The public can start or grow a geology collection by going to the Western Nevada Colleges Geology Clubs fifthannual Gem, Mineral and FossilSalethat runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3in Room329 of theBristlecone Building on the Carson City campus.

Plan to come early for the best selection.

We have rock, mineral, fossil, gem, and shell specimens from all over the world, said WNC Professor of Geosciences Winnie Kortemeier, the clubs adviser, who estimates that more than 1,000 samples will be part of the sale.

By the way, new for this years sale is an extensive collection of shells and fossils, as well as showy copper ore from Nevada.

According to Kortemeier, Geology samplesmake great Christmas gifts for kids and adults alike. And these beautiful samples need homes for the holidays.

Kortemeier said the sale is important to the club to help establish a scholarship for students interested in the geosciences.

Remember, masks must be worn in all WNC buildings at all times.