CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sat & Sun, October 12–13, 2024  LONG BEACH, CA – Gems on the Hill Show

Sponsor:  Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  Signal Hill Library
1800 E. Hill St., Signal Hill 90755

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM

Admission:  Free

Contact:  (562) 253-1390, lbmineralgemsociety@gmail.com

Website:  lbmineralgem.org and facebook.com/LBMGS

Gems, Crystals, Rocks, Slabs, Fossils, Books, and Tools, showcasing the sheer diversity and beauty of our planet's geological wonders. There will be awe-inspiring exhibits; a Lapidary demonstration and Gold Panning; and Children's activities that aim to spark curiosity and fascination with the world of geology.

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Sun, October 13, 2024  FALLBROOK, CA – Fallbrook Fall Festival of Gems & Minerals

Sponsor:  Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  123 W. Alvarado St. (show on street & in parking lot)
Fallbrook CA 92028

Hours:  Sun 9 AM – 4 PM

Admission & Parking:  Free

Contact:  (760) 728-1130

Website:  www.fgms.org

Immerse yourself in a sparkling world of minerals, fossils, jewelry and all things related at this one day spectacular show. Special kid features include Wheel of Fortune, rock pit, rock painting, Rock N Treat (like trick or treat but with mineral specimens!) Enjoy Gem ID, live ‘rock’ music from the Rocking Geologists, sphere making machine demo, and more.

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Mon, October 14, 2024  SAN DIEGO, CA – Mineral Division Meeting

Sponsor:  SDMG, Jim Parrish, Chairman

Venue:  SDMG Bldg, at the back of Spanish Village in Balboa Park, San Diego

Hours:  7:00 pm

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Parking is limited behind the SDMG Bldg, so it's first come, first served. Look for additional parking in the Carousel parking lot near Park Blvd. or in the Zoo parking lot.

The Mineral Division is being resurrected. Please join us for the inaugural meeting, where Dr. Marcus Origlieri will make a presentation on "Lithium: The metal, gem minerals, pegmatites and dry lakes." Lithium has gained increasing public recognition in recent years as we transition to battery-powered everything. Lithium has an indispensible role in building out the renewable energy power grid, with deposits located in Southern California targeted increasingly for industrial-scale extraction. Historically, lithium-bearing gemstones and minerals from the famous mines of San Diego County have been prized by mineral collectors. Marcus will cover the gamut in a presentation that is sure to be educational, interesting, and entertaining. Refreshments will be served as usual. Please remember to bring something to share.

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Sat, October 19, 2024  WEST HILLS, CA – WHRC Gem Show

Sponsor:  Woodland Hills Rock Chippers

Venue:  First United Methodist Church
22700 Sherman Way, Woodland Hills, CA 91307

Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM

Admission:  Free.

Contact:  barnettcelia53@gmail.com

Website:  rockchippers.org/

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Sat & Sun, October 19–20, 2024  SANTA ROSA, CA – Earth's Treasures

Sponsor:  Santa Rosa Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  The Veterans Memorial
1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 10 AM – 5 PM

Admission:  Adult $8 regular admission ($7 with coupon), Children under 12 Free.

Contact:  (707) 849-9551, coons@sonic.net

Website:  srmgs.org

Come enjoy the many and varied specimens slabs, rough rock, fine stones and jewelry the earth has created for us.

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Sat, October 26, 2024  LAKE ELSINORE, CA – 4th Annual Fall Rock & Craft Show

Sponsor:  Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  32097 Corydon Rd., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Hours:  10 AM – 4 PM

Contact:  John at 909-208-6956 or berylman50@aol.com

A wide variety of local vendors, plus fossils and minerals.

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Sat & Sun, October 26–27, 2024  ORANGE, CA – 54th Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show

Sponsor:  American Opal Society

Venue:  Velvet Rose Event Center
300 S. Flower St., Orange, CA 92868

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 5 PM

Contact:  714-501-9959 or info@opalsociety.org

Website:  opalsociety.org

Rough and cut opals and gemstones, jewelry and supplies. Huge drawing. Free demonstrations.

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Mon, October 28, 2024  SAN DIEGO, CA – SDMG General Meeting

Sponsor:  San Diego Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  SDMG Bldg, at the back of Spanish Village in Balboa Park, San Diego

Hours:  7:00 PM

Admission:  Free. Open to the public.

Parking is limited behind the SDMG Bldg, so it's first come, first served. Look for additional parking in the Carousel parking lot near Park Blvd. or in the Zoo parking lot.

Dr. Rhiana Henry is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Gemological Institute of America, where she specializes in beryl crystal-chemistry, mineralogy, crystallography, and pegmatite geology. Her presentation on “Beryls of the World and Current Research” will include discussion on almost all the gem varieties belonging to the Beryl supergroup including emerald, aquamarine, heliodor, green beryl, goshenite, and morganite. We'll have refreshments and door prizes. If you want to bring something to share at the refreshment table, we won't stop you. Everyone is welcome and we hope you'll have an enjoyable time.

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Sat & Sun, November 2–3, 2024  RIDGECREST; Indian Wells Valley 68th Annual Gem and Mineral Show

Sponsor: Indian Wells Gem & Mineral Society

Venue:  Desert Empire Fairgrounds
520 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Hours:  9 AM – 5 PM both days

Contact:  Miguel Gonzales, 760-382-2967 or miglogonzal@hotmail.com

Geodes, exhibits, jewelry, and field trip to Rainbow Ledge Agate Claim on Sunday November 3rd at 10 AM.

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Sat & Sun, November 2–3, 2024  SAN DIEGO, CA – Gem Diego Show 2024

Sponsor:  San Diego Mineral & Gem Society

Venue:  Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA 92106

Hours:  Sat 10 AM – 6 PM; Sun 10 AM – 4 PM

Admission & Parking:  Free, with ample free parking next to venue (Service Animals Only)

Driving Directions:  https://bit.ly/libcmap

Contact:  LuAnn Benton benton.luannz@gmail.com

Website:  bit.ly/gemdiego2024

San Diego's finest gem and mineral show located in the beautiful Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego, 1/2 block north of N. Harbor Dr. and the San Diego Bay. Featuring 20+ Dealers, Demonstrations and Exhibits with Minerals, Gem, Fossils, Crystals, Jewelry, Lapidary, Slabs, Rough, Rock and Gem I.D., Books, Door Prizes, Kids' Zone, and much more.

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Fri, Sat & Sun, November 8 – 10, 2024  SANTA ANA, CA – West Coast Gem & Mineral Fall Show

Sponsor:  LLD Productions

Venue:  Holiday Inn – Orange County Airport
2726 South Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Hours:  Fri & Sat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 9 AM – 5 PM (Wholesale closes at 4 PM on Sun)

Admission:  Free. Open to the public. Free parking at Holiday Inn Orange County Airport

Web:  www.mineralshowslld.com

80 Retail and Wholesale Dealers.

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