Rock, Gem & Jewelry Shows: October 2009

1-5–MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Jewelry trade show; Jewelers International Showcase; Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6, Mon. 10-4; jewelry trade only, no general public, adults free, under 16 not admitted; jewelry manufacturers from around the world exhibit in 1,500 booths; contact Michael G. Breslow, 6421 Congress Ave., Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) 998-0205; e-mail: jisshow@aol.com; Web site: www.jisshow.com

2–COLUMBUS, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Columbus Worthington, 7007 N. High St.; Fri. 2-6; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

2-4–COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; OC Fair & Event Center/Bldg. 14 & 16, 88 Fair Dr.; 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

2-4–ELKRIDGE, MARYLAND: Paul Desautels Micromount Symposium; Baltimore Mineral Society; MHA Conference Center, 6820 Deerpath Rd.; Fri. 7-9:30, Sat. 8-9:30, Sun. 8-1; adults $25; Micromounters Hall of Fame ceremonies; contact Cal Pierson; e-mail: calpierson2@hotmail.com; Web site: edisk.fandm.edu/mike.seeds/BMS.htm

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

2-4–SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 193rd show; Frank Cox Productions; 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (3 days), under 16 free; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; frankcox@comcast.net; www.frankcoxproductions.com

2-4–SEQUIM, WASHINGTON: Show, “Earth’s Treasures”; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society; Boys & Girls Club of Olympic Peninsula, 400 W. Fir St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-3:30; free admission; contact Foster Thompson, (360) 670-1405 or (360) 681-7981, or Sonia Zachman, (360) 452-8588

3–CINCINNATI, OHIO: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Cintas Center, Xavier University (James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center), 1624 Herald Ave.; Sat. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

3-4–ANCASTER, ONTARIO, CANADA: Show, “Ancaster Gem, Mineral, Bead & Jewellery Show”; Robert Hall Originals; Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; crystals, minerals, cut stones, wire wrapping, beads, beading supplies, lapidary supplies, the latest in jewelry designs; contact Robert Parry, 138 Sugar Maple Rd., St. George, ON, N0E 1N0, (519) 448-1236; e-mail: rockshow@roberthalloriginals.com

3-4–GREELEY, COLORADO: Show; Weld County Rock & Mineral Society; Greeley Senior Activity Center, 1010 6th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-4; free admission; children’s games, demonstrations, rough and polished rocks, drawings, grab bags, minerals, dealers, fossils, jewelry; contact Melanie DeHart, 410 21 Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, (970) 352-8149; e-mail: hamlethouse@yahoo.com

3-4–JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 37th annual show; Central Arkansas 2009 Gem & Mineral Show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr., Hwy. 67/167 Exit 9 (Main St.); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, beads, lapidary material, jewelry, door prizes, grand prize, kids’ dig, exhibits, demonstrations, mineral ID, more than 120 tables of material from around the world; contact Pat, (501)821-2346; pkissire@sbcglobal.net; www.centralarrockhound.org

3-4–JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 37th annual show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park, Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, cabochon cutting; contact Robert Schweitzer, (920) 674-2544

3-4–LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 19th annual show and sale; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; National Guard Armory, 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $1, children 6-12 50 cents or $3 per family, Scouts in uniform free; dealers, minerals, jewelry, equipment, club sales, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, blacklight display, kids’ quarry; contact Kay Fisher, 1905 Port Royal Ct., Lexington, KY 40504, (859) 537-1776; e-mail: kkay19@aol.com; Web site: lexingtonrockclub.com

3-4–NEWARK, NEW YORK: 16th annual Wayne County Jewelry, Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show and Sale; St. Michael’s School PTO, American Hobby Shop; St. Michael’s School, 320 Main St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; beads, meteorites, jewelry, fossils, free exhibits, Fowler’s wire wrapping, minerals from all over the world, grab bags, door prizes, children’s sluice, free children’s activities, club displays; contact Andrea and David Kords, (315) 986-1171; Web site: Show@americanhobbyshop.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

4–FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Fall Festival Of Gems”; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society & Museum, 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; vendors, raffle, silent auction, wheel of fortune, gem ID, gold panning, geode cracking, museum and gift shop open; contact Mary Fong-Walker, 123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: ikonmining@gmail.com; Web site: www.FGMS.org

4–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Marriott Indianapolis East, 7202 E. 21st St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

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–BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: 18th annual show, “Big Sur Jade Festival”; South Coast Community Land Trust, Pacific Valley School PTO; Pacific Valley School, Hwy. 1, across from Sand Dollar Beach; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Kirk Brock, (831) 659-3857 or (831) 402-1143; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com

9-11–FORT MYERS, FLORIDA: 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

9-11–MOAB, UTAH: 50th annual show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, field trips, raffle, spin wheel; contact Jerry Hansen, P.O. Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com; Web site: moabrockclub.net

9-11–MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN: Show, “The Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show”; Michigan Mineralogical Society; Gibraltar Trade Center North, 237 N. River Rd., I-94 exit 237; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; “Colorful Calcites” theme, museum and university exhibits, private collector and dealer displays, more than 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, carvings, special dinosaur attractions, silent auction, lectures, demonstrations, free mineral ID, gold panning, fossil digging; contact Carol Werner, (248) 887-3906; e-mail: briarhillwerner@comcast.net; Web site: www.michmin.org

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

9-11–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H 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

9-11–WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Club; East Gate Hall, Marathon Park, 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; Fri. is Youth Day, dealers, jewelry, dinosaur fossils, rare mineral specimens, Wisconsin fossils and minerals, cut and raw gem stones, pearls, shells, lapidary supplies, metal detecting demonstrations by Ground View Metal Detectors; contact Jennifer Damrow, 1709 Prairie Rd., Madison, WI 53711, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: jennifer@exclusiveinspirations.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com

10–SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Mirabeau Hotel Spokane Valley (Ballroom), 1100 N. Sullivan Rd.; Sat. 11-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

10-11–GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Earth’s Treasures”; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; special shark jaws and fossil exhibit, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, dealers, club member displays, kids’ activities, silent auction, door prizes, grand prizes; contact Kim Moore, 16045 Banner Quaker Hill Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959-8816, (530) 470-0388; e-mail: kmoore160@comcast.net; Web site: www.ncgms.org

10-11–MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: Annual show, “Rocktoberfest”; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School, 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Bill Moser, (425) 238-8222; e-mail: bill-jj@comcast.net; or Rocky McCall, (360) 629-2515

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–PAYSON, ARIZONA: 12th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center – Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; discount tickets available at Payson Chamber of Commerce, Payson Library, Parks & Recreation Office; contact Barry Jones, (928) 476-3513

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

10-11–SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 35th annual show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave., 1 block east of Buffalo Soldier Trail; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, gems, jewelry, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Ingrid Baillie, P.O. Box 1596, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636, (520) 459-3718; e-mail: ibaillie@cox.net

10-11–TEMPLE, TEXAS: Show; South Central Federation, Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Frank Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free; faceting demonstrations, grab bags, treasure wheel, silent auction, displays; contact Leslie O. Connally, 875 N. Wheat Rd., Belton, TX 76513, (254) 939-7015; e-mail: lconnally@clearwire.net

10-11–TRONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Gem-O-Rama”; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLGM Show Bldg., 13337 Main St.; Sat. 7:30-5, Sun. 7:30-4; free admission; three field trips to Searles Lake to collect saline minerals, mineral dealers, exhibits, tour of Searles Valley Minerals manufacturing plants, geode cutting and sales, sphere-making demonstration, hourly prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Jim & Bonnie Fairchild, 84830 12th St., Trona, CA 93562, (760) 372-5356; e-mail: slgms@iwvisp.com; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/

10-11–WORTHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; Worthington-West Franklin Firehall, 680 Cherry St. and Linton Alley; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; displays, silent auction, six dealers, kids’ gem mine and Blinko; contact Albert Zabinski, P.O. Box 456, East Vandergrift, PA 15629, (724) 567-7067; e-mail: Zabinski@facetersco-op.com; Web site: www.facetersco-op.com/zabinski/gemshow.htm

15-18–OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA: Rock dig and mineral show; Fort Drum Crystal Mine; Rucks Pit, 28320 N.E. 55th Ave.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $30; bring your own tools, dig for fossil clams, vendors; contact Sabrina Braswell, 28320 N.E. 55th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972, (863) 634-0692; e-mail: fortdrumcrystalmine@yahoo.com; or Edwin Rucks Sr., (863) 634-0691

16-18–DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.; 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

16-18–FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: 48th annual show and sale; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors (55+) $2, students $1, children under 12 free; dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, displays, working exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, kids’ games; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815l e-mail: YamanakaM@cs.com

16-18–FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: 20th annual show, “Leaf Lookers Gemboree”; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg., US Hwy. 441S; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12�5; adults $2, children 12 and under free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, door prizes, gold and silver jewelry, findings, jewelry repairs and mounting; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (800) 336-7829; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: franklin-chamber.com

16-18–KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Show; Knoxville Gem & Mineral Society; Kerbela Temple, 315 Mimosa Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4 (weekend pass $7), children under 12 free; mineral identification Sat.; contact Jim McCutcheon, 1519 W. Woodshire Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922, (865) 966-5468; e-mail: jdmccut@tds.net

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

16-18–PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, “The Philadelphia Gem Jewelry and Gift Show”; Gem Show Expo Productions; 3417 Spruce St.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adult; gems, jewelry, beads, gifts; contact Nicholas, P.O. Box 412, Skippack, PA 19474, (484) 269-0406; e-mail: info@gemshowexpo.com; Web site: www.gemshowexpo.com

16-18–SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: 52nd annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club; Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; contact Bob Smith, (541) 741-0060, or John Randall, (541) 683-2661; e-mail: sweetbottom@juno.com

16-18–TAYLORSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Carolina Gem & Mineral Rock Swap; Western Piedmont Mineral & Gem Society; Taylorsville Lions Club Fairgrounds; 170 Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 12-5; free admission; inside and outside show, camping available, unlimited parking; contact Tom Winslow, 2843 Devonshire Rd., Newton, NC 28658-9799; (828) 302-1714; e-mail: TomWinslow@Charter.net

16-18–VICTORIA, TEXAS: Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children free with adults; jewelry-making demonstrations, gemstone identification, wheel of fortune, jewelry, fossils, minerals, geodes, crystals, jewelry findings, gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies; contact Ken Lemke, 3417 Coletoville Rd., Victoria, TX 77905, (361) 575-5350; e-mail: klemke@vctx.org

17–SEATTLE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Seattle Center, San Juan Rooms; Sat. 2-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

17–WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 11th annual show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church, 22700 Sherman Way; Sun. 10-5; free admission; gold panning, crafts, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, dealers, displays, demonstrations, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, raffle, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, P.O. Box 205, Woodland Hills, CA 91365, (818) 341-9645; e-mail: show@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org

17-18–ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA: 8th annual October Cayucos Gem & Mineral Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, crystals, jade, jewelry, beads, lapidary-related items; contact Mike Lyons or Kim Noyes, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: www.slogem.org

17-18–BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 37th annual show/EFMLS Annual Convention; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, mineral specimens, crystals, hands-on educational exhibits, grand door prize, free children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092, (860) 651-9980; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.Bristolgem.org

17-18–CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets. Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; door prizes Sun., dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jade, jewelry, lapidary rough and equipment; contact Michael Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net

17-18–CLIO, MICHIGAN: 42nd annual show; Flint Rock & Gem Club; Carter Middle School, 300 Upland Dr., off Vienna Rd./M-57; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 6-18 $1.50, under 6 free with adult, Scouts in uniform free; displays, lapidary demonstrations, children’s activities, dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, rough, door prizes, raffle; contact Ed Hearn, , (810) 687-2339; e-mail: edleo324@comcast.net; Web site: www.flintrockandgem.org

17-18–COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training and Community Center, 8180 Belden Blvd., U.S. Hwy. 61 Grange Blvd. exit; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1, families $5; dealers, tailgate sales, agates, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ corner; contact Rita, (651) 457-4285, or Sandy Fuller; e-mail: rockbiz8@cs.com; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

17-18–HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual Hawaii Rock & Mineral Show; Hui Pohaku ‘O Hawai’i; Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-7; free admission; fossils, minerals, gemstones; contact Keith Kruger, P.O. Box 23020, Honolulu, HI 96823, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hiu.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/HI_Rock_Mineral_Society.html

17-18–JOHNSTOWN, NEW YORK: Show; Fulton County Mineral Club; Johnstown Moose Lodge, 109 Comrie Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults and seniors $2, students and children free; contact Paul Cornell, 122 Skunk Hollow Rd., Gloversville, NY 12078, (518) 725-7076; e-mail: pllenroc@frontiernet.net

17-18–LAKESIDE, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Rockhound Roundup”; El Cajon Valley Gems & Mineral Society; Lakeside Rodeo Grounds, 12684 Mapleview Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; demonstrators, jewelry, beads, findings, rough and faceted gemstones, arts and crafts, kids’ games, equipment; contact Carolyn Boland, 10950 Vista Camino, Lakeside, CA 92040, (619) 561-7498; e-mail: bobpeggyb99@aol.com; Web site: www.ecvgms.com

17-18–LEWISTON, IDAHO: Show, “Hidden Treasure!”; Hells Canyon Gem Club; Nez Perce County Fair Bldg., 1229 Burrell Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students free with ID card, seniors $2, children under 12 free; dealers, rough rock, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, rock crafts, activities, silent auction, grand prize drawing; contact Rick Westerholm, 813 Bryden Dr., Lewiston, ID 83501, (208) 746-2101; e-mail: rkwester@cableone.net

17-18–PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 26th annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Hwy. 50 Exit 44B; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; special exhibit “All That Glitters,” case displays, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, free kids’ activities, more than 40 dealers, minerals, rough and faceted gems, jewelry, beads, fossils, petrified wood, meteorites, lapidary and jewelry making supplies, equipment, books, silent auction, door prizes, raffle; contact Jackie Cerrato, P.O. Box 950, Placerville, CA 95667; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org

17-18–SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: 33rd annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Veterans Memorial Bldg., 1351 Maple Ave.; exhibits, demonstrations, prizes, artists, sellers, rough rock, gemstones, books, tools, supplies; contact Tom, (707) 546-4537; e-mail: farmarch@sonic.net; Web site: www.Gem-N-I.org

17-18–SEDONA, ARIZONA: 9th annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; speakers, kids’ crafts, meteorite and other displays, raffles, mineral identification, sphere making and other demonstrations, rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Pat McMahon, P.O. Box 3284, Sedona, AZ 86340, (928) 300-8333; e-mail: pdxprss@earthlink.net; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

17-18–SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: 37th annual show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club; South Charleston Community Center, 601 Jefferson St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 12 and under free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, gemstones, finished jewelry, kids’ corner; contact Kanawah Rock & Gem Club, P.O. Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 825-6845; e-mail: frankoz@juno.com

17-18–SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: 42nd show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Exposition Center, 635 St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children 50 cents; dealers, educational displays, door prizes, working demonstrations, gem auction; contact Floyd Carpenter, 1942 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, (417) 823-3800; e-mail: ttc65@sbcglobal.net

17-18–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

18–MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Best Western Cotton Tree Inn (Cascade Ballroom), 2300 Market St.; Sun. 1-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

23-25–AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1; children (12 and under) 50 cents; more than 30 dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, meteorites, art demonstrations, “Youth Education Day,” door prizes; contact Brian Wetzig, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757, (512) 458-9546; e-mail: general@austingemandmineral.org; Web site: www.austingemandmineral.org

23-25–GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show; Lake County Gem & Mineral Club; Vista Hotel and Conference Center, across from Gurnee Mills; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children under 12 free; gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, amber, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, custom jewelry, cabochons, kids’ games, door prizes; contact Gere Bunnell, (847) 336-3440; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.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

23-25–INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual show, “GeoFest”; Indiana State Museum; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $7, seniors $6.50, children $4; dealers, regional clubs, kids’ activities; contact Peggy Fisherkeller, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 232-7172; e-mail: pfisherkeller@dnr.in.gov; Web site: www.indianamuseum.org

23-25–PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Gem Faire; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; 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

23-25–SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Annual show; Mineral Collectors of Utah; Trolley Square; Fri. 12-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-5; free admission; mineral dealers, showcase displays, mineral identification table, book table, hourly drawings, free specimens for kids; contact Curt Forrester, (801) 789-6325; e-mail: fossilmin@dcdi.net; Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/mincollutah/Home

24–BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Bellevue Community College (Cafeteria), 3000 Landerholm Circle SE; Sat. 11-3; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

24-25–CANBY, OREGON: Show, “Nature’s Beauty in Stone 2009”; Clackamette Mineral & Gem Club; Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Bldg., 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Rick Mauer, 9878 SW Alsea Dr., Tualatin, OR 97013, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com

24-25–CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show, “Gemboree”; Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society; Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; minerals, rocks, gems, jewelry; contact Warren Salchak, (330) 929-3798, or Carl Miller, (330) 633-4250; Web site: www.LapidaryClubofOhio.org

24-25–EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 43rd annual show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall, Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-9, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, geodes, silent auction; contact Ruth Reisinger, (812) 424-7618

24-25–FREEPORT, NEW YORK: Show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; contact Ralph Gose, P.O. Box 1418, Melville, NY 11747, (631) 271-8411; e-mail: kaleidoscopegemshows@yahoo.com

24-25–HENRIETTA (ROCHESTER), NEW YORK: 37th annual show, “Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show”; Rochester Academy of Science Mineral Section, Rochester Lapidary Society; Minett Hall, Monroe County Fair & Expo Center, corner of E. Henrietta Rd. and Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, jewelry, beads, minerals, mineral carvings, fossils, demonstrations, gemstone faceting, cabochon making, jewelry making, fossil preparation, member displays, minerals, fossils, jewelry, door prizes, kids’ activities, starter mineral collection, sluice, soapstone carving, mineral bingo; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show

24-25–LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Los Altos Youth Center, 1 San Antonio Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, juniors (12-18) $2, children under 12 free; dealers, lapidary, gems, minerals, fossils, exhibits; contact Dave Muster, (408) 245-2180; e-mail: mustersgems@yahoo.com

24-25–WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: 36th annual show; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island – Knight Campus, Route 113, East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children under 12 free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, educational exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, hourly door prizes, grand prize, “Dinosaur Man”; contact Robert Sproule, 40 Paulette Terrace, Plymouth, MA 02360, (508) 743-8444; e-mail: jsproule@comcast.net

24-25–SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jewelry, Gem, & Variety Expo”; Green New Media & Life Expo Inc.; Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd.; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $14, seniors two for $14, children under 12 free; book signing, speakers, demonstrations; contact G. Fisher, (702) 467-9411; e-mail: GEFisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.GreenNewMediaLifeExpo.com

24-25–TAMPA, FLORIDA: 50th annual show and sale; Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301 N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students (K-12) $4, children under 5 free with adult; contact Tony Carrino, 3124 Partridge Point Trail, Valrico, FL 33596, (813) 482-7774; e-mail: tcarrino@verizon.net; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com

25–TIGARD (PORTLAND), OREGON: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Embassy Suites Hotel – Washington Square (Embassy Ballroom), 9000 SW Washington Square Rd.; Sun. 12-5; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

28–SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Salt Lake City Community College � Miller Campus (Karen Gail Miller Conference Center – Deercreek, Lone Peak, Copper, Rose, Cottonwood, and Wasatch Rooms), 9750 S 300 W; Wed. 12-4; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

30–HENDERSON (LAS VEGAS), NEVADA: Wholesale show; Rings & Things; Fri. 12-4; Henderson Convention Center (Ballroom A/B), 200 S. Water St.; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/

31–FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: 20th show, “Ultraviolation”; The Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; First United Methodist Church, 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9�5; admission $2, children 12 and younger free; all fluorescent mineral show; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com