CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 2024
I. SDMG – Meetings, Announcements & Events
Mon, October 14, 2024 – Mineral Division Meeting 7pm, SDMG Bldg.
Mon, October 21, 2024 – SDMG Board Meeting (Virtual), 7pm, SDMG Bldg.
Mon, October 28, 2024 – SDMG General Meeting, 7pm, SDMG Bldg.
Sat & Sun, November 2–3, 2024 – Gem Diego Show 2024, Liberty Station Conference Center
Detailed listings for Shows and Events appear in The Pegmatite
Join the SDMG mailing list to receive regular e-Newsletters with a link to the bulletin
II. On the Go… To a Show & Other Events
Sat & Sun, October 12–13, 2024 Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society Gems on a Hill
Sun, October 13, 2024 Fallbrook, CA – Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society Fall Festival of Gems
Sat, October 19, 2024 West Hills, CA – WHRC Gem Show
Sat & Sun, October 19 – 20, 2024 SANTA ROSA, CA – SRMGS 46th Annual Mineral & Gem Show
Sat, October 26, 2024 Orange, CA – Lake Elsinore Gem & Mineral Society 4th Annual Fall Rock & Craft Show
Sat & Sun, October 26 – 27, 2024 Orange, CA – American Opal Society 54th Annual Opal, Gem & Jewelry Show
Sat & Sun, November 2–3, 2024 Ridgecrest, CA – Indian Wells Valley 68th Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Fri, Sat & Sun, November 8 – 10, 2024 Santa Ana, CA – West Coast Gem & Mineral Fall Show
I. and II. All Meetings, Events & Shows
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
80 Retail and Wholesale Dealers.