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The Syracuse Gem & Mineral Society has particularly well thought-out how to create space and a good spread of activities to engage children - not just so their parents can shop - but so that (maybe) they'll develop a life-long passion for rocks! There's Treasure Hunts, sluicing & digging for finds in the dirt, coloring, beading, and recreating of molecular structures! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and other Social Media to see Part 2 (I couldn't fit it all in into one)!

PLUS, I'll be selling at the following shows:

• Syracuse Gem Show (NY State Fairgrounds), July 12-13 INFO
• East Coast Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show, August 8-10 (at 'The Big E' in West Springfield, in the Retail building) INFO
• Gem Miners Jubilee August 15-17 (Fairgrounds, Lebanon, PA)  INFO
• Denver Gem Show Sept. 5-14 (at the National Western Complex) INFO

In the meantime, any (and every) day - our Portal Crystal Gallery is open 7 days a week - in Arlington Center, MA at 489 Mass. Ave. from 1-4pm (starting at noon on Saturdays)

All new bracelets are in - some of which will take us all the way to Tucson - most haven't even been put out. But our planning is going well for Denver - UHaul, lodging, pallet shipping - only thing left is flights. And to finish selecting & packing what I'll be bringing to that show. I have 3 weeks before my 3 August shows to prepare and finalize.

Meanwhile, I understand the National Education Association (of teachers) are severing ties with the Anti-Defamation League, expanding AntiSemitism in a whole new way, for those teaching our youth. Now there's a plant that will yield regrettable flowers! I hesitate to draw attention to these things, but someone (anyone?) has to. This country is not what it was, in so many ways. And while others lament ICE and the "Big Beautiful Bill" - all worthy of scrutiny - these other developments (or devolvements) have me not unreasonably concerned.

Email Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com with any questions.

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