Tag: show
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2021 ESCONI Fall Sale October 16th, 2021 – Preview #1, Mazon Creek Petrified Wood From Pit 1
This is the preview post #1 for the 2021 ESCONI Fall Sale Live Auction. The sale is on October 16th, 2021 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL. All details can be found here. This is an absolutely stunning piece of petrified wood in the form of a branch. It’s a Mazon Creek fossil…
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RRVGMS 2021 Rock Swap
ROCK MINERAL FOSSIL & JEWELRY SWAP MEET Saturday September 18, 2021 6219 Forest Hills Road, Rockford, Illinois ODD FELLOWS HALL Bring it, Swap it, Buy it, and Sell it 9:30 am to 3:30 pm $25 donation for 10ft by 10ft space Rain or Shine Public Admission Free Sponsored by the Rock River Valley Gem &…
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ESCONI Fall Sale Saturday, October 16th, 2021
E S C O N I Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois Mineral and Fossil SaleSaturday, October 16, 202110 AM to 5 PMDuPage County FairgroundsWheaton, ILActivities include:Minerals and fossils for sale, silent and live auctions,geode splitting, kid’s activities, book sales,demonstrators and displays.For more information seewww.esconi.org Location – Admission and Parking are free!
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ESCONI at CGMA 2021
Today is the last day of the 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show. It’s at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Masks are optional for vaccinated people, hand sanitizer will be everywhere and there will be extra space between vendors. There’s lots of vendors, interesting displays, and good friends…. See you there!
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The CGMA 2021 Show is a GO! Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th, 2021
The 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL starts tomorrow! It will be held on both Saturday, May 29th and Sunday May 30th, 2021. Masks will be required, hand sanitizer will be everywhere and there will be extra space between vendors. See you there!
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The CGMA 2021 Show is a GO!
The 2021 Chicagoland Gems and Minerals Association show at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL will be held on May 29 – 30. Masks will be required, hand sanitizer will be everywhereand there will be extra space between vendors. As usual, we’ll be looking for volunteers to help run the show, and folks…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020… Canceled!
Due to COVID-19, the MAPS Board has made the obvious, yet painful, decision to cancel the 2020 EXPO. As of now, plans are to postpone the topic and Digest until the 2021 Show on April 16-18, 2021. Our concern for the health of everyone associated with EXPO, from dealers to attendees, is, and always will…
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Reminder: Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society – 71st Annual Silent Auction Saturday March 14th, 2020 – Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary
We Will Rock You! Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society Hosts 71st Annual Silent Auction of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and Lapidary Treasures Saturday, March 14, 2020 6 to 9 p.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (Across the street from the public library on Oakton) The first…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020
MAPS 2020 will be held Friday April 17th-19th, 2020. The Digest Editors are calling for papers to be included in the EXPO Edition of the Digest. The theme for EXPO XLII is The Ordovician Period. MAPS EXPO: Only fossil/fossil-related material may be displayed/sold Friday April 17: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday April 18: 8:00…
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MAPS 2020 – “The Ordovician Period” April 17th – 19th, 2020, Call for Papers
MAPS 2020 will be held Friday April 17th-19th, 2020. The Digest Editors are calling for papers to be included in the EXPO Edition of the Digest. The theme for EXPO XLII is The Ordovician Period. Papers dealing with Ordovician fossils, sites, or stratigraphy would be appreciated. The papers should be in Word, Times New Roman,…
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KYANA Geological Society’s Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
KYANA Geological Society's Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show November 22, 23, & 24, 2019 Friday, November 22, 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday, November 23, 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday, November 24, Noon - 4 PM Free Admission & Parking Silent Auctions Fossils, Handmade Jewelry, Gemstones, Crystals, Minerals CAMP CRESTWOOD 7206 Clore Ln. Crestwood, KY Dealers! for…
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Rock River Valley – Rock, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Swap Meet – Saturday, September 14th, 2019
The Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society will be having a Swap Meet on September 14th, 2019 from, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. $25 space donation for 10 ft by 10 ft LocationOdd Fellows Hall 6219 Forest Hills Rd. Rockford, IL 61114 Rain or Shine. Free Admission. ContactDuane at rrvgms@gmail.com (815)218-5011 Facebook – Rock…
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43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019: Pictures
Ralph Jewel has a great write up about the show with a bunch of awesome pictures over on The Fossil Forum. Check it out! Here are some pictures of the ESCONI volunteers at the 2019 CGMA Show.
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Today and Tomorrow are the 43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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Reminder: 43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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43rd Annual Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show – May 25th and 26th, 2019
The Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show will be Memorial Day Weekend – Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th 2019, at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, IL. Show times are 10 AM – 6 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday. Check here for all the details. Location…
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Des Plaines Valley Geological Society’s 54th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, Mineral and Lapidary Arts Show – April 6-7, 2019
Des Plaines Valley Geological Society’s 54th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, Mineral and Lapidary Arts Show! April 6-7, 2019 Saturday, 9:30-5 and Sunday, 10-4 Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street (Just west of River Road off Touhy) Des Plaines, IL Free Parking Admission – Adults $3, seniors $2 Students with school ID $1…
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Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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Reminder: MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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DH: Wheaton College is selling rocks in April. For departing geology professor, it’s a test of time
The DailyHerald has a story about Wheaton College’s Annual Rock Sale held this year on April 6th, 2019. For retired geology professor Jeff Greenberg, it’s his “swan song” from academia. When you think of Wheaton College, here’s what probably doesn’t come to mind: the geology department’s rock and mineral collection. In the lower level of…
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MAPS: Mid-American Paleontology Society Annual Show – March 29th-31st
The Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) will hold its 41st National Fossil EXPO on March 29th-31st, 2019. This is the largest fossil only show in the world. The topic this year is Trilobites and the keynote speaker is Dr. Jonathon Adrian of the University of Iowa. The keynote will be at 6:00 PM on Friday, March…
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Wheaton College GeoSale – April 6th, 2019
FOR COLLECTORS AT ALL LEVELS, INCLUDING THE MOST ADVANCED, TEACHERS, SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, ARTISANS IN JEWELRY AND LAPIDARY, AND KIDS OF ALL AGES. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR DEALERS. THE GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT WHEATON COLLEGE WILL HOST THEIR LARGEST SALE EVER OF ROCKS, MINERAL SPECIMENS, FOSSILS, MAPS, GEOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS, DESIGNER-DISPLAY PIECES, AND…
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The CGMA Show for 2018 is Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th 2018
The show is this weekend. Full details are found on their website along with a map. Download the show flyer here. It is always a great time, don't miss it! CGMA Galaxy of Gems 42nd Annual Show May 26th & 27th, 2018 Memorial Weekend Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Road, St Charles, IL…
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Reminder: MAPS EXPO 2018 is tomorrow – Friday, April 6th to Sunday, April 8th, 2018
The Mid-America Paleontology Society (MAPS) EXPO for 2018 will be held from tomorrow, Friday, April 6th to Sunday, April 8th, 2018. MAPS EXPO is the largest fossil only show in the world. This is the 40th annual show. The topic this year is the Permian-Triassic Periods. The keynote speaker is Dr. Margaret Fraiser of the…
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Reminder: Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s 69th Annual Silent Auction – Saturday, March 10th, 2018
The Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society will be having its 69th Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The event will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (across the street from the Skokie Public Library on Oakton). Families are welcome!…
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Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society’s 69th Annual Silent Auction – Saturday, March 10th, 2018
The Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society will be having its 69th Annual Silent Auction on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The event will be held at St. Peter's United Church of Christ Gymnasium, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL (across the street from the Skokie Public Library on Oakton). Families are welcome!…
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LOESS Gem Show Oct. 7-8, 2017
Mark your calendars! October 7 and 8 – the LOESS Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show! POSTERS: We will be having the posters printed up this week or next – once I confirm with a few sponsors, but I am also emailing it to everyone now, even without the sponsors. You can send it on…
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41st Chicagoland Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show, May 27th and 28th 2017
The 41st Chicagoland Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show On Memorial Day weekend, nationally-known dealers, demonstrations, exhibits, lapidary arts, jewelry exhibits, faceting, cabochoncutting, polishing gemstones, silversmithing, jewelry making, wirewrapping, prospecting, geode splitting, a silent auction, Kids Korner – and jewelry repair – will all be available! Want more information? Download a brochure or a flyer…
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Reminder: MAPS 2017 starts today Friday, March 31st thru Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
That’s today! Don’t miss it. It’s always a great time! The MAPS National Fossil Expo #39 will be held from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2017. This years topic is “The Silurian Period”. The show’s informational newsletter is here. And, the keynote speaker is Dr. Carlton Brett, of the University of Cincinnati. The…
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Reminder: MAPS 2017 is Friday, March 31st thru Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
That’s this Friday! Don’t miss it. It’s always a great time! The MAPS National Fossil Expo #39 will be held from Friday, March 31st to Sunday, April 2nd, 2017. This years topic is “The Silurian Period”. The show’s informational newsletter is here. And, the keynote speaker is Dr. Carlton Brett, of the University of Cincinnati. …
