SEPTEMBER:
8-11: Toledo, Ohio: Midwest Federation Convention;
10-11: FAIRFIELD, IA The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club Annual Gem Mineral & Fossil Show. See attached flyer for more information.
16-18: HOLLAND, MI, Annual Show, Tulip City Gem & Mineral Club, Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show, Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th St, Fri 9:00-8:00, Sat 9:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-5:00, Contact Patti Valentine, 3880 M-40, Holland, MI 49423, (616) 836-1945, valentineoak@hotmail.com
16-18: LINCOLN, MO, 52nd Annual Show & Swap, Mozarkite Society of Lincoln, Inc., Lincoln City Park, Shelter House, Fri, Sun 8:00-5:00, Contact Robin Kimber, 209 S Ohio, Sedalia, MO 65301, (660) 829-1100
17-18: HOWELL, MI, Annual Show, Livingston Gem & Mineral Society, Hartland Consolidated School, 9525 Highland Rd, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 10:00-4:00, Contact Marv Martin, PO Box 143, Webberville, MI 48892, (517) 521-3135
17-18: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society 2011 Auction will be held in the Morton Building at the Amana RV Park, Amana, IA. About 1400 lots will be auctioned. The purpose of the auction is to help collectors or families of collectors dispose of their collections. Knowledgeable club members act as auctioneers. Since the auctioneers are also collectors, they bid openly on material that interests them. Auctions typically attract around 100 bidders and are limited to 800 lots for a l-day auction and 1200 lots for a 2-day auction. Viewing is from 5:00-7:30 Fri. night, at 7:30 Sat. morning and 8:30 Sun. morning. The 1st day runs from 9:00 a.m. to about 7:30 p.m. with hot food available during the day and a dinner offered from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The 2nd day runs from 10:00 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m., again with hot food available. Cash or good check are accepted for payment. If you can't stay for those special lots you want, you can leave a maximum bid, and a club member will bid for you up to your maximum.
24-25: COLUMBUS, NE, Annual Show, Loup Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Knights of Columbus Hall, Contact Ben Vrana, 3576 Linden Dr, Columbus, NE 68209, (402) 563-3265, bvrana@cablene.com or Mlempke68601@yahoo.com
OCTOBER:
1-2: ROSEVILLE, MN. Fall Show, Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club, Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun Noon-5:00, Contact Martha Miss, 8445 Gramge Blvd, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, (651) 459-0343, info@rock-biz.biz
1-2: JACKSONVILLE, AR, 39th Annual Show, Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral & Geology Society, Jacksonville Community Center, 5 Municipal Dr, Sat, Sun 9:00 -5:00 , Contact David Murray, 218 Old Hwy 11 S, Hazen, AR 72064, (870) 255-3679, davidmur99@hotmail.com
1-2: SPRINGFIELD, IL, Annual Show, Lincoln Orbit Earth Science Society, Illinois Bldg, Illinois State Fair Grounds, Sat 10:00-6:00, Sun 10:00-5:00, Contact John Washburn, 107 Deer Creek Rd, Rochester, IL 62563, (217) 498-7713, jrwashburn3@att.net
14-16: WARREN, MI, Annual Greater Detroit Show, Michigan Mineralogical Society, South Macomb Community College, Expo Center, Bldg P, 14500 12 Mile Rd , Fri 9:00-7:00, Sat 10:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-5:00, Contact: Carol Werner, 3401 Briarhill Rd, Hartland, MI 48353, (248) 887-3906, briarhillwerner@comcast.net
15-16: CHICAGO HTS, IL, 42nd Annual Show, South Suburban Earth Science Club, Prairie State College, 202 S Halsted St, Sat, Sun 10:00-5:00, Contact Jan Podbielski, PO Box 911, Peotone, IL 60450, (708) 258-3791, ssescus@yahoo.com
15-16: DES MOINES, IA, Annual Show, Des Moines Lapidary Society, Paulo Knapp Animal Learning Ctr Iowa State Fairgrouinds, E University Av Gate, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 10:00-4:00, Contact Steve Cunningham, (515) 262-4578, steverv@mchsi.com
15-16: COTTAGE GROVE, MN, Annual Show, Minnesota Mineral Club, National Guard Training & Community Ctr, 8180 Belden Blvd, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun 10:00-4:00, Contact: Sandy, info@minnesotamineralclub.org, or Rita (651) 457-4285
15-16: CLIO, MI, 44th Annual Show, Flint Rock & Gem Club, Carter Middle School, Rogers Lodge Dr, Sat 10:00-5:00 Sun 10:00-5:00, Contact Ed Hearn, 10395 Ataberry Dr, Clio. MI 48420, (810) 687-2339, edleo324@comcast.net
21-23: FT WAYNE, IN, 50th Annual Show, Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society, Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd, Fri & Sat 10:00-7:00, Sun 11:00-5:00, Contact: Michele Yamanaka, 4336 Charter Ln, Ft Wayne, IN 46815, (260) 424-5070, yamanakam@cs.com
22-23: CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH, Semi-annual Gemboree, Akron Mineral Society & Summit Lapidary Club, Emido Expo Center, 48 E Bath Rd, 10:00-6:00, Contact Evelyn Tryon, 2028 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240, (330) 673-9664, gemboree76@yahoo.com, lapidaryclubofohio.org
NOVEMBER:
4-6: CLEVELAND, OH, Annual Micromineral Symposium, Micromineral Society of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval, Fri 7:30-9:30P, Sat 8:30-5:00, Sun 9:30-3:30, Contact Dick Green, 1745 13th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, (330) 929-2395, jgreen2@neo.rr.com
5-6: STURTEVANT, WI, Annual Show, Racine Geological Society, Fountain Banquet Hall, 8505 Durand Av Sat, Sun 10:00-5:00, Contact John Lowman, 3223 Spruce St, Racine, WI 53403, (262) 554-5370
7: BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, Annual Auction, Michigan Mineralogical Society, Cranbrook Institue of Science, Auditorium, 39221 N Woodward Av, Mon 6:30 Viewing, 7:00 Auction, Contact: Mildred Hurt, 1211 E Maxlow, Hazel Park, MI 48030, (248) 398-6693, georgematyas@att.net
12-13: FREEPORT, IL, Annual Show, Northwest Illinois Rock Club, Highland Community College Student Ctr 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Sat 9:00-5:00, Sun 10:00-4:00, Contact Brian Green, PO Box 396, Warren, IL 61087, (815) 745-2228, bgreen57@hotmail.com
18-20: ST. LOUIS, MO Mineral, fossil, and gem show sponsored by the St. Louis Mineral and Gem Society. NEW VENUE! Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. Friday 4 - 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM. $3 general admission, $1 students, children 13 and under are free. Free rockhound starter kit for children 13 and younger. See club website for show flier and more info: StLRockClub.com, Melissa Perucca show chairman, PeruccaM@aol.com.
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