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Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at Prairie State Oct. 15-16
The Prairie State College Natural Science Department is hosting the South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, at the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.
The event is co-sponsored by the South Suburban Earth Science Club.
The annual show is an opportunity for gem and fossil enthusiasts to meet the experts, get a close look at the latest finds, learn about the geological history of the area, and purchase rare gems, fossils, and artifacts.
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Scouts also will have the opportunity to earn their geology badges at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Joel Knapper, NASA ambassador, will make presentations throughout the show about past, current, and future NASA programs.
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The family friendly event is free and open to the public.
For information, contact Lee Anne Burrough, PSC associate professor of earth science, at lburrough@prairiestate.edu or (708) 709-3674, or Jan Podbielski, of the SSESC, at jan@janskidesigns.com or (708) 625-5876.