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NOVEMBER 2011:
November 4-6—BLACK CANYON CITY, ARIZONA: “Rock-A-Rama”; Braggin Rock Club; High Desert Park, 19001 E. Jacie Ln.; free admission; gems, rough, slabs, minerals, crystals, jewelry, equipment; contact Don, (623) 374-0202, or Braggin Rock Club, PO Box 308, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
November 4-6—EUREKA, CALIFORNIA: Humboldt Gem & Mineral Society; Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children $1; flint knapper, live demonstrations, geode cutting; contact Toni Tyson, 82787 Charlestown Ave., Indio, CA 92201, (707) 502-9574; e-mail: rockchick9233@aol.com
November 4-6—GOLDEN, COLORADO: 5th annual show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; annual show and sale: 18 dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry; contact Pat Tucci, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com; Web site: geodyssey-rocks.com
November 4-6—KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: 33rd annual Wholesale and retail show; Shows of Integrity; MCC/BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 N. Universal Ave.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, 3-day pass $10, ages 5-12 $2, children under 5 free; more than 80 dealers, jewelry, beads, beading supplies, findings, gemstones, minerals, cabochons, gold, silver, diamonds, charms; contact Terry James, 18362 S. Hwy. 78, Leonard, TX 75452, (903) 587-2543; e-mail: info@showsofintegrity.com; Web site: www.showsofintegrity.com
November 5—TUCSON, ARIZONA: 10th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154
November 5-6—AMARILLO, TEXAS: Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; Amarillo Civic Center-Regency Room, 401 S. Buchanan St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children under 12 free; prehistoric, outer space, down under, precious, unusual, cheaps, artifacts, valuables, jewelry, Indian jewelry, beads, displays; contact Wanda Finley, 9170 FM 1151 Claude, TX 79019, (806) 944-5464; e-mail: finfran@midplains.coop
November 5-6—BREWER, MAINE: Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, Wilson St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $1, children under 12 free; silent auctions, door prizes, demonstrations, children’s activities; contact Lance Shope, 38 Sunset Strip, Brewer, ME 04412, (207) 989-3342; e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com; Web site: penobscotminerallapidaryclub.com
November 5-6—CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Centre Concord, Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd. (near Ygnacio Valley Rd.); Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 (discount on Web site), children under 16 and Scouts in uniform free with adult; fluorescent room displays, 21 vendors, minerals, fossils, gems, crystals, jewelry, books, tools, equipment, lapidary supplies, 60 exhibitors, 12 demonstrators, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, youth activities, silent auction, prizes, raffle, woolly mammoth skull, giant jade, giant cave bear, giant auction; contact Harry Nichandros, P.O. Box 4667, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, (925) 289-0454; e-mail: bob@ccmgs.org; Web site: ccmgs.org
November 5-6—EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 42nd annual show, “Gemarama 2011”; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; School at Church Farm, 1001 E. Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6 (two-day ticket $9), children (under 12) $1, Scouts in uniform free with adult Scoutmaster; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, minerals, beads, tools, findings, demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes, silent auction; contact Lisa Roman, (215) 740-9224; Web site: www.lapidary.org
November 5-6—GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; contact Howard Heitner, (914) 779-2041; Web site: www.stamfordmineralsociety.org.
November 5-6—LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: 10th annual show; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Van Dam Pavilion, 2551 W. Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; gemstones, minerals, beads, lapidary, jewelry, display supplies, dinosaur program with Richard Wade, petrified wood programs with Walton Wright, kids’ scavenger hunt, silent auction, demonstrations, raffle; contact Cheri George, 2255 W. Avenue O, Palmdale, CA 93551, (562) 243-8470; e-mail: lizardwoman3@yahoo.com; Web site: www.palmdalegemandmineral.com
November 5-6—MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: 37th annual show, “Parade of Gems”; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4; displays, demonstrations, door prizes, children’s corner, “Rock Food” display, dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, cabbing and faceting rough, finished jewelry, books, tools; contact Dave Wayment, (772) 532-6432; e-mail: cmgs.show@att.net
November 5-6—MIDLAND, MICHIGAN: 17th annual show; Mid-Michigan Rock Club; Midland Resort Hotel Convention Center, 1500 W. Wackerly; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, Kids’ Korner, fossil dig; contact Deborah Acord, (989) 430-4471; e-mail: jackdanred2@aol.com; Web site: www.midlandrockclub.com
November 5-6— MIDLAND, TEXAS: Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St., corner of Wall and Main; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, students (6-18) $1, children (5 and under) free; dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids’ corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Tom Wurster, PO Box 5043, Midland, TX 79704, (432) 682-6258 or (432) 230-2566; e-mail: show@midlandgemandmineral.org; Web site: www.midlandgemandmineral.org
November 5-6—RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 56th annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, Mesquite Hall, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905; e-mail: IndianWellsGems@hotmail.com; Web site: www.indianwells.weebly.com
November 5-6—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: San Diego Mineral & Gem Society; Al Bahr Shrine, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free gem I.D., more than 12 dealers, more than 40 exhibits, club sales, slabs, books, magazines, junior booth, door prizes, demonstrators, faceting, lost wax casting, silver chain making, sphere making, wire wrapping; contact Bob Hancock, (619) 889-6886; e-mail: RHBOBHANCOCK@cs.com; Web site: www.SDMG.org
November 5-6—STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Racine Geological Society; Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; club displays, silent auction, rock identification, door prizes; contact John Lowman, 3223 Spruce St., Racine, WI 53403, (262) 554-5370; Web site: rgs-wi.tripod.com
November 11-13—HUMBLE, TEXAS: 58th 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; displays, working exhibits, fluorescent mineral exhibit, Rock Food Table, swap area, more than 40 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, slabs, rough, spheres, meteorites, beads, petrified wood slabs; contact Theresa Peek, Houston Gem & Mineral Society, 10805 Brooklet, Houston, TX 77099, (281) 530-0942; e-mail: show@hgms.org; Web site: www.hgms.org
November 11-13—KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE: 2nd Annual Fall Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show; Mystery of Natural History Museum, MNHM Bldg., 321 Broad St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 3 and up $1, under 3 free; contact: Mary McNabb, (423) 765-9900; e-mail: kptmuseumassn@usa.com
November 11-13—ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr.; Fri. 1-6 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, seniors and students $2, $1 off with ad; minerals, metaphysical stones, beads, jewelry, cabochons, sterling silver, demonstrations, faceting, cutting and polishing cabochons, silver smithing, children’s sluice table, Scout merit badge help; contact Gordon Oakley, 5032 Lido St., Orlando, FL 32807, (407) 592-4358; e-mail: oakleysmall@gmail.com; Web site: www.cfmgs.org
November 11-13—PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society, Magnolia State Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Short Cut Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, children 12 and under free; door prizes, raffle, 20 dealers, gold panning and sluicing; contact James Darnell, 7121 Oakhurst Dr., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-2310; Web site: www.mgcgms.org
November 11-13—SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA: Wholesale/retail show, “Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show”; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn-Orange County Airport, 2726 S. Grand Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; open to the public, more than 80 wholesale and retail dealers, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, lapidary supplies; contact Martin Zinn Expositions LLC, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, (505) 867-0425
November 12—VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA: 2nd annual show; Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society; Vallejo Veterans Bldg., 420 Admiral Callaghan Ln.; Sat. 9-5; adults $1, children under 14 free with adult admission; free raffle prizes; contact Dan Wolke, 255 Essex Way, Benicia, CA 94510, (707) 745-1816; e-mail: dncwolke@sbcglobal.net; Web site: www.iwired.org
November 12-13—EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; MRGC clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; display cases, games, demonstrations, raffle prizes, free rocks for kids; contact Susan Cooper, 1526 192nd St. SE, #A2, Bothell, WA 98012, (206) 650-5971; e-mail: duckansas@hotmail.com; Web site: maplewoodrockclub.com
November 12-13—FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 20th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; more than 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, carvings, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, silent auction Sun., kids’ mini-mines, fossil dig; adults $5, seniors $3, students (13-17) $3, children (12 and under), Scouts in uniform and GMU students with valid ID free; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; or Jim Kostka; e-mail: jkostka@juno.com; Web site: www.novamineralclub.org
November 12-13—JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: The Greater Southern Gem & Jewelry Shows; Trade Mart Facility, Mississippi Fairgrounds, 1207 Mississippi St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, children under 6 free; dealers, demonstrations, opals, gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, precious stones, rare stones, rough, classes, gold and silver at discount prices; contact Stan Bennett, 242 Faith Hill Dr., Ridgeland, MS 39157, (601) 898-0407; e-mail: stan@tompkinsdesigngrp.com
November 12-13—LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: 42nd annual show; Lake Havasu City Gem & Mineral Society; LHC Community Center, 100 Park Ave.; mineral and jewelry displays, dealers, demonstrations, educational geological presentations; contact C. Russell, (928) 846-0927
November 12-13—NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Excalibur Mineral Corp.; Holiday Inn Midtown Manhattan, 440 W. 57th St. (between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave.); Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $6, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, gemstone gifts, jewelry, crystals, fossils, beads, lectures, exhibits, door prizes, kids’ events; contact Excalibur Minerals, (914) 739-1134; e-mail: info@excaliburmineral.com; Web site: www.excaliburmineral.com
November 12-13— SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free; special displays, demonstrators, raffle prizes, door prizes, silent auction, dealers, children’s activities, catered dining; contact Vi Jones, 360 424 8340; e-mail: rocks1x1vi.george@frontier.com
November 18-20—COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free, military and dependants free Sun.; geode sales and cutting, beads, jewelry, South Carolina amethyst clusters, crystals, fossils; contact Susan Shrader, PO Box 6333, Columbia, SC 29260, (803) 736-9317; e-mail: ashrader@mindspring.com; Web site: www.cgams.org
November 18-20— MARIETTA, GEORGIA: Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society, Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6; free admission; lapidary demonstrations, gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry displays; contact: Mary Ingram, 2771 Fernvalley Rd. NE, Marietta, GA 30066, (404) 915-3588; e-mail: mandmingram@gmail.com; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org
November 18-20—SPRINGFIELD, OREGON: Springfield Thunderegg Club; Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St.; Fri. 12–7, Sat. 10–7, Sun. 11–4; contact John Randall, PO Box 312, Springfield, OR 97472, (541) 683-2661, or Bob Smith, (541) 736-0060
November 18-20—ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Rd.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students $1, children 13 and under and Scouts in uniform free; free rockhound starter kit for all children 13 and under; contact Melissa Perucca, (636) 861-3865; e-mail: PeruccaM@aol.com; Web site: www.StLRockClub.com
November 19-20—BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: “Fall Festival of Gems”; Kitsap Mineral & Gem Society; Kitsap County Fairgrounds, The President’s Hall, 1200 NW Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, club displays, junior events, silent auction, raffle; contact Jim McClure, (253) 265-3011; e-mail: pogy2@centurytel.net; Web site: www.kmgs.org
November 19-20—LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: “Gem Miner’s Holiday Festival”; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Jewelry Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; adults $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com
November 19-20—OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; free rock for each child, lapidary demonstrations, glass-bead making, wire wrapping, rock polishing, dealers, gems, minerals, fossils, stone beads, Idaho opals, silver craft, finished jewelry, tools, lapidary supplies, books; contact Norb Kinsler, 6550 Swan St., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 644-6450; e-mail: show_info@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com
November 19-20—PAYSON, ARIZONA: 14th annual show; Payson Rimstones Rock Club; Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center, Bingo Hall, Tonto Apache Reservation; adults $3, children under 12 free; gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, education center, spinning wheel, silent auction; contact Margaret Jones, (928) 476-3513 or (928) 970-0857
November 19-20—WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches; South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.; Sat. 9-6; adults $7 (2-day pass $10), children (under 12) free; crystals, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, unique and custom-made jewelry, lapidary supplies, lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations, fossil dig, gem mining, geode cracking, door prizes, demonstrations, classes, discount coupon on Web site; contact Jeff Ursillo, (561) 706-9549; e-mail: gemsocietywpb@aol.com; Web site: www.gemandmineral.cc/show1
November 19-20—WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: Worcester Mineral Club; National Guard Armory, 701 Lincoln St., I-290 Exit 22; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children under 6 and Scouts in uniform free; 14 dealers, exhibits, door prizes, demonstrations, raffle, unique gifts, minerals, fossils; contact Lawrence Bull, Worcester Mineral Club, PO Box 2278, Worcester, MA 01613-2278; Web site; www.worcestermineralclub.org
November 25-27—MOBILE, ALABAMA: Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Ziegler Blvd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Jerry Shirey, 2911 Pretty Branch Dr. W, Mobile, AL 36618, (251) 786-4777; e-mail: rockhoundjs@aol.com
November 25-27—SALEM, VIRGINIA: 32nd show; Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society; Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard; Fri. 2–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 12–5; adults $3 for three days, children under 16 free; contact Roanoke Valley Mineral & Gem Society, PO Box 203, Boones Mill, VA 24065, (540) 204-7505
November 26-27—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com
November 26-27—WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: 11th annual show, “WOWW Gem Fair”; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Wickenburg community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; free admission; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; more than 40 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, door prizes, grab bags, spinning wheels, raffle; contact Beth, (480) 540-2318 or (928) 684-0380
Mineral Shows in December 2011
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DECEMBER 2011:
December 2-4—EL PASO, TEXAS: El Paso Mineral & Gem Society; El Maida Auditorium, 6331 Alabama; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors $2, students $3, children (under 12) free; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, tools, books, equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations; contact Jeannette Carrillo, 4100 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905, (915) 533-7153; e-mail: gemcenter@aol.com; Web site: epmgs.com
December 2-4—SPRING HILL, FLORIDA: Withlacoochee Rockhounds; Slovene American Club, 13383 County Line Road; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, students $1, children (under 12) free; demonstrations, gem and mineral auction, replica of Aaron’s Breastplate, famous diamonds, dealers, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry; contact Ralph Barber, (352) 200-6852; e-mail: barbersbloomers@hotmail.com; Web site: http://withlacoocheerockhounds.com
December 9-11—LONGMONT, COLORADO: Flatirons Mineral Club; Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Bldg., 9595 Nelson Rd. (at Hover); Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; $3 Fri., $5 Sat. or Sun., children under 13 free with adult; 16 dealers, gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, lapidary equipment, exhibits, demonstrations, kids’ gold panning, scavenger hunt, mineral identification game, dig site; contact Ray Gilbert, Flatirons Mineral Club, PO Box 3331, Boulder, CO 80307, (303) 774-8468; e-mail: HOSS1ONE@cs.com; Web site: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/community/fmc/fmcshow.htm
December 9-11—NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Mammoth Rock Shows LLC; North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 for 3 days, children under 16 free; 50 dealers, minerals, fossils, rough rock, gold and silver findings, tools, lapidary equipment, beads, jewelry, loose and mounted precious stones, jewelry repair, drawings, grand prize; contact Richard Hightower, 7334 Quail Run Rd., Lizella, GA 31052, (478) 935-9345; e-mail: staff@mammothrock.com; Web site: www.mammothrock.com
December 10-11—FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE: Mid-Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society; Williamson County AgExpoPark, 4215 Long Ln., I-65 exit 61; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4 (2-day pass $6), students (13-18) $1, children under 12 free with adult; Faceters’ Frolic, demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, door prizes, grand prize, more than 30 dealers, beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gemstones, finished jewelry, tools, supplies, minerals, fossils, stone carvings; contact John Stanley, 2828 Donna Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37214, (615) 885-5704; e-mail: show@mtgms.org; Web site: www.MTGMS.org
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