UPCOMING GEM AND MINERAL SHOWS

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No. California Gem and Mineral shows 2009


* 6-8 March 2009
Mineral & Gem Society of Castro Valley
Annual Show: Centennial Hall
22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, Ca
Hours: 10-6 Fri., 10-6 Sat. and 10-6 Sun.
Web site: www.mgscv.org

* 14-15 March 2009
Mother Lode Mineral Society
The 43rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Turlock Fairgrounds, 900 North Broadway
**Seminars alone worth the effort
Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 10-5 Sunday
Website: www.turlockgemshow.com

14-15 March 2009
Salinas Rock and Gem
63rd Annual Show in Spreckels, Ca.
Spreckels Veterans Hall, 5th St. and Llano St.
(Near Salinas, Ca.)
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Web site: Salinasrockandgem.com

21-22 March 2009
Vallejo Gem & Mineral Society
"Spring Bling"
Vallejo Elks Lodge, 2850 Redwood Pkwy.
(At Admiral Callahan Rd.)
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Web site: www.iwired.org

28-29 March 2009
*Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society
“Jump For The Gold”
Calaveras County Fairgrounds on Hwy 49
Angels Camp, Ca.
Hours: 10-5 Sat and 10-4 Sun.
Website: www.calaverasgemandminra.org


28-29 March 2009
Roseville Rock Rollers
47th annual show
Roseville (Placer County) Fairgrounds
800 All America City Blvd
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-4 Sun.
Website: www.rockrollers.com

3-5 April 2009
San Joaquin Valley Lapidary Society
6th Annual Show: "Rock and Gem Rendezvous"
Kern County Fair Grounds
1142 S. P St., Bakersfield, Ca.
Hours: 9-7 Fri., 9-5 Sat. and 9-5 Sun.
Lynne (661) 323-2663

* 4-5 April 2009
California Mineral Museum
“Mountain of Minerals”
Mariposa County Fairgrounds,
On Highway 49, south of Mariposa, Ca.
**Best silent auction
Special Note: MJC Geo. Fieldtrip to Yosemite on Sat. will include a quick stop to the Mineral Museum.
Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 10-4 Sunday
Museum: 209-742-7625

11-12 April 2009
Paradise Gem & Mineral Club
55th annual show
Paradise Elks Lodge, 6309 Clark Rd.
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-4 Sun.
Website: www.goldnuggetwebs.com/PGMC

17-19 April 2009
Santa Clara Valley Gem & Mineral Society
54th Annual CFMS Show: “Nature's Showcase”
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
334 Tully Road, San Jose, Ca.
Hours: 10-5 Daily
Website: www.scvgms.org

25-26 April 2009
Santa Cruz Gem and Mineral Society
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
At Center and Church Streets
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.scmgs.org

* =  good show, must see
9-10 May 2009
Reno Gem & Mineral Society
*The Jackpot of Gems
Reno Livestock Events Center
1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno, Nev
**Best silent auction
Hours: Sat. 10-5pm, Sun. 10-4pm
Website: www.renorockclub.com

1-2 August 2009
San Francisco Gem & Mineral Soc.
San Francisco show
San Fran. Co. Fair Bldg.
At 9th Ave & Lincoln Way
Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 10-5
Website: www.sfgms.org/

19-20 September 2009
Sequoia Gem & Mineral Society
Redwood City Community Activities Bldg.
1400 Roosevelt Ave., Redwood City, Ca,
Hours: 10-5 both days
www.sgms.driftmine.com/home.htm

19-20 September 2009
Stockton Lapidary & Mineral Club
Show Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
33 West Alpine Avenue
Hours: 10 - 5 both days
Website: www.stocktonlapidary.com/

26-27 September 2009
Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Soc.
Monterey County Fairgrounds
Jct. Hwy 1 & Hwy 68
Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.cvgms.org/

10-11 October 2009
Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society
Searles Gem & Mineral Show Building
13337 Mian Street, Trona, Ca.
Hours: 7:30-5 Sat and 7:30-4 Sun.
Website: www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub

17-18 October 2009
Santa Rosa Gem and Mineral Society
Santa Rosa Veteransn Bldg.
1351 Maple Ave. (opposite fairgrounds)
Hours: 10-6 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.gem-n-i.org

17-18 October 2009
El Dorado County Gem & Mineral Soc.
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.eldoradomineralandgem.org/

7-8 November 2009
Contra Costa County Gem & Mineral Soc.
2009 show
Centre Concord 5298 Clayton Rd.
Concord, Ca.
Hours: 10-5 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.ccmgs.org

13-15 November2009
*Sacramento Gem & Mineral Soc.
2009 show
Scottish Rite Temple
6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA
Hours: 10-6 Fri., 10-6 Sat. and 10-5 Sun.
Website: www.sacmineralsociety.org

* =  good show, must see