MSA is having a work session on Saturday, September 12th at State Fairgrounds in Phoenix to refinish display cases used for mineral & lapidary exhibits in the fine arts section of the state fair. If you are interested in helping with the case refinishing on Saturday, September 12th (9AM), please send Nathan Scholten an email. His email address is listed in the September edition of the MSA Rockhound Record. Nathan will send you map to the location, time & details.
The ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration and the EarthScope National Office are sponsoring a free lecture series about the Nepal earthquake at ASU on May 7th from 7-9 PM. Topics will include the basic geology of the Himalayan orogen, current research in the area and of course the newest data and images coming out of the region (including brand new remote sensing data showing the ground deformation). The speakers are Ramon Arrowsmith, Kelin Whipple, Kip Hodges and Manoo Shirzaei.
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The Annual Spring Mineral and Jewelry Expo and Sale, in beautiful Sedona, will be held at the Sedona Red Rock High School at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Arizona on May 23rd and 24th. On Saturday the show will be open to the public from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, and on Sunday the show hours are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
Our planet has many amazing treasures that are hidden, in many cases, just beneath our feet. Almost every country in the world has been able to unearth unique specimens specific to their locale, and the earth’s bounty from much of the world will be on display and available for sale at the show. Vendors from across the region will be offering unique and interesting mineral specimens, crystals, gemstones, jewelry, beads, fossils, and cutting material at competitive prices. Many of our artisans have created original jewelry designs, and our gem and mineral vendors will have specimens on display in both the rough and cut-and-polished states. An hourly raffle will be held for a chance to win one of many beautiful prizes to be offered throughout the show. This is a fun and educational experience the entire family will enjoy. Admission is $3.00 for adults, and children under the age of 12 are free. For more information, please contact Greg Capatch of CKM Productions, LLC at (928) 554-4615.
39th Rock-A-Rama Outdoor Gem & Mineral Show
October 30 @ 9:00 am – November 1 @ 4:00 pm
Open to the Public
Free Parking and Admission
Food and Beverages Available
This family friendly, free admission extravaganza holds interest for rock hounds of all ages. 30+ vendors and dealers offer a wide variety of rock related treasures and activities including jewelry, minerals, faceted stones, fossils, crystals, tools, lapidary supplies, beads, raffle tickets, wire wrapping, stone carving and rock identification. Everything from high end jewelry to large slabs of rough rock for landscaping. Door prizes and a vendor hat contest add to the fun., Food & beverages available. Ample parking. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m.
High Desert Park, 19001 E. Jacie Lane, Black Canyon City, (623) 295-1970.
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2015 FGMS Show Information
PHOENIX AREA’S LARGEST GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
43rd FLAGG GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
(JEWELRY, GEMS, BEADS, FOSSILS, MINERALS, AND LAPIDARY SUPPLIES)
FREE PARKING
FREE ADMISSION
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JANUARY 9, 10, and 11, 2015
9AM TO 5PM EACH DAY
AT MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE WEST PARKING LOT ON DOBSON ROAD JUST NORTH OF THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY (ROUTE 60), MESA, ARIZONA
See our symposium page for details
See our symposium page listed below for details
PHOENIX AREA’S LARGEST GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
42nd FLAGG GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
(JEWELRY, GEMS, BEADS, FOSSILS, MINERALS, AND LAPIDARY SUPPLIES)
FREE PARKING
FREE ADMISSION
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY JANUARY 3, 4, and 5, 2014
9AM TO 5PM EACH DAY
AT MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE WEST PARKING LOT DOBSON ROAD NORTH OF THE SUPERSTITION FREEWAY (ROUTE 60), MESA, ARIZONA
