EVENTS
Annual Events (Scroll below for current year's EVENTS CALENDAR)
- The Shell Auction held in April is a Pot Luck luncheon event with socializing followed by a verbal auction, silent auction and $1 and $5 tables.
- Exhibition at the San Diego County Fair is held from the beginning of June through July 4th. The San Diego Shell Club has several large display cabinets containing shells, information on shells and shell collecting as well as other shell related items.
- The Shell Bazaar held in July is an informal gathering of shell enthusiasts to share shells and shell collecting stories with one another. Many attendees bring shells for sale or trade.
- The West Coast Shell Show held in August is hosted by the San Diego Shell Club. There are award winning exhibits, experts available to answer questions about shells and dealers selling shells from around the world. All children receive a special shell gift just for being a part of this special event compliments of the Club and its members. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for more information about the West Coast Shell Show Registration, Rules and Judging, as well as directions to Balboa Park in San Diego, where the show is held.
- The September and Pot Luck Party is a social gathering at one of our member’s homes where we discuss the progress of our club and plan for the upcoming year.
- The Shell Auction held in November is a Club hosted luncheon with socializing followed by a verbal auction, silent auction and $1 and $5 tables.
- The Holiday Party held in December is an evening event where we enjoy dinner, memorialize the events of the previous year, and usher in the New Year with a presentation by a special guest speaker.
2022 Club Events Calendar
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
Please be aware that there may be changes of dates, times and/or locations of events, so check back here regularly if you plan to attend an event.
- January General Meeting - Cancelled
- February General Meeting - Cancelled
- March General Meeting - March 19th, 12 noon
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(Please click flyer to see enlarged version of it)
- April Shell Auction* (no General Meeting) - April 23rd
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At the home of Larry and Debbie Catarius.
Flier and packet sent to all members in good standing. |
- May General Meeting - Cancelled
- June General Meeting - June 18th, 1 pm
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Zoom Presentation Summarizing New Research on Megastraea undosa and Megastraea turbanica, by Dr. Paul Tuskes. 1 pm.
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(Please click flyer to see enlarged version of it)
Link for the Zoom Meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/89301940044?pwd=OFNJYUpzb1RyQW5NMzdkd09KOTJxQT09
Meeting ID: 893 0194 0044
Passcode: 417320
us02web.zoom.us/j/89301940044?pwd=OFNJYUpzb1RyQW5NMzdkd09KOTJxQT09
Meeting ID: 893 0194 0044
Passcode: 417320
- June and July Exhibition at the San Diego County Fair - Cancelled
- July Shell Bazaar - Cancelled
- August Annual West Coast Shell Show:
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Location: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, Room 104.
Friday, Aug. 26: Not open to public. ONLY open to members helping to set up for the show, exhibitors, sellers and judges. 12 noon to 5 pm: Set-up 5 pm: Judging begins. Sat., Aug 27: 8 am – 9 am: Doors open ONLY to exhibitors and sellers 9 am – 6 pm: Open to public. Sun., Aug 28: 8 am – 9 am: Doors open ONLY to exhibitors and sellers 9 am – 6 pm: Open to public. |
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- September Fall Party and Potluck - Cancelled
- October General Meeting - October 22nd
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Zoom Presentation on: "Fossil and Recent Cypraeidae and Eocypraeidae in California: From the Early Cretaceous through Holocene, an Update" by Lindsey Groves
More Information to Be Posted Soon |
- November Shell Auction* & General Meeting/Elections (no General Meeting) - November 5th
- December Holiday Party (no General Meeting) - December 3rd
*Link(s) to relevant data lists associated with auction winnings - Pratt Collection Data: CLICK HERE
Additional Information About the Annual West Coast Shell Show
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West Coast Shell Show Registration, Rules and Judging
If you are considering entering the West Coast Shell Show, please see the Registration Form here:
San Diego Shell Club WCSS Registration Form pdf and the WCSS Rules here (note - these rules apply to the 2022 show): San Diego Shell Club WCSS Rules pdf Information about judging can be found here: 2022 WCSS Judge's Packet.pdf Directions to Balboa Park and Casa Del Prado
1. Take Hwy 163 South to Park Blvd Exit. 2. Turn left at Park Blvd and the left onto Village Place. 3. The closest parking would be the Carousel/Spanish Village lot or the lot adjacent to the Natural History Museum. 4. You can also take the Balboa Park Tram to the Prado stop and walk east along the Prado to the Casa Del Prado. |
Images from past Shell Shows
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