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The Wichita Gem & Mineral Society Wichita Kansas |
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Our Annual Show
WGMS's
Annual Rock & Gem Show Simply OUTSTANDING! Tri-State Treasures
Featuring dazzling crystals, minerals and mining equipment from the historic Tri-State Mining District of Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Specimens from the Joplin, Missouri Museum Tri-State Mineral Wing and other collections. See how rocks are cut and polished. See how unique jewelry is created using the wonders of nature. Dealers, Demonstrations and Exhibits Also at the Wichita Gem & Mineral Show, we will have our flourescent room, come and look at the marvels of nature under a black light! For the kids we have grab bags, a spinning wheel, and a jr. rockpile. The grab bags include several mineral, fossil and rock specimens. Spin the wheel for a treasure, go into the rockpile and fill a paper bag with all sorts of neat rocks. And of course while you are there, don't forget to check out the silent auction table, and the "Gem Hunt."
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food -- Rest Areas -- Nearby Parking |
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Special
Programs – Education Day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. School groups, including home-schoolers, are admitted without charge if arrangements have been made in advance. Contact Patti Clough at (316)210-7380 or pat_clough@hotmail.com Those registered in advance attend a 30-minute rock/mineral identification class. This is a hands-on experience using different means of testing actual specimens. Students inspect exhibits, including displays of vendors. Grab bags with 10 specimens and a stone necklace are available for $1.50, and digging in the rock pile for a bag of “prize finds” is $.50.
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Created on 20 October, 2007 ~ Updated on January 18, 2010 Copyright 2007-2008 Wichita Gem & Mineral Society Inc All rights reserved. |