Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society, Chicago, IL
Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society
Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society
Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society
Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society
Chicago Rocks and Minerals Society

Calendar of Events

Due to the Corona Virus, meetings are both live and on Zoom.

Club events are highlighted in yellow.
Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Saturday
of the month (except July & August)
(Just click on the green "+" sign to see the month's events.)
Last Updated: 2/22/2022


OpenMarch 2022
March 4-6, 2022
(Sa-Su)

Burpee Museum's Annual PaleoFest
Sa: 10-5, Su: 10-5. Prices vary. Paleofest began in 1999 and has been growing ever since. The event attracts everyone from kids to experts on dinosaurs. Each year thousands of dino enthusiasts flock to the Burpee Museum for Paleofest. PaleoFest features internationally renowned paleontologists presenting on all aspects of paleontology, plus educational opportunities and hands-on activities for paleo-enthusiasts of all ages and all levels. This year's theme is to be announced. Tickets are on sale now.
Burpee Museum, 737 N. Main St., Rockford, IL.

Info: Visit the museum's website at https://burpee.org/paleofest or call 1-815-965-3433.
March 5-6, 2022
(Sa-Su)

Mineral Miner Open House
Sa: 12pm-6pm, Su: 12pm-5pm.
We are back from Tucson with some new material for you. We also have some material from our former partner. We never know what we will find when we are in Tucson. Come see what we have found. The basement is 50% off. Come and talk "rocks." We would love to see you.

Mineral Miner, Highland Park, IL.

Info: Call Henry or Patsy Schmidt at (847) 715-8121 or (224) 754-0042.
March 12, 2022
(Sa)

RELEASE: CRMS Silent Auction POSTPONED (Originally scheduled for Sat, March 12, 2022 - 6:00-9:00 pm at St. Peter's Church)
Due to Prevention of Possible COVID-19 Exposure
CRMS 71st Annual Silent Auction, 6 to 9 PM!

In lieu of the auction, we will be having our regular meeting instead.

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!
This meeting is both live and on Zoom.

Speaker: Prof. Roy E. Plotnick
Topic: Fossils of the Far Future

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!
The juniors are currently meeting on Zoom only.

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenApril 2022
April 9, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!
This meeting is both live and on Zoom.

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!
The juniors are currently meeting on Zoom only.

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
April 29-May 1, 2022
(Fr-Su)

International Gem and Jewelry Show
Fr: 12-6, Sa: 10-6, Su: 11-5.
Discount coupons available on their website. Free admission to all active duty military and veterans with current military identification (offer includes immediate family). No children 9 & under permitted.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL.

Info: Visit their website at: https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/rosemont-il-april-29-may-1-2022.
OpenMay 2022
April 29-May 1, 2022
(Fr-Su)

International Gem and Jewelry Show
Fr: 12-6, Sa: 10-6, Su: 11-5.
Discount coupons available on their website. Free admission to all active duty military and veterans with current military identification (offer includes immediate family). No children 9 & under permitted.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL.

Info: Visit their website at: https://www.intergem.com/events/upcoming-shows/rosemont-il-april-29-may-1-2022.
May 14, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!
This meeting is both live and on Zoom.

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!
The juniors are currently meeting on Zoom only.

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
May 28-29, 2022
(Sa-Su)

Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association (CGMA) 45th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show
Sa: 10-6, Su: 10-5.

Adults - $5.00, seniors - $3.00, students (13-17) - $3.00. Active service personnel with ID, scouts in uniform, and children under 13 free.
2-day passes also available.

Free parking. Camping Available - Call (630) 377-0197.

Over 30 retail and wholesale dealers of gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, books, and much more. Special exhibits by museums and private collectors, gold panning, Kids Korner, silent auction, and door prizes. Live demonstrations of jewelry making, opal cutting, metalsmithing, glass fusing, gem tree creation, and wire-wrapping. Air-conditioned. Food available. Wholesale room requires state tax ID and trade credentials.

The clubs that make up CGMA are Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society (Skokie), West Suburban Lapidary Club (Elmhurst), Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois (ESCONI, Glen Ellyn), South Suburban Earth Science Club (Park Forest), Des Plaines Valley Geological Society (Des Plaines), Elgin Rock Club (Elgin), and Northeast Illinois Gold Prospectors (Mokena).

Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, IL 60174

Info: Visit Chicagoland Gems & Minerals Association website at: cgmashow.com. Or, contact them at (630) 377-0197 or e-mail mkuntz@cgmashow.com.
OpenJune 2022
June 11, 2022
(Sa)		CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!
This meeting is both live and on Zoom.

CRMS Officer Elections will be taking place at this meeting.

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!
The juniors are currently meeting on Zoom only.

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenJuly 2022
OpenAugust 2022
OpenSeptember 2022
September 10, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Welcome back!! It is that time of year again for us to get together and discuss what we did on our summer vacations.

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenOctober 2022
October 8, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenNovember 2022
November 12, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenDecember 2022
December 10, 2022
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM! It's a Party!!
We're celebrating the Holidays! It's our annual Holiday Potluck Dinner! Bring your appetite & a dish to pass.

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenJanuary 2023
January 14, 2023
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)
OpenFebruary 2023
February 11, 2023
(Sa)

CRMS Meeting at 7:30 PM!
Come celebrate our 77th Birthday!!

Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Geo Juniors Meeting at 6:15pm!

St. Peter's United Church of Christ
8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie, IL.
(At Laramie and Oakton - across from the Skokie Public Library)


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