56th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show At South Florida Fairgrounds Has Something For Everyone November 18th and 19th. Rickie Report Readers Get Discount Coupon

The 56th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 18th and 19th at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers. The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission fees, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

 

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Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, November 18, 2023

 9 am – 6 pm

&

Sunday, November 19, 2023

 10 am – 5 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE   THIS   COUPON – MAKE   COPIES

 

Adults  $10 or 2-Day Pass $15  

Children Under 12 Free

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Prize Drawing

Door Prizes

Great Shopping

Geode Cracking

Gemstone Mining

Fossil Dig

Spin-the-Wheel Game

Face & Rock Painting

Kids’ Exploration Station

 

 

 

 

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

 

 

 

 

The show offers a wide range of educational activities and exhibits. Visit the demonstration area where society members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will include faceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few. Hourly door prizes awarded both days and a show Grand Prize Drawing and several other drawings will be held. We have also invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. We will also have speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Demonstrations

Hourly Door Prizes

Guest Speakers

Kids Activities

 

 

 

The Society offers many types of educational and cultural experiences.

We operate a full lapidary shop open to our members.

We also offer classes in lapidary and jewelry making for adults as well as children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman, Barbara Ringhiser said: “I’ve been affiliated with this show since 2004. Last year we were thrilled to have 2,848 people attend the two-day exhibit. Vendors were extremely happy, and the Mine did better than ever. Our Society also donates the proceeds from the Scholarship Fund Raffle to the American Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies scholarship foundation who awards 12- $4,000 scholarships every year to geophysical science graduate students at the masters and PhD level. The federation is divided into six regions and each region awards two scholarships per year.”

 

 

 

The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches Society holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month (except for December) at the Multi-Purpose Center across from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm with a variety of interesting programs, opportunity for members to “show and tell”, birthstone challenge with prizes, silent auction and member selling opportunities.

 

 

 

 

The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches is part of a national hierarchy of mineralogical societies, including neighbor clubs, Florida Gold Coast Gem and Mineral Society (Broward County), St. Lucie County Rock and Gem Club; Treasure Coast Rock and Gem Society (Indian River County), and Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild (mmlg-Inc.org).

 

 

Find us on:

http://gmspb.org

Facebook @gemandmineralspb

Twitter @gemandminerals

Instagram @gemandminerals

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

11676 SW River Crossing Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

 

Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show At South Florida Fairgrounds Has Something For Everyone November 19th and 20th. Rickie Report Readers Get Discount Coupon

The 55th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 19th and 20th at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers. The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission fees, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

 

 

Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

 

 

(All Photography courtesy of Amelia Homan)

 

 

Saturday, November 19, 2022

 9 am – 6 pm

&

Sunday, November 20, 2022

 10 am – 5 pm

 

Adults/Seniors 1 day $9.00 or 2 day pass $14.00
Children under 12 are FREE.

 Visit our website for more details:

www.gemandmineralsociety.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over 75 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The show offers a wide range of educational activities and exhibits. Visit the demonstration area where society members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will include faceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few. Hourly door prizes awarded both days and a show Grand Prize Drawing and several other drawings will be held. We have also invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. We will also have speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Demonstrations

Hourly Door Prizes

Guest Speakers

Kids Activities

 

 

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The Society offers many types of educational and cultural experiences.

We operate a full lapidary shop open to our members.

We also offer classes in lapidary and jewelry making for adults as well as children.

 

 

Chairman, Barbara Ringhiser said: “I’ve been affiliated with this show since 2004. This year we were thrilled to have 2,848 people attend the two-day exhibit. Vendors were extremely happy, and the Mine did better than ever. Our Society also donates the proceeds from the Scholarship Fund Raffle to the American Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies scholarship foundation who awards 12- $4,000 scholarships every year to geophysical science graduate students at the masters and PhD level. The federation is divided into six regions and each region awards two scholarships per year.”

 

 

The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches Society holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month (except for December) at the Multi-Purpose Center across from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33405. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm with a variety of interesting programs, opportunity for members to “show and tell”, birthstone challenge with prizes, silent auction and member selling opportunities.

 

 

The Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches is part of a national hierarchy of mineralogical societies, including neighbor clubs, Florida Gold Coast Gem and Mineral Society (Broward County), St. Lucie County Rock and Gem Club; Treasure Coast Rock and Gem Society (Indian River County), and Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild (mmlg-Inc.org).

 

 Visit our website for more details: www.gmspb.org

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Florida State Fair Art Portfolio Contest For High School Seniors Is Accepting Entries Now Through December 2, 2022. Showcase Your Art, Build Your Resume, Win Scholarships! No Fee To Enter

The Rickie Report is proud to share the call for the Florida State Fair Art Portfolio Contest for High School Seniors.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for High School Seniors to showcase their artwork, build their resume, and win scholarship money for their continuing education.  Deadline to apply is December 2, 2022.  There is NO FEE to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLY NOW

 

 

 

APPLY NOW

 

Work can be either 2-D or 3-D and be incorporated into any medium.

2D work includes: painting in any media, drawing, pastels, pen & ink, photography, printmaking, digital art (computer-generated art) and 2D mixed media.

3D work includes: Sculpture, ceramics, wood, fiber arts, jewelry, metalwork, glass, 3D mixed media, and art installations.

 

 

For technical support, please email: support@jurying.net

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

Gem & Mineral Society Of Palm Beaches Presents 54th Annual Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry & Fossil Show November 20-21

The 54th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 20 – 21 at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers.The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission charges, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

 

 

Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Presents:

 

The 54th Annual

Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

 9 am – 6 pm

&

Sunday, November 21, 2021

 10 am – 5 pm

 

 

Adults/Seniors 1 day $9.00 or 2 day pass $14.00
Children under 12 are FREE.

 Visit our website for more details:

www.gemandmineralsociety.org

 

 

 

Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

 

 

 

DISCOUNT  ADMISSION  COUPON:

 

 

Mine Sluicing (Photo courtesy of GMSPB)

 

 

 

Great Shopping, Geode Cracking, Fossil Dig, Gemstone Mining, Spin-the-Wheel Game, Face & Rock Painting, Grand Prize Drawing, Door Prizes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Demonstrations

Hourly Door Prizes

Guest Speakers

Kids Activities

 

 

Kids Activities Area (Photo courtesy of GMSPB)

 

 

Over 70 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

 

Calcite Crystals from Fort Drum Crystal Mine( Photo Courtesy of GMSPB)

 

The show offers a wide range of educational activities and exhibits. Visit the demonstration area where society members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will include faceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few.

 

 

 

Photo Courtesy of GMSPB

 

 

Hourly door prizes awarded both days and a show Grand Prize Drawing and several other drawings will be held. We have also invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. We will also have speakers.

 

 

General Meeting:

3rd Thursday of the Month at 7:30 pm

 4800 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach FL 33405

at the NEW Multi-Purpose Center

All interested parties are welcome!!

 

 

Photo Courtesy of GMSPB

 

 

You are entering a world of gemstones, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, beads and lapidary.  This hobby is rewarding, exciting and educational for any age.  Browse our website in order to learn about our organization and the people who bring the club to life.  Whether you wish to learn how to cut gem stones, or whether you seek to learn more about minerals or even make your own jewelry  – our club has fascinating activities for you!

The Society offers many types of educational and cultural experiences. We operate a full lapidary shop open to our members. We also offer classes in lapidary and jewelry making for adults as well as children.

 

 

 

 

Club Purpose:

To associate persons of the Palm Beach area of cutting, displaying and studying of rocks,

shells, artifacts, and any kind of scientific objects of interest to the individual and the

organization to promote community interest in these objects.

The society is a member of the Eastern Federation of
Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies Inc. and the
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
Inc., which are affiliated with the American
Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our members
are able to participate in activities sponsored by
these organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

Membership applications are available at the show or on our web site: https://gmspb.org

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gemandmineralspb

Instagram:    https://www.instagram.com/gemandminerals/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/gemandminerals

 

 

Visit our web site for more information, photos from past shows, membership forms and $1 discount coupons for the show.

Phone: 561-585-2080

USPS Mail:

GMSPB
PO Box 18095     West Palm Beach, FL 33416-8095

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call For Entries To Florida State Fair Art Portfolio Contest For High School Seniors. Prizes Include Scholarship Awards. No Fee To Enter

The Florida State Fair announces its Art Portfolio Contest for High School Seniors.  This is an excellent opportunity for High School seniors to showcase their artwork, build their resume, and win some scholarship money!  Entries are due December 3, 2021.  There is No Entry Fee.  The Rickie Report shares the details.  We hope that readers will share this call with families and schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A  P  P L  Y           H E R E

 

For technical support, please email: support@jurying.net

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

Annual South Florida Fair Art Village Opens Call For Artists. Juried Exhibit And Art Demonstrations Open To All Artists

The Annual South Florida Fair includes an Art Village, offering fine arts and crafts plus artist demonstrations to its visitors. The Fair is the main event on the Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, FL which occurs over a 17 day period. The Fair’s theme is Rocking Robots!  More than half a million visitors will attend from January 14 – 30, 2022. This is a great opportunity to get exposure and to sell your art to the many Fair visitors. Call includes all mediums and chalk drawing. The Deadline to apply is December 1, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

SHOW LOCATION:
South Florida Fair
South Florida Fair Grounds

9067 Southern Blvd.     West Palm Beach, FL 33401

 

 

 

 

 

C A L L        F O R       A R T I S T S !

 

 

 

January 14  –  January 30,  2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

****   Call   For   All   Art   Mediums   ****  

 

 

 ****   Call   For   2D   Art   ****

 

 

****   Call   for   3D   art   ****

 

 

****   Call   for   Art   Demonstrations   (2D & 3D art)   ****

 

 

****   Call   for   Chalk   Drawers   ****

 

 

 

 

The South Florida Fair, Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest event, is open Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Martin Luther King Day, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Artists’ works will be showcased in Building #2   “Artist Alley” on the Main Concourse.

   

The Vision:  The exhibition shares the Fair’s vision of cultural expansion, while showcasing artists’ talents.  Artists are invited to be on-site during the Fair at scheduled times to interact with Fair guests.

 

 

Exhibit area specifics: The interior wooden walls are eight feet high, providing a nice backdrop to showcase your framed art. The air-conditioned facility also features small windows near the ceiling; overhead and accent lighting is available.     

 

 

Timetable:  All artwork must be brought to the Fairgrounds between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday– Monday, January 3,4  and must remain on location until the Fair’s closing on January 30.  Artwork can be picked up between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, January 31. 

 

 

FAQ: 

  • Sales: Selling your Artwork is permissible at the end of the Fair.

  • Security: The Fair has 24-hour security with a designated guard assigned to this area during operational hours.  

  • Insurance: Please make sure your artwork is covered under your policy. 

  • Handling of the Art: Only the artist and staff hanging the Artwork may handle the Artwork.     

 

 

How to Submit a Proposal:  Please complete the attached form and return it to:

Lorie Stinson, CFE  Special Events Manager, South Florida Fair

P.O. Box 210367    West Palm Beach, FL 33421   

OR, email your submission form along with a photo of your Artwork to:     Lorie Stinson at: lorie@southfloridafair.com or   fax: 561-790-5246 

 

**ALL  ARTWORK  MUST  be labeled  identically  below  and  on  work  itself **

Entry 1: 

NAME:

Contact information:

Phone:Email:

Title: 

Date Executed:

Medium: 

Support: 

Size:               Height:              Width:              Depth:  

 

Insurance Value: 

Estimated Fair Market Value: 

Installation Instructions/ Accessories Included: 

 

Credit (if work is not owned by the Artist): 

Entry 2: 

Name:

Contact Information: 

Phone: Email:

Title: 

Date Executed:

Medium: 

Support: 

Size:                  Height:                  Width:                Depth:

Insurance Value: 

Estimated Fair Market Value: 

Installation Instructions/ Accessories Included: 

 

Credit (if work is not owned by the Artist): 

Additional entries may be listed below or on a separate sheet of paper.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information please contact:

Lorie Stinson, CFE Exhibits & Special Events Manager

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc.

9067  Southern Blvd.  West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Lorie@southfloridafair.com

561-790-5245 Office   561-790-5246 Fax

http://www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show Has Something For Everyone November 23-24 At South Florida Fairgrounds. Rickie Report Readers Get Discount Coupon

The 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 23-24 at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers.The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission charges, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Presents:

 

The 53rd Annual

Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show

page1image14576

 

 

 

 

Saturday, November 23, 2019

 9 am – 6 pm

&

Sunday, November 24, 2019

 10 am – 5 pm

 

Adults/Seniors 1 day $9.00  or  2-day pass $14.00
Children under 12 are FREE.

 Visit our website for more details:

www.gemandmineralsociety.org

 

Something for the whole family!

 

 

Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

Geodes!

 

 

Wide range of educational activities and exhibits:

Demonstrations Include:

Gem & Mineral Society members’ skills learned in club classes

 Faceting

Cabochon making

Chain making

Bead stringing 

AND More…

Palm Beach Museum of Natural History

Speakers

 

Great Shopping, Geode Cracking, Fossil Dig, Gemstone Mining, Spin-the-Wheel Game, Face & Rock Painting, Grand Prize Drawing, Door Prizes!

 

 

 

Learning is Fun!

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Hourly Door Prizes

 Grand Door Prize

Kids Activities

 

The Society offers many types of educational and cultural experiences. We operate a full lapidary shop open to our members. We also offer classes in lapidary and jewelry making for adults as well as children.

Learning Is Fun!

Our monthly meetings are held at the building across from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in Dreher Park on the 3rd Thursday of each month and feature guest speakers or demonstrations that are educational as well as entertaining.

 

 

DISCOUNT  ADMISSION  COUPONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mother Nature At Her Best!

 

 

Club Purpose:

To associate persons of the Palm Beach area of cutting, displaying and studying of rocks, shells, artifacts, and any kind of scientific objects of interest to the individual and the organization to promote community interest in these objects.

The society is a member of the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies Inc. and the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc., which are affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our members are able to participate in activities sponsored by these organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

Membership applications are available at the show or on our web site, www.gemandmineralsociety.org

Visit our web site for more information, photos from past shows, membership forms and $1 discount coupons for the show.

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show Has Something For Everyone November 17th and 18th. Rickie Report Readers Get Discount Coupon

The 52nd annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show takes place November 17th and 18th at the South Florida Fair Grounds.  This is a family oriented, culturally stimulating show. Proceeds provide the operating budget for the Gem & Mineral Society for the following year. Get more information about this wonder-filled organization in the article!   The show is run totally by member volunteers.The Rickie Report shares the details plus a coupon for reduced admission charges, which may be duplicated as often as you like.

 

 

Gem & Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

Presents:

 

The 52nd Annual

Gem, Mineral, Bead, Jewelry, & Fossil Show

page1image14576

 

 

 

 

Saturday, November 17, 2018

 9 am – 6 pm

&

Sunday, November 18, 2018

 10 am – 5 pm

 

Adults/Seniors 1 day $9.00 or 2 day pass $14.00
Children under 12 are FREE.

 Visit our website for more details:

www.gemandmineralsociety.org

 

 

 

Expo Center East

South Florida Fairgrounds

9067 Southern Blvd.,        West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.southfloridafair.com

 

 

Over 80 dealers from all over the country offer a wide range of merchandise—fine jewelry, southwestern Indian jewelry, bead jewelry, loose beads, rocks and minerals for specimen collecting and cutting, loose precious and semi-precious gemstones, settings and findings, fossils, meteorites, tools, books, and much, much more.

 

Geodes!

 

 

The show offers a wide range of educational activities and exhibits. Visit the demonstration area where society members will be showcasing skills learned in club classes. Demonstrations will include faceting, cabochon making, chain making, and bead stringing just to name a few. Hourly door prizes awarded both days and a show Grand Prize Drawing and several other drawings will be held. We have also invited several local education based clubs to display at our show, as well as the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. We will also have speakers.

 

Great Shopping, Geode Cracking, Fossil Dig, Gemstone Mining, Spin-the-Wheel Game, Face & Rock Painting, Grand Prize Drawing, Door Prizes!

 

 

 

Learning is Fun!

 

 

Decorative Items For the Home and Office

Demonstrations

Hourly Door Prizes

Guest Speakers

Kids Activities

 

The Society offers many types of educational and cultural experiences. We operate a full lapidary shop open to our members. We also offer classes in lapidary and jewelry making for adults as well as children.

Learning Is Fun!

Our monthly meetings are held at the building across from the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in Dreher Park on the 3rd Thursday of each month and feature guest speakers or demonstrations that are educational as well as entertaining.

 

 

DISCOUNT  ADMISSION  COUPONS:

 

 

 

Mother Nature At Her Best!

 

 

Club Purpose:

To associate persons of the Palm Beach area of cutting, displaying and studying of rocks,

shells, artifacts, and any kind of scientific objects of interest to the individual and the

organization to promote community interest in these objects.

The society is a member of the Eastern Federation of
Mineralogical & Lapidary Societies Inc. and the
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies,
Inc., which are affiliated with the American
Federation of Mineralogical Societies. Our members
are able to participate in activities sponsored by
these organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

Membership applications are available at the show or on our web site, www.gemandmineralsociety.org

Visit our web site for more information, photos from past shows, membership forms and $1 discount coupons for the show.

 

 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild Announces Vendors And Events At 2018 Quilt Show October 12 & 13. Free Parking At South FL Fairgrounds

Palm Beach County Quilters Guild (PBCQG) presents “Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” at the 2018 Quilt Show on October 12 & 13th.  The event takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds and will offer quilts for sale, a quilt exhibition, a boutique for quilters, vendors, door prizes, a small quilt silent auction, and an opportunity quilt.  Parking is free with admission.  The Rickie Report shares the details and urges everyone from emerging quilters to experienced quilters to stop by!  Fabric lovers, mark these dates on your calendars! 

 

 

 

Promoting the art of quilt-making since 1984

 

 

 

 

Palm Beach County Quilters Guild

Presents

“Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”

 

 

 

 

2018   Q U I L T      S H O W

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

10:00 AM  – 5 :00 PM

&

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

South Florida Fairgrounds 

9067 Southern Blvd.    West Palm Beach, FL 33411

ENTER AT GATE 8

Two-Day Admission: $10.00 

FREE Parking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCLUDES:

Door Prizes

Opportunity Quilt

Vendors

Small Quilt Silent Auction

Basket Raffle

Quilters Boutique

Quilts for Sale

 

 

Announcing The 2019 Opportunity Quilt, “Old Florida”

 

 

 

VENDORS

Purse – o – Nalities

Quilt a Bit

Material Girlz of Florida

Bold Notion Quilting

Grannie Suzannie Designs

Kianga Aftrican Art

Marilou’s Quilting

Laura’s Sewing

Stitchcraft

Red Thread Studio

Kits by Karla

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry

Redfern Enterprises

SPECIAL EXHIBITS

SAQA Florida

Quilters Innovative Design

 Palm Beach Quilt Guild Strip Tease 111 Challenge

 

 

 

 

About the PBCQG:

Do you like to work on projectAprils in your own home? We have directions available for our Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County Welcome Home quilts, and for Project Linus quilts. We also have directions posted for a great name badge holder you can make for your name tag, the PBCQG logo patch, and pin. Or, you can sew interesting items for the Boutique committee as they dream up new items to offer in the Boutique at our Guild meetings or at our shows.

Do you prefer to work in a group? We gather after meetings several times a year for community outreach “sew-ins” where you can cut, press, sort, sew, bind, or quilt projects for veterans, Habitat for Humanity partner families, and other Palm Beach County community services. Additionally, many members gather in small groups around town to work together on community projects. See the list in each month’s newsletter.

Do you like to help children learn about quilt-making? We love helping children (and their parents) learn about and appreciate quilt-making. Our largest project is our Kids’ Corner throughout the seventeen days of the South Florida Fair each year. We have offered different activities over the last 30 years, but all of them involve a way for children – even the young ones – to make something related to quilt-making. Currently, the children use crayons to draw designs on light-colored fabric that we heat-set and make into small Project Linus quilts – often right there at the Fair. Children and parents often stop by later the same day to see the quilt that their block is in. These quilts are distributed to community-based organizations throughout Palm Beach County – many are carried on fire trucks and used to comfort children in crisis situations. The Fair lasts for seventeen days each January and we always need members (and their friends and family) to help with Kid’s Corner and with other tasks such as demonstrating hand-quilting, machine-quilting, and offering opportunities to win the special theme quilt available that year. Get free admission the day you work!

Sign up to work a shift of your choosing at any Fall Guild meeting or by contacting Nancy Ialacci or Donna Jesse. We especially need volunteers to work the evening shifts – that way, you can enjoy the Fair during the less-crowded daytime, have dinner, and then work the booth from 6-10 pm

Another way we help children learn about quilt-making is to conduct special programs, such as the quilt-making class at the Fair’s summer camp in Yesteryear Village. Children, 8-12 learn what life was like in “the old days” and they learn basic sewing and quilting skills.

Do you like to learn new skills? Most Guild meetings include a program, which teaches a quilt-making skill or concept. During the year, we have several workshops with talented local, regional, and national instructors on tradition, modern, and art quilt-making. See the newsletter for the latest information on programs and workshops.

Do you enjoy sharing your quilt-making knowledge with others? Let the Guild vice president or workshop chair know that you are interested in teaching a short program or a long workshop.

Would you like working with our wonderful library of quilt-making books and videos? You can help the library committee catalog new acquisitions, lend and receive the books and videos, or help members find ones related to their quilt-making interests.

Would you enjoy helping with our annual challenge, or the construction of our annual Fair and “opportunity” quilts? Contact the committee chairs and let them know.

How about assembling membership packets? Preparing Birthday Basket fat-quarters? Holding quilts up for display during Show and Tell? Just contact the committee chair – they would love, love, love your help!

And, there is always a lot to do before each meeting. If you find joining a new group a bit awkward, pitching in and working along side someone is an easy way to break the ice. Sign up to be the “Gate Greeter,” from 9:15 – 10 am, and provide wagons for members and guests to use for their heavy items. This way, you get to meet everyone coming into the meeting. Just sign up on the clip-board circulated during each meeting. Join us in the Bink Museum at 8:30 am any meeting day and help set up the tables and chairs and be part of the camaraderie that forms as we work together. Join Us!

For Quilt Show information, membership details, meetings and other events please visit:

PalmBeachQuilters.org

 

https://www.facebook.com/PBCQuiltersGuild/

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

 

 

 

 

 

Palm Beach County Quilters Guild Is Accepting Entries And Vendors For 2018 Quilt Show, October 12 & 13th

Palm Beach County Quilters Guild (PBCQG) presents “Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” at the 2018 Quilt Show on October 12 & 13th.  The event takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds and will offer quilts for sale, a quilt exhibition, a boutique for quilters, vendors, door prizes, a small quilt silent auction, and an opportunity quilt.  Parking is free with admission.  The Rickie Report shares the details of how to enter your quilt and urges everyone from emerging quilters to experienced quilters, to enter!  If you don’t live nearby, shipping your quilt to enter the show is acceptable.  Fabric lovers, mark these dates on your calendars!  There will be cash awards!

 

 

 

Promoting the art of quilt-making since 1984

 

 

 

 

Palm Beach County Quilters Guild

Presents

“Quilts of Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”

2018   Q U I L T      S H O W

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

10:00 AM  – 5 :00 PM

&

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

South Florida Fairgrounds 

9067 Southern Blvd.    West Palm Beach, FL 33411

ENTER AT GATE 8

Two-Day Admission: $10.00 

FREE Parking

 

 

INCLUDES:

  • Door Prizes

  • Opportunity Quilt

  • Vendors

  • Small Quilt Silent Auction

  • Basket Raffle

  • Quilters Boutique

  • Quilts for Sale

 

2018 Opportunity Quilt, showing different modes of transportation

 

All Entries are Accepted Unless Otherwise Notified. 

Entries will not be accepted after the deadline of 9/15/2018.

Entries Received by mail must be postmarked by September 15, 2018.

The Guild reserves the right, for whatever reason, to accept or reject any entry.

No “Special handling” items will be accepted.

Any questions, contact: Patty Sullivan sun364flower@aol.com

ENTRY & DEADLINE:

All entry forms for quilts judged and exhibited must be sent to: Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild, Attention:  Patty Sullivan, Registration Chair    P.O. Box 18276   West Palm Beach, FL 33416

Must be received by SEPTEMBER 15, 2018.

HAND DELIVERY & INTAKE DATE:  SATURDAY OCT 6 between 12 Noon & 3 PM in Building # 2 on the South Florida Fairgrounds. 

PBCQG reserves the right for whatever reason, to reject any submitted entry or to change its category if necessary. Entries received past the deadline will be rejected.

SHIPPING:

If unable to deliver your entry on October 6, you may ship it. Entries must arrive at the address listed below by midnight October 5, 2018

For confirmation of receipt of your entry, enclose an addressed stamped envelope with your entry.

Hot Air Balloon Quilt

PALM BEACH COUNTY QUILT GUILD SHOW OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

PRINT OR TYPE LEGIBLY:

EXHIBITOR’S NAME: _________________________________________________

EXHIBITOR’S STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________    CITY: ____________________________________ST______ZIP________

PHONE: ___________________    EMAIL: ___________________________

QUILT NAME: ___________________________________

PREDOMINANT COLOR: ___________________________________

SIZE: W_______L _______CATEGORY ________DESIGNER IF NOT ORIGINAL PATTERN ______________________________

MADE BY (LIST ALL CONTRIBUTORS IF GROUP OR 2-PERSON QUILT)

__________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________

IS QUILT FOR SALE?
 YES  Price: $____________ (NOTE: Price should include 20% for Guild)     NO

CHECK ONE BOX:   JUDGED : $15  MEMBER JUDGED $10 EXHIBIT ONLY : $8

PAYMENT : CHECK ONE BOX:    CASH    CHECK

VALUE OF QUILT:$ ____________    COPY OF APPRAISAL ATTACHED:

 

ARTIST’S STATEMENT: In 50 words or less, describe history, interesting facts, and/or inspiration:  (Attach separate sheet if necessary). Please print or write legibly!

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO : Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO:  PBCQG PO Box 18276   West Palm Beach, Florida 33416

EMAIL QUESTIONS – Patty Sullivan sun364flower@aol.com

====================================================================

RECEIPT OF QUILT: To be filled in at Intake October 6, 2018

CONDITION OF QUILT AS RECEIVED:

OWNER’S INITIALS __________INTAKE INITIAL __________

 

DO NOT FILL IN:

CATEGORY:_______________

NUMBER ________________

QUILT NAME: _____________________

EXHIBITOR: ____________________

 

RECOMMENDED PACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT:

Place fabric bag into plastic bag and then in a sturdy reusable carton. Use strapping tape to close. Your entry will be returned in the same carton. If we are to ship the entry after the show, enclose a pre-addressed return label and check payable to PBCQG for return shipping and insurance. Place this information in an envelope inside the carton.

INSURANCE:

Insurance coverage will be provided while items are in the possession of the Guild. The maximum limit for insurance coverage is $300 for small quilts, and $600 for large quilts unless a copy of a certified appraisal of a higher value is presented with the registration form.

PICKUP AFTER SHOW CLOSING:  Saturday, OCTOBER 13

South Florida Fairground 9067 Southern Blvd.  W.P all beach, FL 33411

Items will not be released without the receipt.

Items not picked up will be returned by UPS at the entrant’s expense unless other arrangements are made in advance.

CATEGORIES

LP – Large pieced. Entirely pieced with the outside perimeter more than 120 inches

SP – Small pieced. Entirely pieced outside perimeter must be 120 inches or less

SA-Small .Applique Majority of quilt must be applique with the outside perimeter less than 120 inches.

LA – Large Applique.  Majority of quilt must be applique techniques.  Any Size from 120 inches to king size

MO- Modern. Quilt should embody principles of modern design with bold color, contrast, graphic areas of color, negative space etc.  May be a single maker, duo or group effort.

M I- Miniature. Any technique. Must be a miniaturization of a full quilt design, including binding. Width plus length must be no greater than 40 inches. No single blocks.

DL – Duet Large. A quilt that has two persons involved in its completion. Includes all techniques as well as quilting by a person other than the maker of the top. Must be greater than 280” in perimeter.

DS- DUET SMALL. A quilt made by two persons with perimeter between 96” and 280”.

A – Art.  Original design – any techniques, any size. Must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. A quilt based on traditional patterns and designs should be entered in another category. No commercial patterns, kits, or copies of previous works.

E-EXHIBIT ONLY.  Whole cloth, crazy quilts, embroidery of all kinds (hand and machine) antique, all sizes. Exhibit only and appropriate for hanging.

No Kit Quilts, Tied Quilts, Yo-Yo, Cathedral Window, Home Dec (Pillows, Table Runners, etc.)

CATEGORIES

LP – Large pieced. Entirely pieced with the outside perimeter more than 120 inches

SP – Small pieced. Entirely pieced outside perimeter must be 120 inches or less

SA-Small .Applique Majority of quilt must be applique with the outside perimeter less than 120 inches.

LA – Large Applique.  Majority of quilt must be applique techniques.  Any Size from 120 inches to king size

MO- Modern. Quilt should embody principles of modern design with bold color, contrast, graphic areas of color, negative space etc.  May be a single maker, duo or group effort.

M I- Miniature. Any technique. Must be a miniaturization of a full quilt design, including binding. Width plus length must be no greater than 40 inches. No single blocks.

DL – Duet Large. A quilt that has two persons involved in its completion. Includes all techniques as well as quilting by a person other than the maker of the top. Must be greater than 280” in perimeter.

DS- DUET SMALL. A quilt made by two persons with perimeter between 96” and 280”.

A – Art.  Original design – any techniques, any size. Must be made of fabric, have three layers, and contain quilting. A quilt based on traditional patterns and designs should be entered in another category. No commercial patterns, kits, or copies of previous works.

E-EXHIBIT ONLY.  Whole cloth, crazy quilts, embroidery of all kinds (hand and machine) antique, all sizes. Exhibit only and appropriate for hanging.

No Kit Quilts, Tied Quilts, Yo-Yo, Cathedral Window, Home Dec (Pillows, Table Runners, etc.)

AWARDS:

Ribbons and cash awards of $75, $50, and $25 for First, Second and Third place in all categories. Each prize will be awarded at the judge’s discretion. Not all prizes in all categories may be awarded. Ribbons will be awarded for Honorable Mentions.

The Best of Show will receive $100.00.  Ribbons and $25 cash will be awarded for Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, Judge’s Choice, and Viewers’ Choice.

RULES:

(1)   Any individual or group may enter. All persons involved in the construction or quilting must be listed on the entry form.

(2)  There is a limit of two entries per category per person or group for judged quilts. A separate entry form and photo is required for each entry. Form may be photocopied.  Entry fees: $15.00 for judging as a non-member, $10 for our Guild members and $8.00 for exhibit only.

(3)   A non-returnable color photograph of the item must accompany each entry form for purposes of identification and insurance.

(4)  Entries must remain on display for the duration of the show 4:00pm October 13, 2018

(5)  Each entry must have a label on the lower back right hand corner with the maker/owner’s name and address. The label must be covered with a removable piece of fabric for judging.

(6)  Each entry must have a four (4) inch wide sleeve stitched to the top of the quilt except miniatures which must have a two (2) inch wide sleeve. This sleeve must be attached on both top and bottom edges of the sleeve. Bed-sized quilts must have an additional sleeve, the top of which must be attached 85″ from the bottom edge of the quilt so that the quilt will not touch the floor. Sleeve must be attached in a way that it will not show when the quilt is hanging.

(7) Each entry must be enclosed in a separate fabric bag or pillowcase with the entrant’s name clearly written on the bag. No Plastic bags please.

(8)  Quilts must be clean and in excellent condition.

(9)   Quilt size (width and length) must be listed on entry form. Accurate measurements are a must.

(10)   All judged quilts must have been made within the last five years.

 

PREPARING YOUR QUILT CHECKLIST

1. Quilt Maker(s) : All persons involved in the construction or quilting must be listed on the entry form. Quilts constructed by two persons or more must be placed in the category DUET Person/persons involved in the construction of my quilt are listed on the form.

2. A non-returnable colored photograph of the item must accompany each entry form Photo attached

3. Entry fees can be made by check or cash
 Check # ________________ Cash _______________

4. Category : There is a limit of two entries per category per person or group for judged quilts. Refer to brochure for category definition
 Category for this quilt : _______________________________________

5. Label : Each quilt must have a label on the lower back right hand corner with the maker/owner’sname and address. Labels must be covered with a removable piece of fabric for judging

 Label Attached

 Label Covered with fabric
6. Sleeve : Each entry must have a four (4) inch wide sleeve stitched to the top of the quilt except miniatures which must have a two (2) inch wide sleeve. This sleeve must be attached on both top and bottom edges of the sleeve. Bed-size quilts must have an additional sleeve the top of which must be attached 85” from the bottom edge of the quit so that the quilt will not touch the floor. Sleeve must be attached in a way that it will not show when the quilt is hanging.

 Sleeve attached at top and bottom to back of quilt

 Bed size only : additional sleeve attached 85 inches from the bottom edge
7. Carrying bag for Entry : Each entry must be enclosed in a separate fabric bag or pillow case with entrant’s name clearly written on the bag. Be sure bag is big enough for the quilt

 Carrying bag of adequate size
 Name and Address of entrant on edge

8. Quilt Size : Length and width of each entry must be listed on the entry form. Accurate measurements are a must!

 Length and width are recorded on form

9. Age of Quilt

 This quilt was made within the last five years

10. Value of the Quilt must be stated on the form

 Value is stated

 Appraisal of quilt attached (if applicable)
11. Payment : payment can be made by check or cash. Indicate on each entry whether quilt is judged or for exhibit and the correct amount due for each individual entry

 Check the appropriate box : judged or exhibit
 Check the appropriate box : paying by cash or check

After the show ends, doors will be closed for ‘take-down.” This process usually takes about anhour to an hour and a half. Please be patient. You must present this receipt to receive your quilt.

 

Habitat For Humanity New Homeowner’s Quilt, A Gift from PBCQG

About the PBCQG:

Do you like to work on projectAprils in your own home? We have directions available for our Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County Welcome Home quilts, and for Project Linus quilts. We also have directions posted for a great name badge holder you can make for your name tag, the PBCQG logo patch, and pin. Or, you can sew interesting items for the Boutique committee as they dream up new items to offer in the Boutique at our Guild meetings or at our shows.

Do you prefer to work in a group? We gather after meetings several times a year for community outreach “sew-ins” where you can cut, press, sort, sew, bind, or quilt projects for veterans, Habitat for Humanity partner families, and other Palm Beach County community services. Additionally, many members gather in small groups around town to work together on community projects. See the list in each month’s newsletter.

Do you like to help children learn about quilt-making? We love helping children (and their parents) learn about and appreciate quilt-making. Our largest project is our Kids’ Corner throughout the seventeen days of the South Florida Fair each year. We have offered different activities over the last 30 years, but all of them involve a way for children – even the young ones – to make something related to quilt-making. Currently, the children use crayons to draw designs on light-colored fabric that we heat-set and make into small Project Linus quilts – often right there at the Fair. Children and parents often stop by later the same day to see the quilt that their block is in. These quilts are distributed to community-based organizations throughout Palm Beach County – many are carried on fire trucks and used to comfort children in crisis situations. The Fair lasts for seventeen days each January and we always need members (and their friends and family) to help with Kid’s Corner and with other tasks such as demonstrating hand-quilting, machine-quilting, and offering opportunities to win the special theme quilt available that year. Get free admission the day you work!

Sign up to work a shift of your choosing at any Fall Guild meeting or by contacting Nancy Ialacci or Donna Jesse. We especially need volunteers to work the evening shifts – that way, you can enjoy the Fair during the less-crowded daytime, have dinner, and then work the booth from 6-10 pm

Another way we help children learn about quilt-making is to conduct special programs, such as the quilt-making class at the Fair’s summer camp in Yesteryear Village. Children, 8-12 learn what life was like in “the old days” and they learn basic sewing and quilting skills.

Do you like to learn new skills? Most Guild meetings include a program, which teaches a quilt-making skill or concept. During the year, we have several workshops with talented local, regional, and national instructors on tradition, modern, and art quilt-making. See the newsletter for the latest information on programs and workshops.

Do you enjoy sharing your quilt-making knowledge with others? Let the Guild vice president or workshop chair know that you are interested in teaching a short program or a long workshop.

Would you like working with our wonderful library of quilt-making books and videos? You can help the library committee catalog new acquisitions, lend and receive the books and videos, or help members find ones related to their quilt-making interests.

Would you enjoy helping with our annual challenge, or the construction of our annual Fair and “opportunity” quilts? Contact the committee chairs and let them know.

How about assembling membership packets? Preparing Birthday Basket fat-quarters? Holding quilts up for display during Show and Tell? Just contact the committee chair – they would love, love, love your help!

And, there is always a lot to do before each meeting. If you find joining a new group a bit awkward, pitching in and working along side someone is an easy way to break the ice. Sign up to be the “Gate Greeter,” from 9:15 – 10 am, and provide wagons for members and guests to use for their heavy items. This way, you get to meet everyone coming into the meeting. Just sign up on the clip-board circulated during each meeting. Join us in the Bink Museum at 8:30 am any meeting day and help set up the tables and chairs and be part of the camaraderie that forms as we work together. Join Us!

For Quilt Show information, membership details, meetings and other events please visit:

PalmBeachQuilters.org

 

https://www.facebook.com/PBCQuiltersGuild/ 

 

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

Rickie@therickiereport.com   561-537-0291

17019 SW Sapri Way   Port St. Lucie, FL 34986