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October 18, 2019

Northwest IL Rock Club Gem Show!

Northwest IL Rock Club

Are you ready for the 2019 JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW?
The weekend of November 9th and 10th will be the Annual Rock, Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show! Many vendors! Lots to see! Many games for the kids young, and young at heart.

Speaker list for NWIRC Rock and Gem Show November 2019
Saturday
10 am Rhiannon LeVine – Ph.D. Candidate Department of Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago
Topic : “Cambrian Beasts and Where to Find Them”
1 pm Paul Sipiera – Planetary Studies Foundation
Topic: Meteorites
Sunday
11 am Teresa Marche –
Topic: Fluorescent Rocks and the Sterling Hill, New Jersey, Mine

1 pm Dan Large – Fossil Preparator and Collections Assistant
Burpee Museum of Natural History
Topic: Why Paleontology
Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s 2019
JEWELRY, GEM, FOSSIL & MINERAL SHOW
NOVEMBER 9th & 10th FREEPORT, ILLINOIS
Demonstrations • Speakers Dealers • Displays Fun-filled Children’s “Fish Pond” Holiday Shopping and more!
Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, November 10th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
Student Conference Center / Parking Lot A 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, Illinois 61032
Find Northwest IL Rock Club on Facebook for More Information
Free Will Donation

October 18, 2019

Vallejo Jewelry, Mineral, Gem Show 2020!

Vallejo Jewelry, Mineral, Gem Show 2020! Save the date!
Gem Show Flyer 2020

Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society was founded October 8, 1954.

It was formed by rockhounds interested in sharing their interest and knowledge of rocks, minerals, geology, and other aspects of rockhounding and collecting, cutting, and polishing.
The 2019 Gem & Mineral Show is coming up February 23th and 24th! Please mark your calendars! We’ll be holding drawings, a silent auction, a kids corner, and lots more! Its a bunch of fun! Show this post at the front door for $1 off your entry fee!

http://vjgems.org/
About Vallejo Gem and Mineral Society:
Membership: we have approximately 250 members as of December 2018. We offer our members:

Instructors that teach lapidary, lost wax, wire wrapping, silversmithing, geology, and more!
Field trips for collecting rough rock. Field trips include day trips, weekend and camping!
An annual Gem & Mineral show as well as opening to the public during the county fair.
An annual picnic and Christmas party to socialize.
Our shop, which is equipped with cutting, grinding, and polishing equipment as well as a lost wax casting area.
http://vjgems.org/

If you would like more info on any California Gem Show and rockhound club click on the American Geode News page for up to date listings and links to Gem Show, Mineral Show, and Fossil Show announcements. American Geode updates our rockhound news twice an hour and showcase the top mineral shows and rockhound news in the USA and the World. Also, follow American Geode on Twitter for even more rockhound events, commentary, and laughable quips from American Geode. https://twitter.com/AmericanGeode

July 25, 2019

New Jersey and New York Gem and Mineral Shows

New Jersey and New York Gem and Mineral Shows
Great rock shows in New Jersey and New York are as cool as great food, great comedy shows, and great nightlife.
Here is a list of upcoming mineral and rock shows in New Jersey and New York. New York and New Jersey are both VERY popular states for gem, mineral, and rock shows! Buy your stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gifts in advance!
Contact American Geode through email if you are in charge of mineral and rock shows, and we will post them. Contact American Geode if you would like to learn more best practices of attending, and having the best time at the mineral and rock shows. American Geode are the mineral and rock show experts and we attend or deal at many of the New York gem and mineral shows.

July 11 – September 28
“Summer Gems”an Exhibition of
Nihonga Paintings and Minerals
Sato Sakura Gallery at 501 West 20th Street, New York
A gallery collaboration between Wilensky and Sakura;
visit https://www.satosakuragallery.com for info.
July 27-28 38th Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Mattituck High School,
15125 Main Road, Mattituck, NY
Sponsor: Long Island Mineral & Geology Society
(LIMAGS); Info: limineralandgeology.com
August 9-11 East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Better Living Center, Eastern States
Exposition, West Springfield, MA
Largest Show in the East! 200+ Dealers!
Info: www.mzexpos.com/east-coast-show
August 17 Gem and Mineral Show and Sale
Morris Museum , Morristown, New Jersey
Sponsor: Morris Museum Mineralogical Society
September 21 – 22 Mid-Hudson Valley Gem and Mineral Show & Sale
Gold’s Gym, Poughkeepsie, NY 50th
Anniversary Show!; Theme: “Pyrite . . . Don’t be
Fooled”; Pyrite Exhibit by Vassar College
October 12-13 South Jersey Gem, Jewelry, Mineral & Fossil Show
1721 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Website: www.sjmineralshow.com
November 9-10 Fall NYC Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show
Grand Ballroom, Watson Hotel,
New York City
25+ High Quality Dealers; NYMC Booth; Lecture on Both Days; Wholesale Section

If you would like more info on New Jersey or New York Gem and Mineral Shows and rockhound clubs click on the American Geode News page for up to date listings and links to Gem Show, Mineral Show, and Fossil Show announcements. American Geode updates our rockhound news twice an hour and showcase the top mineral shows and rockhound news in the USA and the World. Also, follow American Geode on Twitter for even more rockhound events, commentary, and laughable quips from American Geode. https://twitter.com/AmericanGeode

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

The 48th Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2018

Garrett Coliseum
1555 Federal Drive
Montgomery, Alabama

Show Times:
Friday, November 30: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday, December 1: 10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, December 2: 11 AM – 5 PM

Admission:
$2/Adults or $3 for weekend pass
Free/18 & Under with student ID and 1 paid adult ticket.

Free Parking.

Free door prize ticket with each paid adult admission.

Dealers will have beads, crystals, geodes, rough, cabochons, gem stones,
finished jewelry, tools, supplies and mineral & fossil specimens. Club
members will display their individual collections and will give
demonstrations on gem and rock cutting, faceting and cabochon making.

$1 Wheel of Fortune.

Web Site:
http://montgomerygemandmineralsociety.com/mgms/index.php/annual-gem-show

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/201097197387038/

Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society Club Purpose:
To cooperate with educational and scientific institutions or other groups engaged in increasing the knowledge and popular interest in Geology, Mineralogy, the Lapidary Arts and related subjects.
To foster the cultural aspects of, and the comradeship engendered by the study of Geology, Mineralogy, the Lapidary Arts and related subjects.
To cooperate or affiliate with similar clubs and societies.
To provide means and make arrangements for the exhibition of collections at exposition, fairs, and other public gatherings.
All the assets, property and funds of the Society shall be devoted to the furtherance of the primary objectives and purposes of the Society. Its works, purposes and objectives are primarily educational, recreational, and social; and are solely in the interests of the advancement of its members, and of the public along scientific and educational lines.

September 3, 2018

Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Show

Gems, Jewelry, Fossils, Rocks, Minerals, Crystals, Lapidary Art

Sat & Sun, November 17 & 18, 2018, 10 am to 5 pm

Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA. FREE PARKING AND ADMISSION – FAMILY FRIENDLY

http://scrockngem.org, scruzmgs@gmail.com

About the Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society:
The object of this society shall be to unite and associate those persons who are interested in the study and collecting of minerals and gemstones; for the mutual improvement in the art of cutting and polishing gem or semi-gem material; and for increasing the knowledge of its members about the various earth sciences.
Educational Activities are an important objective of SCMGS is supporting and fostering education regarding geology, lapidary arts, jewelry making, and earth sciences.

Organized May 1949

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Live Oak Grange Hall , 1900 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz (Live Oak).

The general meetings involve a short board meeting including public announcements and open discussions. An organized educational presentation is given after a short social break and raffle. Junior participation is encouraged and guests are always welcome.

Applications for membership may be made at the meeting. Dues are $25 for individuals, $35 for families at the same address. Dues are due October 1st of each year.

Our monthly newsletter, “The Lapidarian”, includes announcements of field trips and other club related events, shows to see, interesting and informative articles on geology, lapidary and other aspects of our hobby, upcoming presentations, committee reports and more fun than you can shake a petrified wood stick at.

In addition to our annual show, field trips, and rock shop (follow the links at the top of the page) there is available for member checkout, a variety of literature featuring Geology, Paleontology, Jewelry fabrication, Gem Encyclopedia and more.
http://scrockngem.org/index.html