ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Friday, November 1, 1996               TAG: 9611010008
SECTION: CURRENT                  PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 

GIFTS FROM THE EARTH

LENGTH: Short :   19 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:      Geodes, crystals, precious stones - these are the 
          gifts you'll find Saturday at the annual mineral, fossil and gift 
          sale at Virginia Tech's Museum of Geological Sciences. The event 
          runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in 2062 Derring Hall. The sale features 
          everything from unusual rocks for collectors to fine jewelry, and 
          money raised helps support the museum. For more information, call 
          231-3001   color.