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************ 2008 ************ 1--TUCSON, ARIZONA: 7th annual silent auction; Old Pueblo Lapidary Club; 3118 N. Dale; Sat. 9-2; free admission; contact Danny Harmsen, (520) 323-9154 1-2--ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: 41st annual show, "Opal and Gem Show"; The American Opal Society; Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort, 616 Convention Way; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors and students $3; opal and gem dealers from around the USA and Australia, rough and cut opals, opal jewelry, books, tools, raffle, free seminars (opals, gemstones, mining, etc.), free demonstrations (gemstone cutting, jewelry making, etc.); contact Gene LeVan, P.O. Box 4875, Garden Grove, CA 92842, (562) 621-1805; e-mail: fineblackopal@sprynet.com; Web site: http://opalsociety.org 1-2--BREWER, MAINE: 4th annual show; Penobscot Mineral & Lapidary Club; Brewer Auditorium, State St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $1, children free; 22 dealers, lapidary demonstrations, silent auctions, hourly door prizes, raffles, dealers, Maine minerals; contact Lance Shope, 38 Sunset Strip, Brewer, ME 04412, (207)989-3342; e-mail: lshope67@yahoo.com; Web site: www.pmlcrockclub.com 1-2--CONCORD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Earth's Treasures--Large & Small"; Contra Costa Mineral & Gem Society; Clayton Fair Shopping Center, 5298 Clayton Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5; door prizes, silent auction, youth activities, 18 vendors, 12 demonstrators, 60 exhibits, 65 million-year-old Ice Age fossils, fluorescent display, Scout program, Diablo Dan Cafe, $1-off coupons on Web site; contact Sam Woolsey, (925) 837-3287; e-mail: sdwools@earthlink.net; Web site: www.ccmgs.org 1-2--EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 39th annual show, "Gemarama 2008"; "Gemstones of South America". Hours: Tuscarora Lapidary Society; CFS, The School at Church Farm, north side of Bus. Rte. 30, off Rte. 202, 0.5 mile west of Frazer; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, finished jewelry, cut and uncut stones, fossils, beads, tools, demonstrations, jewelry artistry, exhibits, children's activities, door prizes; contact Nancy Marks, (610) 331-2327; Web site: www.lapidary.org 1-2--MIDLAND, TEXAS: 46th annual show; Midland Gem & Mineral Society; Midland Center, 105 N. Main St. (corner of Wall and Main); Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; dealers, live demonstrations, exhibits, silent auction, kids' corner, geode cutting, fluorescent mineral room; contact Sharon Musselman, P.O. Box 2881, Midland, TX 79702, (432) 687-2177; e-mail: mgms@mgms-tx.com; Web site: www.mgms-tx.com 1-2--OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show and sale; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10:30-4:30; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils; contact Nancy Mattson, (914) 935-8893; e-mail: ngm11@msn.com; Web site: www.stamfordmineralsociety.org 1-2--RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA: 53rd annual show; Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society; Desert Empire Fairgrounds, 520 S. Richmond Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; contact John DeRosa, (760) 375-7905 1-2--STUART, FLORIDA: Show, St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club; Martin County Fairgrounds; 2616 S.E. Dixie Hwy.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children under 12 free, admission coupon on Web site; finished jewelry, findings, beads, rough, gemstones, displays, demonstrations; contact Norm Holbert, 455 S.W. Balfour Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953, (772) 973-0787; e-mail: normholbert@bellsouth.net; Web site: www.slcrockandgem.org 6-9--SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead, Mineral & Coin Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Santa Clara Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd.; Thu. 2-6, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; seminar on finding and panning for gold, certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: Gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.highsierrainvestments.net 7-9--EUGENE, OREGON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Lane County Events Center/Exhibit Hall, 796 W. 13th Ave.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com CANCELED 7-9--LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Show; KYANA Geological Society; THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED; contact Mike Whitehouse, (502) 905-4988; e-mail: rockhoundmike@insightbb.com; Web site: www.kyanageo.org 7-9--OVERLAND PARK (KANSAS CITY), KANSAS: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; Kansas City Market Center, Atrium, 6800 W. 115th; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com 7-9--PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: Show; Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society; Civic Center Bldg., Jackson County Fairgrounds, Short Cut Road; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; Smithsonian Institute exhibit, Rock Food Table, Stones of the Bible, the Flint Knapper, lapidary demonstrations; contact John M. Wright, 3304 Nottingham Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, (228) 875-9192; e-mail: osjbw@datasync.com 7-9--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Rocky Mountain Federation show; Tulsa Rock & Mineral Society; Tulsa County Fairgrounds, 21st and Yale; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 daily, $10 whole show, children under 12 free; dealers, competitive exhibits, working exhibits, special exhibits, programs, educational kids' area, door prizes, silent auction, grab bags, games, Editors' Breakfast and Awards Banquet Sat., Rollin' Rock Club meeting Sun., RMFMS Executive Committee meeting Fri., RMFMS Delegates meeting Sat., Oklahoma State Council meeting Sat.; contact Richard Jaeger, 3515 E. 88th St., Tulsa, OK 74137, (918) 481-0249; e-mail: RjgrSci@aol.com; Web site: www.TTownRockhound.org 8--RICHMOND, VIRGINIA: 17th annual Fall Rock Swap; Richmond Gem & Mineral Society; Ridge Baptist Church Meeting Hall, 1515 E. Ridge Rd.; Sat. 9-3; free admission; public welcome, mineral, gem, fossil, shell, and lapidary specimens, bring your own tables, swappers are asked to donate a specimen for RGMS raffles; contact Murray Rosenberg, (804) 740-0019, or Carl Miller, (804) 310-8762 8-9--AMARILLO, TEXAS: 48th annual show; Golden Spread Gem & Mineral Society; The Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; admission $2; educational displays, rare mineral and fossil specimens, lapidary equipment, jewelry-making demonstrations, jewelry, gemstones, beads, settings, rocks, gemstones; contact Dee Hawkins, (806) 372-3949; e-mail: jimsgems56@yahoo.com 8-9--EDMONDS, WASHINGTON: Annual fall show; Maplewood Rock & Gem Club; Maplewood Clubhouse, 8802 196th St. SW; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; displays, kids' activities, rock sales, demonstrations; contact Beverly Ryder, 4625 Strumme Rd., Bothell, WA 98012, (425) 338-4184; e-mail: famryd@aol.com; Web site: www.maplewoodrockclub.com 8-9--FREEPORT, ILLINOIS: Annual holiday show and sale; Northwest Illinois Rock Club; Highland College Student/Conference Center; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; several Midwest dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, beads, wire-wrapping, children's area, lapidary demonstrations, geode opening, prestigious speakers; contact Sherry Maves, P.O. Box 283, Cedarville, IL 61013; e-mail: Sherry.Maves@Highland.edu 8-9--LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Rock'N'Gem Roundup"; Palmdale Gem & Mineral Club; Antelope Valley Fair Grounds, 2551 W. Ave. H, Hwy. 14 and Ave. H; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; lapidary displays, kids' activities, lapidary demonstrations, more than 25 vendors; contact Susan Chaisson-Walblom, 42122 52nd St. W, Quartz Hill, CA 93536, (661) 943-1861; e-mail: slchaisson@yahoo.com 8-9--MELBOURNE, FLORIDA: Show, "Parade of Gems"; Canaveral Mineral & Gem Society; Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; admission $4; contact John Almasi, (321) 956-9742; e-mail: almasij@fit.edu 8-9--ROUND ROCK, TEXAS: Show, "Fossil Fest 2008"; Paleontological Society of Austin; Old Settler's Park, Hwy. 79, 3.3 miles east of IH 35, next to the Dell Diamond; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; adults $2, students $1, children under 6 free; displays, demonstrations, fossil dig, spinning wheel, fossil identification, free teachers' kits, dealers, door prizes; contact Linda J. McCall, (512) 422-2322; Web site: www.texaspaleo.com 8-9--SEDRO WOOLLEY, WASHINGTON: Annual show, "Treasures of the Earth"; Skagit Rock & Gem Club; Sedro Woolley Community Center, 720 State St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission, dealers, children's activities, silent auction, raffle prizes, door prizes, displays; contact Tina Anderson, (360) 299-8224 13-16--RENO, NEVADA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead, Mineral & Coin Show"; High Sierra Investment Groups Inc.; Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4950 S. Virginia St.; Thu. 2-6, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; Special Seminar on finding and panning for gold, certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: Gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 14-16--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 7th annual show, "Fall Charlottesville Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Extended, take I-64 exit 121 south, follow the signs; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $3 (good all 3 days), children under 16 free; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths from all over the U.S., gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers, hourly door prizes, classes available; contact Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com 14-16--COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA: Fall West Coast Gem & Mineral Show; Martin Zinn Expositions; Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; 80 wholesale and retail dealers; free admission; open to the public; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004-0665, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com 14-16--HAMBURG, NEW YORK: Show and sale, "Gemstreet USA"; Strieter Productions Inc.; Erie County Fairgrounds, 5600 McKinley Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; adults $7 (three days), seniors and students $5 (three days), children under 12 free; minerals, fossils, hourly door prizes; contact Jane Strieter Smith, P.O. Box 770680, Lakewood, OH 44107, (216) 521-4367; e-mail: janestrietersmith@ohiocoxmail.com; Web site: www.gemstreetusa.com 14-16--MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: 4th annual holiday show; Morganton Parks and Recreation Dept.; Collett Street Recreation Center, 300 Collett St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $2, children $1; dealers, rocks, gems, minerals, school groups Fri., door prizes; contact Gary W. Leonhardt, P.O. Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680, (828) 439-1866; e-mail: gleonhardt@ci.morganton.nc.us 14-16--TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Tacoma Dome/Exhibition Hall, 2727 E. "D" St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 14-16--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; Expo Square, Trade Center, 4145 S. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com 15-16--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and sale, "Gem Miner's Holiday Festival"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; admission $5, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; Web site: www.gem-show.com 20-23--POMONA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead, Mineral & Coin Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; LA Fairgrounds Fairplex - Bldg. 8, 1101 W. McKinley Ave.; Thu. 2-6, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; seminar on finding and panning for gold; certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: Gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 21-23--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show, "Bead Renaissance Show"; J&J Promotions LLC; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-5; contact J&J Promotions LLC, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (575) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com 21-23--GOLDEN, COLORADO: Show; Denver Area Mineral Dealers; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-4; free admission; 14 dealers, minerals, fossils, jewelry, gems, gem rough, tools; contact Pat Tucci, P.O. Box 16339, Golden, CO 80402, (303) 279-5504; e-mail: ptucci@sprintmail.com 21-23--MARIETTA, GEORGIA: 23rd annual show; Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society; Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Jim Haege, P.O. Box 680812, Marietta, GA 30068, (770) 689-9376; e-mail: jhaege@granquartz.com; Web site: www.cobbcountymineral.org 21-23--PORTLAND, OREGON: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 21-23--SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Bead Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St.; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 21-23--ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: St. Louis Mineral & Gem Society; Viking Converence Center, 10709 Watson Rd., I-44 and Lindbergh Blvd.; Fri. 4-8, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, students $1, children 12 and under free; free rockhound starter kit for children, multiple prize drawing; contact M. Perucca, (636) 861-3865; e-mail: peruccam@aol.com; Web site: http://stlmgs.stlearthsci.org/ 22-23--BREMERTON, WASHINGTON: Show, "Fall Festival of Gems"; Kitsap Gem & Mineral Society; The President's Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds, 1200 Fairgrounds Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Gerry Alexander, (360) 876-4543 22-23--FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA: 17th annual show; Northern Virginia Mineral Club; George Mason University, Student Union Bldg. II, Rte. 123 and Braddock Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, seniors (65+) and students (13-17) $3, children (12 and under) and Scouts in uniform free; 20 dealers, minerals, fossils, crystals, gems, jewelry, meteorites, demonstrations, exhibits, door prizes, kids' mini-mine, fossil dig, silent auction Sun.; contact Tom Taaffe, (703) 281-3767; e-mail: rockcllctr@aol.com; Web site: www.mineralclub.org 22-23--FAIRFIELD, OHIO: Show; LaMonts & Char Enterprises; Tori's Station, 75 Donald Dr.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-6; adults $4, children $1; contact LaMonts & Char Enterprises, (765) 647-4894 or (765) 647-4503; Midwestchar@peoplepc.com 22-23--MADISON, WISCONSIN: 46th show; Madison Gem & Mineral Club; Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall, 1900 Forward Dr.; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3; member exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, vendors; contact Nevin Franke, Burnies Rock Shop, 901 E. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 251-2601; e-mail: burniesrockshop@gmail.com; Web site: www.burniesrockshop.com 22-23--OXNARD, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Garnets: A Gem For Everyone"; Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society; Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; displays, demonstrations, kids' activities, door prizes, raffle, silent auction, vendors, gems, minerals, beads, fossils, opals, petrified wood, precious stones; contact Miriam Tetreault, 1134 Sunnycrest Ave., Ventura, CA 93003, (805) 642-5779; e-mail: show@oxnardgem.com; Web site: www.oxnardgem.com 22-23--WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS: 33rd annual show; Worcester Mineral Club, National Guard Armory, 701 Lincoln St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, seniors and students $2, children under 6 free; 15 dealers, exhibits, hourly door prizes, raffle, unique gifts; contact Lisa Gaskill, P.O. Box 2278, Worcester, MA 01613, (413) 477-0107; e-mail: worcestermineral@yahoo.com; Web site: www.worcestermineralclub.org/show.htm 27-30--LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The New Jewelry, Gem, Bead, Mineral & Coin Show"; High Sierra Investment Group Inc.; Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.; Thu. 2-6, Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $6, seniors and students $3, children free; special seminar on finding and panning for gold, certified gemologist and appraiser on hand; contact High Sierra Investment Group Inc., 20385 Pahute Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308, (760) 961-2728; e-mail: Gefisher39@aol.com; Web site: www.HighSierraInvestments.net 28-30--COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA: 41st annual show; Columbia Gem & Mineral Society; South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; adults $5, Military and seniors (62+) $4, children 12 and under free, includes museum admission; 24 retail vendors, jewelry, beads, loose stones, fossils, minerals, gold, silver, tools, geodes sold and cut, club member exhibits, lapidary demonstrations; contact Columbia Gem & Mineral Society, (803) 736-9317; www.cgams.org; www.southcarolinastatemuseum.org 28-30--MOBILE, ALABAMA: 14th annual show; Mobile Rock & Gem Society; Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds, Cody Rd. and Ziegler Rd.; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 9-6; Sun. 10-5; contact Doug Shaw, (251) 344-9986 29-30--MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Gem Faire"; Gem Faire Inc.; Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $5 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com 29-30--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "The Great San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, Bldg. A, Laguna and Marina Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, children under 12 free; gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, psychics; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com 29-30--WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: 8th annual Wickenburg Gem & Art Fair; Wickenburg Gem & Mineral Society; Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; more than 30 vendors, gems, minerals, jewelry, local artists, photo exhibit, door prizes, grab bags, Spinning Wheel; contact Lucille Burroughs, P.O. Box 20375, Wickenburg, AZ 85358, (928) 684-0099; e-mail: gnlu@q.com

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