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• 18th ANNUAL GILBERT FINE MINERAL GEM & FOSSIL SHOW

  • When
    08/08/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    HD SOUTH-Severson Center. PARKING: GPS Coordinates: (33.3495390, -111.7911693) Gilbert Elementary School
  • Registered
    21 registrants

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  SAVE THE DATE!

  
  

  18th Annual

  GILBERT FINE MINERAL

  GEM & FOSSIL SHOW

  
  

  DATE:

  Saturday, August 8, 2026

  
  

  TIME:

  9:00AM - 5:00PM

  
  

  This intimate venue is the best opportunity for collectors to see Arizona dealers' newest acquisitions.

  
  

  WHERE:

  HD SOUTH-Severson Center

  10 S Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296

  
  

  PARKING:

  GPS Coordinates: (33.3495390, -111.7911693)

  * Guests enter campus through new west gate.

  
  

  COST:

  • Free Admission
  • Free Parking
  • Free Presentations

  
  

  TWO PRESENTATIONS:

  
  

  10:30 AM - Nathanael Brodhagen "Cuckoo for Cacca: Unlocking the Myths & Mysteries Surrounding Ancient Poop"
  
  1:00 PM - Hannah Brodhagen "Mineral Connoisseurship: A Collector's Guide to Fine Minerals"
  

  
  

  
  

  See attached show poster and flyer for details.

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Cheers!

  Chris Whitney-Smith
  President

  Mineralogical Society of Arizona
  Arizona’s Oldest Mineral Society

   

  Celebrating 90 Years! (1935-2025)

  email: Ask.ChrisWS@yahoo.com

  phone: (602) 405-1502

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• UARIZONA ALFIE NORVILLE GEM & MINERAL MUSEUM SPECIAL GALLERY TOURS

  • When
    08/22/2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  World-Class Museum in Arizona!

  The UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum is located within the historic Pima County Courthouse.  The Pima County Courthouse is an iconic and historic structure showcasing its magnificent Spanish Revival architecture in the heart of Tucson.  

  The UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum is dedicated to providing public education, the preservation of minerals and meteorites while also serving the research needs of professionals, students and collectors. The collection is world-wide in scope, but with specific emphasis on minerals from Arizona and Mexico.

  
  

  Mineralogical Society of Arizona (MSA) has coordinated a special tour at UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (1:00 PM).   

  
  

  Please schedule commute to arrive at Museum no later than (12:30 PM) to ensure time to secure tickets and be on time for tour start at (1:00 PM).  

  
  

  MSA extends special invitation to members of Flagg Mineral Foundation and Pinal Gem & Mineral Society to join MSA for this special engagement at UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum.

  
  

  MSA is a Featured Club at UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum and proud to have key Arizona specimens from MSA's Mineral Collection on exhibit in the Arizona Gallery (Bisbee Stope) and also Featured MSA Club Case.

  
  

  Museum Fee:

  * $8.00 Adults and kids 13+ 

  * $5.00 Children 12 and under 

  
  

  Tour & Visitor Guidelines:

  To make your experience more enjoyable, please note the following guidelines:

  
  

  • Please arrive no later than (12:30 PM). 
  • Tour starts promptly at (1:00 PM).
  • No food or drinks may be brought into the museum from outside.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the museum, service animals that are trained to do a specific task are welcome. Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles.
  • No weapons.
  • Be sure to wash hands, avoid touching your face, and practice good respiratory etiquette such as sneezing into your elbow rather than into the air.

  
  

  Consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Bob Jones Fund for Youth Education and Outreach to show your support for Bob's legacy at the UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - September 17, 2026 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    09/17/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  September 17, 2026 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  SEPTEMBER

  Mineral of the Month:

  TBA

  (Okay to bring 1-2 examples)

  
  

  * Please bring refreshments to share.

  * MEETING will be (In-Person and Zoom).

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - October 15, 2026 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    10/15/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  October 15, 2026 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  OCTOBER

  Mineral of the Month:

  TBA

  (Okay to bring 1-2 examples)

  
  

  * Please bring refreshments to share.

  * MEETING will be (In-Person and Zoom).

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - November 19, 2026 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    11/19/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  November 19, 2026 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  NOVEMBER

  Mineral of the Month:

  TBA

  (Okay to bring 1-2 examples)

  
  

  * Please bring refreshments to share.

  * MEETING will be (In-Person and Zoom).

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MSA Holiday Jamboree/Christmas Party - Saturday, December 12, 2026

  • When
    12/12/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SCOTTSDALE LOCATION revealed after Registration & Payment
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  MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ARIZONA

  2026 HOLIDAY JAMBOREE

  
  

  CELEBRATING MSA'S

  91ST ANNIVERSARY!

  
  

  
  

  THIS IS A PLACEHOLDER

  The Mineralogical Society of Arizona is celebrating its 91hst anniversary and you are cordially invited to attend the festivities to help celebrate this milestone and continue MSA’s mission to explore and share the wonders of the mineral kingdom!

  
  

  SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026

  TIME: TBD

  
  

  LOCATION

  TBD

  Revealed After Registration & Payment. 

  
  

  December Holiday Jamboree is more than just a party and meeting; it is also election of 2027 Officers and Board and election of 2026 Rockhound of the Year.

  
  

  HOLIDAY JAMBOREE CONSISTS OF FOLLOWING:

  • TBD
  • Election of 2027 Officers & Board
  • Raffles
  • Silent Auctions
  • Election of 2026 Rockhound of the Year
  • MSA will also provide punch, water and dessert.  

  RSVP REGISTRATION & PAY FEE OF

  $TBD PER MEMBER PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED.

  * Payment is non-refundable *

  
  

  REGISTER & PAY:  

  Log-In to your MSA Profile on msaaz.org,

  go to EVENTS tab to complete registration and pay.

  
  

  DEADLINE TO RSVP REGISTER & PRE-PAY: 

  December 9, 2026

   LIMITED (TBD) PAID MSA MEMBER ONLY EVENT.

  
  

  Community and Camaraderie: Whether you're a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, MSA offers a welcoming environment to connect with fellow enthusiasts and deepen your appreciation for the natural world.

  Founded 90 years ago, the Mineralogical Society of Arizona (MSA) has long been a hub for rockhounds, mineral collectors, and geology enthusiasts. This milestone anniversary is a tribute to the society’s enduring passion for earth science and its vibrant community of members.
  

  

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - January 21, 2027 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    01/21/2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  January 21, 2027 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  Meeting is on 3rd Thursday.
  

  * No refreshments

  MEETING will be In-Person and Zoom.

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - April 15, 2027 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    04/15/2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  April 15, 2027 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  APRIL

  Mineral of the Month:

  TBA

  (Okay to bring 1-2 examples)

  
  

  * Please bring refreshments to share.

  * MEETING will be (In-Person and Zoom).

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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• PLACEHOLDER: MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED: MSA Monthly (In-Person & Zoom) Meeting - May 20, 2027 - "TITLE TBA” Presented by TBA

  • When
    05/20/2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    (In Person Meeting): Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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  MSA MEETING PROGRAM & PLACE

  Franciscan Renewal Center, (Piper Hall),

  May 20, 2027 @ 7.30 pm Arizona time

  
  

  "TITLE TBA”
  Presented by TBA

   

  MAY

  Mineral of the Month:

  TBA

  (Okay to bring 1-2 examples)

  
  

  * Please bring refreshments to share.

  * MEETING will be (In-Person and Zoom).

  
  

  Program TBA.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Meeting starts at 7.30PM Arizona time.

  
  

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