Past Events (125)

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September 26, 2021
Sunday
  • Rocket Man Day

  • Sep 26, 2021 from 1:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    Rocket Man Day Sept.26 2021 at the Willows,
    This is a family event everyone is welcome
    Rocket Man Day is all about having Fun. We have several Rockets ready to launch. We invite you to build your own rocket and come join us. There will be door prizes

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: rockets
November 11, 2019
Monday
  • Transit of Mercury

  • Nov 11, 2019 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    On Monday, 2019 November 11, Mercury will transit the Sun for the first time since 2016. The transit or passage of a planet across the face of the Sun is a relatively rare occurrence. 

    I plan on setting up at Highland Park Church & Cemetary is locate

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: astronomy
September 20, 2019
Friday
  • Rocket Man Days

  • Sep 20, 2019 at 6:00pm to Sep 21, 2019 at 12:00pm
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    Rocket Man Day Sept.21 2019
    The summer wrap-up party at the Willows,
    This is a family event everyone is welcome
    Rocket Man Day- Week End Rocket Man Days all about having Fun. Blain and I have several Rockets ready to launch. We invite you to build

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: rocket, man, days
October 20, 2018
Saturday
  • Orionid meteor shower

  • Oct 20, 2018 at 7:00pm to Oct 21, 2018 at 2:00am
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    Keep your eye on the sky you may see a good fire ball.The Orionid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 21 October 2018. Some shooting stars associated with the shower are expected to be visible each night from 16 October to 30 Oct

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: astronamy
August 11, 2018
Saturday
  • The Perseids Meteor Shower

  • Aug 11, 2018 at 6:00pm to Aug 13, 2018 at 1:00am
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    August 12–13: The Perseids, Jupiter, Saturn & Mars

    Even casual skywatchers know about the Perseid meteor shower, because it can deliver at least one meteor per minute under pleasant summer skies. But the shower's peak performance is relatively brief,

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: astronomy
December 14, 2017
Thursday
  • Geminid Meteor Shower

  • Dec 14, 2017 at 6:00pm to Dec 15, 2017 at 1:00am
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

    In 2017, the Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13 and early morning hours of December 14. I will be out on Dec.13 & 14 The peak night will be on the 13 but on the night of the 14th members from the Camrose Astronomy C

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: astronomy
November 13, 2017
Monday
  • Sweet Alibi House Concert

  • Nov 13, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: Willows House Concert
  • Description:

    Western Canadian Music Award Winners, Sweet Alibi, have been captivating
    audiences across Canada. The Winnipeg-based folk/pop band infuses its
    signature harmonies with influences of everything from folk to country to
    soul, without a hint of shame. Sw

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: house, concert
September 22, 2017
Friday
September 17, 2017
Sunday
  • Russell DeCarle

  • Sep 17, 2017 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Location: The Willows Dome
  • Description:

    As lead vocalist and bassist of iconic Canadian country roots band Prairie Oyster, deCarle is no stranger to awards and accolades. Over their career the 2008 CCMA Hall of Honour inductees have racked up an impressive list of JUNO and Canadian Country

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: house, concert
August 21, 2017
Monday
  • partial eclipse of the sun

  • Aug 21, 2017 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: The Willows Observatory
  • Description:

     I really wished I could get down to the States to see this one on Aug 21 but I'll have to settle for watching it here at the Willows Observatory it's a partial eclipse here covering about 80% of the Sun. I have a solar filter for my telescope and pl

  • Created by: James and Roberta Baker
  • Tags: astronamy