The Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society will conduct its 2009 Silent Auction of rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry and lapidary treasures Saturday, March 14, 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Salvation Army–Irving Park Corps building, 4056 N. Pulaski in Chicago.

 The event is open to the public. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call Jeanine N. Mielecki at (773) 774-2054 or e-mail JayNine9@aol.com.