2005 SEARCHERS GEM AND MINERAL SHOW
FREE ADMISSION !

                                                                                                Photo by Will Shaw
So many gems, so little time!  Searchers enjoying the 2004 show! 

The Searchers Annual Gem and Mineral Show
takes place early on a weekend in May 

SAT May 7th, 2005: 10AM- 5PM
SUN May 8th, 2005: 10AM-4:30PM)
 at the:

Brookhurst Community Center
2271 W. Crescent Avenue
Anaheim, California
(one block west of corner of Brookhurst and Crescent)

FREE ADMISSION !!

The Searcher's Show is absolutely FREE to visitors: 
free parking, free exhibits, free demonstrations, free drawings 
and more!
No parking fees, no entry fees, no fees, period!
Just come and enjoy the show and if you want, purchase
a fabulous turquoise stone, opal ring or bracelet or maybe some
fire agate rough from one of our 12 outstanding dealers!

MEMBER DISPLAY CASE EXHIBITS 

Photo by Will Shaw
Larry Richey, elected to the prestigious "Rockhound Hall of Fame,"
exhibited his amazing jade collection!

Don't miss the stunning display cases 
assembled by our members and invited exhibitors!
 Also visit the Searchers Membership table for a 
hands-on look at specimens from popular collecting locales. 

DEMONSTRATIONS BY OUR TALENTED SEARCHERS!

 
                                           Photo by Will Shaw
Member Jeri Parkerson demonstrates her favorite craft--
14Kt gold wire-wrapping!  Jeri also conducts
free wire-wrapping lessons nearly every Saturday
at the club workshop--come and learn to make rings,
bracelets, and pendants that make beautiful jewelry
and a very personalized gift!

Past shows have included wonderful demonstration 
activities to intrique rockhounds of all ages:

Silversmithing- ,Skip Cone, Cathy O' Campo

Wirewrapping- Jeri Parkerson, Charles Paxton

Carving- Virginia Pace,Adele (Sammy)Floridia

Gem Cabochon Cutting - Will Shaw

Chain Weaving - Chris Christopher

Bead Making- Verle Stadel

Gemstone Faceting - Clare Gagnon

                                                                                          Photo by Will Shaw
Floyd Neeley demonstrates faceting to some "facet-nated" young rockhounds!
Clare Gagnon, far left, shares tips on cutting and lapping amethyst gems.

SILENT AUCTIONS

 Wonderful minerals, fossils and gemstones! 
 Silent auctions are held every hour or so, all through the weekend!
Simply write down your name, your high bid, 
and you might be surprised!

A few examples of auction items from last year include:

*several fabulous sapphire cabochons 
*a classic copper tree specimen from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan 
*chunks of rare agates and obsidian
*miscellaneous jewelery items, etc... and much more

PANNING FOR GOLD !

Learn how to pan for gold under the supervision of experienced members of the
                       Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA). 
Pan out a bag of gold-bearing paydirt and keep your haul ($5 - fair value),
 or just experiment with panning lead 
(good practice, but it's just not "paydirt!!")

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!

CHILDREN'S JEWELRY MAKING

Children choose polished stones and findings and, with the assistance of Searcher members, assemble their own necklaces, bracelets, rings, bolo ties or pet critters to take home with them. Free tickets are distributed at the Hospitality Table at the entrance.

ROCK 'N' KIDS ! 

Special rockhound activities just for kids!

GRAB BAG GIFTS

Carefully packed grab bags ($0.50 each) delight the kids with all manner of mineral treasures. At the same table, pick up back issues of magazines such as Lapidary Journal, Rock and Gem, etc....

HOURLY DOOR-PRIZE DRAWINGS

Pick up your complimentary ticket at the Hospitality Table when you enter the show, and listen for the loudspeaker announcement of the drawings each hour. Prizes have been generously donated by local businesses and individuals; please visit them and thank them for their generous support!

 The Bernhardts and Jim Peterson dressin' for the 'Rockin' in the Wild West'
   theme  of the 2004  Gem  and Mineral Show       Photo by Will Shaw

    Join us for our monthly meeting and learn more
about The Searchers Annual Gem and Mineral Show--
and meet talented and congenial members of all
ages, from 10 to 91 !  Click here to inquire
about exhibiting in our Annual Show...

Searcher's Annual Gem and Mineral Show
is graciously sponsored by
 the Anaheim Arts Council

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