Fossil Shows

AUGUST 2006:

5--ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN: 31st annual show; Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club; Ishpeming Elks Club, 597 Lake Shore Dr.; Sat. 9:30-4:30; free admission; mineral displays, dealers, kids' area, silent auction, hourly prizes, raffle, mineral demonstrations, local field trips Fri. and Sun., Cracker Barrel session Sat. at 7, live auction, raffle, program; contact Ernest Johnson, 1962 W. Fair, Marquette, MI 49855, (906) 228-9422; e-mail: ejohnson@nmu. edu; or Beverly Trynoski, (906) 486-6497; e-mail: betrynoski@charter.net.

5-6--NORTH BEND, OREGON: Show; Far West Lapidary & Gem Society; North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; displays, exhibits, kids' activities, silent auction, demonstrations, dealers, hourly door prizes; contact Carolyn DeMetz, (541) 267-5008; e-mail: czdemetz@earthlink.net; or Carol Leaton, (541) 269-0542.

11-13--DALTON, GEORGIA: 15th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., I-75 exit 333; Fri. 2-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.

11-13--WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: Show, "East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show"; Martin Zinn Expositions; Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Dr.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free with adult; more than 200 U.S. and foreign dealers, door prizes, speakers, museum-quality exhibits, A.E. Seaman Museum exhibit, gold panning, wholesale section; contact Martin Zinn Expositions, P.O. Box 665, Bernalillo, NM 87004, fax (505) 867-0073; e-mail: mz0955@aol.com; Web site: www.mzexpos.com.

12-13--LAKEVIEW, OREGON: Show, "Rock Roundup"; Tallman Rock Chippers; Lake County Fairgrounds; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4:30; field trips both days, dealers, silent auction, kids' activities; contact Johanne Diedrich, (541) 947-3237, or LeRoy Johnson; e-mail: lostmymarblesoregon@yahoo.com.

12-13--WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA: Show, "Contra Costa Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Civic Dr. at Broadway; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.

18-20--LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA: 9th annual show, "Gem Miner's Jubilee"; Mid-Atlantic Gem & Mineral Association; Lebanon Expo Center, Rte. 72 and Rocherty Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; admission $5; contact MAGMA, (301) 565-0487; e-mail: beadware@erols.com; Web site: www.gem-show.com.

18-20--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Annual convention and show; American Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Tennessee State Fairgrounds; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (12 to 17 years) $1, ages 12 and under free; jewelry, gems, minerals, collectibles, equipment, fossils, rocks, loose gems, door prizes, kids' prizes; contact M. C. Sparks, (615) 509-4812.

19-20--RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN: 10th annual show; Northwest Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society; Rice Lake Campus, Gym; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; contact Roy Wickman, (715) 357-3223, or Neil Sitenga, (715) 234-7684.

25-27--SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Annual show and sale; Michiana Gem & Mineral Society; 4-H Fairgrounds, 5177 S. Ironwood Rd.; gem, fossil, mineral, and jewelry dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, Kids' Korner, silent auction; contact Robert Heinek, 7091 E. East Park Ln., New Carlisle, IN 46552, (574) 654-3673; e-mail: Marheinek@aol.com.

26-27--CANTON, NEW YORK: 40th annual show and swap; St. Lawrence Rock & Mineral Club; Canton Sportsman's Club, Nickerson Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; Bill de Lorraine, (315) 287-4652; e-mail: wdellie@northnet.org.

26-27--FREEPORT (LONG ISLAND), NEW YORK: Annual summer show; Village of Freeport; Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $3.50, children under 12 free with parent; dealers, exhibits, prizes; contact John Anderson, P.O. Box 551, N. Bellmore, NY 11710, (516) 781-8410.

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SEPTEMBER 2006:

2-4--SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO: 23rd annual show; Grant County Gem & Mineral Society; Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N. Silver St.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Judy Allen, GCG&MS, P.O. Box 1555, Silver City, NM 88062, (505) 388-4054; e-mail: judya@signalpeak.net.

8-10--WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA: 35th annual show; Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club; Education Bldg., Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate 5, Deacon Blvd.; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; contact W.A. Marion, 1163 Bear Creek Church Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028; e-mail: MarionA1@yadtel.net.

9-10--FAIRFIELD, IOWA: 9th annual show; Sac & Fox Lapidary Club; Jefferson County Fairgrounds, U.S. Hwy. 34, west edge of town; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children over 5 25 cents, children 5 and under free; handcrafted jewelry, gemstones, rough rock, minerals, beads, geodes, fossils, carvings, equipment, displays, demonstrations, books, and Ol' Glory Hole Mine; contact Pam Kohl, (641) 472-5419, Bill Rathbun, (641) 472-0286; e-mail: billrath@iowatelecom.net; Web site: www.iowatelecom.net/~billrath/show.html.

9-10--MISSOULA, MONTANA: 12th annual show; Hellgate Mineral Society; Ruby's Inn & Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Bob Riggs, 14 Holiday Ln., Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 543-3667.

9-10--NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT: 56th annual show; Danbury Mineralogical Society; New Milford High School, Danbury Rd.; Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, seniors and full-time students with ID's $3, kids under 12 and scouts in uniform free; mineral, fossil, gem, and jewelry dealers, gold panning, exhibits, grab bags; contact Pat Hackett, (860) 355-9799; e-mail: prhackett@charter.net; Web site: www.danburymineralogicalsociety.org.

9-10--NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Northern Berkshire Mineral Club; VFW Hall, Rte. 2; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $2, children under 12 free with adult; minerals, gems, jewelry, children's fish pond, grab bags, door prizes; contact Cindy Lee Hancock, 45 Spring St., Apt. 103, North Adams, MA 02147, (413) 664-4115.

9-10--ROSEBURG, OREGON: Annual show; Umqua Gem & Mineral Club; Douglas County Fairgrounds, exit 123; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; free admission; dealers with rocks, minerals, beads, jewelry, equipment and fossils, demonstrators, displays, GPAA, wheel of fortune, silent auction, door prizes, kids' rock hunt at 11 and 2 each day; contact David Snyder, (541) 679-7553, or Don Young, (541) 672-2936; e-mail: deyoung1953@msn.com.

14-17--DENVER, COLORADO: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Ramada Plaza & Convention Center, I-25 and 120th Ave. (exit 223); Thu. 10-6, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.

15-17--DENVER, COLORADO: Show; Greater Denver Area Gem & Mineral Council; Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall, 451 E. 58th Ave.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Martin Hannu, (303) 233-2516; e-mail: info@denvermineralshow.com; Web site: www.denvermineralshow.com.

15-17--HOLLAND, MICHIGAN: 37th annual show, "Mexico's Mineral Treasures"; Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club; Holland Civic Center, 150 W. 8th St., at Pine Ave.; Fri. 2-9, Sat. 9-9, Sun. 11-5; contact Julia Sherwood, TCGMC, P.O. Box 2082, Holland, MI 49422-2082; e-mail: bobandjulia@accn.org.

16-17--CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Southern Washington Mineralogical Society; Castle Rock Fairgrounds, Cowlitz River and A St.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, demonstrations, displays, junior activities, oral auction, silent auction, raffle, door prizes; contact Diann Thurston, (503) 728-4274.

16-17--HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA: 41st annual show; Central Pennsylvania Rock & Mineral Club; Central Dauphin Middle School, Locust Ln. and S. Houcks Rd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $5, children 12 and under free; minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, beads, scout programs; contact Ted Keck, (717) 474-0112; Web site: www.rockandmineral.org.

16-17--JACKSON, CALIFORNIA: 6th annual show and sale, "Tailgate Gemboree"; Fossils For Fun Society; Kennedy Gold Mine, Hwy. 49 and Kennedy Mine Rd.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission, $2 parking; indoor show, outdoor dealers and tailgaters, bargain fossil table, live rock and fossil auction Sat., mine museum and gift shop; contact Dan Brown, (209) 296-6466; e-mail: fossilsforfun@hotmail.com; Web site: www.geocities.com/fossilsforfunsociety/index.html.

23-24--OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA: 40th annual show and sale; Ottawa Lapsmith & Mineral Club; Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; emerald and sapphire from Canada, ruby from Greenland; contact Karen Lochhead, (613) 237-ROCK; e-mail: karen.lochhead@videotron.ca.

23-24--SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Annual show; San Diego Lapidary Society; Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte; Sat. 10-4, Sun 10-4; free admission; gems, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, gemstone identification, lapidary and jewelry demonstrations, one-of-a-kind jewelry and lapidary work, loose and set gemstones, silver and gold jewelry, minerals, fossils, beads, opals, jade, lapis rough, slabs and cabochons; contact Kim Hutsell, (619) 294-3914; e-mail: info@sandiegolapidarysociety.org.

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SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2006:

29-1--INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA: 8th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Indiana State Fairgrounds, Northwest Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.

29-1--PORTLAND, OREGON: 26th annual show, "Cascade of Gems"; Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Association; Portland Metro. Exposition Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Bldg D-1; adults $7, students $5, children under 12 free; exhibits, door prizes, dealers, silent auction, demonstrations, kids' activities, lectures, lapidary rough, minerals, fossils, beads, equipment; contact Steve Nelson, (503) 397-5284, or Kirby Harris, (360) 574-7195; e-mail: twofilm@yahoo.com; Web site: www.portlandregionalgemandmineral.org.

30-1--DENISON, TEXAS: Texoma Rockhounds; 44th annual show; Denison Senior Citizens Center, 531 W. Chestnut; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-3; contact Rosemary Siems, (903) 891-9702; e-mail: ramblingrosetoo@yahoo.com.

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OCTOBER 2006:

6-8--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 166th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.

6-8--XENIA (DAYTON), OHIO: 8th annual fall show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Greene County Fairgrounds, Assembly Hall, 120 Fairgrounds Rd,; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design, or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire sculpture, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers; hourly door prizes; contact Van A. Wimmer, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com.

7--MACUNGIE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show, "Autumn Mineralfest"; Macungie Memorial Park, eight miles southwest of Allentown; Pennsylvania Earth Sciences Association; Sat. 8:30-3; adults $2, children under 12 free; indoor show, two levels, 100 tables of rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, fluorescents, friendly rockhounds; contact Ed Richards, (610) 641-8010; e-mail: mineralfest@aol.com; Web site: www.mineralfest.com.

7-8--JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS: 34th annual show; Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society; Jacksonville Community Center, just off Hwy. 65/167 at Main St. (Exit 9); Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $2, children under 12 free, scouts, service personnel and military families free with ID; minerals, fossils, beads, lapidary material, jewelry, thumbnail to display pieces; contact Pat Kissire, (501) 821-2346; e-mail: pkissire@sbcglobal.net.

7-8--OMAHA, NEBRASKA: 51st annual show; Nebraska Gem & Mineral Club; Westside Community Center, 108th and Grover St.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Tim Kautsch, (402) 397-9606; Web site: www.nerockgem.org.

7-8--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.

7-9--MOAB, UTAH: Show; Moab Points & Pebbles Club; Spanish Trail Arena, 3641 S. Hwy. 191; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Judy Martin, (435) 259-2762, or Jimmy Walker, (435) 259-7661.

14-15--EAST VANDERGRIFT, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Kit-Han-Ne Rock & Gem Club; Worthington-West Franklin Firehall, Rte. 422; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact Albert Zabinski, 235 Quay St., East Vandergrift, PA 15629, (724) 567-7067.

14-15--ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr. #201, St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.

14-15--SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Show, "Huachuca Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show"; Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club; Elks Lodge, Wilcox Ave.; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; live demonstrations, educational displays, rocks, jewelry, gems, minerals, fossils, equipment, lapidary supplies; contact Larry, (520) 459-5211.

14-15--TOPEKA, KANSAS: 50th annual show; Topeka Gem & Mineral Society; Kansas ExpoCentre, 17th and Topeka Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; contact M. Mowry, 1934 S.W. 30th St., Topeka, KS 66611; e-mail: Rock2Plate@aol.com.

21-22--ANDERSON, CALIFORNIA: Show; Shasta Gem & Mineral Society; Shasta District Fairgrounds, 5 miles south of Redding; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Alex Stoltz, (530) 474-4400.

27-29--HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA: 4th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; Commercial Exhibits Bldg., Rockingham County Fairgrounds, 4808 S. Valley Pike; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; U.S. jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design or make jewelry, gem trees, wire wrap, wire sculpture, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral, and fossil dealers, door prizes; contact Rose or Van Wimmer, 5273 Bradshaw Rd., Salem, VA 24153, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com; Web site: www.toteshows.com.

27-29--LIVE OAK (SAN ANTONIO), TEXAS: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.

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NOVEMBER 2006:

3-5--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 167th show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.

3-5--TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Expo Square, Trade Center, 4145 S. 21st St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.

4-5--EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA: 37th annual show, "Gemarama 2006"; Tuscarora Lapidary Society; CFS, School at Church Farm, Business Rte. 30 and Rte. 202; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, minerals; contact Nancy Marks, (570) 342-1355; e-mail: LolaLfields@yahoo.com; Web site: www.lapidary.org.

4-5--OLD GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT: Annual show; Stamford Mineralogical Society; Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, 90 Harding Rd., I-95 Exit 5, follow signs; Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-4:30; adults $5, children under 12 $2; 26 dealers, free kids' mini-mine, door prizes; contact Reivan Zeleznik, 39 Pepper Ridge Pl., Stamford, CT 06905, (203) 322-3297; e-mail: rzlapidary@yahoo.com.

10-11--PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: Fair & Balanced Promotions; Semiannual show; Washington County Fairgrounds, I-79N exit 40, I-79S exit 41; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry, gems, minerals, jewelry repair, stone setting; contact F.M. Zambrotto, (304) 825-6845.

10-12--CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA: 5th annual show; Treasures Of The Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows; National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon St. Ext., I-64 exit 121, then south on Hwy. 20; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; jewelry makers, goldsmiths and silversmiths reconstruct, repair, design, or make original jewelry from customer selected gems, stones, opals and crystals, gem trees, wire sculpture, wire wrap, pearls, stone beads, stone setting, amber, opal, mineral and fossil dealers; hourly door prizes; contact Van A. Wimmer, (540) 384-6047; e-mail: van@toteshows.com.

10-12--KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; Business & Technology College, BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.

17-19--ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show; The Bead Renaissance Shows; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; retail and wholesale dealers, ancient, vintage and contemporary beads, buttons, jewelry, tools, books; contact J&J Promotions, P.O. Box 420, Williamsburg, NM 87942, (505) 894-1293; e-mail: info@beadshow.com; Web site: www.beadshow.com.

18-19--MESQUITE (DALLAS), TEXAS: 49th annual show; Dallas Gem & Mineral Society; Resistol Rodeo Exhibition Hall, 1818 Rodeo Dr., I635 Exit 4; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; more than 50 dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, beads, hourly drawings, silent auctions, games, demonstrations; contact Linda Dallas, (469) 358-4486; e-mail: lindajdallas@gmail.com; or David Pirnie, (972) 278-4845; e-mail: dpirnie@yahoo.com; Web site: www.dallasgemandmineralshow.com.

18-19--VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA: 31st annual show; Victor Valley Gem & Mineral Club; San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; contact Bob Harper, (760) 947-6383, Walter Evens, (760) 956-7980.

24-26--ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA: 11th annual Thanksgiving show; Frank Cox Productions; The Coliseum Ballroom, 535 4th Ave. N; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.

25-26--SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, "San Francisco Crystal Fair"; Pacific Crystal Guild; Laguna Ave. and Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; contact Jerry Tomlinson, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: sfxtl@earthlink.net; Web site: www.crystalfair.com.

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DECEMBER 2006:

1-3--SARASOTA, FLORIDA: 31st show; Frank Cox Productions; Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Tr. (Hwy. 41); Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.

8-10--SNELVILLE, Georgia: Georgia Mineral Society Holiday Show, a Club Retail Show - 13th annual gem and mineral show featuring gems, fossils, minerals, and jewelry. Free admission and parking. Over 40 dealers at the show. More information at www.gamineral.org/december-show.htm; Location: North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Ct., Norcross, GA., 30093; Hours: Fri. 10 AM to 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM to 6 PM & Sun. Noon to 5 PM; Promoter: Georgia Mineral Society; Contact: Kim Cochran, 2695 Van Court, Snellville, GA, 30278, 770-979-8331 or decembershow@gamineral.org

9-10--FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA: Show; Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club; Faribo West Mall, 200 Western Ave., I-35 exit 56; Sat. 10-7, Sun. 12-6; free admission; fossils, gems, fine jewelry, quality minerals, agates, petrified wood; contact Catherine Cummings, 1192 California Dr., St. Paul, MN 55108, (651) 487-2609.

10-11--NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: 25th annual show, "Earth Treasures"; Mid Tennessee Gem & Mineral Society, Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Tennessee State Fairgrounds; Sat. 9-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $3, students (12-17) $1, children 12 and under free; jewelry, gems, minerals, collectibles, equipment, fossils, rocks, loose gems, door prizes, kids' prizes; contact Mary Sparks, (615) 509-4812.

15-17--FT. MYERS, FLORIDA: 45th show; Frank Cox Productions; Harborside Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St., downtown; Fri. 1-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com.