Maple Ridge Lapidary Club to host annual rock, gem and jewellery market

The Maple Ridge Lapidary Club will host its annual Rock, Gem and Jewelry Market on Sept. 12 at Albion Fairgrounds, 23588 Jim Robson Way.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Club spokesperson Lizzi Frausto said local vendors will sell their creations, including crystals, slabs, supplies and handmade jewellery. Club members will also display work they have made.

The club offers instruction in stone carving, rock cutting, metalworking and other lapidary skills. Flavour Junction and Kona Ice food trucks are scheduled to attend. Admission is by donation.