JUNE: Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Shows...

3-4—PRICE, UTAH: 5th annual show “Castle Country Rock, Fossil & Mineral Show”; Patrick Braun; Price ELKS Lodge, 23 East 100 North; Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-7; free admission; rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, metal detectors, books, equipment, flint knapping, door prizes; contact Patrick Braun, (435) 384-2211; e-mail: pbraunrocks@hotmail.com; Web site: www.braunlapidary.com

3-5—PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON: Annual show; Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Fruitland Grange, 11102 86th Ave. E; Fri. 12-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4; contact Nancy LeMay, (253) 952-6216; e-mail: bees2knees@att.net; Web site: www.puyallupgemclub.org

3-5—TULSA, OKLAHOMA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Expo Square/Central Park Hall, 4145 E. 21st St.; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e?mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

3-5—WAUSEON, OHIO: Annual show; State Line Gem & Mineral Society; Fulton County Fair Grounds, Jr. Fair Bldg., 8514 SR 108, north of Ohio Turnpike exit 34; Fri. 12-7, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-4; free admission; MSHA Mine Safety Class ($15), soapstone carving class ($15), flint knapping, geode cracking, cabbing demonstrations, Lion grab bag, kids’ activities; contact Doris Brzezicki, 419 N. Broad St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 263-1669; e-mail: rychard@tc3net.com; Web site: http://stateline.freewebspace.com/

3-5—WOODLAND HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Show; Rockatomics Gem & Mineral Society; Pierce College Farm, 20800 Victory Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; contact Gary Levitt, (818) 993-3802, (818) 321-6290; e-mail: Show@rockatomics.org; Web site: www.Rockatomics.org

4—DELTA, COLORADO: Show; Delta County Rock Wranglers; Heddles Recreation Center, 530 Gunnison River Dr.; Sat. 9-5; free admission; dealers, exhibits, door prizes, family activities; contact Harry Masinton, (970) 856-3861

4-5—CASTLEGAR, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Annual show; Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada, Kokanee Rock Club; Castlegar Sports Complex Arena, 2101 6th Ave.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $4, children $2; displays, rocks, gems, fossils, crystals, door prizes, silent auction, dealers, handcrafted jewelry, minerals, crystals, gems, crafts, jewelry, lapidary supplies, demonstrators; contact Bob Lerch, S13 C2 RR1, Crescent Valley, BC V0G 1H0 Canada, (250) 226-7556; e-mail: orgmec@shawbiz.ca

4-5—GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA: Show; Glendora GEMS; Goddard Middle School, 859 E. Sierra Madre; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; contact Bonnie Bidwell, (626) 963-4638; e-mail: Ybidwell2@aol.com

4-5—LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA: Show, “Jubilee of Gems”; North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society, City of La Habra; La Habra Community Center, 101 W. La Habra Blvd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, exhibits, youth activities, geode cutting, raffle prizes, lapidary equipment and supplies, handcrafted jewelry; contact Dave Swanston, (626) 912-1531; Web site: www.nocgms.com

4-5—MARION, KENTUCKY: Show and sale; Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum; Fohs Hall, North Walker St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; day and night digs, dealers, free children’s activities, speakers, silent auctions, hourly door prizes; contact Tina Walker, P.O. Box 391, 205 North Walker St., Marion, KY 42064, (270) 965-4263; e-mail: beclement@att.net; Web site: clementmineralmuseum.org

4-5—McCALLA, ALABAMA: Annual show; Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society; Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, 12632 Confederate Pkwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; adults $3, seniors (62+) $2, children (6-11) $1; outdoor show, demonstrations, exhibits, children’s activities, door prizes; contact Gene Blackerby, (205) 807-6777; e-mail: gene@lapidaryclub.com; Web site: lapidaryclub.com

4-5—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Lighthouse Convention Center Auditorium, 326 Tryon Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com

4-5—SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: Show, “San Francisco Crystal Fair”; Pacific Crystal Guild; Fort Mason Center, 99 Marina Blvd.; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4; adults $6, ages 12 and under free; 30 dealers, minerals, gems, crystals, beads, metaphysical healing tools; contact Jerry Tomlinson, P.O. Box 1371, Sausalito, CA 94966, (415) 383-7837; e-mail: jerry@crystalfair.com; Web site: www.crystalfair.com

4-5—STAFFORD, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, gemstones, pearls, glass, lampwork, seed beads, silver, bone beads, findings, tools, books, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

10-12—ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro NE; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

10-12—PARK HILLS, MISSOURI: 14th annual swap, show and sale: Mineral Area Gem & Mineral Society; Missouri Mines State Historic Site at St. Joe State Park, south side of Hwy. 32, 1.5 miles west of US Hwy. 67; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4; free admission; swap, sell, buy, rocks, minerals, fossils, rock jewelry, crafts, visit State Historic Site and Mining-Mineral Museum free, auctions, rocks, minerals, rock jewelry; contact Boneta Hensley, P.O. Box 492, Park Hills, MO 63601, (573) 760-0488; e-mail: mojellybean63@yahoo.com

10-12—RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Frank Cox Productions; State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.; Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; gems, jewelry, beads; contact Frank Cox Productions, 755 S. Palm Ave. #203, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 954-0202; e-mail: frankcox@comcast.net; Web site: www.frankcoxproductions.com

10-12—SAGINAW, MICHIGAN: Faceting seminar; Midwest Faceters Guild; Carrolton Middle School, 3211 Carla Dr.; Fri. 4:30-8:30, Sat. 8-5:30, Sun. 8-5; Introduction to Faceting ($95), open faceting ($50), GemCad design ($95); contact Barb Yost, O-11105 Thomas NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, (616) 254-9777; e-mail: barbandben@gmail.com; Web site: www.midwestfacetersguild.org

11—KENT, CONNECTICUT: 9th annual show; Connecticut Antique Machinery Association, Danbury Mineralogical Society; CAMA museum grounds, Rte. 7, 1 mile north of Kent; sale and trade, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, mining museum exhibits; Sat. 9-4; free admission; contact John Pawloski, (860) 927-0050; Web site: www.ctamachinery.com

11—SKOKIE, ILLINOIS: Show, “Geodefest”; Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society; St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave., across from the Skokie Public Library; Sat. 1-5; free admission; geode cracking demonstrations, educational exhibits, free rock and geode identification, geode sales; contact Jeanine Mielecki, (773) 774-2054; e-mail: jaynine9@aol.com; Web site: www.chicagorocks.org

11-12—BARTO, PENNSYLVANIA: Show and swap; Joshua Sloan; Jakes Flea Market, 1380 Rte. 100; Sat. 7-1, Sun. 7-1; free admission; rockhounds from PA, NY, NJ and DE, free mineral samples for kids, free identification; contact Joshua Sloan, PO Box 118, Bally, PA 19503, (484) 241-5490; e-mail:sloantech@gmail.com; Web site: www.paprospector.com

11-12—BUTTE, MONTANA: Show; Butte Mineral & Gem Club; Butte Civic Center Annex, 1340 Harrison Ave., exit 127 North; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6; 15 dealers, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, silent auction, door prizes, kids’ games; contact Pete Knudsen, P.O. Box 4492, Butte, MT 59702, (406) 496-4395

11-12—CAMPBELL RIVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: Show; Ripple Rock Gem & Mineral Club; Timberline Secondary School Gymnasium, 1681 S. Dogwood St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; adults $3, children 12 and under free with adult; vendors, rock slabs, jewelry, beads, tools, fossils, club showcases and demonstrators, kids’ section; contact Janet Burkholder, 1757 S. Alder St., Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1, (250) 923-1740; e-mail: jangor@telus.net; Web site: www.ripplerockgemandmineralclub.com

11-12—CASPER, WYOMING: 64th annual show; Natrona County Rockhounds Club; Yellowstone Garage, 355 W. Yellowstone Hwy.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children under 12 free; raffle, silent auction, demonstrations, showcases, dealers, fine jewelry, beads, fossils, rocks, Wyoming jade; contact Helen Hoff, 611 Goodstein Dr., Casper, WY 82601, (307) 266-2839; e-mail: hmhoff@bresnan.net

11-12—LIVE OAK, TEXAS: Wholesale and retail show; The Bead Market; Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4; free admission; dealers, vintage beads and buttons, gemstone beads, glass beads, seed beads, lampwork, PMC, silver, findings, books, tools, jewelry; contact Rebekah Wills, (903) 240-7198; e-mail: rebekah@thebeadmarket.net; Web site: www.thebeadmarket.net

11-12—MANSFIELD, OHIO: 51st annual show, “Ohio’s Fabulous Fossils and Minerals”; Richland Lithic & Lapidary Society; Richland County Fairgrounds, Trimble Rd., north of Rte. 30; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5; admission $3; exhibits, demonstrations, retail dealers, silent auctions; contact Jay Medici, PO Box 56, Sparta, OH 43350, (419) 768-9128; e-mail: jmedici@bright.net; or Tom Kottyan; e-mail: themineralhouse@netzero.net

11-12—PLYMOUTH MEETING, PENNSYLVANIA: Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Lulu Shriners, 5140 Butler Pike; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com

14—TAMPA, FLORIDA: Show; Rings & Things; Clarion, 2701 E. Fowler Ave.; Tue. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

15—ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA: Show; Rings & Things; Magnuson Grand Hotel, 230 W. SR 436; Wed. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

16—JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Show; Rings & Things; Clarion Hotel Airport Conference Center, 2101 Dixie Clipper Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

17-18—ONTARIO, OREGON: Annual show; Ontario Rock & Gem Club; Malheur County Fairgrounds, 795 N.W. 9th St.; Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-6; adults $1, children under 14 free; contact Dan Jensen, PO Box 961, Ontario, OR 97914, (208) 740-0937: e-mail: rgshowontario@yahoo.com

17-19—ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: Retail show; Colburn Earth Science Museum; Pack Place, 2 S. Pack Square; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5; free admission; local and world minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, kids’ activities, silent auction; contact Phil Potter, Colburn Earth Science Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801, (828) 254-7162; e-mail: ppotter@colburnmuseum.org; Web site: www.colburnmuseum.org

17-19—SANDY (SALT LAKE CITY), UTAH: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; South Towne Exposition Center/Exhibit Hall 5, 9575 S. State St.; Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300 or e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

18—NORCROSS, GEORGIA: Show; Rings & Things; Garden Plaza Atlanta Norcross, 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW; Sat. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

18-19—BEREA, OHIO: Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, Multi Purpose Bldg. (#25), 164 Eastland Rd.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com

18-19—CAYUCOS, CALIFORNIA: 51st annual show; San Luis Obispo Gem & Mineral Club; Cayucos Vets Hall, 10 Cayucos Dr.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-5; free admission; dealers, rock, gems, minerals, jewelry, gemstones, beads, cabochons, crystals, fossils, jade, rock slabs and rough, custom wire wrapping, lapidary and jewelry-making equipment, prize drawing; contact Mike Lyons, (805) 610-0757; e-mail: jadestar@charter.net; Web site: www.slogem.org

18-19—NEWPORT, OREGON: 48th annual show, “Rock’n the Coast”; Oregon Coast Agate Club; Yaquina View Elementary School multipurpose room, 351 SE Harney St., just off Hwy. 20, turn south at the light; Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4:30; dealers, demonstrators, displays, door prizes; contact K. Myers, PO Box 293, Newport, OR 97365

18-19—OZARK, MISSOURI: Annual show and swap; Ozark Mountain Gem & Mineral Society; Finley River Park, 205 N. First St.; Sat. 9:30-6, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, demonstrators, auction; contact Betty Maples, 2621 W. Wild West Rd., Nixa, MO 65714, (417) 725-3001; e-mail: OMGandMS@gmail.com

18-19—RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA: 31st annual show; Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society; Central States Fairgrounds Event Center, 800 San Francisco St.; Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; adults $3, children under 12 free with adult; dealers, Fairburn agates, door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations, tailgate sales, kids’ activities; contact Mike, (605) 391-1518; e-mail: mjbchc@hotmail.com; Web site: www.WDGMS.org

19—CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Rings & Things; Renaissance Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.; Sun. 2-6; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

20—DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA: Show; Rings & Things; Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., near Duke University; Mon. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, PO Box 450, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 252-2900; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

21—SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: Show; Rings & Things; Crowne Plaza – Richmond West, 6531 W. Broad St.; Tue. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

23—TIMONIUM, MARYLAND: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn Timonium, 9615 Deereco Rd.; Thu. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

23-26—PRINEVILLE, OREGON: Annual show; Prineville RockHound Pow Wow Club; Crook County Fairgrounds, 590 SE Lynn Blvd.; Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4; free admission; field trips, auction; contact Rich Knight, (541)447-5298; e-mail: richknightr@gmail.com; Web site: www.prinevillerockhoundpowwow.com

24-25—HAMILTON, ILLINOIS: Show and sale; Woodies Rock Shop; city park, 710-890 Keokuk St.; Fri. 11:30-6, Sat. 11:30-6; free admission; dealers, gems, jewelry, lap, geodes, agates, Keokuk Geode guiding, custom cutting and cracking; contact Stephen Woodruff, 924 Broadway, Hamilton, IL 62341, (217) 847-3881; e-mail: woodiessuites@gmail.com; Web site: www.woodiesrockshop.com

24-26—BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA: 46th annual show and swap; Lawrence County Rock Club; Monroe County 4-H Fairgrounds; Fri. 10-6:30, Sat. 9-6:30, Sun. 10-4; gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, rocks, lapidary equipment, supplies, rockhound and prospecting supplies, 4-H project material, science project material; contact Dave Treffinger, 13101 E 250 N, Loogootee, IN 47553, (812) 295-3463; Web site: www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

24-26—COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO: 3rd annual rock fair; Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society, Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies; Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N. Gate Blvd., I-25 exit 156A; Fri. 9-4, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-3; adults $5, children $2; dealers, gems, minerals, jewelry, fossils, talks, gold panning demonstration, rock identification, Kids’ Area, noncompetitive displays, silent auction, exhibitors, equipment demonstrations; contact Ronald Yamiolkoski, (719) 488-5526; e-mail: info@csms.us; Web site: www.csms.us

24-26—SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA: Show; Gem Faire Inc.; Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S; Fri. 12-6, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5; $7 weekend pass; contact Yooy Nelson, (503) 252-8300; e-mail: info@gemfaire.com; Web site: www.gemfaire.com

25—TREVOSE, PENNSYLVANIA: Show; Rings & Things; Radisson Hotel of Philadelphia Northeast, 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy.; Sat. 10-2; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

25-26—OSAGE BEACH, MISSOURI: 10th annual show; Osage Rock & Mineral Club; The Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Old Hwy. 54; Sat. 11-5, Sun. 11-5; adults $2, seniors (60+) and kids 10 and younger $1, families $5, Scouts in uniform free; gemstones, jewelry, geodes, fossils, minerals, quartz crystals, custom jewelry, cabochons, gift items, demonstrations, displays, kids’ games and prizes, fluorescent mineral display; contact ORMC, 417-532-4367, or Roger Varvel; e-mail: rvarvel@centurylink.net

25-26—POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA: Retail show; Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows; Emma Lou Olson Civic Center , 1801 N.E. 6th St.; Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; adults $5 Sat., $4 Sun., children under 12 free; dealers, precious and semiprecious gemstone beads, sterling silver, findings, freshwater pearls, hand-blown glass, vintage beads, crystals, delicas; contact Angela Couch, (888) 729-6904; e-mail: angela.couch@beadshows.com; Web site: www.beadshows.com

26—COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA: Swap; Loup Valley Gem & Mineral Club; Izaak Walton Cabin, junction of Hwy. 81 and Hwy. 30; Sun. 8-5; free admission; minerals, gems, fossils, silent auctions; contact Ben Vrana, 3576 Linden Dr., Columbus, NE 68601, (402) 563-3265; e-mail: mlempke68601@yahoo.com

26—EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY: Show; Rings & Things; Ramada Inn and Conference Center, 130 Rt. 10 W; Sun. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

27—NORTH HAVEN, CONNECTICUT: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn North Haven, 201 Washington Ave.; Mon. 12-4; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

28—DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS: Show; Rings & Things; Holiday Inn – Dedham, 55 Ariadne Rd.; Tue. 1-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

30—WEST HENRIETTA, NEW YORK: Show; Rings & Things; RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd.; Thu. 12-5; free admission; gemstones not available in our catalog or online store, bead strands, 15% off many gemstone and bead strands, findings and stringing supplies; contact Dave Robertson, (800) 366-2156; e-mail: drobertson@rings-things.com; Web site: www.rings-things.com/Show/index.html

29-3—MADRAS, OREGON: 62nd show; All Rockhounds Pow-Wow Club of America; Jefferson County Fairgrounds; Wed. 10-5, Thu. 10-5, Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5; free admission; dealers, carvings, clocks and motors, crystals, faceted gemstones, fossils, findings, intarsia, jewelry, minerals, rock equipment, rough and polished rock, swap tables, door prizes, rock toss, auction, nightly entertainment, club member field trips; contact Cliff Matteson, (253) 475-8433