Kanawha Rock & Gem Club Show and Sale! Save the Date!
October 19-20; 47th annual Kanawha Rock & Gem Club show and sale. So. Charleston Community Center; 601 Jefferson Road; Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5; Admission $3.50. Children 12 & under free. Gemstones, minerals, plant and animal fossils, beading supplies and one-of-a-kind hand-crafted jewelry. Lapidary demos, soapstone carving instruction, gold panning, mini-mine, scavenger hunt with prizes, geode cracking, free kids crafts. Parking is free. Contact Robbin Maxwell, PO Box 4414, Clarksburg WV 26502, (304) 695-1586; e-mail: mystical.gifts@hotmail.com
http://www.kanawharockandgemclub.org/about.html
About Kanawha Rock & Gem Club:
CLUB PURPOSE
The collection and study of rocks, minerals, and fossils and the sharing of knowledge and expertise in these fields.
The study and practice of lapidary and the sharing of knowledge and expertise in this and related fields.
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.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Individual as well as family memberships are available. The annual cost of an individual membership is $15 and $20 for family. The club welcomes children, and includes a special youth group! Many family friendly activities are conducted by the club, including:
Crafts and Jewelry Making using Rocks and Gemstones
Field Trips to Museums, Caves and Exhibition Mines
Educational Videos
Field Trips in search of fossils, rocks and gems
Guest Lecturers
Socializing with fellow rock and gem enthusiasts
Annual Rock and Gem Show!
Kanawha Rock & Gem Club welcomes visitors to come and visit the club and attend a meeting before committing to a membership!
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