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Show announcement – Macomb, Illinois

Filed under: Coming Events,regular postings — Gary March 8, 2007 @ 12:04 pm

If you are in Western Illinois or nearby
Iowa or Missouri this coming weekend there is a Gem, Mineral and Fossil show
in Macomb. The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs are sponsoring the show on the
Western Illinois University Campus.

A special display of the dinosaur Cryolophosaurus will be presented. The
dinosaur was found in Antarctica by Dr. William Hammer of Augustana College
in Rock Island, Illinois. On Saturday afternoon, Dr. Hammer will give a
presentation on the discovery of the dinosaur.

There will be nine dealers of minerals, fossils, jewelry and equipment -
Several activities for kids – Geode Cracking – Silent Auction – Display of
Fluorescent Minerals – Many demonstrators – Displays of Minerals, Fossils,
Meteorites and Artifacts – Periodic programs.

Parking and admission are free.
Show Hours:
Saturday, March 10, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, March 11, 10 am to 5 pm

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