{"id":5,"date":"2009-03-16T21:05:07","date_gmt":"2009-03-17T02:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gemshows.userblogs.ganoksin.coms\/2009\/03\/16\/the-club-shows-march-2009\/"},"modified":"2009-03-16T21:05:07","modified_gmt":"2009-03-17T02:05:07","slug":"the-club-shows-march-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/gemshows\/2009\/03\/16\/the-club-shows-march-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"THE CLUB SHOWS &#8211; MARCH 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>6-8 <em>Hayward, CALIFORNIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Mineral &amp; Gem Society of Castro Valley Annual Show<br \/>Centennial Hall<br \/>22292 Foothill Blvd.<br \/>Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6<br \/>adults $6 (3 day pass), children under 12 free with adult<br \/>$1 off admission with Web site flyer<br \/>more than 40 dealers, 8 lapidary demonstrators, fluorescent rock exhibit; rare ice age fossils, live auction, door prizes, movie<br \/>contact: Larry Ham<br \/>(510) 887-9007<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:showchair@mgscv.org\">showchair@mgscv.org<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mgscv.org\/\">http:\/\/www.mgscv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6-8 <em>Largo, FLORIDA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Suncoast Gem &amp; Mineral Society 40th Annual Show<br \/>Minnreg Bldg.<br \/>6340 126th Ave. N.<br \/>Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $5, students $4, children under 6 free<br \/>continuous working demonstrations, bead stringing, wire craft, gem cutting, door prizes, exhibits contact: Bill Schmidt<br \/>(727) 822-8279<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:sujagems@aol.com\">sujagems@aol.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgams.com\/\">http:\/\/www.sgams.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6-8 <em>Richmond, INDIANA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Eastern Indiana Gem &amp; Geological Society Show &amp; Sale<br \/>Wayne Co. Fairgrounds<br \/>N. Salisbury Rd.<br \/>Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4<br \/>adults $4, seniors $3, students $1, children $1<br \/>door prizes, silent auctions, displays for Boy Scouts, demonstrations<br \/>contact: John LaMont<br \/>(765) 647-4894<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:Midwestchar@peoplepc.com\">Midwestchar@peoplepc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Arcadia, CALIFORNIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Monrovia RockhoundsAnnual Show<br \/>LA County Arboretum &amp; Botanical Garden<br \/>301 N. Baldwin Ave., one block south of I-210<br \/>Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9-4:30<br \/>jewelry, findings, beads, displays, books<br \/>contact: Jo Anna Ritchey<br \/>(626) 359-1624<br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moroks.com\/\">http:\/\/www.moroks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Big Spring, TEXAS<\/em> <\/strong><br \/>Big Spring Prospectors Club 40th Annual Show<br \/>Howard County Fair Barn<br \/>Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5<br \/>dealers, demonstrators<br \/>contact: Jerald Wilson<br \/>(432) 263-4662<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Caldwell, IDAHO<\/em>:<\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Gems Are Fine for 2009&#8221;<br \/>Owyhee Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>O&#8217;Connor Field House, 2200 Blaine<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>dealers, displays, black light, silent auction table, wheel of gems, sand dig, rock bags, grand prize, demonstrators, door prizes<br \/>contact: Tom Rogers<br \/>208-465-5529<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:lmr_tmr@safelink.net\">lmr_tmr@safelink.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.owyheerocks.com\/\">http:\/\/www.owyheerocks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Issaquah, WASHINGTON <\/em><br \/><\/strong>East Kingco Rock Club Annual Show<br \/>Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>Free admission<br \/>dealers, Northwest gems, jewelry, rocks, beads, artisans, demonstrations, silent auction, kids&#8217; games and activities, door prizes, raffle<br \/>contact: Norma Kikkert<br \/>(206) 612-3113<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:eastkingco@gmail.com\">eastkingco@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geocities.com\/eastkingco\">www.geocities.com\/eastkingco<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Klamath Falls, OREGON<\/em><\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Wonderful World of Jasper&#8221;<br \/>Rock &amp; Arrowhead Club Annual Show<br \/>Klamath Co. Fairgrounds, 3531 S. 6th St.<br \/>Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>contact: Amanda Newnham<br \/>(541) 892-8364<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:dusstyrocks@aol.com\">dusstyrocks@aol.com<\/a><br \/>or G. Carlson<br \/>(541) 882-8276<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Stanton, DELAWARE<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Delaware Mineralogical Society 46th Annual Show<br \/>Delaware Technical and Community College<br \/>I-95 exit 4B, Churchmans Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5<br \/>adults $5, seniors $4, juniors $3, children under 12 free with adult<br \/>exhibits, museum and university displays, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies, door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, children&#8217;s booth, club booth<br \/>contact: Gene Hartstein<br \/>(302) 234-4488<br \/>email: <a href=\"mailto:gene@fossilnut.com\">gene@fossilnut.com<\/a><br \/>or Wayne Urion<br \/>(302) 998-0686<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:wurion@aol.com\">wurion@aol.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delminsociety.net\/\">http:\/\/www.delminsociety.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Robstown (Corpus Christi), TEXAS <\/em><br \/><\/strong>Gulf Coast Gem &amp; Mineral Club 47th Annual Show<br \/>Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds<br \/>U.S. 77 and Rte. 44<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $5, children under 12 free<br \/>minerals, fossils, jewelry, kids&#8217; wheel, silent auction, door prizes, dealers and demonstrations contact: Jerrold Simpson<br \/>(361) 851-8788<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Tampa, FLORIDA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Fossil Fest 2009&#8221;<br \/>Tampa Bay Fossil Club<br \/>Florida State Fairgrounds<br \/>I-4 Exit 7<br \/>Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-4<br \/>fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, &#8220;How to&#8221; seminars, kids&#8217; games, Fossil Mine, raffles, door prizes, silent auction<br \/>contact: Barbara Fite<br \/>(813) 977-0892<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:bfite1@tampabay.rr.com\">bfite1@tampabay.rr.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tampabayfossilclub.com\/\">http:\/\/www.tampabayfossilclub.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-8 <em>Ventura, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Ventura Gem &amp; Mineral Society 47th Annual Show<br \/>Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds<br \/>10 W. Harbor Blvd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>free admission<br \/>dealers, displays, gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary arts, lapidary demonstrations, door prizes, silent auctions, children&#8217;s activities<br \/>contact: Andy Anderson<br \/>(805) 987-0043<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:vgms_editor@roadrunner.com\">vgms_editor@roadrunner.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vgms.org\/\">http:\/\/www.vgms.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>12-15 <em>Deming, NEW MEXICO <\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Rockhound Roundup&#8221;<br \/>Deming Gem &amp; Mineral Society 44th Annual Show<br \/>Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds<br \/>Thu. 9-5, Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5<br \/>Free admission<br \/>displays, demonstrations, jewelry, rocks, drawings, raffle, field trips, silent auction, live auction<br \/>contact: Bud Daily<br \/>(575) 267-4399<\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Augusta, GEORGIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Aiken-Augusta Gem &amp; Mineral Show&#8221;<br \/>Aiken Gem, Mineral &amp; Fossil Society<br \/>Augusta Gem &amp; Mineral Society 21st Annual Show<br \/>Julian Smith Casino<br \/>2200 Broad St.<br \/>Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-5<br \/>contact: Herman Kunis<br \/>(706) 855-7357<br \/>e-mail <a href=\"mailto:a-a.gmf.show@att.net\">a-a.gmf.show@att.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Cottonwood, ARIZONA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Verde Valley Gem, Mineral &amp; Jewelry Show&#8221;<br \/>Mingus Gem &amp; Mineral Club<br \/>Verde Valley Fairgrounds<br \/>800 E. Cherry St.<br \/>Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>adults $3 ($1 Fri.), students free with ID, children free with adult; free gem and mineral ID Sat.<br \/>contact: Mike Ramsey<br \/>(928) 634-0666<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:ramsey6264@yahoo.com\">ramsey6264@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mingusclub.org\/\">http:\/\/www.mingusclub.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Hillsboro, OREGON<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Nature&#8217;s Design&#8221;<br \/>Tualatin Valley Gem Club<br \/>Washington County Fair Complex<br \/>873 N.E. 34th Ave.<br \/>Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $1, children under 12 free<br \/>door prizes, raffle, dealers, demonstrations, silent auction, display cases, club sales, Rock Critters, Spin the Wheel, Grab Bags<br \/>contact: Rose Jackson<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jeweledrose@comcast.net\">jeweledrose@comcast.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tvgc.org\/\">http:\/\/www.tvgc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <\/strong><em><strong>Jackson, MICHIGAN<\/strong> <\/em><br \/>&#8220;Mine in &#8217;09&#8243;47th Annual Show<br \/>Michigan Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Jackson County Fairgrounds Fair Event Center<br \/>200 W. Ganson St.<br \/>Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $3, seniors $2, students 50 cents, children free<br \/>vendors, demostrators, beading mini classes<br \/>contact: James Bretes<br \/>(877) 872-8471<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:crossroadspottery@sbcglobal.net\">crossroadspottery@sbcglobal.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geocities.com\/michgemandmineralsociety\/\">www.geocities.com\/michgemandmineralsociety\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Ogden, UTAH <\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;2009 Gemstone Junction&#8221; 58th Annual Show<br \/>Golden Spike Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Union Station<br \/>2500 Wall Ave.<br \/>Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $2, students $1.50, children under 12 free with adult<br \/>more than 25 dealers, more than 30 display cases, dinosaur bones, fossils, minerals, jewelry, beads, faceted stones, geodes, petrified wood, lapidary tools and equipment, demonstrations, rock bags, wheel of fortune, door prizes, silent auction<br \/>contact: Richard Gabel<br \/>(801) 648-5060<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:club@goldenspikegem.org\">club@goldenspikegem.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Spokane, WASHINGTON <\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Gold&#8221; 50th Anniversary Show<br \/>Rock Rollers Club<br \/>Spokane County Fair &amp; Expo Center<br \/>N. 604 Havana, at Broadway<br \/>Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $6, seniors $5, children 12 and under free<br \/>more than 40 dealers, 80 display cases, fossils, gemstones, mineral specimen, handcrafted jewelry, supplies, lapidary demonstrations, hourly door prizes, youth activities, grand prize<br \/>contact: Leigh Klettke<br \/>(509) 299-6662<\/p>\n<p><strong>13-15 <em>Victorville, CALIFORNIA <\/em><br \/><\/strong>Victor Valley Gem &amp; Mineral Club<br \/>38th Annual Stoddard Wells Tailgate<br \/>Stoddard Wells Road<br \/>contact: Gil Gilbert<br \/>(760) 868-6900<\/p>\n<p><strong>14 <em>Chicago, ILLINOIS<\/em><\/strong><br \/>CRMS Annual Silent Auction<br \/>Chicago Rocks &amp; Minerals Society<br \/>Salvation Army (Fellowship Hall)<br \/>4056 N. Pulaski, at Irving Park Rd.<br \/>Sat. 5:30-10; free admission<br \/>large silent auction<br \/>contact: Craig Heinze<br \/>(847) 584-8637<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:cheinze@flash.net\">cheinze@flash.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagorocks.org\/\">http:\/\/www.chicagorocks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>Clifton, NEW JERSEY<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Clifton Gem &amp; Mineral Show<br \/>North Jersey Mineralogical Society<br \/>Pope John Paul II Elementary School<br \/>775 Valley Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $5, seniors $4, children $3<br \/>contact: Robert Horn<br \/>(908) 813-0808<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:Mineraldog@comcast.net\">Mineraldog@comcast.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>Macomb, ILLINOIS<\/em><br \/><\/strong>The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs 29th Annual Show<br \/>Western Illinois University<br \/>Student Union Ballroom, Murray St.<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>Free admission<br \/>dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, equipment, silent auction, rock, mineral, fossil and artifact identification, activities for kids, Spin &amp; Win game, door prizes, live and recorded programs, lapidary demonstrations, earth science displays, fluorescent mineral display, geode cracking, grand door prize<br \/>contact: Dennis Bomke<br \/>(217) 546-4096<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:dbomke@comcast.net\">dbomke@comcast.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>San Marino, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Tournament of Gems&#8221; 51st Annual Show<br \/>Pasadena Lapidary Society<br \/>San Marino Masonic Center<br \/>3130 Huntington Dr.<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>Free admission<br \/>member displays, demonstrations, dealers<br \/>contact: Drew Wilson<br \/>(626) 298-1534<\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>Spreckels, CALIFORNIA<\/em> <\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>63rd Annual Show<br \/>Spreckels Veterans Hall<br \/>5th St. and Llano St<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5 .<br \/>displays, beads, finished jewelry, rough rock, fluorescent display, kids&#8217; activities, demonstrations, free hourly door prize, raffle, dealers, silent auction, minerals, fossils, lapidary<br \/>contact: Ernie deFever<br \/>(831) 422-3422<br \/>or Karin Salomon<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:kcbakes27@sbcglobal.net\">kcbakes27@sbcglobal.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: Salinasrockandgem.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>Turlock, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Treasures from the Earth&#8221;<br \/>Mother Lode Mineral Society<br \/>Stanislaus County Fairgrounds<br \/>900 N. Broadway<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $5, children 12 and under free<br \/>vendors, 80 educational exhibits, 20 demonstrations, fine jewelry, beads, minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, tools, large children&#8217;s area with free activities, fluorescent tent, silent auction<br \/>Speakers: Bob Jones, Dr, Alan Schaffert, Walter Wright, Richard Wade, David K. Lynch<br \/>contact: Bud &amp; Terry McMillin<br \/>(209) 524-3494<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com\">terry.mcmillin@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turlockgemshow.com\/\">http:\/\/www.turlockgemshow.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>14-15 <em>Twin Falls, IDAHO<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Magic Valley Gem Club<br \/>Boys and Girls Club<br \/>999 Frontier Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>contact: Harold Waggoner<br \/>(208) 423-9668<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:rmetts@cableone.net\">rmetts@cableone.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>19-22 <em>San Bernardino, CALIFORNIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Annual Tailgate and Show<br \/>Orange Belt Mineralogical Society<br \/>Western Regional Little League Ball Park<br \/>6707 Little League Dr.<br \/>contact: Adam Dean, (909) 489-4899<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:theagatehunter@verizon.net\">theagatehunter@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>20-22 <em>Albuguerque, NEW MEXICO<\/em><br \/><\/strong>41st Annual Show &#8220;Treasures of the Earth Show&#8221;<br \/>Albuquerque Gem &amp; Mineral Club<br \/>School Arts\/Flower Bldgs.<br \/>New Mexico State Fair Grounds (EXPO-NM)<br \/>Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $1 (Fri.) and $3 (Sat. and Sun.), kids under 13 free<br \/>more than 35 dealers, mineral displays, demonstrations, door prizes, kids&#8217; booth, silent auctions<br \/>contact: Paul Hlava<br \/>(505) 255-5478<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:hpf5@qwest.net\">hpf5@qwest.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>20-22 <em>Spanish Fork, UTAH<\/em><br \/><\/strong>50th Annual Show, &#8220;Spring Parade of Gems&#8221;<br \/>Timpanogos Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Spanish Fork Fairgrounds<br \/>475 S. Main<br \/>Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5<br \/>Free admission<br \/>contact Don Bagshaw<br \/>(801) 423-2538<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:baojiazhi1@msn.com\">baojiazhi1@msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21 <em>Upper Marlboro, MARYLAND<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Southern Maryland Rock &amp; Mineral Club 19th Annual Show<br \/>Watkins Nature Center<br \/>301 Watkins Park Dr.<br \/>Sat. 10-4<br \/>adults $2, children 6 and under free<br \/>demonstrations (cabochon making, bead stringing, wire wrapping, gold panning), children&#8217;s crafts<br \/>contact: Michael Patterson<br \/>(301) 297-4575<br \/>e-mail: michael. <a href=\"mailto:patterson@pgparks.com\">patterson@pgparks.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.freewebs.com\/smrmc\/\">www.freewebs.com\/smrmc\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21-22 <em>Cedar Rapids, IOWA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>46th Annual Show<br \/>Cedar Valley Rocks &amp; Minerals Society<br \/>Teamsters Union Hall<br \/>5000 J St. SW<br \/>Sat. 8:30-6, Sun. 9:30-5<br \/>adults $2, students (12-18) 50 cents, youth groups and children under 12 free (with adults)<br \/>programs, demonstrations, Pebble Pit for kids, silent auctions, displays, 20 dealers, special exhibit theme &#8220;Crystals&#8221;<br \/>contact: Leslie Blin<br \/>(319) 377-3339<br \/>email: <a href=\"mailto:bblin@bser.com\">bblin@bser.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21-22 <em>Escondido, CALIFORNIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>Palomar Gem &amp; Mineral Club<br \/>Army National Guard Armory<br \/>304 Park Ave.<br \/>Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4<br \/>adults $2, seniors $1, children free<br \/>dealers, rough rock, finished stones, jewelry, tools, related products, gem identification<br \/>contact: Van Lynch<br \/>(760) 749-4164<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:michelleandvan@hotmail.com\">michelleandvan@hotmail.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palomargem.org\/\">http:\/\/www.palomargem.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21-22 <em>Gaithersburg, MARYLAND<\/em><\/strong><br \/>45th Annual Show<br \/>The Gem, Lapidary &amp; Mineral Society of Montgomery County, Maryland<br \/>Montgomery County Fairgrounds<br \/>16 Chestnut St.<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $6, children under 12 free<br \/>45 exhibits, demonstrations, free cabochon-polishing workshop, door prizes, raffles, fossils, kids&#8217; Touch Table, fluorescent display tent, kids&#8217; mini-mine, more than 20 dealers<br \/>contact: George Durland<br \/>(301) 299-8213<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:GDurland1@verizon.net\">GDurland1@verizon.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.glmsmc.com\/\">http:\/\/www.glmsmc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21-22 <em>San Antonio, TEXAS<\/em><br \/><\/strong>48th Annual &#8220;Fiesta of Gems&#8221;<br \/>Southwest Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Live Oak Civic Center<br \/>8101 Pat Booker Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4<br \/>adults $4, seniors and military $3, students $2, children 50 cents<br \/>minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, lapidary, exhibits, silent auction<br \/>contact: Robert Bowie<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:krbotx@gvtc.com\">krbotx@gvtc.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swgemandmineral.org\/\">http:\/\/www.swgemandmineral.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21-22 <em>Vallejo, CALIFORNIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Spring Bling&#8221; Show and Sale<br \/>Vallejo Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Vallejo Elks Lodge<br \/>2850 Redwood Pkwy., at the intersection of Redwood Pkwy. and Admiral Callahan Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $3, ages 12-18 $2, children under 12 free<br \/>beads, jade, fossils, meteorites, opals, rough rock, slabs, door prizes, silent auction, &#8220;Wheel of Fortune<br \/>contact: Phyllis Malicki<br \/>(707) 745-3255; (707) 745-3255<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:vgms01@yahoo.com\">vgms01@yahoo.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwired.org\/\">http:\/\/www.iwired.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>27-29 <em>Fort Collins, COLORADO<\/em><\/strong><br \/>48th Annual &#8220;Nature&#8217;s Treasures&#8221;<br \/>Fort Collins Rockhounds<br \/>Lincoln Center<br \/>419 W. Magnolia St.<br \/>Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $3, $5\/weekend, seniors $3, students (under 18) $1, children under 12 free with adult<br \/>exhibits, door prizes, grab bags, silent auction, demonstrations, 7 gem and mineral dealers<br \/>contact: Dave Halliburton<br \/>(970) 493-6168<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:showchairman@fortcollinsrockhounds.org\">showchairman@fortcollinsrockhounds.org<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org\/\">http:\/\/www.fortcollinsrockhounds.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>27-29 <em>Indianapolis, INDIANA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>11th Annual Spring Show<br \/>Treasures of the Earth Gem &amp; Jewelry Shows<br \/>Indiana State Fairgrounds, Ag\/Horticulture Bldg.<br \/>1202 E. 38th St.<br \/>Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5<br \/>adults $5 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free, $3 parking<br \/>jewelry makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, dealers, amber, opal, minerals, fossils, door prizes, classes<br \/>contact Van Wimmer, Show Director<br \/>(540) 384-6047<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:van@toteshows.com\">van@toteshows.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toteshows.com\/\">http:\/\/www.toteshows.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Angels Camp, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Jump for the Gold!&#8221;<br \/>Calaveras Gem &amp; Mineral Society<br \/>Calaveras &#8220;Frog Town USA&#8221; Fairgrounds<br \/>Highway 49<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>admission $3; shuttle service to Mark Twain Hall<br \/>dealers, minerals, rocks, jewelry, findings, beads, lapidary supplies, raffles, silent auction, kids&#8217; area<br \/>contact: Tak Iwata<br \/>(209) 928-5579<br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/calaverasgemandmineral.org\/\">http:\/\/calaverasgemandmineral.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Holyoke, MASSACHUSETTS<\/em>:<\/strong><br \/>&#8220;Western Mass Mineral &amp; Jewlery Show&#8221;<br \/>Connecticut Valley Mineral Club<br \/>Holiday Inn at Ingleside<br \/>245 Whiting Farms Rd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>adults $4, children under 12 free<br \/>minerals, gemstones, jewelry, crystals, fossils, lapidary, live demonstrations, free exhibits<br \/>contact: Helen Rodak<br \/>(413) 586-6691<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:info@cvmineralclub.org\">info@cvmineralclub.org<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cvmineralclub.org\/\">http:\/\/www.cvmineralclub.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Lemoore, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>1st Annual Lemoore Gem &amp; Mineral Club Show<br \/>Trinity Hall<br \/>Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6<br \/>Free admission<br \/>contact: Judy Pereira<br \/>(559) 924-4052<\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Lincoln, NEBRASKA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Gembalaya&#8221; Lincoln Gem &amp; Mineral Club<br \/>Pershing Center<br \/>226 Centennial Mall S.<br \/>Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5<br \/>adults $5, children under 12 free with adult<br \/>rocks, gemstones, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, programs, dealers, youth activities<br \/>contact: Charles Wooldridge<br \/>(402) 416-3233<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:mamamar@windstream.net\">mamamar@windstream.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolngemmineralclub.org\/\">http:\/\/www.lincolngemmineralclub.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Monroe, WISCONSIN<\/em><br \/><\/strong>&#8220;Driftless Treasures of the Badger State&#8221;<br \/>Badger Lapidary &amp; Geological Society<br \/>Monroe High School<br \/>1600 26th Street<br \/>Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5<br \/>10 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, speakers, educational exhibits, wandering &#8220;Rock Wizard,&#8221; demonstrations, hourly door prizes, club sale table, kids&#8217; games and Fish Pond, specimens from around the world<br \/>contact: David Zimmerman<br \/>(608) 921-0206<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:David@showchair.com\">David@showchair.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monroerockclub.org\/\">http:\/\/www.monroerockclub.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Orlando, FLORIDA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Central Florida Mineral &amp; Gem Society<br \/>Central Florida Fair Grounds<br \/>4630 W. Colonial Dr<br \/>Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5<br \/>adults $4, children 12 and under free<br \/>silent auction, door prizes, faceting and cabbing demonstrations, silent auctions, sluice mining, cave mining, appraisals, hourly door prizes<br \/>contact: John Piziak<br \/>(407) 239-9165<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:JOHNPIZIAK@embarqmail.com\">JOHNPIZIAK@embarqmail.com<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thumblicker.com\/\">http:\/\/www.thumblicker.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Roseville, CALIFORNIA<\/em><\/strong><br \/>47th Annual Roseville Rock Rollers Show<br \/>Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds<br \/>800 All America City Blvd.<br \/>Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4<br \/>adults $5, seniors (60+) $4, children 12 and under free<br \/>more than 30 indoor and outdoor vendors, crystals, gold, geode cracking, beads, gemstones, fossils, polished stones, handcrafted jewelry, opal, world-class mineral specimens, tourmaline, sunstones, amber, mineral identification, &#8220;Kids&#8217; Junction,&#8221; demonstrations, silent auctions, 40+ exhibits, raffles, lapidary shop open house, &#8220;Rookie Rock Rollers&#8221; information<br \/>contact: Gloria Marie<br \/>(916) 216-1114<br \/>e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:g16marie@ftcnet.net\">g16marie@ftcnet.net<\/a><br \/>Web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockrollers.com\/\">http:\/\/www.rockrollers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28-29 <em>Sayre, PENNSYLVANIA<\/em><br \/><\/strong>40th Annual Che-Hanna Rock &amp; Mineral Club Show<br \/>Athens Twp. 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