The MIAMI MINERALOGICAL AND LAPIDARY GUILD (MMLG) is holding a
Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show on December 1st and 2nd from 10 AM to 5 PM
at EVELYN GREER PARK, 8200 SW 124 Street in the Village of Pinecrest (just south
of Miami, FL) – one block off US 1 with plenty of free parking.
Admission is $6 – children under 12 admitted free (with paid adult admission).
There will be exhibits, displays, demonstrations, raffles, and vendors showcasing mineral
& fossil specimens, gemstones, fine jewelry, and artisan-crafted collectibles. Children’s
activities include jewelry-making sessions, surprise grab-bags, gem prospecting, and
geode splitting. For discount admission coupons, a map, travel directions, and full
information – go to our website: www.miamigemandmineral.com.
The Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild was formed here in South Florida in 1954 and had been an affiliate of and co-located with the Museum of Science at the old Vizcaya site.
Our mission and purpose are to promote interest and education in the various sciences of Geology, Mineralogy, Lapidary Crafts, and other related subjects, and to sponsor and provide means of coordinating the work and efforts of all interested persons and groups
We formally incorporated and received 501 (c) (3) status in 1972.
We are also an affiliate of the EASTERN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL AND LAPIDARY SOCIETIES, which is itself affiliated with the national umbrella organization, the AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES.
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