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Gem & Mineral Council Coming Events

October 25 (morning-afternoon)
OPEN HOUSE & SALE: Jewel Tunnel Imports
Host: Rock Currier
Rock Currier, owner/proprietor of Jewel Tunnel Imports, has again agreed to open his immense Baldwin Park warehouse to Gem & Mineral Council members for a very special open house. What makes this warehouse so special is its contents – an amazing variety and quantity of rocks, minerals, lapidary, jewelry – all at true wholesale prices. (Jewel Tunnel Imports does not sell to the public.) Refreshments will be served throughout the day to keep you going as you search Rock's seemingly endless shelves full of rare and common treasures. Whatever you’re looking for, you won't be disappointed.

November 10 (evening)
LECTURE: Australian Gem Deposits

Speaker: Charles I. Carmona
Charlie will give us an overview of some of Australia's most important gem occurrences (opals, sapphires, diamonds and more) as an introduction to next year's proposed Council tour of gem deposits downunder.

December 4-5
LOCAL FIELD TRIP: Mojave Adventure (Part 5)
Leader: Bob Reynolds
Join us for another fascinating trip exploring the geology and mineral deposits of the Mojave Desert.

January (date to be decided)
OPEN HOUSE AND LECTURE: Nevada Mineral & Book Company
Host & Speaker: Walt Lombardo 
Enjoy a reception and lecture about Virgin Valley opal at one of the best mineral, gem, fossil and geology bookstores anywhere.

 

For information contact Council Coordinator Jean Brandt.