2003 Events - Over and done with

2003

January 10-12 - 37th annual Denver Gem and Mineral Guild Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show. Lakeside Center Mall (Interstate 70 at Harlan St., Denver) Fri. 10-9, Sat.10-6, Sun. 11- 5. Info: 303-783-0221.

February 8 - Fourth Annual Cripple Creek School of Prospecting. June Hack Community Center in downtown Cripple Creek. 9 am to 4:30 pm. Introduction to geology, mineral deposits, and instruction in basic prospecting techniques.Learn how to find rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils in the Pikes Peak region. Instructors: Rich Fretterd, Loren Lowe, and Steve Veatch. Highlights include detailed instructions on how to file a claim, how to prepare specimens after you get them home, and a field trip to the Cripple Creek District Museum. A certificate of completion is awarded to all participants. $35 includes trip to the Cripple Creek District Museum and all materials. Info & registration: Cripple Creek Park and Recreation, 719-689-3514.

Feb. 2-15 - Arizona Mineral and Fossil Show, over 400 dealers at multiple venues, Tucson AZ. Martin Zinn Expositions

Feb 13-16 - 49th Annual Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Tucson Community Center, Tucson, AZ. Presented by Tucson Gem & Mineral Society. Info: 520-322-5773.

Feb. 25 - Hunting Meteorites in Bolivia. 7 p.m., Red Rocks Elementary School in Morrison, CO. Lecture and slide show by Dr. Bob Raynolds, sponsored by Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. Dr. Raynolds, a researcher with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science will speak on his recent expedition to Bolivia in search of meteorites. There is no admission fee, however donations are greatly appreciated and go to support the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. (Directions: from C-470, take Morrison Rd (Hwy 8) exit, west into Morrison, right at the third stoplight (Hwy 8 and Hwy 74). Info.: Matt Carey, 303-697-3466 x11.

March 1-29 (Saturdays) - Renz Sale. 8021 Stuart Pl. (NOT Stuart St.), Westminster. 8 am until 4 pm. Liquidation of rocks collected in the Western U.S. over 40 years. Featured are a few hundred pounds of Wyoming and Alaskan Jade, fire agate, star garnet, carnelian, agates and jaspers, faceting rough, crystal and mineral specimens, impressive fluorescent specimens and case, and a huge pile of Spencer Opal. There is too much to list it all. Directions: I-36 east, then south on Sheridan. Follow Sheridan to 80th, then east on 80th. 80th to Stuart Pl., then north on Stuart Pl. 3rd house on the left. Betty Renz, 303-429-2689.

March 6-9 - 38th Annual Rockhound Roundup, SW New Mexico Fairgrounds, Deming, NM. Deming Gem & Mineral Society, PO Box 1459, Deming NM 88031. Barbara Hamilton, 505-544-8643.

March 6 (Thurs.) - Geology of the World: Gombe, Tanzania. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ricketson Auditorium. Lecture by Dr. Bob Raynolds. ($6 member, $9 non-member)

March 11 - Paleo-Environments of the Morrison Formation. 7 p.m., Red Rocks Elementary School in Morrison, CO. Lecture and slide show by Christine Turner of the US Geological Survey in Denver, sponsored by Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. There is no admission fee, however donations are greatly appreciated and go to support the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. (Directions: from C-470, take Morrison Rd (Hwy 8) exit, west into Morrison, right at the third stoplight (Hwy 8 and Hwy 74). Info.: Matt Carey, 303-697-3466 x11.

March 13 - Flatirons Club 2003 Silent Auction. 7 p.m., Boulder Senior Center (9^th and Arapaho, northeast corner) Info.: Evan Elliott

March 19 - Apr. 16 - Reading Planet Earth: An Introduction to Geology. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Class: Wednesdays March 19-Apr.16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., classroom 303. Field trips, Saturdays Mar 29 and Apr 12, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Course by Dr. Bob Raynolds. $145 member, $160 non-member.

March 21-23 - 42nd Annual Fort Collins Gem & Mineral Show, Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia, Fort Collins, CO. Fort Collins Rockhounds, Inc., 970-484-6752. (There may be an FMC carpool to this event -- t.b.a. at the March meeting.)

March 29-30 - WIPS Founders Symposium 2003, Colorado School of Mines, "Volcanoes, Camels & Carnivores: The Eocene/Oligocene Story". Western Interior Paleontological Society (or call Beth Simmons, 303-986-9693)

April 11, North Jeffco Gem & Mineral Club Silent Auction, North Jeffco Senior Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO. Setup at 6:00 PM, Auction begins at 7:00 PM. Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, Bake Sale, Crafts. Free refreshments, Public invited. Sellers & Buyers welcome, call Ron Knoshaug, 303-423-2923

April 26-27 - Rocky Mountain Bead Society Bead Bazaar. Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Building (58th Ave. & I-25), Denver, CO. Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-5, Admission: $5

April 25-27 - Spring Show in the Rockies. Holiday Inn - Denver North and Best Western - Central (I-25 & I-70), Denver, CO. Fri.10-7, Sat.10-6, Sun. 10-5. Info: GeoExpositions, LLC, 303- 278-1218.

May 3 - Annual CMS Auction at the Lakewood Link

May 9 - Denver Gem & Mineral Guild Silent Auction, Room 126, Berthoud Hall, Colorado School of Mines, 16th & Illinois St, Golden, CO. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Gems, mineral specimens, fossils, petrified wood and ???. Special table for kids only. Free admission. Contact: Pete Neri, 303-674-2792

May 9-10 - Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show. Two Rivers Convention Center, 2nd and Main, Grand Junction, CO. Exhibits & Demonstrations, National Dealers, Mineral Specimens, Jewelry, Beads, Stones, Door Prizes, Tools, Equipment, Supplies, Books, Gifts, Special Attractions, Activities for Kids. Admission: Adults $3, Students aged 12-18 $1, Kids under 12 with adult FREE. Contact: Carl Mulholland, 970-241-3065 or B. J. Brown, 970-241-3051.

May 10 - Friends of Mineralogy auction 1-4 p.m. at Glendale Community Center

May 17-18 - Capitol City Mineral & Gem Society 4th Annual Rock Show. Holiday Inn, Fox Farm Rd., Cheyenne, WY. Sat: 9-6, Sun.: 10-4. Raffle Drawings, Grab Bags, Gold Panning, Jewelry & Diamonds, Silent Auction, Hourly Door Prizes, Fossils, Gem Stones, Lapidary Items & Tools, Special Guests. Contact Paul Moot, 307-634-6773.

May 17-18 - Silent auction of a private collection in conjunction with CMS, 5470 Indiana St., Arvada. Sat. 10 a.m.- ? Silent Auction. Sun. sale of leftovers.

May 22-25 - Tri-Federation Rockhound Rendezvous and Field Trip, Texas Springs, NV. Contact Dean Richardson, Rocky Mtn. Federation, 801-595-6750.

June 5-8 - Mile High Rock & Mineral Society 27th Annual Show, Westminster Mall, 88th & Sheridan, Westminster, CO. Info: Jennie Baldwin, 303-659-7630.

June 7 - "Dinosaur Discovery Days" at Dinosaur Ridge will be June 7, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. And, June 21 will be the next tour at Fossil Trace Golf Course, Golden. For all these, see the Dino Ridge website.

June 14-15 - Wyoming’s Rock Rainbow, Riverton Mineral & Gem Society and Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Society, Fremont County Fairgrounds, Riverton, WY. Info: Linda Richendifer, 307-856-1532.

June 28-29 - Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show, Colorado Springs Masonic Building.

July 5 - "Dinosaur Discovery Days" at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Park at the Visitors' Center, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy (north side near Rooney Rd., east of the Dakota Hogback. There is no exit from C-470: use the exits at Morrison Rd. or I-70). Walking tour is free, shuttle bus from parking lot is $2. Info.: 303-697-3466.

July 11-13 - RMFMS Show and Convention, Casper, WY., "Treasures of the Rockies", hosted by the Natrona County Rockhounds Club. Show Location: Parkway Plaza Hotel and Convention Center (at I-25 and Center St.), Casper, WY. Contacts: Ed Mcknire 307-265-6202.

July 11-13 - 50th Annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show, LaPlata Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Durango Durango, CO. Contact Jean Wester

July 29 (Tues.) - Denver Museum Of Nature and Science Lecture: Meteorite Hunting in Antarctica, presented by Andy Caldwell, Research Associate. 11:30 a.m.-1p.m., Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ricketson Auditorium. Mr. Caldwell shares the results of the 2002-2003 Antarctic meteorite field season, and the science and recovery process of meteorites. Admission: $6 member, $9 nonmember.

July 30 (Wed.) - Denver Museum Of Nature and Science Lecture: Meteorite Hunting in Antarctica, presented by Andy Caldwell, Research Associate. 7 p.m., Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ricketson Auditorium. Mr. Caldwell shares the results of the 2002-2003 Antarctic meteorite field season, and the science and recovery process of meteorites. Admission: $10 member, $13 nonmember.

Aug. 2 - "Dinosaur Discovery Days" at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Park at the Visitors' Center, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy (north side near Rooney Rd., east of the Dakota Hogback. There is no exit from C-470: use the exits at Morrison Rd. or I-70). Walking tour is free, shuttle bus from parking lot is $2. Info.: 303-697-3466.

Aug. 8-10 - Contin-tail, sponsored by Colorado Federation of Gem & Mineral Societies. Rodeo Grounds, Buena Vista, CO. Held in conjunction with Buena Vista Gold Rush Days. 174,000 square feet of Rocks, Minerals, Beads, and Jewelry. Free to the public. Fluorescent display demonstrations. Food concessions sponsored by the Buena Vista American Legion. Info: Greg Tunnicliff, 303-549-4858 or Ned Bascom, 970-625-0626, or e-mail the Colorado Federation of Mineral Societies.

Aug. 15-17 - Lake George Gem and Mineral Show. Lake George, CO (38 mi. west of Colorado Springs on U.S. 24) Free admission & parking. Info: Ruth Cook, 719-632-9686. Dealer info.: Richard Parsons, 303-838-8859.

Aug. 16-17 - Fairplay Bead Swap & Show, hosted by South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads, Fairplay, CO. Info: Pat Pocius, 719-836-2698.

Sept. 4-Oct. 7 - Fossils, Fossils, Fossils, An Introduction to Paleontology, course sponsored by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, taught by Bryan Small, preparator, Earth Sciences Dept. Learn the basic methods of fossil collection, data recovery, curating and study. Thursdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Classroom 301 plus field trip, Sat. Oct. 4, 8 Aa.m.to 5 p.m., $125 member, $140 non-member.

Sept. 4 - bimonthly meeting of the Colorado Chapter, Friends of Mineralogy, The Eagle Mine, Gilman District, Colorado, by Jack Murphy, Curator of Geology at the DMNS. 7:30 p.m. in the V.I.P. Room, Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The program will include 16mm movies (now converted to video) taken in 1978 during Jack's activities underground in the mine of retrieving crystal specimens for reconstruction of a crystal pocket. (The Gilman District is the theme of this year's Denver Gem and Mineral Show.) Info: Pete Modreski, 303-202-4766 or 303-425-9549.

Sept. 6 - "Dinosaur Discovery Days" at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Park at the Visitors' Center, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy (north side near Rooney Rd., east of the Dakota Hogback. There is no exit from C-470: use the exits at Morrison Rd. or I-70). Walking tour is free, shuttle bus from parking lot is $2. Info.: 303-697-3466.

Sept 10 -The Colorado School of Mines' brand new geology museum is opening, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction, and special exhibits by Dave Bunk, Bryan Less, and Martin Zinn. Abundant parking is close. Info.: 303-273-3823 or email Paul Bartos.

Sept. 12-14 - 36th Annual Denver Gem and Mineral Show, sponsored by the Greater Area Denver Gem & Mineral Council. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO. Theme: Minerals of Gilpin County. Info: Barb Melby, 303-233-2516. Also the companion "Colorado Fossil Expo" (in part of the same building, single admission for both shows) and the companion "Colorado Fossil Show", Sep. 10-14 (no admission charge) at the Holiday Inn Denver North, 4849 Bannock St. (I-25 west side frontage road, just north of I-70)

Sept 17-Oct. 15 - Minerals in the Museum, course sponsored by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, taught by Dr. Jack Murphy, curator of geology, Earth Sciences Dept. Discover the basics of mineral study and formation. Learn where minerals can be found in Colorado. Take a trip to the Leadville Mining Museum and hike to a site in Badger Creek where you may collect peridot. Each student will adopt a mineral from the geology collection, conduct research and prepare a presentation. The course serves as basic training for those interested in volunteering in the Geology Department. Cost includes transportation and one-night motel stay (double occupancy; single rooms available for an additional fee). Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., classroom 303; Field trip Sat.-Sun. Oct. 11-12. $250 member, $275 nonmember, $20 additional for single occupancy motel room.

Oct. 4 - "Dinosaur Discovery Days" at Dinosaur Ridge, Morrison, CO. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Park at the Visitors' Center, 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy (north side near Rooney Rd., east of the Dakota Hogback. There is no exit from C-470: use the exits at Morrison Rd. or I-70). Walking tour is free, shuttle bus from parking lot is $2. Info.: 303-697-3466.

Sept. 4-Oct. 7, Denver Museum of Nature and Science course: Fossils, Fossils, Fossils, An Introduction to Paleontology, by Bryan Small, preparator, Earth Sciences Dept. Learn the basic methods of fossil collection, data recovery, curating and study. Thursdays, Sept 4-Oct 2, 6:30-8:30 PM, Classroom 301 plus field trip, Sat Oct 4 8 AM to 5 PM. $125 member, $140 non-member.

Oct. 4, Dinosaur Discovery Day (last of the year), 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Guided tours of Dinosaur Ridge. Park at or on the road near the Dinosaur Ridge Visitors Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway (between the C-470 overpass and the Dakota Hogback).

Oct. 7 (Tues.), "Fireside Chat" public lecture, "Dinosaurs that did not die: dinosaurs that survived the K/T extinction episode", by Dr. Jim Fassett, U.S. Geological Survey. 7-9 p.m., Red Rocks Elementary School, Morrison CO (Sponsored by Friends of Dinosaur Ridge)

Oct. 7 (Tues.), Modern and Fossil Forests: the Link to China by Dr. Herb Meyer, paleontologist for the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 7 p.m., Colorado College, Tutt Science Center, room 122 (enter by west door) 1112 Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs (I-25 Uinta exit east, turn right on Nevada). Presented by the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds, Inc., and Colorado College's Environmental Science Department. For further info please call Steve Veatch at 719-748-5010.

Oct. 19 (Sun.) - XTAL - Dennis Beals Open House, 2-10 p.m., 7340 S. Eudora Ct., Centennial CO. Dennis is a mineral dealer in the Denver area who specializes in Mexican mineral specimens. Sale includes amethyst from Amatitlan Guerrero and specimens from Guanajuato purchased on a recent trip. Refreshments will be served. Map at his website. RSVP if possible. 303-771-9225

Nov. 6 (Thurs.), Fireside Chat, "Recent developments in K/T extinction theories", by Dr. Doug Nichols, U.S. Geological Survey. 7-9 p.m. Please check the Dinosaur Ridge website for an announcement of the exact location of this lecture in Morrison.

Nov. 7 (Fri.), "Rock Out for Dinosaur Ridge", will be a fund-raising dinner sponsored by the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge, to be held at the new Red Rocks Park visitor center and banquet facility, 6-10 p.m. This special evening program will include dinner (sirloin steak or salmon), live music by The Blues Brethren, and a silent auction of donated items including dinners, fossils & replicas, gems, books, a stargazing party, and a dinosaur chess set. A limited number of tickets are available, for $75 per person. If you wish to help support activities at Dinosaur Ridge and be part of this special evening, please contact Joe Tempel (720-971-9649) or any Friends of Dinosaur Ridge member.

Nov. 11 (Tues.), Gates Rock and Mineral Club meeting program, "Colorado geology, rocks, minerals, and gemstones" by Pete Modreski (USGS), 7 p.m. The group meets in the Gates Rubber Co. administration building on the east side of Broadway (900 S. Broadway, just south of I-25); visitors are always welcome to their meetings and there is no admission charge. For more exact directions, contact John Kleber.

Nov. 12 (Wed.), "The Discovery Of The Earth, The Quest To Understand The Interior Of Our Planet", by Dr. Walter D. Mooney, USGS-Menlo Park. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Ricketson Auditorium, 7 p.m. Contact museum for tickets.

Nov. 14-16 - Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Show. Boulder Elks Lodge, 3975 28th St., Boulder, CO. Fri. noon-7, Sat. 9-7, Sun. 10-4. Admission $2, under 14 free (w/adult) Info: Andrea Elliott. Dealer info.: Gerry Naugle or John Hurst.

Nov. 22 (Sat.), Littleton Gem & Mineral Club Silent Auction, Littleton Community Center, 1950 West Littleton Blvd., 1:30-5 p.m. Contact Larry Havens, 303-757-6577.

Dec. 6 (Sat.), The Colorado Springs Mineralogical Society Annual Silent Auction at the Colorado Springs Embassy Suites Hotel, Corporate Drive (one block west of I-25 off Woodmen Road), Colorado Springs, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome; see their website

Dec. 19-21 - International Bead Show, Holiday Inn at Northglenn, 10 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn, CO. Fri. noon-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5. Admission $6. Info: 301-294-1640.

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