Payson Rimstones Annual Gem and Mineral Show
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Gems, minerals, fossils, opals, jewelry, slabs, cabs, geodes, or rough material plus much more will be available from our vendors. The club sponsors an education center for children and adults with a geologist to answer questions, a Spinning Wheel (where everyone wins a rock!), a magnificent fluorescent mineral display, a free Treasure Hunt for a rock collection, sandstone/rock painting, and more as well. There will also be jade carving and gold panning demonstrations. A silent auction area for those people interested in obtaining beautiful minerals and rocks is available too!
All our proceeds go toward supporting STEM scholarships for graduating Payson High School students and students who are residents of Northern Gila County attending a college of their choice, as well as books and educational materials for the local elementary schools and public libraries. The Payson Rimstones Rock Club, INC is a 501 c (3) non-profit gem & mineral club setting aside funding for the higher and/or better education of our local students.
Payson Rimstones Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Phone : 928-476-3419 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : paysonrimstones@aol.com
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