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Archives for October 2011

October 28, 2011

October 29 trip will be shortened

The October 29 field trip to Roxbury for garnets will be shortened due to the potential for snow in western Connecticut on Saturday. The field trip leader will be there at 9 AM, in case other hardy souls show up, but will only stay for about 1 1/2 hours (to around 10:30). If you have never collected here before, this would give you an orientation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Field Trips

October 19, 2011

November 2011 meeting

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the dining room (cafeteria) of the Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., in Bristol. We will begin with a short business meeting, followed by refreshments, and then the program. Our program will be a talk on Minerals of China by Kevin Downey. Those of you who remember Kevin's talk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Monthly Meetings

October 17, 2011

From the Bristol Press: Rock on

Sunday, October 16, 2011 6:51 PM EDT  By Erica Schmitt, Staff Writer BRISTOL — Outfitted in their Be a Rockhound shirts, members of the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club shared treasures of every shape, size and color Sunday. Their 39th Annual Gem & Mineral Show was a magnet for Boy Scouts, families, and nature enthusiasts. Local gem stones, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the News

October 3, 2011

October 2011 field trip

Our last trip of the season will be Saturday, October 29 to Green's Farm in Roxbury. A map will be included in the next bulletin. Even if you've collected here before, it's still a great spot. If you're new to collecting, it's also a great spot because we always find GARNETS!! Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Field Trips

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