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#AOS – 46th Annual Opal, Gem and Jewelry Show!

November 3, 2013

#Gemshows – November 2013 – Your Local Club Shows (Retail)

November 3, 2013

1-3—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: 37th Annual Rock-a-Rama; High Desert Helpers; High Desert Park; 19001 E. Jacie Ln.; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2; free admission; outdoor show, door prizes, dealers, demonstrators, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, crystals, tools, equipment, books, lapidary supplies, gold panning, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, gem setting, raffle, rock I.D.; contact Sue Coordinator, PO Box 212, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324-0212, (602) 471-0173; e-mail: riverdiva@gmail.com; Web site: www.highdeserthelpers.org

1-3—GOLDEN, COLORADO: Show and sale; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fair Grounds Exhibit Hall; 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; 18 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, rough; contact Pat Tucci, PO Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com

2-3—ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; American Opal Society; The Phoenix Club – Festhalle; 1340 S. Sanderson Ave., SE of Ball Rd. and 57 Fwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 15) free; dealers, opals, gems, jewelry, rough and cut opals, jewelry tools and supplies, gemstone photography, books, prize drawing, free opal seminars, kids’ area, demonstrations, gem cutting, jewelry making, gem carving, wire wrapping, inlay, faceting, cabbing; contact Veronica Purpura, (714) 501-9959; e-mail: info@opalsociety.org; Web site: www.opalsociety.org

2-3—BREWER, MAINE: 9th Annual Rock and Gem Show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium; 203 State St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (under 12) free; 20 dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, beads, silver and gold jewelry, Maine minerals, door prizes, silent auctions; contact Jim White, 54 Gilbert St., Orono, ME 04473, (207) 866-2546; e-mail: jameshwhite@myfairpoint.net; Web site: http://penobscotminerallapidaryclub.com/

2-3—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: 54th annual show and sale; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord; 5298 Clayton Rd., near Ygnacio Valley Rd.; Sat. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 16) free; more than 25 dealers, gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, crystals, jade, meteorites, fluorescent rocks, lapidary tools, equipment, findings, books, supplies, more than 20 demonstrations, cabbing, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, setting, stone carving, gold panning, more than 40 exhibits and educational displays, youth and Scout activities, free rock and gem identification, silent auction, fluorescent display room, hourly door prizes, raffle; contact Harry Nichandros, CA, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: show-r@ccmgs.org; Web site: http://ccmgs.org

2-3—EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; CFS – The School at Church Farm; 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, Scoutmasters free, children (under 12) $1, Scouts in uniform free with adult; “Gemarama 2013: Shades of Red”; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, jewelry artistry demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes; contact Lisa Roman, 24 Upland Rd., Brookhaven, PA 19015, (610) 490-5252; e-mail: TLS.Gemarama.publicity@gmail.com; Web site: www.lapidary.org

2-3—MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: 19th Annual Show; Mid-Michigan Rock Club; Midland Resort Convention Center; 1500 W. Wackerly St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, students 50 cents, children (12 and under) free; Michigan minerals, agates, copper, coins, gems, jewelry; contact Deb Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred2@aol.com; Web site: midlandrockclub.com

2-3—MIDLAND, TEXAS: Annual show; Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center; 105 N. Main St., corner of Wall and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students $2, children (5 and under) free; artist Beverly Hartman, dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room, door prizes, grand prize; contact Bill Halepeska, PO Box 5043, Midland, TX 79704, (432) 694-5945; e-mail: show@midlandgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.midlandgemandmineral.org

2-3—OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA: Biennial Show; Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society; Oklahoma State Fair Park; Modern Living Bldg.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults and studenst (13 and up) $6, children (12 and under) free; displays, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, fluorescent room, children’s activities, dealers, finished jewelry, beads, gemstones, rough rock, slabs, mineral specimens, geodes, equipment, supplies, demonstrations, silversmithing, beading, cutting and polishing rocks and gems, wire wrapping, jewelry making, flint knapping, metal engraving, silent auction, door prizes; contact Dale Moore, 12352 Spring Circle, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 834-0765; e-mail: halffull101-omgs2@yahoo.com

2-3—OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show and sale; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center; 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $6, children (under 12) $1; 24 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, geode cracking, door prizes, grand prize; contact Nancy Mattson, PO Box 4148, Stamford, CT 06907, (914) 935-8893; e-mail: ngm11@msn.com; Web site: StamfordMineralSociety.org

2-3—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 58th Annual Show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds; 520 S. Richmond Rd., Mesquire Hall; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; field trip Sun.; contact John De Rosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: jfrocks@dslextreme.com

2-3—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine; 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gemstones, minerals, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and supplies, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chainmaking, intarsia, spheremaking, gemstone identification, Junior Booth, Club Booth, bargain books, rocks, equipment, slabs; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: rtourmaline2@aol.com; Web site: SDMG.org

2-3—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall; 8505 Durand Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact John Lowman, (262) 554-5370

2-4— SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; The Al Bahr Shrine; 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, lapidary equipment and supplies, demonstrations, wire wrapping, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chainmaking, intarsia, spheremaking, gemstone identification, junior booth, club booth, books, rocks, equipment, slabs; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: (619) 889-6886; Web site: www.sdmg.org

6-13—ST. GEORGE, ONTARIO, CANADA: Annual show; Robert & Betty Parry; Robert Hall Originals; 138 Sugar Maple Rd., Canada; Daily 10-5; free admission; jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, stone décor, lapidary equipment, lapidary supplies, rough rock for tumbling; contact Cheryl Felka, (800) 360-2813; e-mail: cheryl@roberthalloriginals.com; Web site: www.roberthalloriginals.com

8-10—ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Annual show; Chugach Gem & Mineral Society, Alaska Miners Association; Sheraton Anchorage Hotel; 401 E. 6th Ave., 2nd Floor; Fri. 5-9, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; free admission; displays, talks, demonstrations, dealers, rocks, minerals, jewelry, books, kids’ activities; contact Jillian Malone, (907) 252-0008; e-mail: niteowl208@gmail.com

8-10—GRAY, TENNESSEE: Annual show; Kingsport Gems & Minerals Society; General Shale Brick Natural History Museum; Gray Fossil Site, 1212 Suncrest Dr.; Fri. 9:30 -5:30, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (3-12) $3, under 3 free; dealers, fine jewelry, gems, beads, mineral specimens; contact Robert Morgan, 401 Belleair Ln., Bristol, VA 24201, (276) 466-9894; e-mail: morganjewellry@msn.com

8-10—HUMBLE, TEXAS: 60th Annual Show; Houston Gem & Mineral Society; Humble Civic Center; 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $7, seniors and students $6, children (under 12) free; fluorescent exhibit, 40 dealers, swap area, Dino Dig, youth section, displays, exhibits; contact Chris and Theresa Peek, c/o Houston Gem & Mineral Society, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: show@hgms.org; Web site: www.hgms.org

9—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: 3rd Annual Christmas Gem, Jewelry and Gift Show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Vet’s Bldg.; 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; adults $1, children (under 12) free with adult; finished jewelry, beads, necklaces, fossils, minerals, crafts; contact Dan Wolke, (707) 334-2950; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: vjgems.org

9-10—FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Highland Community College; 2998 W.
Pearl City Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; donations accepted; speakers; contact Brian Green, PO Box 396, Warren, IL 61087, (815) 745-2228; e-mail: bgreen57@hotmail.com; Web site: http://nwilrockclubfrpt.blogspot.com

9-10—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society; LHC Community Center; 100 Park Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $1, students and children free; more than 40 displays, 40 dealers, findings, finished jewelry, specimens; contact Elizabeth Porter, 2810 Holiday Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, (928) 453-8415; e-mail: lizinyl@aol.com

9-10—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Annual show; New York Mineralogical Society; Holiday Inn Midtown; 440 W. 57th St., between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free with adult; retail and wholesale dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, crystals, beads, findings, door prizes, lectures; contact Tony Nikischer, 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 202, Charlottsville, VA 22901, (434) 964-0875; e-mail: www.excaliburmineral.com

9-10—SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society; Live Oak Grange; 1900 17th Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, fossil fish, ammonites, crystals, activities for kids and adults; contact Michael Cox, PO Box 343, Santa Cruz, CA 95061, (831) 459-0572; e-mail: scruzmgs@gmail.com; Web site: www.scmgs.org

16-17—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center; 80 Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5 (discount coupon on Web site); Gem Miner’s Holiday Show: gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, collectibles; contact Teresa Schwab, PO Box 15513, Chevy Chase, MD 20825, (301) 565-0487; e-mail: beadware@rcn.com; Web site: www.gem-show.com

16-17—OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: 44th Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center; 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; “Agates”: hourly door prizes, 70 display cases, kids’ games, demonstrations, wire wrapping, glass bead forging, sphere making; contact Brett Johnson, (805) 822-3836; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com

16-17—PAYSON, ARIZONA: Annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center; Hwy. 87 Mile Marker 251; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children (under 12) free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, jewelry and findings, slabs, rough material, gold prospecting equipment, displays, education center, Spinning Wheel, fluorescent display, beading, sandstone painting, silent auction; contact Margaret Jones, PO Box 884, Pine, AZ 85544, (928) 970-0857; e-mail: margieaberry@gmail.com

21-24—CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA: ISCS SandFest 2013; Georgia Mineral Society, Tellus Science Museum; Tellus Science Museum; I-75 Exit 293; Thu. 9-4, Fri. 8-9, Sat. 8-10, Sun. 8:30-5; museum admission adults $14, seniors (65+) $12, students with ID and children (3 – 17) $10, museum members and active military with ID free; sand-related activities, field trips, presentations, discussion panels, children’s activities, art exhibit, sand trading, workshops, registration and additional fee required (see Web site); contact Lori Carter, 4138 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093-3059; e-mail: sand@gamineral.org; Web site: www.iscs.sigmabookstore.com

22-24—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple; 206 Jamil Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $5, children (16 and under) free with adult, military & their dependents free; dealers, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geode sales and cutting, club member exhibits, lapidary demonstrations; contact Sue Shrader, PO Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; Web site: www.cgams.org

22-24—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb Civic Center; 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gem and mineral displays, mineral identification classes, fluorescent mineral room, hourly door prizes; contact Mary Ingram, (404) 915-3588; e-mail: kayoest@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org

23-24—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds; The President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Fall Festival of Gems”; dealers, jewelry, fossils, equipment, rough material, minerals, gems, demonstrations, faceting, silversmithing, wire wrapping, bead making, cabochon making, club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle; contact Gordon Eslava, PO Box 3342, Silverdale, WA 98383, (360) 621-2233

23-24—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, The HUB; 4400 University Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $3, students (13-17) $3, children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform and GMU Students with ID free; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, meteorites, crystals, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ mini-mines, learning activities, Cub Scout activities, silent auction; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org

23-24—MADISON, WISCONSIN: Show and sale; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, Exhibiton Hall; 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; jewelry, crystals, rough rock, specimens, fossils, gold and sapphire panning, crystal and jewelry exhibits, displays, fossils, agates, faceted stones; contact Richard Zweifel, 3633 Ice Age Dr., Madison, WI 53719-5413, (608) 206-4981; e-mail: zweifel@chorus.net

23-24—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center; 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

29-1—MOBILE, ALABAMA: Annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Abba Shrine; 7701 Hitt Rd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, demonstrations, door prizes; contact Jim Patterson, 1735 William Carey Rd., Eight Mile, AL 36695, (251) 510-8527; e-mail: jimandde@mobile.com

29-1—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 34th Annual Show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center; 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $4 (good all 3 days), children (16 and under) free; 50th Anniversary Celebration; more than 30 dealers, fossils, minerals, gemstones, cabochons, specimen identification, jewelry, beads, door prizes, grand prize; contact Carol Mesimer, 3214 Fleming Ave., Roanoke, VA 24012; e-mail: ckwlt@aol.com

29-1—SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: Annual show; Withlacoochee Rock Hounds; Suncost Dance and Party Center; 13383 County Line Rd., just west of Suncoast Pkwy.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3; displays, dealers, rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, club table; contact Ralph Barber, (352) 200-6852; e-mail: Barbersbloomers@hotmail.com

30-1—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Show and sale; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Show; Hassayampa Elementary School; 251 S. Tegner St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, beads, jewelry, fossils, kids’ room, door prizes, raffle; contact Beth Myerson, 21825 W. Date Creek Rd., Wickenburg, AZ 85390, (480) 540-2318; e-mail: myerbd@gmail.com

Retail Show listings via Rock & Gem Magazine
http://www.rockngem.com/show-dates-display/?ShowState=ALL

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October 2013 – Local Club Shows – Open to the Public

October 6, 2013

October 2013

2-6—JOSHUA TREE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Hi-Desert Rockhounds, Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; Sportsman’s Club of Joshua Tree; 6225 Sunburst St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, gold panning; contact Roger Thompson, 60886 Natoma Trail, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, (760) 902-5340; e-mail: rogerthompson@mac.com; Web site: www.jtsportsmansclub.com/gem.html

4-6—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; Albuquerque Gem & Mineral Club; NM St. Fairgrounds, Creative Arts Center; 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; 65 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jewelry, cut stones, crystals, books, equipment, tools; contact Amy Penn, 2324 Alvarado Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 883-4195; e-mail: amypenn246@gmail.com; Web site: www.agmc.info

4-6—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston, Gem, Mineral and Faceters Club; Gaston County Park; 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., 120 Leisure Ln.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, cutting material, gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, working sluice, sand buckets for purchase, raffles; contact Peter Falcone, (980) 522-6138; Web site: http://gastongemshow.weebly.com

4-6—DALLAS, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual show; Gaston Gem & Mineral Club; Gaston County Park (Biggerstaff Park); Hwy. 27/Dallas Cherryville Hwy.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; minerals, fossils, cutting material, gemstones, wire wrapping, settings, geodes, jewelry, working sluice and sand buckets, raffles; contact Jackay McDaniel, (704) 865-6748; e-mail: jackaythegrizz@aol.com

5—MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; PESA; Macungie Memorial Park; 50 Norht Poplar St.; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children free; more than 120 tables, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, gold panning and sluicing, door prizes, free kids’ specimens; contact Vincent Olsovsky, 531 Mickley Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052, (610) 439-2337; e-mail: mineralfest@verizon.net; Web site: www.mineralfest.com

5-6—JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center; 5 Municipal Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Tom Sharp, (501) 379-8653; e-mail: thom61847@yahoo.com; Web site: centralarrockhound.org

5-6—JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN: 41st Annual Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Mineral Show; Rock River Valley Geological Society; Jefferson County Fair Park; Jackson and Peurner Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; donations accepted; “Paleontology”: demonstrations, faceting, cabochon cutting, wire wrapping, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils; contact Robert Schweitzer, W4240 US Hwy. 18, Jefferson, WI 53549, (920) 674-2544

5-6—LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY: 23rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Rockhounds of Central Kentucky; Kentucky National Guard Armory; 4301 Airport Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, families $5, children $1, Scouts in uniform free; minerals, jewelry, equipment dealers, club sales, exhibits, Kentucky agate, fluorescent displays, silent auction, hourly prizes, grand prize ; contact Allen Ferrell, (859) 277-2469; e-mail: kyrock2010kentucky@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lexingtonrockclub.com

5-6—OMAHA, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club; Westside Community Center; 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $3, children (12 and under) free; dealers, specimens, collectibles, carvings, jewelry, fossils, minerals, special displays, activities, games, demonstrations, glass bead making, wire wrapping, custom silversmithing, lapidary arts, rock painting and carving, fossil preparation, flint knapping, cabochon making, kids’ gem and fossil ID, rock racing, wheel of fortune, educational games; contact Allan Jeanneret, 7287 N Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410, (402) 873-6515; e-mail: tjeanneret@hughes.net; Web site: www.nerockgem.org

5-6—RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 53rd annual show and sale; Richmond Gem & Mineral Society; Richmond Cultural Centre; 7700 Minoru Gate, Canada; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; donation requested; “Gems in Our Midst”; gems and minerals from the Pacific Northwest, member exhibits; contact Anita Bisset, Richmond Gem & Mineral Society, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada V6Y 1R9; e-mail: info@gemclub.ca; Web site: www.gemsinourmidst.wordpress.com

5-6—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Annual show; Springfield Thunderegg Show; Guy Lee Elementary School; 755 Harlow Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; contact Jim Nelson, (541) 687-8100; e-mail: tworockyj@aol.com

5-6—SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS: Annual show; Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society; Illinois State Fairgrounds; Illinois Bldg., 801 Sangamon Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, seniors $1, students and children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, demonstrators, exhibits, kids’ activities, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize; contact Ed Wagner, (309) 838-7782; e-mail: LOESSeditor@gmail.com; Web site: loessonline.org

5-6—WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA: Annual show; Shenandoah Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Kate Collins Middle School; 1625 Ivy St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, seniors and students $1, children (12 and under) free; club member displays, rock and mineral I.D., children’s rock and mineral dig, Central Virginia Gold Prospectors display and panning instruction; contact Dean Hostetter, 301 Entry School Rd., Waynesboro, VA 22980, (540) 649-3572; e-mail: svgem-min-club@live.com; Web site: www.shenandoahvalleyrockclub.org

6—FALLBROOK, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society; FGMS Bldg.; 123 W. Alvarado St.; Sun. 10-4; free admission; gemstone identification, gold panning, geode cracking, Wheel of Fortune, silent auction, special exhibits, raffle, street fair, society museum and gift shop; contact Angela Hicks, (760) 728-1130; e-mail: fgms@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.fgms.org

11-13—BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; South Coast Community Land Trust; Pacific Valley School; 69325 Hwy. 1, Los Padres National Forest, between Monterey and Cambria; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; jade collecting; contact Kirk Brock, PO Box 1349, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, (831) 659-3857; e-mail: jademan1@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bigsurjadefestival.com

11-13—HILLSBORO, OREGON: Annual show; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Washington County Fairplex; 873 NE 34th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children (12 and under) free; more than 30 dealers, fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, beads, kids’ games and activities, exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, door prizes, silent auction ; contact L. Smith, Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association, PO Box 5401, Portland, OR 97228; e-mail: PortlandRegionalDealerChair@gmail.com; Web site: www.PortlandRegionalGemandMineral.org

11-13—METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana; Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel; 2601 Severn Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, 3-day pass $8, students with ID $3, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, demonstrations, fluorescent mineral room, door prizes, grand prize; contact Levett Carlos, 2027 Swan St., Slidell, LA 70460, (504) 214-3205; e-mail: gemshow2013@gmail.com

11-13—MOAB, UTAH: Annual show; Moab Rock Club; Old Spanish Trail Arena; 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-7, Fri. 10-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, spin table, field trips, photo exhibit; contact Jerry Hansen, PO Box 1459, Moab, UT 84532, (435) 259-3393; e-mail: moabrockclub@live.com

11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: 29th Annual Quartz, Quiltz and Craftz Show; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, quartz crystals, minerals, jewelry, quilts, crafts, Treasure Hunt; contact Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Hwy. 270 W., Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com

11-13—MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS: Annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Digging Contest; Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce; Montgomery County Fairgrounds; Fairgrounds Rd.; Fri. 7-3, Sat. 9-3, Sun. 10-5; $85 entrance fee; dig quartz crystals, keep all you find, win a prize; contact Sherrie Ellison, Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce, Mount Ida, AR 71957, (870) 867-2723; e-mail: director@mtidachamber.com; Web site: www.mtidachamber.com

11-13—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Fall Mineral, Gem and Bead Show; Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; National Guard Armory; 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave.; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 ($1 off coupon on Web site), students $2, children and Scouts free; auctions, kids’ table, gem sluice, door prizes, dealers, gems, minerals, opals, beads, metaphysical stones, fossils, demonstrations, cabochon cutting, gem faceting, wire wrapping, metal work; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: cfmgsociety@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org

11-13—PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Alameda County Fairgrounds; 4501 Pleasanton Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

11-13—SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Center; 6151 H St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair, hourly door prizes; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

11-13—SARASOTA, FLORIDA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Sarasota Municipal Auditorium; 801 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41); Daily 10-5; adults $4 ($3 when you mention this listing), children (under 16) free; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: frankcoxproductions.com

11-13—WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Exclusive Inspirations; Marathon Park, East Gate Hall; 2101 Stewart Ave.; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Jennifer Damrow, PO Box 46400, Madison, WI 53744, (715) 212-7080; e-mail: einspirations@gmail.com; Web site: www.exclusiveinspirations.com

12-13—ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show and sale; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds; 1890 Briggs St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, gold panning, kids’ activities, raffle, dealers, demonstrators, door prizes, silent auction, gems, jewelry, fossils, minerals, beads, equipment; contact Kelly O’Leary, PO Box 1130, Palo Cedro, CA 96073, (530) 722-7133; e-mail: kelly13@shasta.com; Web site: shastagemandmineral.com

12-13—FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Annual show; LMRA Rockhounds; LMRA River-front Park; 3400 Bryant Irvine Blvd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, stained glass artwork, metal detectors, prospecting equipment, pottery; contact Steve Shearin, 860 Stafford Station Dr., Saginaw, TX 76131, (817) 777-1997; e-mail: steve.l.shearin@lmco.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/#!/groups/132202050142082/

12-13—GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Nevada County Gem & Mineral Society; Nevada County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit Hall; 11228 McCourtney Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students and children free; T-rex skull display; contact Joyce Emerson, 1653 Tulip Circle, Auburn, CA 95603, (530) 885-4338; e-mail: joycegem@att.net

12-13—MARYSVILLE, WASHINGTON: 39th Annual Show; Marysville Rock & Gem Club; Totem Middle School cafeteria; 7th St. and State Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, rough rock, slabs, polished cabs, faceting rough, minerals, fossils, tools, lapidary equipment, jewelry, beads, gems, books, demonstrators, jewelry artists, club displays, youth games, door prizes, silent auctions, raffle prizes; contact Brian Murril, (425) 346-9313; e-mail: bmurril@aol.com

12-13—ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Retail show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall; 2100 Snelling Ave. N; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; agates, fossils, gems, jewelry, minerals; contact Martha Miss, (651) 459-0343; e-mail: martha@rock-biz.biz

12-13—SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: 39th Annual Show; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Cochise College; 901 N. Colombo Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; raffle, silent auction, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fluorescent display, geode cutting; contact Maudie Bailey, 5036 S. San Carlos Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ 85650, (520) 249-1541; e-mail: gmbailey@msn.com; Web site: huachucamineralandgemclub.info

12-13—TEMPLE, TEXAS: Annual show; Tri-City Gem & Mineral Society; Mayborn Civic & Convention Center; 3303 N. 3rd; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children $2; contact David Dunn, (254) 228-9810; e-mail: ddunn2199@yahoo.com; Web site: www.tricitygemmineral.org

12-13—TOPEKA, KANSAS: 57th Annual Show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; KS Expocentre AG Hall; 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1; 4-H displays, dealers, supplies, rock, equipment, jewelry, beads, demonstrators; contact M. L. Mowry, (785) 267-2849; e-mail: rock2plate@aol.com; Web site: www.topekagemandmineral.org

12-13—TRONA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society; SLG&MS Show Bldg.; 13337 Main St.; Sat. 7-5, Sun. 7-4; free admission; field trips, mineral dealers; contact Bonnie Fairchild, 84830 12th St., Trona, CA 93562, (760) 372-5356; e-mail: slgms@iwvisp.com; Web site: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub

12-13—VISTA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Vista Gem & Mineral Society; Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum; 2040 N. Santa Fe Ave.; Sat. 10-5; free admission; jewelry, gems, beads, rough rock, gem ID, free museum admission; contact Ray Pearce, 753 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057, (760) 726-7570; e-mail: raysrocks@cox.net; Web site: vistarocks.org

12-13—WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Retail show; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Park Community Center; 1371 Civic Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children (under 12) free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, PO Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

18-20—AUSTIN, TEXAS: Annual show; Austin Gem & Mineral Society; Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (13-18) $1, children (12 and under) 50 cents; Wheel of Fortune, gem mine, fluorescent cave, touch table, educational exhibits, demonstrations; contact Susan Postlethwait, 6719 Burnet Ln., Austin, TX 78757; Web site: www.austingemandmineral.org

18-20—FORT WAYNE, INDIANA: Annual show; Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society; Allen County Fairgrounds; 2726 Carroll Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5, seniors $3, students $1, children free; “Awesome World of Quartz”; 15 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ games, fluorescence display, speakers, gem tree and lapidary demonstrations, viking knit chain classes, exhibits, touch ‘n’ feel table; contact Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln., Fort Wayne, IN 46815; e-mail: yamanakam@cs.com; Web site: http://members.tripod.com/3riversgem_mineral/annualshow-sale/

18-20—VICTORIA, TEXAS: 54th Annual Victoria Gem & Mineral Society Show; Victoria Gem & Mineral Society; Victoria Community Center Dome; 2905 E. North St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, students and children (0-12) free; Kids’ Day Fri., touch tables, exhibits, educational table, wheel of fortune, dealers, fossils, rare minerals, cut and uncut gems, lapidary supplies and rough, jewelry making equipment, beads, crack your own geode, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Bob Clark, 14471 State Hwy. 111 E, Yoakum, TX 77995, (361) 293-8231; e-mail: rfclark51@yahoo.com; Web site: www.victoriagemandmineral.com

19—ALBANY, NEW HAMPSHIRE: Annual show; Saco Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Albany Town Hall; Rte. 16; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children (under 12) free with adult; silent auction, dealers, grand prize, auction, cutting rough, lapidary rough, mineral specimens, tools; contact Jonathan Herndon, 110 Ossipee MT Rd., Center Ossipee, NH 03814, (603) 539-3884; e-mail: jherndon1@roadrunner.com

19—WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 15th Annual Show; Woodland Hills Rock Chippers; First United Methodist Church; 22700 Sherman Way; Sat. 10-5; free admission; dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, displays, silent auctions, gold panning, demonstrations, country store, games, free hourly door prizes, grand prize raffle, hands-on activities; contact Mary Beth Pio, (818) 349-9164; e-mail: info@rockchippers.org; Web site: www.rockchippers.org

19-20—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center; 400 S. Buchanan, Regency Room; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free; dealers, demonstrations, door prizes, exhibits, silent auction, wheel of fortune; contact Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151, Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop

19-20—BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT: 41st annual show; Bristol Gem & Mineral Club; Beals Senior/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, raffle, children’s games and activities; contact Dave Korzendorfer, 208 Westledge Rd., W. Simsbury, CT 06092; e-mail: Bristolgem@hotmail.com; Web site: www.bristolgem.org

19-20—CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall; 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 13 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, jade, crystals, meteorites, lapidary and metaphysical items, jewelry-making demonstration, door prizes, end-of-show drawing; contact Kim Noyes, 7343 El Camino Real #301, Atascadero, CA 93422, (805) 610-0603; e-mail: kimnoyes@gmail.com; Web site: www.slogem.org

19-20—CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS: 44th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show; South Suburban Earth Science Club; Prairie State College; 202 S. Halsted St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; sales, jewelry, lapidary supplies, fossils, NASA Ambassador Joel Knapp, slide show presentation; contact Peggy Keating-Bolm, (708) 822-0361; e-mail: peggyjanekb@comcast.net

19-20—COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA: Annual show; Minnesota Mineral Club; National Guard Training & Community Center; 8180 Belden Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, children $1; dealers, tailgate sales, exhibits, speakers, Kids’ Corner, demonstrations; contact Maureen Scaglia, 6410 Washburn Ave. S, Richfield, MN 55423, (612) 798-0485; e-mail: mascaglia@comcast.net; Web site: www.minnesotamineralclub.org

19-20—DES MOINES, IOWA: Annual show; Des Moines Lapidary Society; Iowa State Fairgrounds; Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, E. University Ave. Gate ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children free; dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, beads, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, silent auction, demonstrations, displays, door prizes, kids’ activities; contact Attn: Steven Cunningham Des Moines Lapidary Society, PO Box 562, Johnston, IA 50131-0562; e-mail: steverv90@gmail.com

19-20—GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO: 66th Annual Show; Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club; Two Rivers Convention Center; First and Main (downtown); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, students (12-18) $1, children (11 and under) free with adult; more than 30 national dealers, mineral specimens, fossils, jewelry, rough and finished stones, tools, equipment, supplies, books, kids’ activities, beads, silent auction, grand door prize, displays, demonstrations, lapidary, faceting, silversmithing, gold panning, wire wrapping, chain making; contact Chuck Duncan, (970) 270-8068; e-mail: dchuck3111@yahoolcom; Web site: grandjunctionrockclub.org

19-20—HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: 44th Rochester Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show; Rochester Academy of Science, Mineral Section; Minett Hall, ROC DOME Arena (the old Monroe Co. Fair & Expo Center); 2695 E. Henrietta Rd., at Calkins Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $3, children (under 12) free; educational displays, stone poems, Galaxy Gem line debut, demonstrations, kids’ activities, dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, carvings, jewelry, beads, fluorescent trailer, door prizes, raffle; contact Paul Dudley, 140 Railroad Mills Rd., Pittsford, NY 14534, (585) 385-2368; e-mail: show@rasny.org; Web site: www.rasny.org/show

19-20—HONOLULU, HAWAII: Annual show; Rock & Mineral Society of Hawaii; Outrigger on the Beach Hotel; 2335 Kalakaua Ave.; Sat. 10:30-7, Sun. 10:30-7; free admission; club member sales, minerals, gemstones; contact Keith Kruger, (808) 239-5958; e-mail: hiu.pohaku@gmail.com; Web site: http://pohakugalore.net/Hui_pohaku/Annual-Hawaii-Mineral-Show.html

19-20—LEWISTON, IDAHO: 47th Annual Show; 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, children (12 and under) free with adult; “From Rocks to Gems”; dealers, rough rocks, fine jewelry, displays, demonstrations, Kids’ Corner, rock crafts, activities, silent auction,door prizes, grand prize drawing; contact Linn Enger, (208) 746-4957; e-mail: engerocks@yahoo.com

19-20—PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society; El Dorado County Fairgrounds; 100 Placerville Dr.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children free; gems, minerals, jewelry, displays, sales, demonstrations, fossil exhibit, free rocks and activities for kids; contact Arlene Williams, (530) 676-2472; e-mail: info@rockandgemshow.org; Web site: www.rockandgemshow.org

19-20—PLANT CITY, FLORIDA: Annual show; Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club; Plant City Strawberry Festival, Expo Center; 2301 W. Oak Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, students $4, children (under 12) free; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, tools, lapidary material, jewelry making supplies, jewelry, demonstrations, hourly door prize drawings, silent auction, touch table, grab bags, magazine sales; contact Carol Boyles, (813) 831-1944; Web site: www.tampabayrockclub.com

19-20—SEDONA, ARIZONA: Annual show; Sedona Gem & Mineral Club; Sedona Red Rock High School; 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; more than 40 dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, Kids’ Corner, displays, demonstrations, hourly raffle, grand prizes; contact Gayle Macklin, PO Box 21222, Sedona, AZ 86341, (520) 921-0100; e-mail: gayleis@gmail.com; Web site: www.sedonagemandmineral.org

19-20—SOUTH CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA: Show and sale; Kanawha Rock & Gem Club, South Charleston Lions Club; South Charleston Community Center; 601 Jefferson Rd.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children (12 and under) free; dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, jewelry, “kids’ corner”, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes; contact Franko Franko, PO Box 252, Farmington, WV 26571, (304) 657-7089; e-mail: frankowirewrapping@gmail.com

19-20—SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI: Annual show; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Expo Center; 635 E. St. Louis St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children $1; gems, minerals, fossils, educational displays, door prizes, silent auction; contact Eddie Maples, 2621 W. Wildwest Rd., Nixa, MO 65714, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: omgandms@gmaiil.com

19-20—WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Whittier Gem & Mineral Society; Whittier Community Center; 7630 Washington Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; “Rocks from A to Z”; dealers, minerals, jewelry, gems, beads, collectibles, lapidary demonstrations, club rock sales, silent auction; contact Marcia Goetz, 755 W. Dike St., Glendora, CA 91740, (626) 260-7239; e-mail: joenmar1@verizon.net

25-27—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; minerals, beads, handcrafted jewelry, rough and cut stones, lapidary equipment, demonstrations, gold and silver jewelry and findings, jewelry repairs, door prizes; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (888) 337-7529; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com; Web site: www.visitfranklinnc.com

25-27—MASON, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Central Michigan Lapidary & Mineral Society; Ingham County Fair Grounds, Main Arena; 700 E. Ash St.; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 12) free with adult; dealers, member displays, demonstrators, faceters, fluorescent display booth, children’s table and activities, silent auction, flint knapping, Petoskey stone polishing, hands-on specimen table, wheel of fortune, mineral kits, raffle, hourly door prizes; contact Roger Laylin, (517) 349-3249; e-mail: l.r.laylin@gmail.com; Web site: michrocks.org

26—BIGLERVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA: Swap & Sale; Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club, Central Penn Rock & Mineral Club; South Mountain Fairgrounds; 615 Narrows Rd.; Sat. 8-3; adults $1, students and children free; outdoor show; contact Tom Smith, 10 Roger Ave., Shippensburg, PA 17257, (717) 532-7204; e-mail: tsmith1012@comcast.net; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org

26—FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual “Ultraviolation” fluorescent mineral show; Rock & Mineral Club of Lower Bucks County; United Methodist Church; 840 Trenton Rd.; Sat. 9-5; adults $2, children free; UV displays; contact Chuck O’Loughlin, 130 Maple Terrace, Merchantville, NJ 08109, (856) 663-1383; e-mail: ultraviolation@yahoo.com

26-27—BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Bellevue Rock Club; Vasa Park; 3560 West Lake Sammamish Blvd. SE; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Dave Scott, (425) 643-0546; e-mail: lagger175@yahoo.com

26-27—CANBY, OREGON: Annual show; Clackamette Mineral & Gem; Clackamas County Fairgrounds; 694 NE 4th Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; slabs, dealers, door prizes, fluorescent show, Kids’ Korner, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Rick Mauer, (503) 691-6395; e-mail: tallerricardo@juno.com; Web site: www.clackamettegem.org

26-27—CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO: Show and sale; Akron Mineral Society, Summit Lapidary Club; Emidio & Sons Expo Center; 48 E. Bath Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students over 14 $4, ages 7-13 $1, ages 6 and under and Scouts in uniform free ; displays, lapidary arts, 30 dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, children’s activities, “GeoJuniors” displays, gemstone ID, geode cracking; contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664; e-mail: gemboree76@yahoo.com; Web site: lapidaryclubofohio.org

26-27—EVANSVILLE, INDIANA: 47th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Evansville Lapidary Society; Washington Square Mall; Green River Rd. and Washington Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, geodes, silent auction; contact Sara Rappee, 1304 N. Willow Rd., Evansville, IN 47711, (812) 589-3079; e-mail: sararappee@gmail.com

26-27—GURNEE, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Wrap-N-Rock Gems; Gurnee Holiday Inn; 6161 W. Grand Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; door prizes, dealers, silver jewelry, opals, gemstones, jewelry, wire wrapped jewelry demonstrations, geode cutting, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, faceted stones, beads, custom jewelry and cabochons; contact Gere Bunnell, 3440 Woodlawn Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031, (847) 336-1270; e-mail: gere@cgbunnell.com; Web site: www.wrapnrockgems.com

26-27—LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Peninsula Gem & Geology Society; Civic Center/Youth Center; One San Antonio Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $2; Children’s Wheel, dealers, prizes; contact Steve Jobe, (408) 834-5384; e-mail: steve_jobe@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.PGGS.org

26-27—ROCHESTER, NEW YORK: Annual show; Rochester Lapidary Society; Main Street Armory; 900 E. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, students $3, children (12 and under) free; educational displays, demonstrations, kids’ activities, dealers, minerals, crystals, fossils, cutting rough, beads, carvings, jewelry, grand door prize; contact Jim Redden, c/o Rochester Lapidary Society, PO Box 263 , Hilton, NY 14468, (585) 303-2695; e-mail: jredden001@rochester.rr.com; Web site: www.rochesterlapidary.org/show

26-27—WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND: 42nd Annual Show; Rhode Island Mineral Hunters; Community College of Rhode Island; Route 113, 400 East Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, seniors $5, children (under 10) free; “All That Glitters”; more than 25 dealers, fluorescent exhibit, free mineral drawings, kids’ silent auction, mineral exhibits, talks and seminars; contact Steve Emma, 241 Huxley Ave., Providence, RI 02908, (401) 751-5215; e-mail: steve@steveemma.com; Web site: www.RIMH.us

Show dates via Rock and Gem Magazine
Photo credit: Marc Fleischer – Fleischer Museum

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September – Your Local Club Gem Show

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September 2013

6-8—FAIRFIELD, IOWA: Annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Fairfield Art & Convention Center; 200 N. Main; Fri. 6-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (6-16) $1, children (under 6) free; “Treasures From a Mystical Past”: faceted gems, cabochons, gold and sterling silver jewelry, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, pearls, beads, books, rock paintings, displays, games, lectures, door prizes, grand prizes; contact Carl McRoy, 806 E. Burlington, Fairfield, IA 52556, (641) 777-8503; e-mail: carl@doudsstone.com; Web site: http://sacandfoxlapidary.com/

6-8—GREENFIELD, INDIANA: Annual show; 500 Earth Sciences Cllub; Hancock County 4-H Fairgrounds; 620 N. Apple; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, swappers, fossils, minerals, gems, jewelry and lapidary equipment, silent auctions, door prizes, kids’ activities, demonstrations, educational displays, programs; contact Cheryl Hamilton, 3507 Luewan Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46235-2217, (310) 897-6639; e-mail: hamiltoc2624@att.net; Web site: 500earthsciences.org

6-8—TOLEDO, OHIO: Annual show; Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club; Stranahan Great Hall; 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Fri. 2-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children (under 12) free; exhibits, lapidary and jewelry-making demonstrations, scholarship raffle, free kids’ mineral kits, dealers, club sales; contact Stephen Shimatzki, 107 Florentine Dr., Holland, OH 43528, (567) 868-8794; e-mail: sjs132@gmail.com; Web site: www.rockyreader.com

6-8—WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 42nd annual Gem, Jewelry, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Education Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds; 27th St., Gate 9; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, students (K-12) and children free with adult; contact W. A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: Mariona1@yadtel.net; Web site: www.forsythgemclub.com

7—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: 9th annual Indian Nations Artifact and Fossil Show; Harvey Shell, Willard Elsing Museum; Mabee Center, Oral Roberts University; 7777 S. Lewis; Sat. 8-5; adults $5, children free; contact Harvey Shell, 4320 W. 43 St., Tulsa, OK 74107, (918) 446-9278; e-mail: harvesims@hotmail.com

7-8—DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Delvers Gem & Mineral Society; Downey Women’s Club; 9813 Paramount Blvd., Paramount and Lubec; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; cabochon- and sphere-making demonstrations; contact Jon Fults, 3914 Mistral Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92649, (714) 846-7548; e-mail: jhfults@verizon.net

7-8—NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School; Rte. 7; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors and students $4, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; door prizes, grand prize, grab bags, club information, specimen identification, displays; contact Dan McAuliffe, 29 Cobb Rd., Brewster, NY 10509, (845) 279-6415; e-mail: mstrmac@rcn.com; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org

7-8—NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS: 50th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall #130; 515 Curran Hwy.; Sat. 10-6; adults $4, children (under 15) free with adult; door prizes, children’s activities; contact Larry Michon, 385 W. Main St., North Adams, MA 01247, (413) 663-8430; e-mail: lmichon@rcn.com; Web site: http://nbmclub.webs.com/

7-8—ROSEBURG, OREGON: 43rd annual show; Umpua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds; 2110 Frear St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission, donations appreciated; contact Janet Stringfellow, (541) 643-4037; e-mail: soldbyjanets@yahoo.com

7-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Eons Expos LLLP; Denver Coliseum; 4600 Humboldt St.; Daily 9-6; free admission; 80 dealer tents outside, two floors of dealers inside, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads; contact Christine Coyle-Perner, 38 Fox Ridge Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871, (516) 818-1228; e-mail: christine@eonsexpos.com; Web site: www.coliseumshow.com

7-15—DENVER, COLORADO: 9th Annual Miner’s Co-Op show; Miner’s Co-Op; Denver Coliseum parking lot; 4600 Humbolt St., tent located in parking lot behind the Denver Coliseum; Daily 9-6; free admission; minerals, fossils, rock art, gemstones, retail and wholesale; contact Jack Crawford, (719) 375-2579 or (719) 221-5876; e-mail: jamsrocks@wildblue.net

11-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Ramada Plaza Denver Central; 4849 Bannock St.; Daily 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 200 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, lapidary, metaphysical supplies, decorator items; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

12-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Denver Merchandise Mart; 451 E. 58th Ave.; Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, vintage, silver and gold findings, semiprecious and precious stones, crystal and lamp work beads, designer beads and jewelry; contact Joan Johnson, PO Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: beadshow@aol.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com

13-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart; 451 E. 58th Ave., I-25, Exit 215; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, chidren free with adult; Tourmaline theme, Colorado Fossil Expo, dealers, speakers, demonstrations, shuttle to satellite shows, free gem and mineral identification, Mr. Bones, kids’ activities, gold panning; contact Larry Havens, Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council, c/o Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205-5798, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com

13-15—DENVER, COLORADO: Annual show; Martin Zinn Expositions LLC; Denver Mart Plaza; 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $4, children free; 50 dealers, fossils, amber, petrified wood, meteorites, large fossil displays; contact Regina Aumente, PO Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, (505) 867-0425; e-mail: mzexpos@gmail.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com

13-15—HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: 44th Annual Rock, Gem, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center; 150 W. Eighth St.; Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 11-5; adults $3, 3-day family pass $8, students free with adult, military or Scouts in uniform free; “Made in Michigan”: dealers, crystals, fossils, geodes, agates, special exhibits, kids’ games, demonstrations, silent auction, club sales; contact Christine Silich, 416 W. Mae Rose, Holland, MI 49424, (616) 786-2480; e-mail: duncastle1977@charter.net; Web site: www.tulipcity.org

14-15—GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Annual show; Arlington Gem & Mineral Club; Grapevine Convention Center; 1209 S. Main St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $8; silent auctions, gem identification, demonstrations, door prizes, grand prize, Kids’ Korner, displays, class information, 27th annual Grapevine Grapefest nearby; contact Randall Lantz, 1408 Gibbins Rd. , Arlington, TX 76011; e-mail: show@agemclub.org; Web site: www.agemclub.org/events.php

14-15—HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Zembo Shrine; Third and Division St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) and Scouts in uniform free; dealers, jewelry, gemstones, minerals, fossils, children’s activities, prizes, educational exhibits; contact Betsy Oberheim, Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club, PO Box 6271, Harrisburg, PA 17112-0271; Web site: http://rockandmineral.org

14-15—PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Clallam County Gem & Mineral Club; Vern Burton Community Center; 308 E. 4th St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Jennie Bourassa, PO Box 98, Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 681-0372

14-15—WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Marcus Whitman Gem & Mineral Society; Walla Walla County Fairgrounds; Community Center, 9th and Orchard; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, free admission; contact Jack L. Edwards, (509) 520-1182; e-mail: jcedwards1475@yahoo.com

20-22—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: 25th Anniversary Gem and Mineral Show & Sale; Jacksonville Gem & Mineral Society; Morocco Temple; 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (under 12) free with adult; “Heavens and Earth”: SFMS and AFMS meetings, dealers, jewelry, gemstones, meteorites, fossils, beads, lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, lectures on astronomy, meteorites, and the solar system, how to identify meteorites; contact Jason Hamilton, (904) 294-4744; e-mail: jason.b.hamilton@navy.mil; Web site: jaxgemandmineral.org

20-22—LINCOLN, MISSOURI: Annual show; Mozarkite Society of Lincoln; Lincoln City Park; Shelter House, two blocks east of Casey’s; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Ted Bolich, (660) 890-4983; Web site: Mozarkite.com

21—TWO HARBORS, MINNESOTA: 14th annual retail show; Agate City Rock Shop; Agate City Grounds; 721 7th Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, collectors, buy, sell, trade, Lake Superior and other agates, thomsonite, fossils, crystals, minerals, rough and polished rocks, flintknapping, marbles, spheres; contact Bob Lynch, 721 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218) 834-2304; e-mail: bob@agatecity.com; Web site: www.agatecity.com

21-22—AUSTIN, TEXAS: 22nd Annual Bead Bazaar; Austin Bead Society; Travis County Expo Center; 7311 Decker Ln.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $5; handcrafted jewelry, jewelry-making supplies, jewelry classes, hourly raffles; contact Michele Chesak, Austin Bead Society, PO Box 656, Austin, TX 78767-0656; e-mail: austinbeadsociety@yahoo.com; Web site: http://austinbeadsociety.org

21-22—CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds; 120 Firlane Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Jackie Furuli, (360) 431-0059; e-mail: jfuruli@yahoo.com

21-22—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Chico’s Silver Dollar Fair Grounds; 2357 Fair St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children (16 and under) free; giveaways for kids, dealers, opals, rough rock, crystals, fossils, jewelry, minerals, demonstrations, wire wrapping, jewelry making, flint knapping, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, kids’ games, Wheel of Fortune, grab bags; contact John Scott, 1288 Glenwood Ave., Chico, CA 95926, (530) 343-3491; e-mail: jweazel@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.featherriverrocks.org

21-22—CHICO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society; Silver Dollar Fairgrounds; 2357 Fair St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, children free; geode cutting, raffle, silent auctions, door prizes, arrowhead necklace for kids, crafts, junior rockhound dig, more than 30 dealers, fine jewelry, polished rocks, minerals, fossils, demonstrations, gemstone cutting, silver smithing, rock-crushing machine; contact John Scott, (520) 321-6331; e-mail: jweazel@sbcglobal.net

21-22—HOWELL, MICHIGAN: Annual show; Livingston Gem & Mineral Society; Hartland Education Support Service Center; 9525 Highland Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students (12-18) 50 cents, children (under 12) free; contact Chuck Amberger, (248) 787-6586; e-mail: camber459@gmail.com

21-22—MISSOULA, MONTANA: 19th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show; Hellgate Mineral Society; Hilton Garden Inn; 3720 N. Reserve St.; Sat. 9-6; adults $2, children (under 14) free with adult; petrified wood; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667

21-22—MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA: 22nd Annual Show; Prehistoric Enterprises; Mylan Park Expo Center; 500 Mylan Park Ln., I-79 Exit 155; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $1, children (under 6) free; displays, geode cutting, door prizes, demonstrations, WVU Student Chapter of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) informational display, free specimens for children; contact Ray Garton, PO Box 200, Barrackville, WV 26559, (304) 282-2306; e-mail: garton@prehistoricplanet.com; Web site: www.prehistoricstore.com/item.php?item=1580

21-22—POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK: 44th Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Sale; Mid-Hudson Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Gold’s Gym & Family Sports Center; 258 Titusville Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, seniors $4, students $2, children (under 12) free with adult; “Exploring the Rockhound Hobby”; free rocks for kids, 30 dealers, minerals, fossils, meteorites, gemstones, jewelry, beads, tools, books, museum and club mineral displays, fluorescent mineral display, lapidary demonstrations, mineral photography show; contact Carolyn Reynard, 110 College Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, (845) 471-1224; e-mail: sunstone33@verizon.net; Web site: www.mhvgms.org

21-22—REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society; Community Activities Bldg.; 1400 Roosevelt Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free with adult; contact Preston Bingham, (650) 368-6351; e-mail: preston.bingham@att.net; Web site: http://sgms.driftmine.com

27-28—RICHFIELD, UTAH: 1st annual Richfield Rock, Fossil & Mineral Show; Patrick Braun; Sevier County Fairgrounds; 410 East 200 South; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; dealers, equipment, jewelry, wire wrapping, fossils, minerals, gemstones, cabochons, silent auction, free prize drawings, local and worldwide material; contact Patrick Braun, (435) 381-5192

27-29—JOPLIN, MISSOURI: 15th annual Gem & Mineral Expo; Tri-State Gem & Mineral Society; Joplin Museum Complex; 504 Schifferdecker Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-3; free admission; door prizes, dealers; contact Chris Wiseman, (417) 623-1180; e-mail: jmc-cwiseman@sbcglobal.net

27-29—SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO: 8th Annual Palace Gem & Mineral Show; New Mexico History Museum; Palace Courtyard; 113 Lincoln Ave.; Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-4; free admission; turquoise lecture ($5), dealers, geodes, fossils, opals, turquoise, miners’ and collectors’ tips, jewelry-making workshops ($20); contact Kate Nelson, New Mexico History Museum, 113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 476-5019; e-mail: kate.nelson@state.nm.us; Web site: http://media.museumofnewmexico.org/events.php?action=detail&eventID=1920

28-29—BILLINGS, MONTANA: Annual show; Billings Gem & Mineral Club; Billings Hotel and Convention Center; 1223 Mullowney Ln.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; contact Doug True, (406) 670-0506; e-mail: dtruefossils12@yahoo.com

28-29—FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: 57th Annual Show; Franklin-Sterling Gem & Mineral Show; Franklin School; 50 Washington Ave.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $7, children $4; more than 30 dealers, fluorescent displays; contact Pat Seger, 22 Palomino Trail, Vernon, NJ 07462, (862) 266-4472; e-mail: pesolutions.minerals@gmail.com; Web site: http://franklinmineralshow.webs.com/

28-29—LODI, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club; Lodi Grape Festival Grounds; 413 E. Lockeford St.; Daily 10-5; adults $5, children (under 12) free; contact Jerold Kyle, 327 Del Mont St., Lodi, CA 95242, (209) 368-9411; e-mail: jeroldkyle@yahoo.com; Web site: www.stocktonlapidary.com

28-29—MESQUITE, TEXAS: Annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society; Rodeo Center Exhibit Hall; 1800 Rodeo Dr., I-635 at Military Pkwy. (Exit 4); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $8, families (4 or more) $20, children (4-12) $3, ages 3 and under and Scouts and Scoutmasters in uniform free; contact Darrell Harrison, PO Box 75374, Dallas, TX 75374, (972) 278-4845; e-mail: bravo1bravo@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.DallasGemAndMineral.org

28-29—MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society; Monterey Fairgrounds; 2004 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, seniors $2.50, children free with adult; 15 dealers, jewelry, cut and uncut gemstones, beads, crystals, rough and polished rocks, mineral specimens, fossils, more than 50 displays, guest and member gem, mineral and fossil collections, demonstrations, jewelry making, sphere making, rock grinding, polishing, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact Janis Rovetti, 1047 Roosevelt St., Monterey, CA 93940, (831) 372-1311; e-mail: janis12@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.cvgms.com

28-29—OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: 42nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Oshkosh Earth Science Club; Sunnyview Expo Center; 500 E. County Road Y; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $2, students with I.D. $1, children (under 12) free; “Minerals of the Midwest”; 25 dealers, mineral specimens, geodes, fossils, lapidary material, jewelry, home décor, member, dealer and museum displays, demonstrators, silver work, gem faceting, lapidary, beading,children’s area, rock polishing, rock painting, jewelry making, fluorescent rock display, take home mineral kits and chalk and fossil making; contact Ann Voges, (920) 725-1640; e-mail: hankemps@milwpc.com; Web site: www.facebook.com/pages/Oshkosh-Earth-Science-Club/202088083155987?ref=hl

28-29—SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society; Wells Fargo Center for the Arts; 50 Mark West Springs Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free; “Astronomic Discoveries”: meteorites, tektites, fulgurites, fossils, gems, minerals, jewelry, gold panning, books, kids’ stuff; contact Jolene Coon, (707) 849-9551; e-mail: jolene4srmgs@gmail.com; Web site: srmgs.org

28-29—SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NEBRASKA: Annual show; Siouxland Gem & Mineral Society; South Sioux City Senior Citizens Center; 1501 W. 29th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; exhibits, four dealers, gems, agates, rough and polished specimens, beads, geodes, minerals, faceted jewelry, fossils, door prizes, spin the wheel, silent auction, displays, Siouxland dinosaur hunters’ exhibits; contact Bob Powell, 406 Brandon, Kingsley, IA 51028, (712) 378-2775; e-mail: bobphyl.powell@gmail.com

28-29—WEST FRIENDSHIP, MARYLAND: Annual show; Gem Cutters Guild of Baltimore; Howard County Fairgrounds; I-70 at MD Rte. 32; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 ($1 coupon on Web site), (12 and under) free; displays, jewelry, gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, lapidary art, dealers, rough rock, slabs, tools, crystals, finished gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, demonstrations, kids’ activities; contact Bernie Emery, 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211, (410) 467-9838; e-mail: info@gemcuttersguild.com; Web site: www.gemcuttersguild.com

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August 2013 – Your Local Club Gem Shows!

August 3, 2013

August 2013

2-4—NORTH BEND, OREGON: Annual show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; North Bend Community Center; 2222 Broadway; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children (under 12) free; gemstones, findings, beads, lapidary supplies, tools, finished jewelry, slabs, fluorescent display, kiddie corner, spinning wheel, demonstrations, silent auction; contact Don Innes, 54416 Arago-Fishtrap Rd., Myrtle Point, OR 97458, (541) 396-5722; e-mail: doninnes.innes20@gmail.com

2-4—PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Annual show; Prescott Gem & Mineral Club; Tim’s Toyota Center; Glassford Hill and Florentine Rd., 3201 N. Main St.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $4, seniors and students $3, children (12 and under) free; rocks, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, slabs, cabochons, equipment, findings, demonstrations, fluorescent display, member displays, kids’ activities, raffles; contact Judy Sullins, 4550 Ramada Dr., Prescott, AZ 86301, (928) 445-1117; e-mail: sullinsjs@cableone.net; Web site: www.prescottgemmineral.org

3—ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN: 38th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club; Ishpeming Elks Club; 597 Lake Shore Dr.; Fri. 9-1; free admission; kids’ area, silent auction, hourly prizes, raffle, demonstrations, dealers, field trips, live mineral auction, raffle; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: ejohnson@nmu.edu; Web site: ishpemingrockandmineralclub.org

8-11—BUENA VISTA, COLORADO: 30th Annual Contin-Tail Rock & Gem Show; Contin-Tail LLC; Rodeo Grounds; Gregg Dr. and Rodeo Rd.; Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; more than 100 dealers, rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, lapidary tools and equipment, free rocks for kids, fluorescent mineral display; contact Carolyn Tunnicliff, 1130 Francis #7010, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 938-4194; e-mail: ctunnicliff@comcast.net; Web site: www.coloradorocks.org

9-11—BEDFORD, INDIANA: 48th Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show; Lawrence County Rock Club; Lawrence County Fairgrounds; 11265 US Hwy. 50W; Fri. 10-6:30; free admission; new date and venue, gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment and supplies, rockhounding and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

9-11—BUTTE, MONTANA: Northwest Federation’s 75th Anniversary Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center; 1340 Harrison Ave.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors $4, students (10-17) $3, children (under 10) free with adult; more than 26 dealers, more than 100 exhibits, daily field trips, silent auction, speakers; contact Pete Knudesen, 1301 W. Gold St., Butte, MT 59701, (406) 723-8524

9-11—HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN: Show and sale; Copper Country Rock & Mineral Club; Houghton Elementary School; corner of Bridge St. and Jacker St.; Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-3; free admission; silent auction, demonstrations; contact Norman Gruber, 1850 Clark St., Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-6764; e-mail: pres@ccrmc.info; Web site: ccrmc.info

9-11—PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Port Townsend Rock Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds; 4907 Landers St.; Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6; adults $6; contact Dave Eddie, PO Box 237, Port Hadlock, WA 98339, (360) 379-5633

10-11—BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society; Baton Rouge Marriott; 5500 Hilton Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (12 and over) $3, children (6-11) $2, Scouts in uniform $1, veterans free with military ID; demonstrations, cabbing, faceting, wire wrapping, door prizes, silent auctions; contact Diana Martin, (225) 931-7543; e-mail: Cajunladi@cox.net; Web site: Brgemandmineral.org

10-11—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Maplewood Rock & Gem; Maplewood Clubhouse; 8802 96th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; 20 dealers, mineral and fossil specimens, rough rocks, jewelry, free rocks for kids; contact Lauryn MacGregor, PO Box 5657, Lynnwood, WA 98046; e-mail: little-toad@att.net; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com

10-11—RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Barron County Fair Grounds; Hwy. 48 North; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, 1127 7th St., Almena, WI 54805, (715) 357-3223; e-mail: rktswick@chibardun.net

15-18—WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO: Annual show; Rock Gypsies; Woodland Park Saddle Club; 19250 E. Hwy. 24; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-6; free admission; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, auction Sat.; contact Kim Packham, 87 Plum Creek Rd., Divide, CO 80814, (719) 360-9665; e-mail: runninboar@hotmail.com

16-17—TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tahlequah Rock & Mineral Society; Tahlequah Community Bldg.; 300 W. 1st St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; adults $3, children (under 18) free; rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, lapidary, demonstrations, educational exhibits, children’s area, auctions; contact Sara Brasel, 14236 Cross Timbers Rd., Tahlequah, OK 74464, (918) 284-5770; e-mail: rockhoundsally@aol.com

16-18—BRIDGETON, MISSOURI: 19th Annual Show; Greater St. Louis Assn. of Earth Science Clubs; Machinists Hall Auditorium; 12365 St. Louis Rock Rd.; Fri. 3-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $4; contact Jerry Kubat, 1712 County Acres Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376-33390, (636) 928-4938; e-mail: gkubat7911@sbcglobal.net

16-18—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Wholesale and retail show; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo; 80 Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6 (discount on Web site); exhibition, gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, collectibles, gift and craft items, classes, demonstrations, outdoor tailgate section; contact Teresa Schwab, PO Box 15513, Chevy Chase, MD 20825, (301) 565-0487; e-mail: beadware@rcn.com; Web site: www.gem-show.com

17—IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO: Retail show; Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society; 4-H Fair Grounds; 2925 Rollandet Ave.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; club member sales, gems, rocks, slabs, mineral specimens, jewelry, jewelry-making supplies, handcrafted items, cut and tumbled stones, rough gemstone material, displays, demonstrations, gemstone cutting, wire wrapping; contact Bill Thielbahr, PO Box 2362, Idaho Falls, ID 83403, (208) 524-0139

17—SHELTON, WASHINGTON: 4th Annual Tailgate Rock Sale and Swap; Shelton Rock & Mineral Society; Shelton Soccer Park; 2102 E. Johns Prairie Rd.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; rocks, minerals, fossils, rock crafts, equipment, swappers contact club for fees; contact Richard Buchholz, 80 E. Beechwood Ln., Shelton, WA 98584, (360) 427-2497; e-mail: giggpig@aol.com

17-18—BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA: Annual show; Arklatex Gem & Mineral Society; Bossier City Civic Center; 620 Benton Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students $1 with ID, children (6 and under) free; custom and unique jewelry, gems, minerals, educational exhibits, demonstrations, door prizes ; contact Del Glasner, PO Box 6633, Bossier City, LA 71111, (318) 965-1989; e-mail: larockclub@gmail.com; Web site: larockclub.com

23-25—SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: 50th Annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show and Sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, Esther Singer Bldg.; 5177 S. Ironwood Rd., (Ironwood and Jackson Rd.); Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, students (6 to 12) $1, children (under 6) free; dealers, jewelry, minerals, lapidary demonstrations, exhibits, Kids’ Korner, silent auction, door prizes; contact Marie Crull, (574) 272-7209; e-mail: musicman0311@gmail.com; Web site: www.sauktown.com/Michiana

24—RACINE, WISCONSIN: Annual Swap and Sale; Racine Geological Society; Bartlett Youth Foundation; 1120 N. Stuart Rd.; Sat. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, minor jewelry repairs, member collections and jewelry displays, free rock, mineral and fossil I.D., silent auctions; contact Patricia Fellner, 1742 Indiana St., Racine, WI 53405, (262) 633-3712; e-mail: pfellner@wi.rr.com; Web site: rgs~wi.tripod.com

24-25—CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE: 50th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Festival; Capital Mineral Club; Everett Arena; 15 Loudon Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $5, children (12 and under) free with parent; mineral specimens for kids, minerals, crystals, lapidary, faceted gems, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, carvings, displays, hourly drawings; contact Annette Comeau, 477 N. Main St., Bristol, NH 03222; e-mail: crocom05@gmail.com; Web site: www.capitalmineralclub.org

24-25—JASPER, TEXAS: 19th Annual Show; Pine Country Gem & Mineral Society; The Event Center; 6258 Hwy. 190W, five miles west of Jasper; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, free, students and children free; spinning wheel, silent auction, lapidary demonstrations, hourly door prizes, grand prize raffle, student prize, petrified wood field trip; contact Ann James, 2738 FM 92 S., Woodville, TX 75979, (409) 429-7444; e-mail: earthscache3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.pinecountrygms.org

24-25—MOUNTAIN HOME, ARKANSAS: Annual show; Ozark Earth Science Gem, Mineral & Fossil Club; Cooper Park; Van Matre Senior Center, 1101 Spring St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children (12 and under) free; gems, minerals, fossils, rock-related gifts, crafts, jewelry to view and buy, hourly door prizes, grand prize, Spin to Win game for children; contact Edward Hakesley, 821-1 Alexis Circle, Mountain Home, AR 72653, (870) 424-0956; e-mail: edscamp3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.ozarkearthscience.org

24-25—PEORIA, ILLINOIS: 50th Annual Show; PAS Geology; Grand Hotel; 4400 N. Brandywine Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, kids’ area, fluorescent display, demonstrators, more than 20 dealers, panning sluice; contact Jim Travis, 2812 N. Peoria Ave., Peoria, IL 61603, (309) 645-3609; e-mail: boatnick@aol.com; Web site: pasgeology.com

24-25—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society; San Francisco County Fair Bldg.; 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way, Golden Gate Park; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $10, seniors and students $8, children free with adult; “Golden Gateway to Gems”; dealers, exhibits, demonstrations; contact Ellen Nott, 4134 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122; Web site: www.sfgms.org

30-2—CRAWFORD, NEBRASKA: 27th Annual Crawford Rockswap; Northwest Nebraska Rock Club; Crawford City Park; 1st and Main St.; Daily 8-6; free admission; displays, demonstrations, field trips, 15th Annual Agate Collectors Meeting; contact Wade Beins, PO Box 569, Chadron, NE 69337, (308) 430-1399; e-mail: wade_beins@cameco.com

30-2—FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA: Show; Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Town Hall; Main and Laurel; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-9, Mon. 10-4; free admission; contact Jane Webb, PO Box 868, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, (707) 964-7182; e-mail: ejwebb@mcn.org

31-2—SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 30th Annual Gem & Mineral Show; Grant County Rolling Stones; Business & Conference Center; 3031 US Hwy. 180 E; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5, Mon. 10-4; free admission; daily field trips, local geology and mining history trips, mineral displays; contact Lee Stockman, 16 McKinley St., Silver City, NM 88061; e-mail: rollingstonesgmsshow@gmail.com; Web site: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com

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August 10-11, 2013 – Summer Contra Costa Crystal Fair – Walnut Creek

August 2, 2013

THE SUMMER CONTRA COSTA CRYSTAL FAIR

Celebrating Earth and Spirit

August 10-11, 2013

Civic Park Community Center, WALNUT CREEK

Ready for THE SUMMER CONTRA COSTA CRYSTAL FAIR and its magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, and jewelry. Whether it’s stone beads from Nepal, amethyst geodes from Madagascar, jade from China, or jewelry from northern California artisans –you’ll find it at the Crystal Fair at below market prices.

You’ll also find an aura camera, tarot reader, sound healer, massage therapist, reiki master and many others – 30 booths in all.

Location – Civic Park Community Center at 1375 Civic Drive at Broadway in Walnut Creek.
Admission: $6 (under 12 free). There is plenty of free parking and the downtown Walnut Creek BART station has a shuttle to Civic Park.

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New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show – July 26 – 29, 2013 at the Metropolitan Pavilion

July 9, 2013

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#CCRMC-FOG 2013 Fiesta of Gems Theme Announced – Aquamarine! …in Culver City, CA

July 2, 2013

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July 2013 – Retail & Wholesale Commercial Gem & Mineral Shows

July 1, 2013

7/1/2013 – 7/31/2013 – Shenyang, China – Jewelry Shenyang 2013
Venue: Liaoning Industry Exhibition Centre, Shenyang
City: Shenyang Country: CHINA
Organiser: Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China
Website: http://www.jewellery.org.cn

7/2/2013 – 7/3/2013 – Tel Aviv, ISRAEL – Jovella – The 10th International Jewelry ExhibitionVenue: Israeli Trade Fairs & Convention Center

City: Tel Aviv Country: ISRAEL
Organiser: Stier Group Ltd
Website: http://www.jovella.co.il

7/4/2013 – 7/7/2013 – Singapore – Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2013

Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
City: Singapore Country: SINGAPORE
Organiser: Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd
Website: http://www.cems.com.sg

5 -7 Marlborough, MA: Intergem – Marlborough

Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7
Location: Royal Plaza Trade Center, Marlborough, MAhttp://www.intergem.com/
5 – 7 Seattle, WA: Intergem – Seattle
Friday, July 5 – Sunday, July 7
Location: Seattle Center, Seattle, WAhttp://www.intergem.com/

5-7—EUGENE, OREGON: Wholesale and retail show; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center; 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

5-7—MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Show and sale; Frank Cox Productions; Cobb County Civic Center; 548. S. Marrietta Pkwy.; Fri. 1-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals, fossils, beads; contact Frank Cox, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

7/12/2013 – 7/15/2013 – Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA – Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (Jul) 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

City: Kuala Lumpur Country: MALAYSIA
Organiser: Elite Expo Sdn Bhd
Website: http://www.elite.com.my

12-14—PORTLAND, OREGON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center; 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

7/18/2013 – 7/21/2013 – SINGAPORE – Singapore International Jewellery Show 2012

Venue: Marina Bay Sands City: Singapore Country: SINGAPORE
Organiser: Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd
Website: http://www.sijs.com.sg

7/18/2013 – 7/24/2013 – Sochi, RUSSIAN FEDERATION – Interjeweller 2013

Venue: Zhemchuzhina Hotel City: Sochi Country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Organiser: CJSC Soud – Sochi Exhibitions
Website: http://www.soud.ru
19-21—BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA: 19th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory; 274 Hunting Hills Ln., near the hospital and fire station; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $2 (3 days), children (under 16) free; beads, pearls, gemstones, wire wrapping, wire sculpture, silversmiths and goldsmiths, custom work and repairs while you wait, door prizes; contact Van Wimmer Sr., 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com

19-21—LYNDEN, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; NW Washington Fair & Event Center; 1775 Front St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

7/19/2013 – 7/22/2013 – Beijing, CHINA – China International Jewellery Fair 2013
Venue: China International Exhibition Center
City: Beijing Country: CHINA
Organiser: Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China
Website: http://www.jewellery.org.cn
7/19/2013 – 7/22/2013 – Beijing, CHINA – 13th Beijing International Jewellery Fair
Venue: China World Trade Centre
City: Beijing Country: CHINA
Organiser: Neway International Trade Fairs Ltd
Website: http://www.newayfairs.com

7/19/2013 – 7/22/2013 – Jaipur, INDIA – Jewellers Association Show (JAS – 13 )
Venue: Birla Auditorium
City: Jaipur Country: INDIA
Organiser: Jewellers Association, Jaipur
Website: http://www.jasjaipur.com

24-28—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Wholesale and retail show; Damian Belghali; The Echo Valley Field; 6456 Sylva Rd., across the street from the GLW show; Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry; contact Damian Belghali, (678) 852-8273; e-mail: mandybelghali@yahoo.com

26-28—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Gem Faire Inc.; Spokane County Fair & Expo Center; 404 N. Havana St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults and students (12 and up) $7, children (11 and under) free; fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, exhibitors, on-site jewelry repair; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

28 – 30 New York, NY: JA New York Summer Show
Sunday, July 28 – Tuesday, July 30
Location: Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NYhttp://www.nationaljeweler.com/jany/jany-summer/

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July 2013 – Club Shows

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July 2013

4-7—SISTERS, OREGON: Annual show; Jean Miller; Sisters Elementary School; 611 E. Cascade (off Hwy. 20); Thu. 9-6, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; contact Jean Miller, PO Box 136, Molalla, OR 97038, (503) 829-2680; Web site: www.ogmshows.com

5-7—FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO: Annual show; San Juan County Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Center; 200 W. Arrington; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admissions; hourly door prizes, silent auction, raffle, black light display, kids’ Wheel of Fortune; contact Mickie Calvert, 5986 Hwy. 64, Farmington, NM 87401, (505) 632-8288; e-mail: mickie2@earthlink.net

11-14—CASCADE LOCKS, OREGON: Show and sale; Cindy Allison; Marina Park; 355 WaNaPa St.; Daily 10-5; free admission; rock slabs, minerals, beads, jewelry, wire wrapping, Oregon sunstones, cabochons, faceted stones, fossils, rock cutting and polishing machines, rock grabbers; contact Cindy Allison, 87987 9th St., Veneta, OR 97487, (541) 554-2863; e-mail: gemsareus2@yahoo.com

13-14—CASPER, WYOMING: Annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Parkway Plaza; 123 W. E St; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children (under 12) free; demonstrations, door prizes, raffle, silent auction; contact Helen Hoff, PO Box 123, Mills, WY 82644, (307) 266-2839; e-mail: hmhoff@bresnan.net

13-14—CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; Culver City Rock & Mineral Club; Culver City Veterans Memorial Auditorium; 4117 Overland Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays and exhibits, Kid Zone, craft demonstrations, more than 25 dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, rough, slabs, jewelry, tools, beads, silver castings, wire-wrap, carvings, glass work, polished cabs, jewelry displays, free hourly door prizes, grand prize raffle; contact Rick Shaffer, (310) 391-8429; e-mail: info@culvercityrocks.org; Web site: www.culvercityrocks.org

13-14—MOOSE LAKE, MINNESOTA: 44th Annual Show; Carlton County Gem & Mineral Club, Moose Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; Moose Lake High School; 413 Birch Ave., school and parking lot; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; dealers, Lake Superior agates, cutting materials, specimens, crystal groups, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary equipment, rough rock tailgaters, door prizes, field info, Agate Stampede; contact Gary Pitoscia, 815 N. 13th Ave. E, Duluth, MN 55805, (218) 724-1894; e-mail: pitosciajg@charter.net

13-14—RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Rushmore Plaza Civic Center; 444 Mt. Rushmore N; Sat. 9-6; adults $4, children (under 12) free; dealers, demonstrations, showcase exhibits, special exhibit, fluorescent and program rooms, silent auction, kids’ activities; contact David Ramberg, 1115 S. 36th St., Spearfish, SD 57783, (605) 722-5101; e-mail: dramb@midco.net; Web site: www.wdgms.org

13-14—SYRACUSE, NEW YORK: 47th annual retail and wholesale show; Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse; Onondaga Community College; SRC Arena, 4585 W. Seneca Turnpike; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6 (2 days), children (under 12) free; more than 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, cut stones, gold, supplies, classes, kids’ activities; contact Carlotta Brown, 5341 W. Taft Rd., North Syracuse, NY 13212, (315) 458-4636; e-mail: nylottie@aol.com; Web site: www.gmss.us

13-14—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Annual show; Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society; Exchange Center I; Tulsa Fairgrounds, 21st and Yale Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, Scouts, military, fire and police in uniform free, children (under 12) free with adult; gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, fluorescent minerals, beads, findings, dealers, silent auction, spinning wheel, grab bags, displays, working exhibits, programs, kids’ area, door prizes; contact Finis Riggs, 1331 S. Atlanta Place, Tulsa, OK 74104, (918) 587-4400; e-mail: lriggs1331@cox.net; Web site: www.ttownrockhound.org

14—PICTON, ONTARIO, CANADA: 2nd Annual Show; Prince Edward County Rock, Gem & Mineral Club; Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds; 345 Main St., Canada; Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children (12 and under) free; dealers, dinosaur exhibit, kids’ mine, guest speaker; contact John Zandarin, 537 County Road 35, Picton, ON, Canada K0K 2T0, (613) 476-5510; e-mail: howhardcanitbe@sympatico.ca

19-20—MINOCQUA, WISCONSIN: Annual show; Lakeland Gem Club; Lakeland Union High School; 9573 State Hwy. 70; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5; free admission; Gems & Minerals of the Great Lake States: “Kids Store”, gems, beads, minerals, fossils, jewelry, speakers, silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations, geologists to identify minerals and stones, wildlife education; contact Pattie Hartmann, PO Box 125, Eagle River, WI 54521, (715) 477-2519; e-mail: gypsy1120@coslink.net; Web site: www.lakelandgemclub.com

19-21—REEDSPORT, OREGON: Annual show; Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society; Reedsport Community Center; 451 Winchester Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free – donations appreciated; “Treasures From the Earth”: dealers, jewelry, gems, minerals, demonstrators, displays of gems and minerals, door prizes, silent auctions, raffle, demonstrations, cabochon making, wire wrap jewelry, soapstone carving, glass bead making, kids’ activities, “turn me over rocks”, ball toss, thunder egg cutting, fluorescent rock display; contact Bill or Virginia Hendrickson, 69833 Stage Rd., North Bend, OR 97459, (541) 271-6816

20-21—DARRINGTON, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Darrington Rock Club, Marysville Rock Club; Mansford Grange Darrington; 1265 Railroad Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; field trip, sales, local jade, cutting and polishing, demonstrations, displays, free kids’ rocks, grab bags, Washington rock site maps, used and new tools; contact Edward Lehman, 9120 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, (425) 760-2786; e-mail: wsmced@hotmail.com

20-21—ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Annual show; Gem CIty Rock & Mineral Club; JMC Ice Arena; 423 W. 38th St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults (ages 12 and older) $3, seniors $2, children (under 12) free; dealers, displays, kids’ activities; contact Robert Gallivan, 427 Colleen Dr., Erie, PA 16505, (814) 454-6770; e-mail: gallivan@lycos.com; Web site: www.gemcityrockclub.org

25-28—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Show and sale; Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin; Macon County Community Bldg.; 1288 Georgia Rd.; Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $2, children (12 and under) free; rough and cut gemstones, silver and gold jewelry, findings, jewelry repair and stone setting, door prizes, beads, demonstrations, supplies; contact Linda Harbuck, 425 Porter St., Franklin, NC 28734, (828) 524-3161; e-mail: lindah@franklin-chamber.com

26-27—FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA: Annual Franklin Faceters Frolic and gem and mineral show; US Faceters Guild; Fun Factory; 1024 Georgia Rd.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5; free admission; more than 12 dealers, software, rough, supplies, machines, faceting demonstrations, programs; contact Norm Holbert, (828) 634-0350; e-mail: normholbert@comcast.net; Web site: www.facetersfrolic.org

27-28—KALISPELL, MONTANA: Annual show; Northwest Montana Rock Chucks; Flathead County Fairgrounds; 265 N. Meridian; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1; indoor show, dealers, minerals, fossils, rough slabs, fine and costume jewelry, beads, demonstrations, kids’ activities, displays; contact Milah Gano, PO Box 433, Lakeside, MT 59922, (406) 844-3560; e-mail: mallards_g@hotmail.com

27-28—MATTITUCK, NEW YORK: Annual show; Long Island Mineral & Geology Society; Mattituck High School; 15125 Main Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children (under 12) free with adult; contact Karen Lotito, PO Box 209, Aquebogue, NY 11931, (631) 722-5453; e-mail: klotito@estee.com; Web site: www.limineralandgeology.com

27-28—SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT: Annual show; Burlington Gem & Mineral Club; Tuttle Middle School; 500 Dorset St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children (under 6) free; dealers, exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, children’s activities, silent auction, door prizes; contact Jeff Higgins, (802) 849-6076; Web site: www.burlingtongemandmineralclub.org

27-28—TENINO, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Washington Agate & Mineral Society; Parkside Elementary School; 301 Central Ave. E ; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact Daniel De Boer, 5107 Brenner Rd. NW, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 584-0901; e-mail: keylock1@live.com

Show info via Rock & Gem Magazine http://www.rockngem.com
For info about Rock, Gem or Mineral Clubs near you see: http://amfed.org/club.htm

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