Rows of polished and natural rocks lined the tables at the 63rd annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show that was held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, Calif. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 8. The free-admission show, organized by the Ventura Gem & Mineral Society (VGMS), featured vendors, exhibits, kids’ activities and a silent auction. Funds were raised by VGMS to help with educational interests — a $1,000 annual Scholarship Award, local visits to schools and youth field trips.
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— Lucia Hetrick, junior member of VGMS…