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This is a listing of gem and mineral related shows and events in Asheville, NC and
the Southeastern USA in general, including activities sponsored by S.A.M.S.
and the Colburn Earth Science Museum. If you know of any shows
or events which you feel should be listed here, please contact sams@main.nc.us with the information.
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Happenings Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM (828) 254-7162 |
COLBURN EARTH SCIENCE MUSEUM 2 S. PACK SQUARE AT PACK PLACE ASHEVILLE , NC 28801 * 828/254-7162 phone * 828/ 257-4505 fax *
From the Board: Due to the overloaded staff at the Museum, I am urging any, or all of you, to donate a couple of hours per week to help. There is more to do than just sit at the desk. We are sprucing up the museum with paint, new exhibits, and refurbishing existing displays - including the seismograph which we have all missed. Many hands make light work. Come use your talents and abilities. There is much to be done, and we want to upgrade our appearance before Gem Fest.
The staff and Board are working hard to get the Museum on a firm foundation. Vicky Ballard is an inspiration to work with and committed to the success of the Museum. If you have not met her, then come and do so. It is a brand new day.
Sara Peacock
UPCOMING SHOWS:
January 13-15, 2012: Largo, FL. Pinellas Geological Society 36th Annual Show. Location: Largo Cultural Center, Parkside Room. Contact: Hugh Sheffield at 727-894 -2440 or 727-707-3236.
January 15-16, 2012: DeLand, FL. 39th annual show; Tomoka Gem & Mineral Society; Volusia County Fair Grounds, State Rte. 44; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; adults $4, children 12 and under free. Contact Florence D. Nordquist (386) 226-4032; e-mail: fndesign@aol.com; Web site: www.tomokagms.org
January 28 & 29, 2012: Panama City, FL. Panama City Gem & Mineral Society 21st Annual Show. Location: Bay County Fairgrounds. Contact: Joseph Schings at 850-871-1846 or by email at mojo3002@comcast.net.
February 11-12, 2012: Merritt Island, FL.- The Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club. Symphony of Gemstones Festival, Kiwanis Island Park, 951 Kiwanis Island (on Hwy 520 west of Walmart). Hours: Sat & Sun 10-5. Adults $4/day. Demos, door prizes, & lapidary exhibits. Contact show chair Ray Huntington 321-799-8536.
February 25, 2012: Lakeland, FL. Imperial Bone Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossill Society, 8th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Sale; Sat: 10-4, First Presbyterian Church,175 Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland. Show contact: Jim Reed, 863-644-6665
Email contact: rocks57@tampabay.rr.com http://www.bonevalley.net
February 29– March 1, 2012: Panama City , FL.
Panama City Gem & Mineral Society. Bay County Fairgrounds, 2230 E. 15th St. Contact: Joseph Schings, 850-871-1846 or e-mail: mojo3002@Comcast.net
March 2-4, 2012: St. Petersburg, FL - The Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society. 42nd Annual Gem, Jewelry & Mineral Show and Sale, Minnreg Building 6340 126th Ave. N., Largo, FL 33773. Hours: Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Free parking. Contact Bill Schmidt, Show Chair, 727 822-8279 or e-mail contact SGAMSgemshow@gmail.com. See
http://www.sgams.com/Shows/show.html
March 24-25, 2012: Tampa, FL. "Fossil Fest 2011"; Tampa Bay Fossil Club; Florida State Fairgrounds, US 301 and I-4; Sat. 9-6, Sun.10-4; fossils, artifacts, gems, minerals, shells, exhibits, "how to" seminars, kids' games, fossil mine, raffles, door prizes,silent auction; contact Barbara Fite, (813) 977-0892; e-mail: bfite@tampabay.rr.com; Web site: www.tampabayfossilclub.com
April 28-29, 2012: Memphis, TN - Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society. Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show “The Earth Wide Open” . Memphis International Agricenter, Expo Center, West Pavilion & A and B-wings 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis , TN. Hours: Sat 9-6 and Sun10-5. Adults $5.00, Children 12 and under $2.00. Scouts free. Portion of admission benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Contact W.C. McDaniel 901-274-7706 or email w.c.mcd@att.net
See EarthWideOpen.com .
SFMS WORKSHOPS WILDACRES RETREAT & WILLIAM HOLLAND
The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. sponsors four Gem, Jewelry and Mineral workshops each year. Two are held at Wildacres Retreat, near Little Switzerland in North Carolina, and two at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts near the small town of Young Harris in northeast Georgia. Both facilities offer double accommodations with a private bath. A small number of private rooms with private baths are available. William Holland School of Lapidary Arts also has a few RV sites. In most instances your room and all meals are included in your tuition costs. Please see the Information sheet for details.
A broad range of courses related to the jewelry & lapidary arts are taught by qualified instructors from throughout the Federation. All instructors are volunteers who are not paid for the highly skilled and professional experience that they bring to the workshops.
The workshops are equipped for common lapidary activities such as cabochon cutting, faceting, and silversmithing. Additional equipment is brought in when new or special courses are taught.
For more info please visit:
http://www.sfmsworkshops.com/
Here are some photos taken at local events:
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Illustration with text from LIVING FOSSILS by Anne L. Parker.
Used by permission of Dr. James P. Parker.
Opal and Saphire images Copyright 