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/
	21	Mineral Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at www.rom.on.ca/programs/id_clinics.php
	31-1	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
	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
	16	Mineral Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at www.rom.on.ca/programs/id_clinics.php
Jun	9	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
Jul	15	Prince Edward County Rock, Gem & Mineral Show Rekindle the rockhound in you and discover nature's treasures at our first event - showcasing gem and mineral, lapidary and jewellery exhibitors in the historic Crystal Palace - 375 Main Street, Picton. PEC Fairgrounds - Crystal Palace, Picton On, 10am to 5 pm, Admission: $3.00, 12 and under free Contact: 613-476-5510 www.facebook.com/home.php#!!/home.php?sk=group_180988188614305
	18	Mineral Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at www.rom.on.ca/programs/id_clinics.php
	20-22	30th Annual Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show "Northern Ontario’s Largest Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Bead and Rock Craft Show and Sale" Fri. 5 pm-9pm, Sat. 10 am-6pm, Sun. 10 am-5pm. Location :Carmichael Arena, 1298 Bancroft Drive across from Minnow Lake; 1 km. south of the Kingsway (Hwy. 17 East) Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, Kids 6-12 $1, Kids under 5 free with adult Features: Dealers; displays; demonstrations; door prizes (including amethyst geode grand door prize); silent auctions; kid’s activities; mineral identification; video theatre; field trip Sun. at noon; BBQ; free handouts and literature; outside dealers/swap area Sat. 11 am-4 pm; prospectors and metal detecting displays; free parking Contact: Ed Debicki (705) 522-5140, E-mail: ed.debicki@sympatico.ca Website: http://www.ccfms.ca/clubs/Sudbury/show.htm
Aug
Sep	15-16	Wonders of the Earth" - The 43rd Scarborough Gem & Mineral Club Show Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Don Montgomery Community Centre, 2467 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough Admission: adults $5, children $1 Contact: Gem & Mineral Club of Scarborough scarbgemclub@lycos.com Website: www.scarbgemclub.ca
	19	Mineral Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at www.rom.on.ca/programs/id_clinics.php
Oct
Nov	21	Mineral Identification Night at the ROM 4:pm to 5:30 pm. President’s Choice Entrance on Queen’s Park, doors nearest Museum subway stop. Visit their website at www.rom.on.ca/programs/id_clinics.php
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