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March 2006



Mar. 3-4, Corpus Christi, TX - Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society. Al Amin Shrine Center, 2001 Suntide Rd. 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-5. Jerrold Simpson, 361-851-8788, simpson1@stx.rr.com.

Mar. 3-5, Hachita, NM - Hachita Gem & Mineral Show. Hwy. 9. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. DJ Nelson, 505-436-2751, hachita@vtc.net.

Mar. 3-5, Largo, FL - Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society. Gem and Mienral Show/Sale. Minnreg Bldg., 6340 126th Ave. 3rd & 4th, 10-6; 5th, 10-5.

Mar. 3-5, Richmond, IN - Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society. Wayne County Fairgrounds, N. Salisbury Rd. 3rd, 9-6; 4th, 10-6; 5th, 114. Gene Clark, 765-935-5144.

Mar. 3-5, Sharonville, OH - GemStreet USA. Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Fossil, and Bead Show. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd. 3rd, 11-7; 4th, 10-6; 5th, 11-5. Strieter Productions, Inc., Jane Strieter-Smith, 216-521-GEMS, spi@stratos.net.

Mar. 3-12, Imperial, CA - Imperial Valley Gem & Mineral Show. IV Expo 200, East 2nd. 3rd-5th, noon-10; 6th-9th, 4-10 p.m., 10th-12th, noon-10. Jeep, 760-344-6230, itsjeep@earthlink.net.

Mar. 4-5, Big Spring, TX - Big Spring Prospector's Club. 37th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Howard County Fair Barn. 4th, 9-5; 5th, 10-5. Jerald Wilson, 432-263-4662 or 432-263-3340.

Mar. 4-5, Dallas, TX - North Texas Earth Science Show. Brookhaven College, 3939 Valley View Lane. 4th, 10-6; 5th, 11-5. Maryanne Fender, 972-437-9980, fendernaturalresources@yahoo.com.

Mar. 4-5, Issaquah, WA - East Kingco Rock Club. Annual Rock and Gem Show. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Norma Kikkert, 206-612-3113, kev1123@hotmail.com, www.geocities.com/eastkingco.

Mar. 4-5, New York, NY - Excalibur Mineral Corp. and New York Mineralogical Club. Gems, Minerals, Fossils, and Meteorite Show. Holiday Inn, Midtown, 440 W. 57th St. 14th, 10-6; 5th, 11-6. 914-739-1134, info@excaliburmineral.com, www.excaliburmineral.com.

Mar. 4-5, Newark, DE - Delaware Mineralogical Society, Inc. 43rd Annual Earth Science Gem and Mineral Show. Delaware Technical & Community College, I-95 Exit 4B, Churchmans Rd. 302-234-4488 between 7-9 p.m., fossilnut@aol.com.

Mar. 4-5, Southfield, MI - International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Southfield Municipal Complex Pavilion. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.net, www.intergem.com.

Mar. 4-5, Ventura, CA - Ventura Gem & Mineral Society. Ventura Gem Show: 44th Annual Gem, Mineral, Lapidary, and Fossil Show. Seaside Park, Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd. 4th, 10-5; 5th, 10-4. Jim Brace-Thompson, 805-659-3577, jbraceth@adelphia.net, www.vgms.org.

Mar. 9-12, Deming, NM - Deming Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. 41st Annual Rockhound Roundup. Southwestern New Mexico Fairgrounds. 9-5 daily. Judy Nelson, 505-544-8231.

Mar. 10-12, Ann Arbor, MI - GemStreet USA. Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Fossil, and Bead Show. Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5505 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 10th, 11-7; 11th, 10-6; 12th, 11-5. Strieter Productions, Inc., Jane Strieter-Smith, 216-521-GEMS, spi@stratos.net.

Mar. 10-12, Augusta, GA - Augusta Gem & Mineral Society. 18th Annual Aiken & Augusta Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad St. 10th & 11th, 10-7; 12th, 11-5. Shellie Newell, 803-439-2625, stnewell@earthlink.net, www.homestead.com/aikengems or www.homestead.com/augustagms.

Mar. 10-12, Clearwater, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 11th Annual Gem, Jewelry, and Bead Show. Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. 10-5 daily. Frank Cox, 941-954-0202, frankcox@comcast.net, www.frankcoxproductions.com.

Mar. 10-12, Columbus, OH - International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Veterans Memorial. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.net, www.intergem.com.

Mar. 10-12, Dallas, TX - International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Dallas Market Center. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.net, www.intergem.com.

Mar. 10-12, Hillsboro, OR - Tualatin Valley Gem Club. Gem Show. Washington County Fair Complex, Main Exhibit Hall South, 873 NE 34th Ave. 10th, 9-5; 11th & 12th, 10-5. Ed Kristovich, 503-681-0728.

Mar. 10-12, Kansas City, MO - Kansas City Gem & Mineral Show. 45th Annual Show. KCI Expo Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Dr. 10th, 9-9; 11th, 9-7; 12th, 10-5. www.kcgemshow.org.

Mar. 10-12, Ogden, UT - Golden Spike Gem & Mineral Society. Gemstone Junction 2006. Union Station, 25th & Wall. Bonnie J. Glismann, bonniesbylines@juno.com.

Mar. 10-12, Spokane, WA - Spokane Rock Rollers. 47th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Broadway & Havana. 10th & 11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. Leon Agee, 509-276-3992 or Dana Whitney, 509-536-1173.

Mar. 10-13, Kansas City, MO - Greater Kansas City Gem & Mineral Show. 45th Annual Show. KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Dr. 11th, 9-9; 12th, 9-7; 13th, 10-6. kcgsinfo@yahoo.com, www.kcgemshow.org.

Mar. 11-12, Clifton, NJ - North Jersey Mineralogical Society. 17th Annual Clifton Gem and Mineral Show. Pope John Paul II Elementary School, 775 Valley Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Bob Horn, 908-813-0808, mineraldog@comcast.net.

Mar. 11-12, Escondido, CA - Palomar Gem & Mineral Club. Annual Show. Escondido National Guard Armory, 304 Park Ave. 11th, 10-5; 12th, 10-4. Van Lynch, 760-749-4164, michelleandvan@hotmail.com.

Mar. 11-12, Salinas, CA - Salinas Rock & Gem Club. Annual Show. Spreckels Veterans Memorial Bldg., 5th & Llano Sts. 10-5 daily. Jim Bassett, 831-758-5830 or Bob Brewer, 831-758-6274, jbmsc@sbcglobal.net.

Mar. 11-12, San Marino, CA - Pasadena Lapidary Society. Tournament of Gems: Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Dr. 11th, 10-6; 12th, 10-5. Todd Neikirk, 323-256-4992.

Mar. 11-12, Sussex, WI - Kettle Moraine Geological Society. 44th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Wisconsin Guard Armory, W239 N5678 Maple Ave. 11th, 10-5; 12th, 10-4. Liz Fuher, 262-246-6684.

Mar. 11-12, Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Fossil Club. Fossil Fest 2006. Florida State Fairgrounds, U.S. 301 & Interstate 4. 11th, 9-6; 12th, 9-5. www.tampabayfossilclub.com.

Mar. 11-12, Turlock, CA - Mother Lode Mineral Society. 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, and Bead Show. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. 10-5 daily. Bud or Terry McMillin, 209-524-3494, terry_mcmillin@yahoo.com, www.motherlodemineralsociety.com.

Mar. 11-12, Twin Falls, ID - Magic Valley Gem Club. Annual Show. Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley, 999 Frontier Rd. 11th, 10-5; 12th, 10-4. Julia McLinn, 208-733-2444.

Mar. 17-19, Hickory, NC - Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. 36th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Hickory Metro Convention Center, I-40, exit 125. 17th & 18th, 9-6; 19th, 12:30-5. George Max, 828-328-9107 or Eric Fritz, 828-495-7031.

Mar. 17-19, Michigan Center, MI - Michigan Gem & Mineral Society. Ice Ages: They Were Cool! Michigan Center Masonic Lodge, 355 Napoleon Rd. 17th & 18th, 10-7; 19th, 10-5. Bob Moorehead, 517-529-0416, michigangms06@yahoo.com.

Mar. 17-19, Richmond, VA - Treasures of the Earth. Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 17th, noon-7; 18th, 10-6; 19th, 11-5. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663, bhaney8081@aol.com.

Mar. 17-19, Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Jewelry, Bead, and Mineral Show. Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center. 17th & 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Hal Parsons, 813-754-0858, jewelrybyelmar@aol.com.

Mar. 18-19, Bakersfield, CA - San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society. 4th Annual Rock and Mineral Rendezvous. Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. “P” St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Lewis Helfrich, 661-872-8230, lewsrocks@netzero.net.

Mar. 18-19, Carterville, IL - Southern Illinois Earth Science Club. Gem and Mineral Show. Carterville Intermediate School. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Mike Chontofalsky, 618-532-0455, mchontofalsky1019@charter.net.

Mar. 18-19, Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society. 42nd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW. 18th, 8:30-6; 19th, 9:30-5. Leslie Blin, 319-377-3339, www.angelfire.com/ia3/cvrms.

Mar. 18-19, Hellertown, PA - Saucon Valley Lions Club. 36th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Saucon Valley Senior High School, Walnut St. & Constitution Ave. 610-838-6286, fax 610-838-1840.

Mar. 18-19, Seattle, WA - North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club. 52nd Annual Show. Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. Susan Gardner, 425-483-2295, sgardner3@mindspring.com, www.northseattlerockclub.org.

Mar. 24-26, Bridgeton, MO - Rock Hobby Club. Annual Show. Machinist Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. Vicky Corley, 314-439-5556 or Willis Smith, 314-521-8896.

Mar. 24-26, Cottonwood, AZ - Mingus Gem & Mineral Club. 30th Annual Show. Mingus Union High School, 1801 E. Fir St. 24th & 25th, 9-5; 26th, 10-4. Peter Martin, 928-649-0745 or Richard Casmier, 928-592-0232.

Mar. 24-26, Ft. Collins, CO - 45th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Lincoln Center. 24th, 4-8; 25th, 9-6; 26th, 10-5. Dave Halliburton, 970-493-6168, fcrockhounds@yahoo.com.

Mar. 24-26, Indianapolis, IN - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 8th Annual Spring Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St. 24th & 25th, 10-6; 26th, 11-5. Rose and Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Mar. 24-26, King of Prussia, PA - International Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Valley Forge Convention Center. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, info@intergem.net, www.intergem.com.

Mar. 24-26, San Antonio, TX - Southwest Gem & Mineral Society. 46th Annual Gem and Mineral Show: Fiesta of Gems. Morris Activity Center, Freeman Coliseum, SBC Center Pkwy, Gate E. 24th & 25th, 10-6; 26th, 10-4. Bobby Schultz, 210-337-8908, swgms_sat@yahoo.com.

Mar. 25, Clinton, MD - Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club. 16th Annual Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Rd. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Mar. 25-26, Canton, OH - Stark County Gem & Mineral Club. 39th Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Stark County Fairgrounds, 305 Wertz Ave. 25th, 10-6; 26th, 10-5. Barry Heiks, 330-868-4047.

Mar. 25-26, Des Plaines, IL - Des Plaines Valley Geological Society. Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. 25th, 9:30-5, 26th, 10-4. Paul Okolowicz, 847-215-7345, minerals411@comcast.net, www.desplainesgeologyclub.org.

Mar. 25-26, Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. 48th Annual Show. Pershing Center, 226 Centennial Mall South. 25th, 9-6; 26th, 10-5.

Mar. 25-26, Roseville, CA - Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society. 44th Annual Show: Nature's Wonders. Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds, 800 all America City Blvd. James Hutchings, 530-367-5108, jhutchings22@hotmail.com, www.rockrollers.com.

Mar. 25-26, Sayre, PA - Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club. 37th Annual Show. Athens Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 150 Herrick Ave. 25th, 9-5; 26th, 10-5. Hazel Remaley, 570-888-7544, northridge@infoblvd.net.

April 2006



Apr. 1, Porterville, CA - Porterville Area Gem & Mineral Society and Diamond Pacific Tool Corporation. Open House. 318 N. Kessing St. Rob Milner, 559-359-6174, rdmilner@verizon.net.

Apr. 1-2, Columbus, OH - Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show. Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St. 1st, 10-7; 2nd, 11-5. Ken Harsh, 614-433-9778, karmakenha@aol.com.

Apr. 1-2, Hamburg, NY - Buffalo Geological Society. Annual Show: Fool’s Gold - Not the Real Thing. Fairgrounds, Grange/Market Bldgs., South Park Ave. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. Robert J. Hoffman, 716-656-8475.

Apr. 1-2, Johnson City, NY - New York Southern Tier Geology Club. 37th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Johnson City Senior Center, Brockton St. 1st, 10-5; 2nd, 10-5. Valerie McMartin, 607-625-2087, val@stny.rr.com.

Apr. 1-2, Sweet Home, OR - Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society. 58th Annual Rock and Gem Show. 1641 Long St. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-4. Della White, kndwhite@comcast.net.

Apr. 1-3, Elkridge, MD - Micromineralogists of the National Capital. 34th Annual Atlantic Micromounters’ Conference. MHA Conference Center. Steve Weinberger, 410-833-7926, cweinber@bcpl.net.

Apr. 6-8, Grand Rapids, MI - Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club. Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Rogers Plaza Mall, 28th St. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Eldon Potter, 616-532-0239, eplapidary@aol.com.

Apr. 7-9, Dayton/Xenia, OH - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. Bead, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 8th Annual Spring Show. Greene County Fairgrounds, Assembly Hall, 120 Fairgrounds Rd. 7th & 8th, 10-6; 9th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Apr. 7-9, Eureka, CA - Kasey Enterprises. 5th Annual Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead, and Mineral Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St. 7th, noon-7; 8th, 10-7; 9th, 10-5. 707-839-1358, kaseyent@sbcglobal.net.

Apr. 7-9, Ocala, FL - Ocala Jewelry, Bead, and Mineral Show. Ocala Community Center, 828 NE 8th Ave. 7th & 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Hal Parsons, 813-754-0858, jewelrybyelmar@aol.com.

Apr. 8-9, Abilene, TX - Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society. Rock and Gem Show. Abilene Civic Center, 6th & Pine Sts. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Sallie Lightfoot, 325-692-4642, slightfoot@aol.com.

Apr. 8-9, Bellingham, WA - MT Baker Rock & Gem Club. 45th Annual Show. Bloedel-Donovan Park Community Center. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Warren Bailey, 360-380-2728, pobeetle@1glide.net.

Apr. 8-9, Idaho Falls, ID - Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society. 39th Annual Show. Idaho Falls Recreation Center, 530 Memorial Dr. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Terry R. Hayes, 208-538-5644, beadknap@earthlink.net.

Apr. 8-9, Paradise, CA - Paradise Gem and Mineral. Elliot & Skyway Aves. 8th, 10-5; 9th, 10-4. Shirley Thompson, 530-872-1846 or 530-876-9466, mvsdesigns@bcglobal.net.

Apr. 8-10, Macomb, IL - Mid-America Paleontology Society. National Fossil Exposition XXVII. Western Illinois University, Western Hall. 8th & 9th, 8-5; 10th, 8-noon. Dr. David J. Kaplan, 313-961-1606, aa1609@wayne.edu, http://midamericapaleo.tripod.com.

Apr. 14-16, Marfa, TX - Moonlight Gemstones. 17th Annual Big Bend Gem and Mineral Show. American Vets Bldg., Highland Ave. 14th & 15th, 9-6; 16th, 10-5. Paul Graybeal, 432-729-4526, paulgraybeal@moonlightgemstones.com.

Apr. 15-16, Mariposa, CA - Mariposa Gem & Mineral Show. 6th Annual Show: Mountains of Minerals. Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5005 Fairgrounds Rd. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-4. Dianne Mueller, 209-742-7625, mineralmuseum@sti.net.

Apr. 21-22, Marion, NC - North Carolina Gold Foundation, Inc. 3rd Annual North Carolina Gold Festival. Tom Johnson’s Camping Center Rally Park, 1885 Hwy. 70 West. 21st, noon-8; 22nd, 9-9. 800-959-9033, fax 828-652-1171, www.ncgold.org.

Apr. 21-23, Denver, CO - Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show. Holiday Inn, Denver Central, 4849 Bannock St. 21st & 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Martin Zinn Expositions, 505-867-0425, fax 505-867-0073, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Apr. 21-23, Grants Pass, OR - Rogue Gem & Geology Club. Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Josephine County Fairgrounds. 21st, 9-4; 22nd, 10-5; 23rd, 10-4. Sue, 541-956-4101, rockmominor@hotmail.com.

Apr. 21-23, Roseville, MI - Mt. Clemens/Macomb County Gem & Lapidary Society. 29th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Roseville Recreation Department, 18185 Sycamore. 21st, 9-7; 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 11-5. Jacquie Swain, 313-729-5960, jacswain018@aol.com, or Ron Rolfe, 586-726-1578.

Apr. 21-23, San Diego, CA - Gem Faire. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. 21st, noon-7; 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 10-5. 503-252-8300, info@gemfaire.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Apr. 22-23, Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Summit Lapiary Club and Akron Mineral Society. Gemboree: Mineral, Rock, Gems, and Jewelry Show/Sale. Emidio & Sons Expo Center, 48 E. Bath Rd. Warren Salchak, 330-929-3798 or Carl Miller, 330-633-4250, www.lapidaryclubofohio.org.

Apr. 22-23, Eau Claire, WI - Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. 43rd Annual Gem Show. Eau Claire County 4H Expo Center, Hwy. 93 & I-94. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Roger Goss, 715-723-0196.

Apr. 22-23, Fort Dodge, IA - River Valley Rockhounds. Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Opera House, Fort Museum, west on Business Hwy. 20. 22nd, 9-6; 23rd, noon-5. Hugh Carroll, 515-576-5517, midnightwriter@dodgenet.com.

Apr. 22-23, Kennewick, WA - Lakeside Gem & Mineral Society. Annual Show. Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-4. Dave Westland, 509-735-9678, drdmw1@aol.com.

Apr. 22-23, Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Club. Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 W. Ave. H, Lilac Bldg. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Pamela Birge, 661-264-3502, brigep@att.net, www.geocities.com\av_gem.

Apr. 22-23, Memphis, TN - Mid-America Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show. Midsouth Fairgrounds, Pipkin Bldg., East Parkway & Central Ave. 22nd, 9-6; 23rd, 10-5. James Butcko, 901-743-0058, rockclub@earthlink.net, www.memphisgeology.org.

Apr. 22-23, Troy, OH - Brukner Gem & Mineral Club. 23rd Annual Show. Miami County Fairgrounds, Activities Bldg., County Rd. 25-A. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Tom Dilworth, 937-323-6482.

Apr. 22-23, Yakima, WA - Yakima Rock & Mineral Club. Parade of Gems. Central Washington State Fairgrounds, Modern Living Bldg., Fair Ave. & E. Nob Hill Blvd. 22nd, 9-6; 23rd, 9-4. Marti Sondgeroth, 509-248-6401.

Apr. 28-30, Decatur, IL - Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club. 54th Annual Show. 2001 E. Mound Rd. 28th (School Children’s Day), 3-7; 29th, 9-7; 30th, 10-5. Robert Heim, 217-422-1075, heimhaus@springnet1.com.

Apr. 28-30, Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Jewelry, Bead, and Mineral Show. Jacksonville Agricultural Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Place. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Hal Parsons, 813-754-0858, jewelryelmar@aol.com.

Apr. 29-30, Franklin, NJ - N.J. Earth Science Association. 34th Annual Gem and Mineral Show/Outdoor Swap and Sell. 29th, 9-5:30; 30th, 10-5. Franklin School. Fred Stohl, 732-341-3553.

Apr. 29-30, Lubbock, TX - Jewelry, Gem, Mineral, Rock, and Fossil Sale/Show. Lubbock Civic Center. 29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-5. Archie Scoot, 806-894-1584, asscott3@door.net.

Apr. 29-30, Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society. 54th Annual Show: "Treasures of the Earth." Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Center & Church Sts. 10-5 daily. Eleanor and Hubert Drake, 831-688-8086, hmdrake@pacbell.net.

May 2006



May 5-7, Washington, PA - Fair & Balanced Promotions. Greater Pittsburgh Area Jewelry, Gem, and Mineral Show. Washington County Fairgrounds. 5th & 6th, 10-6; 7th, 11-5. F.M. Zambrotto, 304-825-6845, frankowrap@juno.com.

May 6-7, Anaheim, CA - Searchers Gem & Mineral Society. 47th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave. Beth Pelfrey, beth714sc-rocks@yahoo.com.

May 6-7, Bakersfield, CA - Kern County Mineral Society. Art in Stone. Kern County Fairgrounds, Ming Ave. & South "P" St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Buster Ordiway, 661-809-4705 or 661-589-3834, caordpta@aol.com, www.kcmineralsociety.org.

May 6-7, Bishop, CA - Eastern Sierra Gem & Mineral Show. Tri-County Fairgrounds. 6th, 9-5; 7th, 10-4. Francis Pedneau, 760-876-4319, franceem@qnet.com or Jeff Lines, 760-872-6597.

May 6-7, Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Mineral Society and Cincinatti Dry Dredgers. Geofair 2006: 41st Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show/Sale. Cincinnati Convention Center, 525 Elm St. Dan Cooper, dancooper@cinci.rr.com, www.geofair.com.

May 6-7, Kingman, AZ - Mohave County Gemstoners. Kingman Academy of Learning, 3419 Harrison St. 6th, 9-5; 7th, 9-4. Dave, 928-692-3797 or Bill, 928-565-9586, tpatt2ts@uneedspeed.net.

May 6-7, Marshfield, WI - Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society. 33rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show. Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd. 6th, 10-5; 7th, 10-4. Cynthia Kelman, 715-387-8782.

May 6-7, North Charleston, SC - Lowcountry Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. North Charleston Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Dr. 6th, 10-6; 7th, 10-5. Karen Havenstein, 843-795-2956, fossils@comcast.net.

May 6-7, Pittston, PA - Mineralogical Society of North Eastern Pennsylvania. 3rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show: Treasures of the Earth. St. Joseph’s Oblates Seminary, Hwy. 315. 6th, 10-5; 7th, 10-4. George Walko, 800-473-3602 or Jim Moorehead, anthonyste@epix.net.

May 6-7, Topsfield, MA - North Shore Rock & Mineral Club. 43rd Annual New England Gem and Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Rte. 1 North. 6th, 9-5; 7th, 9-4. Donna Lee Hanlon, donna@nahant.com, www.nahant.com/nsrmc.

May 6-7, Walnut Creek, CA - Pacific Crystal Guild. Contra Costa Crystal Fair. Civic Dr. at Broadway. 6th, 10-6; 7th, 10-4. Jerry Tomlinson, 415-383-7837, sfxtl@earthlink.net, www.crystalfair.com.

May 12-14, Costa Mesa, CA - West Coast Gem & Mineral Show. Holiday Inn, Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol. 12th & 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. Martin Zinn Expositions, 505-867-0425, fax 505-867-0073, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

May 12-14, Marietta, GA - Georgia Mineral Society. Mother’s Day Show. Cobb County Civic Center. 12th & 13th, 10-6; 14th, noon-5. Jay Gorday, 770-986-0822, mayshow@gamineral.org, www.gamineral.org/may-show.htm.

May 13-14, Berea, OH - Parma Lapidary Club. 38th Annual Cleveland Area Gem and Mineral Show. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Bagley Rd. 13th, 10-7; 14th, 11-5. John Zaborowski, 440-949-8242, jjzabor@adelphia.net, www.parmalapidary.com.

May 13-14, Bozeman, MT - Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club. 47th Annual Show. Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Black & Tamarack Sts. 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-4. Dan Carter, 406-586-4552 or Dick Wendel, skier1932@sbcglobal.net.

May 13-14, Grand Junction, CO - Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club. 59th Annual Show: Rocks & Minerals of the Colorado Plateau. Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st & Main. Don or Marj Gibboney, 970-245-2885.

May 13-14, Northampton, MA - Connecticut Valley Mineral Club. Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Three County Fairgrounds. 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. Lee Champigny, 413-583-3565, pullg4fun@verizon.net, www.cvmineralclub.org.

May 13-14, Reno, NV - Reno Gem & Mineral Society. Jackpot of Gems. Reno Livestock Events Center, Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Ave. 13th, 10-5; 14th, 10-4. John Peterson, 775-356-8820.

May 13-14, Vallejo, CA - Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society. 51st Annual Show. Solano County Fairgrounds, County Bldg., I-80 & Hwy. 37. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Laylie Mack, 707-644-3035.

May 19-21, Rochester, NY - GemStreet USA. Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Fossil, and Bead Show. Monroe County Fairgrounds, 2695 E. Henrietta Rd. 19th, 11-7; 20th, 10-6; 21st, 11-5. Strieter Productions, Inc., Jane Strieter-Smith, 216-521-GEMS, spi@stratos.net.

May 19-21, Southgate, MI - Midwest Mineralogical & Lapidary Society. Southeastern Michigan Gem and Mineral Show Southgate Arena, 14700 Reaume Pkwy. 19th, 4-8 p.m.; 20th, 10-6:30 p.m.; 21st, 11-5. Mike Bomba, 313-381-8455 or Norm Hanschu, 481-887-2638, nwhanschu@prodigy.net.

May 20-21, Billings, MT - Billings Gem & Mineral Club. Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show. Holiday Inn Grand MT Convention Center, I-90, exit 446. Tom Staycheff, 406-656-3514.

May 20-21, Casper, WY - Natrona County Rockhounds Club. Parkway Plaza Hotel, I-25 & Center. Chuck Decker, 307-237-8043 or Rick Betts, 307-472-5459, wyo_rockhound@msn.com.

May 20-21, Leesport, PA - Berks Mineralogical Society. 38th Annual World of Gems and Minerals. Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall, Rte. 61. 20th, 10-5; 21st, 10-4. www.berksmineralsociety.org.

May 20-21, Monroe, NY - Orange County Mineral Society. Mineral, Gem, and Fossil Swap/Sell. Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. George Gardianos, 845-683-1167.

May 20-21, Wauwatosa, WI - Wisconsin Geological Society. 49th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Hart Park, 72nd & W. State St. 10-5 p.m. daily. Paul Schmidt, 414-771-8668, pvs@wi.rr.com.

May 20-21, Yucaipa, CA - Yucaipa Gem & Mineral Society. 46th Annual Show. 34900 Oak Glen Rd. 20th, 10-5; 21st, 10-4. Bill Jochinsen, 909-790-1475, bjm2285@aol.com, mysite.verizon.net/yucaipagem/.

May 20-22, Anderson, CA - Superior California Gem & Mineral Association, Inc. Shasta County Fairgrounds. Steve Puderbaugh, 530-365-4000.

May 26-28, Jekyll Island, GA - Jekyll Island Jewelry, Bead, and Mineral Show. Jekyll Island Convention Center, Beachside Hall, 1 Beachview Dr. 26th & 27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. Hal Parsons, 813-754-0858, jewelrybyelmar@aol.com.

May 26-28, Salem, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 15th Annual Roanoke Valley Spring Gem and Mineral Show. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard. 26th & 27th, 10-6; 28th, 11-6. Rose and Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

May 26-29, Scottsbluff, NE - Panhandle Gem & Mineral Club. 3rd Annual Show: Rock Swap. Riverside Zoo & Campground, 1600 S. Beltline Hwy. West. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Dale Tikalsky, 308-632-5574, deatikalsky@bbc.net.

May 27, Towson, MD - Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Society. 17th Annual Chesapeake Gem & Mineral Show. Goucher College. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bernie Emery, 410-832-5906.

May 27-28, Ft. Worth, TX - Ft. Worth Gem & Mineral Club Show. Will Rogers Memorial Center, Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, 3401 West Lancaster. 27th, 9-6; 28th, 10-5. Elsie Kennedy, 817-648-9416, elsiegeorge@aol.com.

May 27-28, Virgin Valley, NV - 2nd Annual Virgin Valley Rock, Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show. Opal Negra Mine Millsite. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Scott Ryals, 800-803-7601, gemshow@thegemdealer.com, www.thegemdealer.com.

May 27-28, Wheaton, IL - Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association. 30th Annual Show. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rhea Britton, 630-896-7133, www.chicagolandgemshow.org.

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