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62 THE NATIONAL 'BuTTon BULLETIN May 2008

2008 ?;alendar of:i5 vents

Please send announcement of your state show to Leah D. Antinick.
59 Tappan 5t.. Everett. MA 02149-1307 or LANTINICK@aol.com. Please include the
times your shows will be open to the public. and list a telephone number to contact.
Deadlines are two months before publication on the 8th of the month.

MAY 15-17 MINNESOTA The Minnesota State Button Society annual show will be held
at the Holiday Inn-Bloomington Airport 1-35W. 1201 W 94th St, Bloomington.
Reservations: (952)884-8211. Mention MSBS for special rate of $79 through
April 30. Theme: "Digging for Button Treasures:' Thurs auction 1-5 PM (preview
11 AM-l PM), Fri 8PM program "Digging for Button Treasures" by Jane Quimby.
Showroom Hours: Thurs 6-9 PM, Fri 12-6 PM, Sat 10AM-2PM. Contact: Anne
Marie Broom (612)747-1778, or see www.angelfire.com/mn3/claudia
MAY 16-17 MICHICAN The Michigan State Button Society will hold its Spring Show
at the Comfort Inn, off 1-94, exit 159 N, at 1645 Commerce Park Dr, Chelsea.
Reservations: (734)433-8000. Mention MBS for special rate $83.99 until April 11.
Theme: "The Roaring 20's:' Come dressed in speakeasy attire. Contact: Carol
Danhauser (269)628-2317, ceesuedan@yahoo.com
MAY 16-17 NORTH CAROLINA The North Carolina State Button Society will hold its an-
nual show at the Holiday Inn, 6426 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro. Reservations:
(336)668-0421 . Mention NCSBS for special rate $82, includes full hot breakfast.
Theme: "Buttons with Stories to Tell:' Showroom Hours: 9 AM-5 PM. Contact:
Cathy Buresch cathyb@ctc.net or see www.ncbuttonsociety.org
MAY 22-25 CALIFORNIA The California State Button Society will hold its annual show
at the Holiday Inn Sacramento, NE 1-80, 5321 Date Ave. Reservations: (916)338-
5800. Mention CSBS for special rate $99 until May 1. Theme: "Putting Button
Collecting on the Map:' Contact: Clare Bazley, abuttonlady@earthlink.net or see
www.CAbutton.org
JUNE 6-8 NORTHEAST RECIONAL BUnON ASSOCIATION NERBA will hold its annual
meeting and show at the Crown Plaza Hotel. 1284 Strongtown Rd, Southbury,
CT. Reservations: (203)598-7600. Mention NERBA for special room rate. Theme:
"Asian Holiday:' Contact: Lynne Drury, 1788 Sterns Brook Rd., Holland, VT 05830,
Iynnegdrury@yahoo.com
JUNE 12-14 IOWA The Iowa State Button Society will hold its annual show in Marshall-
town. Iowa Button Auction Thurs, June 12 at Van Metre Auction House. ISBS
Button Show June 13-14 at the Best Western Regency Inn, Hwy 14 & Iowa Ave.
Theme: Gear Up for Fashion:' Contact: Ann Olson (515)233-6737, perbuttons@
mcsi.com
JUNE 19-21 WISCONSIN The Wisconsin State Button Society will hold its annual show
at the Country Springs Hotel and Conference Center, 1501 North Point Dr,
Stevens Point. Showroom Hours: Fri 9 AM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-2 PM. Live auction
Friday evening. Contact: Terry Anderson (715)443-6703, specialtydesign@
dishmail.net