Events in 2012

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There are many events of interest to rockhounds in central Canada. This posting includes events sponsored by C.C.F.M.S. affiliated clubs along with activities that would be of interest to our members, which are within a day's driving distance.

Other current events in Canada are available the GMFC Shows and Conventions page. Additional listings from the U.S.A. and other countries can be found at the Rock & Gem magazine showdates page or Lapidary Journal's shows listing

If you would like to have your event included here, please contact <web_admin @ ccfms.ca> with the details including event name, date of event, time of day, location, features, admission, contact info and website details.

2012 Events

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Feb
Mar	3-4	19th Annual Peterborough Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5. The Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, Ontario. Admission: $3.00 for adults, children 12 or under are free & must be accompanied by an adult. Directions: From Highway 115 at Peterborough, take the Parkway to Lansdowne St., then East 4 blocks to Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Or travel West on Highway 7 (Lansdowne St.), into Peterborough, turn right at the 6th traffic light onto Monaghan Rd., then North 1 block. Contact: Robert Beckett at 705 740 4530 or rbeckett@cogeco.ca Website: http://www.rockandfossil.com/
	Mar 31-Apr 1	40th Annual Brantford Lapidary & Mineral Society Show Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-5.; Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris, ON. Features: One of Canada’s Largest Gem & Mineral Shows! Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Stone Dealers Lapidary Equipment, Supplies Fine Jewellery, Supplies, Beads Demonstrations, Exhibits Silent Auction Saturday & Sunday ‘Mine for Gems’ Display Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 and under - Free Contact: robert@roberthalloriginals.com or John Moon 519-752-9756
Apr	19-22	39th Rochester Mineralogical Symposium Website: http://www.rasny.org/MinSymposium/MineralSymp.htm
May	4-6	Canadian Micro Mineral Association 49th Annual Symposium Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Speakers: To be determined Contact: Bill Lechner at 416-438-8908 or bill.lechner@rogers.com * Registration form available by request to the above. * Website: http://www.canadianmicrominerals.ca
May	5	The Kitchener-Waterloo Gem and Mineral Show Location: Waterloo Community Arts Centre (aka the "button factory") 25 Regina St. S., Waterloo, 10 AM - 4 PM. Rocks, minerals, gemstones, jewelry, fossils, meteorites. Free admission. Free rocks for kids. Contact: kwgemandmineralclub@hotmail.com Website: www.calaverite.com/kwgmc
Jun	16	Niagara Peninsula Annual Gem & Mineral Show and Sale Sat. 10-5 in conjunction with Berries & Blossoms-Lincoln Family Festival New Location: Beamsville High School, 4317 Central Ave., Beamsville, Features: Rocks, minerals, fossils and gems; kid’s exhibits; lapidary demonstration Mega door prize; gem & mineral identification and inspection Admission: Donation at the door. Free Parking Directions: QEW to Beamsville Ontario St. Exit; travel south. One block after John St. turn left on May St. high school is straight ahead. Website: http://www.ccfms.ca/clubs/NPGS
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