23-24--PASADENA, TEXAS: Show; Clear Lake Gem & Mineral Society; Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students 12-18 $1, children free; 30 dealers, jewelry, fossils, minerals, lapidary materials and tools, children's activities, demonstrations; contact Mike Reves, 218 Lazy Hollow Dr., League City, TX 77573, (281) 282-6117; e-mail: demmikeer@hotmail.com; Web site: www.ghg.net/gpenning/index.htm 23-24--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com FEBRUARY-MARCH 2008: 29-2--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; Orange County Fairgrounds/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 29-2--HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA: 60th anniversary show and sale; Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley; Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 3-day pass$6, children under 12 free with adult; ice-age fossils, fluorescent rock display, 60 displays, 40 dealers, eight lapidary demonstrations, rocks, minerals, jewelry, gems, fossils, faceted stones, beads, petrified wood, lapidary equipment, jewelry making supplies, auction, door prizes, $1 off coupon on Web site; contact Larry Ham, (510) 887-9007; Web site: www.mgscv.org 29-2--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 29-2--RICHMOND, INDIANA: Show; Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society; Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, North Salisbury Road; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $3, seniors (60+) $2, students (7-17) $1, children 6 and under free; gem, mineral and fossil dealers, exhibits, door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Brian Rodgers, 303 N. 11th St., Richmond, IN 47374, (765) 939-8590; e- mail: swordsman90@hotmail.com 29-9--IMPERIAL, CALIFORNIA: Show; Imperial Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Imperial Valley Fairgrounds, IV Gem and Mineral Bldg., 200 E. 2nd St., at Hwy. 86; exhibits, dealers, demonstrations, gold panning, kids' games; contact Pat King, (760) 791- 9192 MARCH 2008: 1-2--ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Monrovia Rockhounds; Los Angeles Arboretum, Ayers Hall, 301 N. Baldwin Ave.; Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30; adults $7, students and seniors $5, children $2.50; access to all facilities included; contact Jo Anna Ritchey, 224 Oaks Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 359-1624; e-mail: j. ritchey@verizon.net; Web site: www.moroks.com 1-2--BIG SPRING, TEXAS: 39th annual show; Big Spring Prospectors Club; Howard County Fair Barn; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations; contact Jerald Wilson, 707 Tulane, Big Spring, TX 79720, (432) 263-4662 1-2--ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Palomar Gem & Mineral Club; Escondido National Guard Armory, 304 Park Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Van Lynch, (760) 749-4164; e-mail: michelleandvan@hotmail.com 1-2--ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW, across from Costco; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact EKCRC, P.O. Box 2203, Redmond, WA 98073, e-mail: kev1123@hotmail.com 1-2--NEWARK (STANTON), DELAWARE: 45th annual show; Delaware Mineralogical Society; Delaware Technical & Community College, Churchmans Rd. (Rte. 58); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $4, ages 12-16 $3, children under 12 free; mineral and fossil dealers, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids' booth; contact Gene Hartstein, (302) 234-4488; e-mail: gene@fossilnut.com; Scott Peters, (610) 449-4284, or Wayne Urion, (302) 998- 0686; e-mail: wurion@aol.com 1-2--NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Spring retail and wholesale show; New York Mineralogical Club, Excalibur Mineral Corp.; The Holiday Inn-Midtown, 440 W. 57th St., between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 accompanied by an adult free; dealers, gemstones, jewelry, minerals, fossils, lectures; contact Tony Nikischer, (914) 739-1134 1-2--OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Kettle Moraine Geological Society; Olympia Conference Center, 1350 Royale Mile Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children 50 cents; contact Liz Fuher, (262) 246-6684 1-2--ROBSTOWN (CORPUS CHRISTI), TEXAS: 46th annual show; Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd., intersection of U.S. Hwy. 77 and state Rte. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $5 (2-day pass); jewelry, fossils, minerals; contact Jerrold Simpson, (361) 851-8788 1-2--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 46th annual show; Ventura Gem & Mineral Society; Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 4; free admission; gem, mineral, rock, fossil and jewelry exhibits, 15 dealers, jewelry making demonstrations, door prize raffles, kids' activities, country store, plant sale; contact Abe Bar-Shai, (818) 991-7735; e-mail: Barshai3@aol.com; Web site: www. vgms.org 6-9--DEMING, NEW MEXICO: 43rd 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, auction; contact Bud Daily, P.O. Box 1459, Deming, NM 88031, (505) 267-4399 7-9--DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 7-9--HILLSBORO, OREGON: 50th anniversary show; Tualatin Valley Gem Club; Washington County Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Beth Heesacker, (503) 357-8804; e-mail: heesacker@coho.net 7-9--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Show; Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; Metropolitan Community College, Business and Technology College exhibition hall, 1775 Universal Ave.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2; more than 50 dealers, invitational displays, auction Sat.; contact Kim Brown, P.O. Box 200, Independence, MO 64050, (913) 722-1519; e-mail: gemcutterkim@aol.com; Web site: www.kcgemshow.org 7-9--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Retail and wholesale show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., I-435 at Front St.; contact Judi Tripp, Shows of Integrity, 504 N. College St., McKinney, TX 75069, (972) 542-7370 7-9--LARGO, FLORIDA: 38th annual show and sale; Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society; Minnreg Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students with parents or I.D. card $4, under 6 free, good all three days; club sales, dealers, finished and unfinished gems and minerals, jewelry, equipment, tools, raffles, displays, grab bags, demonstrations, displays, demonstrations; contact Bill Schmidt or Sue Black, Suncoast Gem & Mineral, P.O. Box 13254, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3254, (727) 657-0998 or (727) 345-8994; Web site: www. sgams.com 7-9--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 180th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trl. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 7-9--TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U. S. Hwy. 301 N; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5, children under 12 free; beading classes; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 7006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 8--CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 59th annual silent auction; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; Salvation Army - Irving Park Corps Bldg., 4056 N. Pulaski Rd.; Sat. 5:30- 10; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, lapidary treasures, open to the public, children must be accompanied by an adult; contact Jeanine N. Mielecki, (773) 774- 2054; email: jaynine9@aol.com; website: www.chicagorocks.org 8-9--KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON: Annual show; Rock & Arrowhead Club; Klamath County Fairgrounds 3531 S. 6th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Garwin Carlson, (541) 882-8276, Marvin Stump, (541) 882-8341, or Amanda Newnham, (541) 892- 8364; e-mail: dustyrocks@aol.com 8-9--SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "50 Golden Years of Rockhounding"; Pasadena Lapidary Society; San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; displays, dealers, gem materials, beads, tools, lapidary demonstrations, kids' "sand scoop" game, raffle; contact Kevin Birnbaum, 121 S Chester Ave., Apt. #11; Pasadena, CA 91106, (626) 564-0935; e-mail: birnbaum@gmail.com 8-9--SPRECKELS, CALIFORNIA: 6lst annual show, "Parade of Gems"; Salinas Valley Rock & Gem Club; Spreckels Veterans Hall, 5th St. and Llano St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrations, beads, rocks, fossils, minerals, craft supplies, jewelry, crystals, rough rock, displays, raffle, free hourly door prizes; contact Karin Salomon, 209 Wood St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (831) 375-5233; e- mail: kcbakes27@yahoo.com; site: www.salinasrockandgem.com 8-9--TURLOCK, CALIFORNIA: Show; Mother Lode Mineral Society; Stanislaus County Fair Grounds, 900 N. Broadway; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 12 and under free with adult; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, fluorescents, large children's area, demonstrations, raffle, exhibits, silent auction, speakers Bob Jones, Walt Wright, and Dr. Alan Schaffert; contact Bud or Terry McMillin, (209) 524-3494; Web site: www.motherlodemineralsociety.com 8-9--TWIN FALLS, IDAHO: Annual show; Magic Valley Gem Club; Boys and Girls Club of Twin Falls, 999 Frontier Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Harold Waggoner, 3439 N 3300 E, Kimberly, ID 83341, (208) 423-9668, or Shirley Metts; e- mail: rmetts@cableone.net 14-16--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: 40th annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; School Arts/Flower Bldg., New Mexico State Fairgrounds (EXPO-NM); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1 Fri., $3 Sat. and Sun., kids under 13 free with adult; more than 35 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, cutting rough, fossils, natural objects, mineral displays, demonstrations, door prizes, kids' booth, silent auctions; contact Paul Hlava, (505) 255-5478; e-mail: hpf5@qwest.net 14-16--CLEARWATER, FLORIDA: 13th annual show; Frank Cox Productions; Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (downtown); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 14-16--MICHIGAN CENTER, MICHIGAN: Show, "Rockin the State in 2008"; Michigan Gem & Mineral Society; Michigan Center Masonic Lodge, 355 Napoleon Rd.; Fri. 10- 7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, students 50 cents, children under 5 free; demonstrations, drawings, three-day silent auction, exhibits, minerals, fossils; contact James, 3022 Francis St., Jackson, MI 49203, (877) 872-8471; e-mail: crossroadspottery@sbcglobal.net; website: Web site: www.geocities. com/michgemandmineralsociety/ 14-16--ROME, GEORGIA: Valley and Ridge Gem & Mineral Show; Rome Georgia Mineral Society; Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 1818 Kingston Hwy. SE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5; free admission; door prizes, demonstrations, exhibits; contact Tim Biggart, 40 Westwood Cir., Rome, GA 30165, (706) 238-7943; e-mail: tbiggart@berry.edu 14-16--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; Fort Mason Center/Herbst Pavilion, Landmark Building A; 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 14-16--SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: 49th annual show, "Jade: From Near and Far"; 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, grab bags, spin the wheel, crafts, digging for treasure, lapidary demonstrations, silent auction, door prizes; contact Leigh Klettke, (509) 299-6662 14-16--VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 32nd annual tail gate; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Stoddard Wells, Stoddard Wells Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; findings, books, jewelry, slabs, cabs, equipment, tons of rough, field trips, prizes; contact Jo Ann Beal, P.O. Box 873, Adelanto, CA 92301-0873, (760) 217-2628; email: e-mail: info@miningandmore.com; site: http://fosse.schema-root. org/wgmc/ 15--WOODBURY, MINNESOTA: Annual show; St. Croix Valley Rock Hounds; Valley Creek Mall, 175 Weir Dr.; Sat. 9-4; free admission; educational show, no dealers, rock and mineral identification; contact Bill Cordua, 414 Lewis St., River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-3139; e-mail: william.s.cordua@uwrf.edu 15-16--CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA: 44th annual show, "Meteorites of Iowa"; Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society; Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW; Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5; contact Leslie Blin, CVRMS, 505 5th Ave., Marion, IA 52302-3258, (319) 377-3339 15-16--GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND: 44th 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; exhibits, 40 demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, fossils, kids' Touch Table with specimens, 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 15-16--HICKSVILLE (LONG ISLAND), NEW YORK: 36th annual show; Island Rock Hounds; Holy Family School Auditorium, 5 Fordham Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4.50, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, metaphysical, beads, findings, children's activities, exhibits, grab bags, door prizes; contact Nancy Colburn, IRH, P.O. Box 521, Bellmore, NY 11710, (516) 334-4398 15-16--MENASHA, WISCONSIN: Show, "Fox Rocks!"; Weis Earth Science Museum; UW-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-4; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, dealers, demonstrations, displays, raffle; contact Joanne Kluessendorf, Weis Earth Science Museum, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952, (920) 832-2925; e-mail: joanne.kluessendorf@uwc. edu; Web site: www. weismanmuseum.org 15-16--VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Solano County Fairground, 900 Fairgrounds Dr., County Bldg.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 5; free admission; door prizes, silent auction, "Wheel" of Fortune; contact Phyllis Malicki, 380 West M St., Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 745-3255; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net 15-17--SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Show, "Spring Parade of Gems"; Utah Timpanogos Gem & Mineral Society; Spanish Fork Fair Grounds, 475 S. Main, in the indoor tennis court; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Mr. Bones the T-Rex, displays, jewelry and equipment dealers, door prizes, rock slabs and rough, demonstrations, Touch Table, wheel of fortune, contact Frank Weight, P.O. Box 65, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 489-4040; e-mail: gemgma@msn.com 21-23--COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Show, "Verde Valley Gem & Mineral Show"; Mingus Gem & Mineral Club; Mingus Union High School, 1801 E. Fir St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; Fri. $1, Sat. $3, Sun. $3, 3-day pass $5; silent auction, raffles, kids' area, gem and mineral identification Sat.; contact Doug Evenson, 807 S. Tigres Trail, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, (928) 634-0459; e-mail: dougevenson@verdecomm.net; Web site: www.mingusclub.org 21-23--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show; Gem Faire; 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 22-23--ANGELS CAMP, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale, "Jump for the Gold"; Calaveras Gem & Mineral Society; Calaveras "Frogtown" Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, kids under 12 free; rocks, minerals, slabs, tools, jewelry, findings, exhibits, demonstrators, raffle, door prizes; contact Tak Iwata, (209) 928- 5579, or Tom Reeves, (209) 754-4863; Web site: www.calaverasgemandmineral.org 22-23--ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 46th annual show, "Nature's Wonders"; Roseville Rock Rollers, Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Blvd. (off Washington Ave.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children 12 and under free; more than 30 vendors, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, tourmaline, beads, findings, mineral specimens, amber, fossils, opal, sunstones, hand-crafted jewelry, kids' activities, discount coupon on Web site; contact James Hutchings, P.O. Box 1181, Foresthill, CA 95631, (530) 367-5108; e-mail: jhutchings22@hotmail.com; Web site: www.rockrollers.com 22-23--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: 54th annual show; North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 5; free admission; junior activities, demonstrations, displays, dealers, silent auction, door prizes, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on Easter Sun.; contact Susan Gardner, 15428 62nd Ave. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028, (425) 637-3693 x129; e-mail: sgardner3@mindspring.com; Web site: www.NorthSeattleRockClub.org 22-23--WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. (Hwy. 92); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 28-30--ADA, OKLAHOMA: Swap, show and sale; Ada Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Pontotoc County Agri Plex, northeast corner of the intersection of state Rte. 99 (US Hwy. 377) and the Richardson Bypass (S. Hwy. 1 and 3E); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; kids' gem dig, public auction Sat.; contact Ed Vermillion, P.O. Box 782, Purcell, OK 73080, (405) 527-6431; e-mail: okieed42@classicnet.net 28-30--BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 48th annual show; Rock Hobby Club; Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd.; Fri. 4-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, juniors (under 18) $2, children under 12 $1 or free with adult; special exhibit "Rocks of the Bible," demonstrations, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, museum and university exhibits, guest exhibits, working demonstrations, hobby supplies; contact Vickie Corley, 1727 Parkway Acres Court, St. Louis, MO 63043, (314) 439-5556; e- mail: sales@butterfliesbygod.com 28-30--ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND: 36th annual Atlantic Micromounters Conference; Micromineralogists of the National Capital Area; MHA Conference Center, 6820 Deerpath Rd.; Fri. 7:30-9:30, Sat. 8:30-9:30, Sun. 8:30-11:30; contact Steve Weinberger, P.O. Box 302, Glyndon, MD 21071-0302, (410) 833-7926; or e-mail: cscrystals2@verizon.net 28-30--EUGENE, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire; 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 28-30--FORT COLLINS, COLORADO: 47th annual show, "Minerals of the American West"; Fort Collins Rockhounds; Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Fort Collins Rockhounds, P.O. Box 482, Fort Collins, CO 80522, (970) 493-6168; e-mail: showchairman@fortcollinsrockhounds.org; Web site: www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org 28-30--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 10th annual show, "Spring Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 28-30--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: 33rd annual show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Dept.; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children $1; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, school groups Fri., door prizes; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us 29--CLINTON, MARYLAND: 18th annual show; Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Rd.; Sat. 10-4; adults and children over 7 $2, children 6 and under free; gem, minerals, fossils, displays, dealers, demonstrations; contact Michael Patterson, (301) 297-4575; e-mail: michael.patterson@pgparks.com 29-30--CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 30th annual show; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club; Quality Inn & Suites, 1095 Wayne Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free; contact Chenin Hollaway, 509 Charles St., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 372-2256; e-mail: chenindesigns@comcast.net 29-30--MONROE, WISCONSIN: 38th annual show; Badger Lapidary & Geological Society; Monroe High School, 1600 26th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; 10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, five speakers, videos, educational exhibits, gold panning, fluorescent mineral tent, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction, kids' fish pond; contact David Zimmerman, N3201 Crazy Horse Ln. #37, Brodhead, WI 53520, (608) 921-0206; e-mail: david@innovativeproduct.us; Web site: www. monroerockclub.com 29-30--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4630 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $4, seniors $3, students $2, children under 12 free; silent auctions, faceting, cabochoning and wire wrapping demonstrations, lectures, sluice mining for gems; contact John Piziak, 16534 Avenida Del Lago, Winter Garden, FL 34787, (407) 239- 9165; e-mail: annepiziak@embarqmail.com 29-30--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 under 12 free; fossils, minerals, gems, dealers, door prizes, children's corner, fossil dig and free mineral specimens, Scouting Merit Badge information; contact Douglas Klieger, 26 Cabot Ct., Wayne, PA 19087, (610) 644-2492; e-mail: dklieger@verizon.net; Web site: www.philamineralsociety.org 29-30--SAYRE, PENNSYLVANIA: 39th annual show; Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club; Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Hall , 211 Herrick Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; special museum exhibits, kids' mini-mine, geode cutting, club exhibits, dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Fran Sick, (570) 928-8313 29-30--SWEET HOME, OREGON: 60th annual show; Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society; 1641 Long St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dee David, (541) 367-4895; e- mail: ced@centurytel.net APRIL 2008: 4-6--ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show, "Rocks to Riches"; British Columbia Lapidary Society; Ag-Rec Bldg., Fraser Valley Fairgrounds, 32470 Haida Dr.; Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $2; contact Donnamae Chionis, 11600 Sealord Rd., Richmond, BC V7A 3L2, (604) 836-2303; e- mail: rocklady@shaw.ca; Web site: www.lapidary.bc.ca 4-6--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: 6th annual show, "Rock and Gem Rendezvous"; San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society; Kern County Fair Grounds Carnival lot, 1142 South P. St., corner of Belle Terrace and P. St.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; free hourly drawings, dealers, jewelry, gems, beads, pearls, new and used tools and supplies, demonstrations, arrowhead making, sphere making, wire wrapping, silversmithing, California geology displays, kids' day Fri., gold panning, mining, "Wheel of Fortune," prizes; contact Lynne, (661)323-2663, or Lew Helfrich, (661) 323-2663 or (661) 378-4450; e-mail: lewsrocks@bak.rr.com 4-6--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: 32nd annual show, "Capital Area Gem & Mineral Festival"; Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club; Kerr Scott Bldg., North Carolina State Fairgrounds; 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; silent auction, club demonstrations, hospitality booth; contact Kenny Gay (919) 604-2376; e-mail: kenny.gay@ncmail.net 4-6--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire; 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 4-6--SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, One International Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5, beading classes; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; website: Web site: www.aksshow.com 4-6--SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Show; Bead Faire; Seattle Center/Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 4-6--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 28th show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave. N.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 5-6--GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Show; Neville Public Museum Geology Club; Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Pl.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children free; 12 retail dealers, fluorescent (black light) mineral display, exhibits; contact Daniel Tumpach, 2753 Delvoye Ct., Green Bay, WI 54313 5-6--GRESHAM, OREGON: Show; Mt. Hood Rock Club; Mt. Hood Community College Gymnasium, 26000 S.E. Stark St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; children's thunder egg hunt Sat., auction Sun.; contact Gail Bumala, P.O. Box 1180, Sandy, OR 97055, (503) 637-5165; e-mail: laboom@cascadeaccess.com 5-6--MARION, ILLINOIS: Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, educational exhibits, fluorescent mineral show, silent auctions; contact Mike Chontofalsky, 1019 E. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801, (618) 532-0455; e-mail: mchontofalsky1019@charter.net 5-6--POCATELLO, IDAHO: 51st annual show; Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society; Bannock County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Marty Rakatansky, (208) 233-2538, or Robert Murphy; e-mail: rcmurphy@highstream.net 10-12--WYOMING, MICHIGAN: 33rd annual show; Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club; Rogers Plaza Town Center Mall, 972 Rogers Plaza, 28th St. SW; Thu. 9-9, Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-8; free admission; contact Don Van Dyke, 4296 Oakview Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426, (616) 669-6932; e-mail: donvandyke@tm.net; Web site: www. IndianMoundsRockClub.com 11-13--EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: 7th 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, students and seniors $1.50, children 12 and under free with adult; retail and wholesale vendors, jewelry, beads, gemstones, crystals, pearls, gold nuggets, gold and quartz, minerals, fossils, tools, door prizes, demonstrations; contact John or Diana LaVelle-Usrey, P.O. Box 2927, McKinleyville, CA 95519, (707) 839-1358; e-mail: kaseyent@sbcglobal.net 11-13--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 181st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 12-13--ABILENE, TEXAS: Show; Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society; Abilene Civic Center, N. 6th and Pine; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6-12 $1.50, children under 6 free with adult; gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, fluorescent display, silent auction, wheel of fortune, "sand" art, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Sallie Lightfoot, (325) 692-4642; e-mail: slightfoot@aol.com; Web site: www.txol.net/rockclub 12-13--BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON: 47th show; Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club; Bloedel-Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Richard Evans, (360) 714-8139; e-mail: evansrj1@cs.com 12-13--CANTON, ILLINOIS: 48th annual show; Fulton County Rockhounders; Wallace Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; cotnact Steven Holley, (309) 231-8861; e-mail: ilfossil@hotmail.com; or George Coursey, (309) 462-2064; e- mail: courseyfarms@hughes.net 12-13--DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS: 43rd annual show; Des Plaines Valley Geological Society; Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St.; adults $3, seniors $2, students with school ID $1, children under 12 free with adult; kids' room, demonstrations, educational exhibits, door prizes, raffles, silent auction; contact Louis Zima, (746) 298-4653, or Frank Prannschke; e-mail: fapranschke@cs.com; Web site: www.desplainesgeologyclub.org 12-13--FORT DODGE, IOWA: Annual show; River Valley Rockhounds; Opera House, Fort Museum, west on Bus. Hwy. 20; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; displays, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, silent auction, children's area, door prizes; contact Hugh Carroll, 2234 146th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (515) 576- 5517; e-mail: midnightwriter@dodgenet.com 12-13--IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; City Recreation Center, Memorial St. and B St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, 50 showcases, faceting, knapping, wire wrapping, opal and rock polishing demonstrations, hourly prizes, silent auction, free gem identification Sun.; contact Bill Thielbahr, 3400 South 35th West, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, (208) 524-0139; e-mail: tbar@srv.net 12-13--MARSHALL, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Midwest Faceters Guild; Marshall Activities Center, 15325 W. Michigan Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-4; adults $4, students $1, children under 12 free; raffle, faceting demonstrations, micro-mounts, wire wrapping, lapidary, beading, wire knitting, kids' games; contact David Root, 1501 Meadow Ln., Jenison, MI 49428, (616) 457-8209; e-mail: d-root@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.midwestfacetersguild.org 18-20--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 3rd annual show, "Spring Charlottesville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Extended, take I-64 exit 121 south, follow the signs; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 18-20--DECATUR, ILLINOIS: 56th annual show; Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club; Lutheran High School, 2001 E. Mound Rd.; Fri. 3-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $2, children 15 and under free; gemstones, fossils, jewelry, beads, findings, lapidary demonstrations, displays, running water gem and mineral sluice, kids' corner and activities, hourly door prizes, grand prize; contact Tony Kapta, 1483 E. Wood St., Decatur, IL 62521, (217) 233-1164; e-mail: cigmc@insightbb.com 18-20--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; beading classes, cab demonstrations; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 18-20--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 19-20--BUTTE, MONTANA: Show, "2008 Montana Gold & Treasure Show"; Treasure State Treasure Hunters; War Bonnet Inn, 2100 Cornell Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children 12 and under free; door prizes, raffles, demonstrations; contact Allen Corneliusen, Box 488, Ronan, MT 59864, (406) 253- 1678; e-mail: jabin@ronan.net 19-20--EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: 45th annual show; Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Eau Claire County Expo Center, Lorch Ave., corner of Hwy. 93 and I-94; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; silent auction, exhibits; contact Roger Goss, (715) 723- 0196 19-20--KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club; Benton County Fairgrounds, Bldg. 1; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Dave Westland, (509) 735-9678 19-20--PORTLAND, MAINE: 25th annual show; Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society; Finley Gym, UNE, 716 Stevens Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Paul Hannemann, (207) 372-9641; e-mail: wolfden. javanet@rcn.com 19-20--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 19-20--WEST MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; The Monongahela Rockhounds; Skyview Fire Hall, 640 Noble Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Monongahela Rockhounds, P.O. Box 18063, Pittsburgh, PA 15236; e-mail: show@monongahelarockhounds.org; Web site: www.monongahelarockhounds.org 25-27--DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show, "Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show"; 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 Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 25-27--GRANTS PASS, OREGON: Annual show; Rogue Gem & Geology Club; Josephine County Fairgrounds, Redwood Ave.; free admission Fri., $1 Sat. and Sun.; displays, demonstrations, vendors, games, silent auction; contact Sue Brown, (541) 659-4279; e-mail: rockmominor@hotmail.com 25-27--SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 25-27--WICHITA, KANSAS: 55th annual show, "Nature's Wonders, Dazzling Gemstones"; Wichita Gem & Mineral Society; Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, 12-17 $1, kids under 12 free; Kansas meteorites, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Gene Maggard, 8318 SE Hwy. 77, Leon, KS 67074-9026, (913) 742-3746 26-27--JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: Show; Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Mississippi Trade Mart, Jackson Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, fossils, antiques; contact Stan Bennett or Sharon McClanahan, (601) 898-0407 26-27--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show; Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Lancaster High School, 44701 32nd St. W.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, silent auction, raffle drawing; contact Jules Ficke, 4233 West Ave. L-4, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 943-5157; e-mail: Av_Gem@Yahoo.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/av_gem 26-27--MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: Show; Memphis Archaeological & Geological Society; Pipkin Bldg., Midsouth Fairgrounds, Central and E. Pkwy. South; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under $1, scouts in uniform free; special kids area "The Rockzone," hourly and grand door prizes; contact James Butchko, 4220 Dunn, Memphis, TN 38111, (901) 743-0058; e-mail: rockclub@earthlink.net; Web site: www.memphisgeology.org 26-27--SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: 56th annual show; Santa Cruz Gem & Mineral Society; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Center and Church St.;Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; contact Eleanor or Hubert Drake, (831) 688-8086; e-mail: hmdrake@pacbell.net 26-27--TROY, OHIO: 25th annual show; Brukner Center Gem & Mineral Club; Miami County Fairgrounds, Activities Bldg., County Rd. 25-A; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children free; dealers, demonstrations, displays, silent auction, raffles, door prizes, free rock for kids, wheel of fortune, grab bags; contact Tom Dilworth, (937) 602-1929 MAY 2008: 2-4--DALLAS, TEXAS: 2nd annual show, "Dallas Fine Mineral Show"; Dave Waisman; Embassy Suites, 14021 Noel Rd., near The Galleria; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Dave Waisman, P.O. 8543, Spokane, WA 99203, (509) 458-2331; e-mail: svldave@aol.com; Web site: www. dallasfinemineralshow.com 2-4--HILLSBORO, OREGON: Show; Gem Faire; Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 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 2-4--McPHERSON, KANSAS: 16th annual sale and swap; McPherson Gem & Mineral Club; 4-H Fairgrounds, Woodside and Hickory; Fri. 9�5, Sat. 9�5, Sun. 10: 30�3; buy, sell, trade, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, rock auction, door prizes, displays, collections, kids' spin-n-win, free rock id, jewelry and lapidary work; contact Jim Nutter, 1611 Jody Ln., McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-2433, or Marvin Lundquist, 441 N. Charles, McPherson, KS 67460, (620) 241-7003 3-4--BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Art In Stone"; Kern County Mineral Society; Kern County Fairgrounds, Ming Ave. and P St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; lapidary, gem, mineral and fossil displays, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, grab bags, Spin-N-Win; contact Ismael Sanchez, 1200 Dolores St., Bakersfield, CA 93305, (661) 301-4609; e-mail: sbkelley@bak.rr.com; Web site: www.kcmineralsociety.org 3-4--CINCINNATI, OHIO: 43rd annual show and sale, "Geofair 2008"; Cincinnati Mineral Society, Cincinnati Dry Dredgers; Cincinnati Gardens, 2250 Seymour Ave.; contact Terry Huizing, 5341 Thrasher Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 574-7142; e- mail: tehuizing@fuse.net.; Web site: www.geofair.com 3-4--LUBBOCK, TEXAS: 50th annual show; Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society; Lubbock Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; exhibits, dealers, gems, jewelry, findings, rocks, minerals, fossils; contact Archie Scott, (806) 894- 1584, or Ed Ries, (806) 799-2722 3-4--PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 5th annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Mineralogical Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Oblates of St. Joseph, 1880 Hwy. 315 N.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform free; rough and finished gems, rocks, crystals, cabochons, jewelry, beads, fossils, minerals, meteorites, tools, books, UV demonstration, free children's activities, door prizes, raffles, free classes and demonstrations; contact George Walko, (800) 473-3602 8-11--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, "Whistle Stop Gemfest"; South East Gemshows; Whistle Stop Antique Mall, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy. 441 N); Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; faceting and cabbing rough, opal, equipment, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, supplies, tools; contact Mark or Patricia Smith, P.O. Box 298, Montmorenci, SC 29839, (706) 490- 4515; e-mail: gemshows@bellsouth.net 10-11--BOZEMAN, MONTANA: 49th annual show; Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club; Gallatin County Fair Grounds, Black St. and Tamarack St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Dan Carter, (406) 586-4552, or Doug Ellis, (406) 266-4452; e-mail: opalcrusher@hotmail.com 10-11--GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 61st annual show, "Arts of Nature"; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st and Main; contact Dave McCollough3032 Milburn Ct., Grand Junction, CO 81504, (970) 523-5443 10-11--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "Jackpot of Gems"; Reno Gem & Mineral Society; Reno Livestock Event Center, Exhibits Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10- 4; adults $5, seniors $4, children 6-12 $3; dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, competition cases, door prizes; contact John Peterson, 480 Rock Blvd., Sparks, NV 89431, (775) 356-8820; e-mail: jtp@powernet.net; Web site: www.renorockclub.com 16-18--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "West Coast Gem & Mineral Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 120 dealers, China, Brazil, Russia, India; Show Hours are 10 AM to 6 PM daily except Sunday (10 AM to 5 PM). contact Regina Aumente, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 16-18--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 18th annual show, "Spring Martinsville Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 16-18--SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 16-18--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 182nd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 16-18--SOUTHGATE, MICHIGAN: Show; Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society; Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; contact Mike Bomba, 1419 Gregory, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, (313) 381-8455, or Norm Hanschu, 6607 Sturbridge Ln., Canton, MI 48187-2638, (734) 455-8596; e-mail: nwhanschu@prodigy.net 17-18--HERMISTON, OREGON: Annual show; Hatrockhounds; Hermiston Convention Center, Hwy. 395; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Mike Filarski, P.O. Box 502, Irrigon, OR 97844; e-mail: stonemorlin1@netscape.net 17-18--LEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA: 40th 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 17-18--WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: 51st annual show; Wisconsin Geological Society; Muellner Bldg., Hart Park, 72nd and W. State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, two for $5, children under 16 free; Midwest dealers, lapidary supplies, tools, books, rough material, slabs, finished specimens, cabochons, jewelry, carvings, fossils, children's activities, special exhibits, displays; contact Paul Schmidt, 8213 Red Arrow Ct., Wauwatosa, WI 53213, (414) 771-8668; e-mail: pvs@wi.rr.com 23-25--SALEM, VIRGINIA: 17th annual show, "Spring Roanoke Valley Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 23-25--SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 24-25--VIRGIN VALLEY, NEVADA: 4th annual show; thegemdealer.com, Opal Negra Mining; Opal Negra Millsite, Sage Brush Road; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; buying, selling, tailgating, carnelian field trip Mon.; contact Scott Ryals, Box 2543, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (800) 803-7601; e-mail: gemshow@thegemdealer.com; Web site: http://thegemdealer.com/gemshow/virginvalleygemshow.htm MAY-JUNE 2008: 30-1--KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $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 30-1--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 31-1--GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora Gems; 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com JUNE 2008: 6-7--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 6-8--PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange Hall, 112th and 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; contact Puyallup Valley Gem Club, P.O. Box 134, Puyallup, WA 98371-0014; e-mail: info@puyallupgemclub.org 6-8--WAUSEON, OHIO: 47th annual show, "More Than a Rock Show"; 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; demonstrations, displays, dealers, silent auction, 2nd Annual Bead Rally, MSHA Mine Safety and soapstone carving classes, preregistration required; 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/ 7--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 7-8--LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show, "Jubilee of Gems"; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra; La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, youth activities; contact Don Warthen, 15455 Tetley St., Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, (626) 330-8974; warthen@earthlink.net 13-15--NEWPORT, OREGON: 46th annual show; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 633 NE 3rd St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Juli Dahl, P.O. Box 2439, Waldport, OR 97394; jdahl2@peak.org 13-15--OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Retail and wholesale show; Shows of Integrity; Oklahoma City Fairgrounds; contact Judi Tripp, Shows of Integrity, 504 N. College St., McKinney, TX 75069, (972) 542-7370 13-15--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge and Hillsborough St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 20-22--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 2nd annual wholesale trade show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., I-435 at Front St.; contact Judi Tripp, Shows of Integrity, 504 N. College St., McKinney, TX 75069, (972) 542-7370 20-22--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire; 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 21-22--COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: 44th annual show; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society; Phil Long Expo Center, 1515 Auto Mall Loop; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children 6-15 $3, children under 6, uniformed Scouts and leaders, and active military with ID free; contact Ronald Yamiolkoski, (719) 683-2603; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us 27-29--BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 43rd annual show/swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds, Airport Rd.; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H and ect science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www. lawrencecountyrockclub.org 27-29--SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire; 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 27-29--VENTURA, CALIFORNIA: 69th annual show, "The Statewide Golden Bear Gem & Mineral Show"; California Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., just off the 101 Fwy.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, students $3, kids under 12 free with paid adult; more than 100 gem, mineral, rock, fossil and jewelry exhibits, 50 dealers, jewelry making demonstrations, speakers, door prizes, silent auctions, kids' activities, official State Gemstone, State Fossil, Sate Rock, and State Mineral on display; contact Bural LaRue, (909) 874-5664; e-mail: bplarue@earthlink.net; Web site: www.cfmsinc.org 28-29--CASPER, WYOMING: 61st annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds, Parkway Plaza, 123 W. E, Center St. and I-25; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; display contest, silent auctions, raffle, door prizes, grab bags, vendors; contact Helen Hoff, NCRH, P.O. Box 123, Mills, WY 82644, (307) 266-2839; e-mail: hmhoff@bresnan.net JULY 2008: 4-6--FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 21st annual show, "Waynesboro Area Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show" Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Augusta Expoland, Expoland Rd., I-64 exit 91; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 4-6--RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge and Hillsborough St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 10-13--MENASHA, WISCONSIN: Show, "Wonderful World of Agates"; Weis Earth Science Museum; University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Rd.; Thu. 8-9, Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $4, seniors $3, students and children free; all- agate show, rough agate, jewelry, art, displays, dealers, speakers, authors, museum-benefit auction, registration required for programs and events, cost $75, deadline Mar. 1, 2008; contact Gary Richards, Weis Earth Science Museum, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952, (920) 832-2925; e-mail: joanne. kluessendorf@uwc.edu; Web site: www.weismuseum.org 11-13--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 12-13--SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: Show; ; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Verizon Center of Progress Bldg., New York State Fairgrounds, Rte. 690; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; gems, jewelry, beads, beading supplies, minerals, fossils, educational exhibits, more than 50 retail and wholesale dealers, demonstrations, kids' activities, family fun; contact Cathy Patterson, (315) 638-8817; Web site: www.gmss.us 18-20--BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 14th annual show, "High Country Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital, behind the fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 18-20--KENNER, LOUISIANA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; beading classes, cab demonstrations; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 23-27--FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show, "Whistle Stop Gemfest"; South East Gemshows; Whistle Stop Antique Mall, 1281 Georgia Rd. (Hwy. 441 N); Wed. 9-7, Thu. 9-7, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 9-6; free admission; faceting and cabbing rough, opal, meteorites, minerals, fossils, gemstones, handcrafted jewelry, equipment, supplies, tools, silversmith and goldsmith doing custom jewelry and repair; contact Mark or Patricia Smith, P.O. Box 298, Montmorenci, SC 29839, (706) 490-4515; e- mail: gemshows@bellsouth.net 26-27--FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: 41st annual show; Indianhead Rock & Mineral Society; Frederic High School; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Vernon Peterson, (715) 349-2241, or Dan Beal, (715) 472-8809 AUGUST 2008: 1-3--PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University Activity Center, 3700 Willow Creek Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children 12 and under free with paid adult; dealers, fine jewelry, beading components, mineral specimens, tools, lapidary equipment and rough, door prizes; contact Larry Jackson, P.O. Box 3923, Chino Valley, AZ 86323, (928) 636-9188; e-mail: lpjack65@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral. org 1-3--SAVANNAH, GEORGIA: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, One International Dr.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; beading classes, cab demonstrations, Savannah Lapidary Club and SCAD promo booths; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 70006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www.aksshow.com 8-10--DALTON, GEORGIA: 17th annual show, "North Georgia Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 9-10--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com 15-17--CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: Southeast wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Cartersville, I-75 and 411 NE; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, gems, 90 vendors, wholesale and retail, public welcome, in cooperation with the Tellus Museum (formerly Weinman Mineral Museum); contact Laura Delano, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (941) 408-0362; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 16-17--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 12th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; University of Wisconsin Barron County; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Neil Sitenga, (715) 234-7684 22-24--HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS: Show; AKS Gem Shows; Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; beading classes; contact Kay Schabilion, 4532 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, LA 7006, (504) 455-6101; e-mail: info@aksshow.com; Web site: www. aksshow.com 22-24--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 183rd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com SEPTEMBER 2008: 5-7--MARIETTA (ATLANTA), GEORGIA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954- 0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 19-21--VICTORIA, TEXAS: Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; contact Patty Shay, 306 W. Houston, Refugio, TX 78377, (361) 526-2936; e-mail: pshay4@yahoo.com 20-21--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com OCTOBER 2008: 3-5--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 10th annual show, "Fall Indianapolis Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 3-5--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 184th show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com 4-5--SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fairgrounds, Illinois Bldg., 9th St. and N. Grand; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, children free; special exhibits, demonstrators, club member exhibits, dealers, kids' activities, silent auction; contact Judith Washburn, 107 Deer Creek Rd., Rochester, IL 62563, (217) 498-7713; e-mail: jrwashburn1@msn.com; Web site: www.loess1.org 9-11--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: World Championship Quartz Crystals Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Thu. 9-3, Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-3; free admission; keep all you find, meet other miners, maybe even win a prize; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AK 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber.com 10-12--HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA: 40th annual show; Huntsville Gem & Mineral Society; von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; admission $2; 30 national vendors, fine and costume jewelry, lapidary material, specimens, equipment, demonstrations, displays, "rock food table," fluorescent rock display, children's activities; contact Lowell Zoller, 3027 Flint Mill Run, Hampton Cove, AL 35763, (256) 534-8803; e-mail: Lzol@comcast.net; Web site: www. huntsvillegms.org 10-12--MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Show, "Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Festival"; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; children's dig; contact Maureen Walther, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867- 2723; e-mail: director@mountidachamber.com; Web site: www.mountidachamber. com 11-12--ORLANDO, FLORIDA: 17th annual show, "Fossil Fair"; Florida Fossil Hunters; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $1; fossils, rocks, minerals, gems, artifacts, silent auctions, raffles, children's dig pit, books, supplies; contact Valerie First, 223 Ringwood Dr., Winter Springs, FL 32708, (407) 699-9274; e-mail: vjfirst@aol.com; Web site: www. floridafossilhunters.com 24-26--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 6th annual show, "Harrisonburg Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Bldg., 4808 S. Valley Pike (U.S. 11), between I-81 exit 240 and 243; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2008: 31-2--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 28th annual retail and wholesale show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., I-435 at Front St.; contact Judi Tripp, Shows of Integrity, 504 N. College St., McKinney, TX 75069, (972) 542-7370 31-2--MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA: 1st annual show, "Fall Martinsville Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Blvd., across from Liberty Fair Mall; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10- 6, Sun. 11-5; free admission; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384- 6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com NOVEMBER 2008: 7-9--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Rocky Mountain Federation show; Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society; Tulsa County Fairgrounds, 21st and Yale; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 daily, $10 whole show, children under 12 free; dealers, competitive exhibits, working exhibits, special exhibits, programs, educational kids' area, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, games, Editors' Breakfast and Awards Banquet Sat., Rollin' Rock Club meeting Sun., RMFMS Executive Committee meeting Fri., RMFMS Delegates meeting Sat., Oklahoma State Council meeting Sat.; contact Richard Jaeger, 3515 E. 88th St., Tulsa, OK 74137, (918) 481-0249; e-mail: RjgrSci@aol.com; Web site: www.TTownRockhound.org 14-16--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 7th annual show, "Fall Charlottesville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Extended, take I-64 exit 121 south, follow the signs; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 14-16--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: 4th annual holiday show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Dept.; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children $1; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, school groups Fri., door prizes; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us 29-30--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $6; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www. crystalfair.com JULY-AUGUST 2008: July-Aug 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; |
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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
