Rocks for All Ages: Celebrating Endings and New Beginnings
Contributed by Patti Staten
The sky was dark, and the State Fair goers were exiting the grounds when the incredibly eerie noise erupted. It was like screaming banshees. Loud squealing sounds and then the flares of light started heading up into the sky to erupt into a cloud of golden light. As a vendor at the fair, I have seen the traditional final Saturday night fireworks presentation every year, but this year was extra ordinary. The colors and color combos - the sounds and the duration of the show were so exceptional that I feel compelled to give a big shout out to the people that made that happen. Thank You for truly a spectacular celebration of another successful and enjoyable State Fair here in our lovely Matanuska/Susitna Valley.
Just three weeks later another celebration occurred although not with a loud boom and minus the screaming banshees. The celebration was for the Grand Opening of Rocks For All Ages in Wasilla in front of the Home Depot. For many weeks prior, people were encouraged to enter their name into the running for a beautiful piece of Citrine Crystal. It was a prize worth $399 and was appropriately awarded to (drum roll…) of all names... Krystal. She was so delighted. There was an official ribbon cutting and deep discounts on some beautiful cherry quartz towers and beaded stone jewelry. You can see Krystal with her prize on Facebook at Rocks For All Ages.
Go there if you are interested in seeing more photos and to learn more about the dazzling offerings that are brimming over in this one-of-a-kind, everything natural, boutique of polished and raw stones and minerals. There is a section geared toward kids, an elegant and colorful Turkish lamps area, metaphysical items, silver jewelry, an impressive fossil collection and a seashell selection that rivals anything west of the Florida Keys. There is so much to see and marvel at - that the neighboring customers at the UMV walk in and are instantly converted to the growing ranks of “rock lovers”.