DEPARTMENT OF MINES & MINERAL RESOURCES Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007

(602) 255-3791 Toll free in Arizona 1-8,00-446-4259

ARIZONA GEM SHOWS - 1998 - 99 Circular 80

Compiled by Alice Rosenfeld

~ June 11, 12, 13, 1998 F1ag~

LITTLE AMERICA HOTEL SHOW, Butler Ave. & Highway 1-40, Flag~, AZ Sponsored by F1ag~ Gem & Mineral Society Scholarship Fund Hours: Thurs., 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00 am. to 7:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $1 :00, children under 12 free . Door prizes. Show Chairperson: Ed F. Lechner, P. O. Box 233., Flagstaff, AZ 86040, 520-635-1379

October October 17, 18,1998 Payson

PAYSON RIMSTONE GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Payson Middle School, 304 S. Meadow St., Payson, AZ 85541 Sponsored by Payson Rimstones Rock Club Admission: $2.00, children under 12 free, parking free Dealers Contact: Bob Bartee, 520-474-0581

October 24, 1998 Phoenix ARIZONA MINERAL & MINING MUSEUM FOUNDATION SALE, Arizona Mining & Min­eral Museum, 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Demonstrations and activities for children will be sponsored by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum

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November 6, 7,8, 1998 Black Canyon City ROCK-A-RAMA, Albins Civic Center, 19055 K Mine Road, Black Canyon City, AZ Sponsored by the Braggin Rock Club Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free Show Chainnan: Wilma F1owers, HC 01, P. O. Box 930, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324, 602-374-5623

Dealers Contact: Wilma F10wers November 20,21, 22, 1998 Tucson

OLD PUEBLO ROCK & GEM SHOW Pima County Fairgrounds, Houghton Road, Tuc­son, AZ Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission: $2.00, Children under 12 free with adult Show Chairperson: Paul A. Head, O.P. L. C. 520-323-9154, Home 520-296-0331 Dealers Contact: Val Stewart, 37236 Eastview Drive, Tucson, AZ 85710-5517 520-885-3670 ,

November 14, 15, 1998 Sierra Vista ROCK RUSTLERS ROUNDUP, Oscar Yrun Comm. Center, 3020 Tacoma, Sierra Vista, AZ Sponsored by the Huachuca Mineral & Gem Club of Parks & Leisure Services Hours: 10:00 am. to 5 :00 p.m. both days Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Larry Stallcup, 6469 Calle de la Ceraza, Hereford, AZ 85615, 520-378-1169

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November 20,21,22, 1998 Phoenix GEM & MINERAL SHOWCASE, Civic Cen­ter, Phoenix, AZ Sponsored by the Mineralogical Society of Ari­zona Hours: Fri. 11 a.m . to 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m . to 6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donation: $3 .00, children under 12 free Dealers Contact: Gilbert V. Flores, 3530 W . Mor­ton Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051, 602-973-0429 Or Shirley Fiske, 4224 W. Sandra Terrace, Phoe­nix, AZ 85023,3 602-938-3520

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28, 1998 Sun City

November 21, 22, 1998 Lake Havasu City LAKE HAVASU GEM FESTIVAL, 25th Anniversary, Nautical Inn Resort, 1000 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86303 (on the island) Sponsored by the Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society Hours: Sat., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Parking: Free Admission: Free Show Chairperson: Marie Wanciak, 520-855-9854 Dealers Contact:

Dave Gordon, 520-453-3401

November 27,

SUNDIAL RECREATIONAL CENTER SHOW, 14801 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ Hours: 9:00 a .m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission: Free Dealer Contact: Robert G. Martinek, 10909 Roun­delay Circle, Sun City, AZ, 602-972-7073

January

January 9-24, 1999 Quartzsite TYSON WELLS SELL-A-RAMA, SW. Comer ofl-10 Freeway and Highway 95, Quartzsite, AZ Admission: Free

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Dealers Contact: Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rarna, P. O. Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346, 520-927-6364 (mail 6-8 months ahead)

January 8, 9, 10, 1999 Buckeye ROCKAZONA ROCK & GEM SHOW, Cor­ner Yuma Road & Airport Rd. Buckeye,AZ Hours: Dawn to dusk Admission: $1.00 Parking: Free Dealers Contact: 602-979-7400

January 16, 17, 1999 Mesa 23nd ANNUAL FLAGG GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ west parking lot Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dealers contact: Dave Riley, P. O. Box 41834, Mesa, AZ, 85201,602-396-2825

January 22, 23 , 24, 1999 Globe GILA COUNTY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Gila County Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 60, Globe, AZ Hours: Fri., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Show Chairperson: John Baker, 520-503-0651 Dealers Contact: Lila Lambrecht, 99 Miami Gar­den Drive, Miami, AZ 85538, 520-425-3459 Admission: $2.00 donation. Free parking

January 29 - February 7, 1999 TYSON WELLS SELL-A-RAMA, SW comer ofI-10 Freeway and Highway 95, Quartszite, AZ Admission: Free Dealers Contact: Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rarna, PO Box 60, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

January 30, 1999 Arizona City ARIZONA CITY GEM & MINERAL SOCI­ETYSHOW, Arizona City Club Center, 13270 Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City, AZ Sponsored by the Arizona City Gem & Mineral Society Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Show Chairperson: Helen Marti, 805 N. Park Ave., Casa Grande, AZ 85223, 520-836-5239

February February 3 - 7, 1999 Quartzsite

QUARTZSITE POW WOW, Ironwood Drive & Mesquite, Quartzsite, AZ Sponsored by the Quartzsite Improvement Asso­ciation

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: Free Parking: $3 .00 cars, $5.00 motorhomes Field Trips: Daily by Roadrunners Gem & Min­eral Club, P. O. B'ox 338, Quartzite, AZ 85346

. February 11, 12, 13, 14, 1999 Tucson TUCSON GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Conven­tion Center, 260 S. Church Ave., Tucson, AZ Sponsored by Tucson Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10:00 a.m . to 6:30 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p .m. Admission: $5.00 Show Chairperson: Rick Trapp, P. O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733, 520-327-9397 Dealers Contact: Gail Barton, P. O. Box 42543, Tucson, AZ 85733

February 12, 13, 14, 1999 Wickenburg GOLD RUSH DAYS GEM & MINERAL SHOW & SALE, Community Center, 160 N . Valentine, Wickenburg, AZ Hours: Fri., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p .m. Dealers Contact: Bill Tracey, 35349 W. Carefree Hwy., Wickenburg, AZ 85390, 520-558-8899

February 20, 21, 1999 Apache Junction APACHE JUNCTION ANNUAL ROCK SHOW, Apache Junction High School, Ironwood & Southern, ( one block N . of US 60 at Ironwood) Apache Junction, AZ Sponsored by the Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club (Scholorship Fund) Chairperson: Ray & June Arambarri, 5275 N. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-982-2751 Fealers Contact: Ray Arambarri address above Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

February 26, 27, 1999 Phoenix MINING mSTORY RENDEZVOUS & PROS­PECTORSDAY Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, 1502 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Sale of mining relics and mining history presenta­tions. Gold panning, Sat. only. Demonstrations, panning equipment, and more. Activities for chil­dren. Sponsored by the Arizona Mining and Min­eral Museum & Az Prospectors Assoc. Hours: Fri.l0:00 am to 4:00 p.m., Sat. 11:00 -4:00

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Show Chairperson: Warren Rosebraugh, 9614 Pin­eridge, Sun City, Az 85351, 602-974-0539 Dealers Contact: Paul Kouts, 17222 N. Central Ave., #377, Phoenix, AZ 85022, 602-789-8215 or 602 766-2649

March March 5, 6, 7, 1999 Phoenix

PHOENIX GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Gold­en Gemboree 50th Annual, Mountain Preserve Center, 1431 E . Dunlap, Phoenix, AZ Sponsored by Maricopa Lapidary Society Hours: Fri., Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $4.00 Parking: Free Show Co-<:hairperson: Elmer Miller, 11124 Ne­braska, Youngtown, AZ 602-977-2719 Dealers Contact: Bob Woods, 4037 W. Shangri­La, Phoenix, AZ 85029, 602-938-2775

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March 20, 21, 1999 Bullhead City 28th ANNUAL RIVER JAMBOREE, Bullhead City Junior High School, 1062 Hancock, Bullhead City, AZ Sponsored by Silvery Colorado River Rock Club Hours: 10:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. both days Admission: Free Show Chairperson: Bob Andeway, 2000 Moun­tain View Plaza, A3, Bullhead City, AZ 86426, 520-768-1983 Dealers Contact Don Feil, 1896 Clearwater, Bull­head City, AZ 86442, 520-763-1953

March 27, 28, 1999 Cottonwood 18TH ANNUAL VERDE VALLEY GEM & MINERAL SHOW, Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood, AZ Sponsored by Mingus Gem and Mineral Club Show Chairperson: Beverly Tyrolt, 2358 Mosey Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 520-646-9593 Hours: Sat. 10:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m . to 4:00p.m. Dealers Contact: o iff Montgomery, 1527 Destry Lane, Cottonwood, Az 86323 520-646-5438

April March 30 - April 4, 1999 Yuma

YUMA COUNTY FAIR, Sponsored by Yuma County Fair Admission: $3.00 Exhibits by Yuma Gem & Mineral Society Hours: 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact: Janet Teasley, 876 Date Ave., Sp. B, . Yuma, AZ 85364

~ May 29,30,1999 Show Low

WHITE MOUNTAIN GEM & MINERAL SHOW, National Guard Armory, 36dp E.Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901 . Sponsored by the White Mountain Gem & Min­eral Club Hours: 9:00 a .m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission & parking: Free Contact: Tonie Prochoroff, P.O. Box 2947, Show Low, AZ 85902, 520-537-8855

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Arizona Dept. of Mines & Mineral Resources 1502 West Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85007

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