The 2012 Picnic/Rockfest has been scheduled for Sunday, July 29. Same place as last year (Wolcott). SAVE THE DATE!!  Details soon.

Posted: March 14th, 2012 under Special Events.
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Our 2011 annual show is THIS WEEKEND–we’d love to see you there!

Saturday October 15 (9:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
Sunday October 16 (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

It’s bigger and better than ever with two rooms of dealers, displays, and activities–make sure to visit both the gym and the dining room. We’re in the “usual” place–the Beals Community Center at 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol.

The show will feature a great assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, children’s games, food and refreshments, and free parking.

We will be having a free talk on Saturday:
2:00 PM Lecture and open Q&A on the Geology of Connecticut.

The talk is open to the public and does not require a ticket to the show.

Plus club members will be available to help with identification of Minerals.  Bring in your mystery rocks to find out what they are.

Admission for the show is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

Posted: September 1st, 2011 under Special Events.
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The largest gem and mineral on the east coast was last weekend–August 12-14, 2011. Members of the Bristol club were spotted there…

Posted: August 16th, 2011 under Special Events.
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Beautiful weather again was on hand for the 7th annual Multi-Club Rock Fest held on July 31 at Woodtick Recreation Area in Wolcott, Connecticut. All the clubs in Connecticut–Bristol, Meriden, Manchester, Thames Valley, Danbury, New Haven, and Stamford–were represented. See photos below…..and if you weren’t there, plan to join us next year!

Posted: August 16th, 2011 under Special Events.
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SUNDAY, July 31, 2011   12-4 PM (RAIN OR SHINE)

Bristol, Manchester, Meriden, New Haven, Danbury, Stamford, and Thames Valley Mineral/Gem Club Members

Woodtick Recreation Area (same location as last year)

211 Nichols Road, Wolcott, Connecticut

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ARBEQUE
PICNIC and POT LUCK

The picnic will be held at the pavilion from about 12:00 to 4:00.  The combined clubs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, rolls, paper plates, cups, utensils, condiments, and soft drinks.  The pavilion has 14 large picnic tables, which are under the pavilion, a large paved parking area, restrooms, charcoal grills, running water, 2-3 refrigerators and power outlets all over the place (in cooking area and on posts near the tables and lighting). They provide a volley ball court (bring your own ball), 3 sets of horse shoes for the 3 pits, and bocce balls/court, plus there is a large field if we wanted to play baseball or for the kids to run around.
There is a stream along side that can be fished and a swimming beach directly
across the road (low admission fee per person) with a snack bar and basketball
courts.

YOUR ADMISSION FEE is to bring a side dish to share, such as an appetizer, casserole, salad (pasta, veggies, potato, etc.), dessert, or whatever you think is yummy!

DOOR PRIZES FOR KIDS & ADULTS

MINERAL/GEM SALE & SWAP or DISPLAYS

Bring your surplus minerals and/or lapidary treasures to participate in the sale or
swap.  Or just bring your favorites to show off!   You MUST bring your own
table for the sale/swap—we need the picnic tables for the PICNIC.

Contact your Club president for more information or to RSVP. RSVP by July 24.

Posted: July 1st, 2011 under Special Events.
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The 2010 Gem and Mineral Show show (last weekend) was a fabulous success! Many thanks to everyone who attended. We hope to see you all again next year!!

Posted: October 21st, 2010 under Special Events.
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