February 10-13, 2011 (Thurs thru Sun)	2011 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
February 19, 2011 (Sat - 10- 4)	The 21st Annual Jewelry, Mineral, & Fossil Show The Show Place Arena - 14900 Pennsylvania Ave. (Rte. 4) - Upper Marlboro, Maryland Admission $3 (children 6 and under are free). Sponsored by the Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club. At Clearwater Nature Center, Cosca Regional Park, 11000 Thrift Rd., Clinton, MD
March 19-20, 2011 Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5	Annual Gem/Mineral/ Fossil Show Demonstrations, Workshops, Fluorescent tent, Over 40 exhibits Sponsored by The Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Montgomery County, Maryland (GLMS-MC) At Montgomery County Maryland Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD Adults $6, 12 and under free
April 01-03, 2011	37th Annual Atlantic Micromounter's Conference $30 Sponsored by the Micromineralogists of the National Capital Area, (MNCA)
April 10, 2011 (Sun - Noon to 5 pm)	Rockville Science Day - Get kids interested in science and technology Chemistry fun - loud noises, fire, vacuums See a Solar Car, an electric car, sunspots (weather permitting) Rockets, Robots, Minerals, hands-on exhibits, and lots more Free - Noon to 5 pm Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Rockville, MD
April 11-17, 2011	Wildacres - $350 per person Little Switzerland, North Carolina Details - includes Silver Smithing, Fused Glass, Cabochons, and much more
April 30, 2011 (Sat 10-4)	Maryland Day: A Campus-Wide Open House at the University of Maryland This is a great opportunity to learn about UM and to see what is available. Be sure to visit the Geology Department and Geology Museum
August xx, 2011 (Sat & Sun)	60th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - $6, under 16 free Sponsored by The Gem, Lapidary and Mineral Society of Washington, DC (GLMS-DC) At Stone Ridge School, 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD (Coming from the beltway, enter the parking lot from Cedar Lane)
September 5-11, 2011	Wildacres - $350 per person Little Switzerland, North Carolina Details
Sept 30, 2011 to October 02, 2011	Paul Desautels Micromount Symposium Sponsored by the Baltimore Mineral Society (BMS) At MHA Conference Center, 6820 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD Adults $30
November 12-13, 2011 (Sat & Sun)	20th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show & Sale George Mason University - Student Union II Rte 123 & Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA Approximately 20 Dealers selling Minerals, Fossils, Crystals, Gems, Jewelry, Meteorites & more! Also, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Door Prizes & Kid's Activities including Mini-mines & Fossil Dig. Silent Auction on Sunday. Youtube video of 2010 show. Sponsored by Northern Virginia Mineral Club (NVMC) Adults $5, Seniors 65+ $3, Teens 13-17 $3, 12 and under free, Scouts in uniform FREE. Park in lot A - ONLY, other lots ticket, garages are $10/day
April 27 - 29, 2012 (Fri, Sat & Sun)	USA Science & Engineering Festival This was a giant success Fall 2010 .. which is why they are bringing it back (By the way, their link crashes IE6.)

This out-of-the-area workshop is listed on a Washington, DC area events calendar because

• Many members of the local mineral clubs teach at Wildacres
• Even more local club members regularly attend these workshops
• Most of the local clubs are members of EFMLS

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