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Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society 43rd Annual Parade of Gems

Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society 43rd Annual Parade of Gems

Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society 43rd Annual Parade of Gems
November 12 and 13, 2016
Dealers in lapidary, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry and gemstones. Demonstrations; Grand Prize; Hourly Silent Auctions; supplies for hobbies and crafts and related activities. Excellent and economical Christmas shopping with one of a kind creation that make wonderful gifts.
Show Times: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901
Admission; $5 Donation
Contact: Don McLamb, CMGS President & Acting Show Chairman

Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society Home Page

#GetOutandRockhound with American Geode


Keep updated on the best shows with the American Geode gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil show newswire and calendar!
Watch a short video here for gem, mineral and fossil show tips from the experts!

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Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals

Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals (Fallbrook, CA)

Something for everyone at the Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals Oct. 9 from 9 am-4pm.
Museum & Gift Shop open Thu/Fri/Sat, 11:00 am — 3:00 pm
FREE PARKING / FREE ADMISSION Grand Re-Opening of Fluorescent Mineral Display
Mineral Panning – Geode Cracking Gemstone Identification
Wheel of Fortune
Silent Auctions – Fabulous Raffle!
Explore Earth Science Displays
Jewelry, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Vendors
Kiwanis Booth – Great Food!
FUN!–FUN!–FUN!–FUN!
123 W. Alvarado St., Fallbrook California
760-728-1130
fgms@sbcglobal.net

More information from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/events-v2/events/Fall-Festival-of-Gems-Minerals-and-Fossils_ET805.html


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“The Joy of Rockhounding” – Award Winning Essay Re-Printed by Popular Demand

"The Joy of Rockhounding" - Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand

"The Joy of Rockhounding" - Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand
“The Joy of Rockhounding” – Award Winning Article Re-Printed by Popular Demand

The Joy of Rockhounding

I read an article in the New York Times, and have seen this story played out in commercials for modern day sitcoms. We are becoming so dependent on our phones, or on our laptops, and the social media sites that they contain, that we can not watch a television program with another person in the room without engaging an electronic device. The experience of watching TV or a movie, or reading, or being with someone else is not enough these days. The story I read talked about the generation upon us now, being born and taught to utilize a tiny screen at all times, even while a person, a teacher is standing before them speaking. According to the article, we crave as many distractions as possible, and they are not human, nor are the natural.

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35th Annual Henderson Cty Gem & Mineral Spectacular


Visit the Henderson County Gem & Mineral Club’s website for more information and a coupon www.hcgms.com!
Gem & Mineral Spectacular, Show and Sale, Sept. 2-5, 2016

35th Annual Henderson County Gem & Mineral Spectacular
“The World of Jaspers”
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Sept. 4 10 am-6 pm
Monday, Sept. 5 10 am-5 pm
Whitmire Activity Center, 310 Lily Pond Rd
Featuring dealers selling minerals, gemstones,
jewelry, fossils; lapidary demonstrations (gemstone
cutting, jewelry making); gem and mineral exhibits;
hourly door prizes and snack bar. Admission: $4.00
Children 12 & under free when accompanied by
an adult. Free Parking. Sponsored by Henderson
County Gem & Mineral Society. For more
information call 828-877-4073.
Visit the website for a coupon www.hcgms.com!
Gem & Mineral Spectacular, Show and Sale, Sept. 2-5, 2016

Keep updated on the best shows with the American Geode gem, mineral, jewelry and fossil show newswire and calendar!
Watch a short video here for gem, mineral and fossil show tips from the experts!