Category: Calendar of Events
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Mineralogy Study Group Meeting Tonight – Sat. 3/9
ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: Jim Daly will present a program on Moctezuma, Sonora minerals and there willl be a video on the Cave of Swords. BRING YOUR MINERALS FROM MEXICO FOR SHOW DISPLAY!
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New Dealer Just Added For Gem, Mineral Fossil Show
Latest Update: LAVIN’S GEMS & JEWELRY has been added as a dealer to the ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show for next weekend.
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Two Author Signings at ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
A special attraction has been added to this year’s show – our very own ESCONI members Jack Wittry and Rob Sula each were both involved in book releases in the last year and they have agreed to be available for book signings at the show. Jack Wittry, Northeast University Research Fellow and author of “The…
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43rd annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show in Monroe Wisconsin
Dear friends, family and supporters of the Badger Lapidary and Geological Society, I hope this email finds you happy and well. I am writing on behalf of the Badger Lapidary and Geological Society to promote our 43rd annual Rock, Gem & Mineral Show in Monroe Wisconsin. Please consider yourself invited to this free, educational, family friendly event…
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ESCONI Members – Need Your Help
Hello ESCONI members: We are having a work day at the warehouse on March 9 at 9:00 am so as to get all the items ready for the annual show. We need your help in identifying and organizing inventory. This is the last weekend before the show. Contact me if you can make it –…
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Chicago Rocks, 64th Annual Silent Auction – Sat. March 9
Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society, 64th Annual Silent Auction of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary Treasures, 6 to 9 p.m.,St. Peter’s United Church of Christ gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie (across the street from the public library on Oakton) Bid on rocks, crystals, minerals, fossils, geodes, handmade jewelry, lapidary materials, books, magazines and much more!…
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Members, Are You Displaying Some of Your Collection At Show?
If you are displaying some of your collections at the show, be sure to reserve the cases you need – just give John Good a call at 630-483-2363.
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Events for March 2013
Sat & Sun 3/16 & 3/17 ESCONI Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show *Note new location! Dupage Country Fairgrounds, Home Economics Building, Wheaton, Saturday, 10 am to 5 pmSunday, 10 am to 4 pm Free Admission and Parking DealersGeode SplitterMineral, Fossil and Jewelry DisplaysBooks and MagazinesKiddie KornerDemonstrationsSilent AuctionLive AuctionDisplays from the Field Museum and the Lizzaro…
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Please Distribute Show Flyer for ECONI March Show
The ESCONI Show is in a new location (Dupage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL), so we need all the help we can get to get the word out about the new location for this year’s show. Please distribute the ESCONI show flyer in your community in the next week ~ Ideas include, giving the show flyer…
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Archaeology Study Groups Sat 2/23 and Sun 2/24
Eric Schmidt, the study group leader for the ESCONI Archaeology Study Group, recently updated our club about the Chicago Archaeological Society and their activities. The next meeting of the Chicago Archaeological Society is on Sunday, February 24 – Chicago Archaeological Society – “Archaeology of Southeast Asia” by Dr. Laura Junker. Meetings are at 3:00 p.m.…
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ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting This Saturday 2/9
ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map)
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Just Announced: Art Exhibit – The Art and Science of Paleontology
Rob Sula,(who is also the ESCONI Vice President) is having an art show, Dinosaurs: The Art and Science of Paleontology, from February 22 to May 3 with the Aurora Public Art Commission, 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60506, Phone: (630) 256-3340, Fax: (630) 256-3349, Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Friday, Noon – 4 p.m. The…
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Calendar of Events for February 2013
Fri 2/22 Dinosaurs: The Art and Science of Paleontology, from February 22 to May 3 with the Aurora Public Art Commission, 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60506, Phone: (630) 256-3340, Fax: (630) 256-3349, Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Friday, Noon – 4 p.m. The opening will be Friday February 22nd from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.…
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ESCONI Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, March 16 & 17, 2013
New location!(Old location undergoing construction) Dupage County Fairgrounds Wheaton, IL Home Economics Buildingclick for directions View Larger Map Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admittance and parking ! Exploreyour interests Shop for jewelry, gems, fossils, minerals from world-class vendors Mineral…
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Workday for Sunday Cancelled
It will be too cold to work outside… So the workday for Sunday is canceled.
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Paleo Study Group This Saturday
ESCONI Paleontology Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed Building (TEC), Room Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Presentations by Tom Williams and Kathy Catalani who will speak on Fossil Finders.
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Need Member Help This Sat or Sun
Work Day Come out one and all – we need your help! We have to organize our club collection in preparation for the March ESCONI Annual show. If you can help this Saturday in Montgomery IL from 9 am to 2 pm, call Jim Fairchild at 630-400-0750 or John at 630-483-2363 and they can give…
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Dinosaur Event in Rosemont, IL
Don’t know much about this event – …. but it has been appearing in advertisement on the television – Discover the Dinosaurs, Jan 18-20. Looks like it might be interesting for younger children?
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ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting This Saturday
ESCONI Mineralogy Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room Room 1038B (Map) – Topic: Mineral Video
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Roy Plotnick to Speak on Experimental Paleontology This Fri
ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038B (Map) Roy Plotnick, Phd, University of Illinois Chicago Geology Department, will speak on Experimental Paleontology – Paleontology is usually viewed as the antithesis of an experimental science. But in at least two areas, fossil preservation and functional morphology, there is a long…
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Calendar of Events for January 2013
Sat 1/19 Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, Rock and Mineral Identification, 10:30 a.m., ages 8 to adult, Reservations Required (630) 833-1616. ESCONI Paleontology Meeting 7:30 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed Building (TEC), Room Room 1038B (Map) Topic: Presentations by Tom Williams and Kathy Catalani who will speak on Fossil Finders. Fri 1/25 ESCONI Board Meeting. 7:30…
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Calendar of Events for 2013
(Dates subject to change) You can always find this calendar on the web site – look at the left-hand column called “CATEGORIES”. Just click on “Calendar of Events” (2nd item down, after “About ESCONI”.) January 2013 Sat 1/5 Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art – Dinosaur Day, Elmhurst, IL. 10 am to 4 pm. Fri…
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ESCONI Field Trip – February 9, 2012
From Joseph Kubal – There is a small archaeology museum housed at nearby Wheaton College. I have arranged for ESCONI members to tour the museum on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. We are to meet in the lobby of the Billy Graham Center Museum located at 500 E. College Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593. Dr. Adam Miglio, Museum Curator, will explain…
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RSVP for Christmas Party Due Today, Wed. 12/5
ESCONI Winter Holiday Dinner & General Meeting Friday, December 7, 2012 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY – 5:30 to 7:30 pmGreek Islands Restaurant300 E. 22nd St., Lombard IL 60148www.greekislands.net – (630) 932-4545 PLEASE NOTE: The Holiday party will be a Dutch Treat . . . that is, we will be ordering off the menu and you will pay your own check.…
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December Events
December 2012 Fri. 12/7 Winter Holiday Dinner & General Meeting: ESCONI ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY – 5:30 to 7:30 pmIt is time to celebrate the holiday season with our annual ESCONI get together. Greek Islands Restaurant300 E. 22nd St., Lombard IL 60148www.greekislands.net – (630) 932-4545 PLEASE NOTE: The Holiday party will be a Dutch Treat . . . that…
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12/7 ESCONI Holiday Party – RSVP by 12/5
ESCONI Winter Holiday Dinner & General Meeting Friday, December 7, 2012 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY – 5:30 to 7:30 pmGreek Islands Restaurant300 E. 22nd St., Lombard IL 60148www.greekislands.net – (630) 932-4545 PLEASE NOTE: The Holiday party will be a Dutch Treat . . . that is, we will be ordering off the menu and you will pay your own check.…
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Correction – No Archaeo Meeting This Sat
Since College of Dupage is closed, there is no Archaeo Study group meeting this Saturday. Brian stepped down as leader of the study group, so we are looking for a new study-group leader for archaeology.
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Jewelry Estate Sale for Elgin Public Museum – Sat, 11/17
Private Estate Collection Native American Jewelry and Botanical- themed Jewelry Sale.Saturday, November 17, 2012 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Elgin Public Museum in Lords Park. Sale also includes a small selection of Native American, Science& Exploration Books. Net proceeds to benefit the Elgin Public Museum. Cash or check only. You get a good deal…
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Lecture Tonight – 11/9 – “Retracing Lost Channels of the Ancient Nile Delta of Pharaonic Egypt”
ESCONI General Meeting 8:00 p.m. College of Dupage, – Tech Ed (TEC) Building, Room 1038A (Map) Topic: Stephen Moshier, “Retracing Lost Channels of the Ancient Nile Delta of Pharaonic Egypt”
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ESCONI Holiday Party – Friday, 12/7
ESCONI Winter Holiday Dinner & General Meeting Friday, December 7, 2012 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY – 5:30 to 7:30 pmGreek Islands Restaurant300 E. 22nd St., Lombard IL 60148www.greekislands.net – (630) 932-4545 PLEASE NOTE: The Holiday party will be a Dutch Treat . . . that is, we will be ordering off the menu and you will pay your own check.…
