The Spanish Village artisan studios and SDMG readied for visitors to Balboa Park's December Nights, 2014. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Visitors stream in to see what we do at the San Diego Mineral & Gem Society. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Mike Harlow and Doug Peeler help out at the selling tables. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Jill Williamson and Angie Cannon are all smiles as they welcome visitors. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Rocio Bergum and Jim Parrish answered questions and sold a lot of donated treasures at the selling tables. Photo: Sally Parrish.

 

Volunteers arrive early to set up the food tables at the Annual Christmas Potluck. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

And visions of sugar plums danced in their heads: the dessert table is laden high with delectable sweets. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Old friends catch up on conversation, while others check out the merchandise. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

People patiently line up for the buffet. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

There was a full house at the 2014 Potluck. Photo: Jim Parrish.

 

Tired but happy volunteers Anne Schafer and Sally Parrish share in the jolly holiday mood. Photo: Jim Parrish.