Treasures of the Earth - 58th Annual Rock Show April 24, 2010

The Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society’s 58th annual “Treasures of the Earth” show will feature a variety of Jewels, Jade and ancient fossils. Doors open at 10:00 am Saturday and Sunday, April 24th & 25th 2010, at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Children under twelve, and Scouts in uniform, when accompanied by an adult will be admitted free. The $4.00 admission ticket will support the Society’s activities including their scholarship and workshop programs.
There will be several activities for children of all ages. The fluorescent mineral room, a popular glow-in-the-dark black-light special will again be on display. New this year, family friendly attractions include rock painting, wire wrap bead bracelets, sand painting, and sharks-teeth fossils.
Traditional attractions continue, including the popular treasure wheel, free rock give-away, door prizes, the treasure hunt, and a raffle for an enormous seventy-pound citrine crystal formation.
In addition there will be a complimentary hands-on demonstrations of soapstone carving, guest speakers, and display cases by local club members and guests from afar! Attendees will be able to speak with rockhounds and purchase quality items from dealers from throughout the Western states who will have crystals, beads, and fossils for sale as well as lapidary and jewelry making supplies.
Check the event Calendar at the Show for more details, or the Club Web-site: scmgs.org – click the ‘Annual Show’ link

Official Website: http://scmgs.org