Are you ready to rock October?
Port Moody Rock and Gem Club is - it's hosting ROCKtoberfest! A Celebration of Everything Mineral, its annual gem and mineral show, scheduled this year for Oct. 29 and 30 at Kyle Centre.
Visitors will witness dull stones change into glittering treasures and discover how the lapidary hobby involves exploration, science and artistic expression.
This family event will feature displays of different aspects of the lapidary hobby, including private collections of agates and crystals, oversized jewellery designs and unique rock creations. Show activities include demonstrations, spin and win, and chances to win hourly door prizes.
Also featured will be rock dealers from around the province, jewellery and craft items, the diverse members' boutique, fabulous food and much more.
Got a mystery rock? You can bring it along and have an expert identify it.
Entry to ROCKtoberfest is by donation and the show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
The Port Moody Rock and Gem Club has been a presence in the community for over 25 years, holding an annual show for many of those years. An active and growing group, the club is a member of the Port Moody Arts Centre Society and ArtsConnect.
For more information, visit www.portmoodyrockclub.com/annual_show.php.
Kyle Centre is located at 125 Kyle St., behind the Port Moody Arts Centre.
