The Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society (SCMGS) will be holding its 63rd annual show on April 26and 27, 10 AM to 5 PM daily, at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year offers new and exciting vendors, mineral and gem displays, speakers, and activities for you and your family. Visit our club website, http://scmgs.org/shows/index.html for discount coupons. Admission is $5.00 for those over 12. Children and Scouts in uniform are admitted free.
Two dynamic speakers who are sure to enlighten as well as amaze:
On Saturday, April 26, at 2 PM, Mark Hylkema, the Santa Cruz District Archaeologist for California State Parks, will be speaking about the Columbian Mammoth unearthed in 2011 in Castroville. He will present insights about what life was like in the Monterey Bay area during the late Pleistocene era.
On Sunday, April 27, at 2 PM, Rick Kennedy, a professional mineral dealer and specimen miner, will describe mining for Quartz scepter crystals found at Hallelujah Junction, near Reno, Nevada. Rick will relate not only the history of the area, the quartz found there but also his own colorful tales of digging there along with some of his own incredible finds.
Highlights of the show:
- Fluorescent Rocks and Minerals on display in a darkened area and available for purchase. This is a must-see for children and adults. The bright “glow-in-the-dark” colors are simply amazing.
- Geodes available for purchase and be the first person to ever see inside your very own geode.
- Pan for real gold at the East Bay Prospectors booth and keep what you find. See how the 49ers panned for gold right here in California.
- Fun for kids. There will be many activities from a treasure hunt to painting fossils in addition to our spinning treasure wheel.
- A silent auction table with some incredible specimens for your bidding pleasure.
- Displays showcasing our member’s collections throughout the auditorium. You’ll be amazed at these incredible collections of our member and guest craftsmen.
- Gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, for sale along with lapidary equipment, books, and so much more.
The SCMGS annual show April 26-27 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium located on the corner of Church and Center streets in downtown Santa Cruz. For more information visit, http://scmgs.org/shows/index.html