Special Events

Welcome to the RIMRA Special Events section!  Here, you can find additional information about scheduled events and activities beyond the regularly-scheduled and ‘Bonus’ launch events.

The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association invites veterans to participate in a Rocket Building Workshop…

Projo.com Monday, October 2, 2023
The Rhode Island Model Rocket Association invites veterans to participate in a Rocket Building Workshop on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 – 5th Floor, Classroom 3.

Veterans will be provided with a free model rocket kit, courtesy of Aerocyonics, Inc. Building supplies and motors will also be provided at no charge by Hoffman Engineering, Inc. Space, model rocket kits, building supplies, and motors are limited to the first 50 veterans who sign up for the workshop.

This workshop is limited to the first 50 veterans who register, so please sign up ASAP by emailing Lucy DiMase at lucy.dimase@va.gov to reserve your spot.

Additionally, all veterans are invited to join the Rhode Island Model Rocket Association this Veterans Day (Saturday, November 11th) for a Free Rocket Launch event at the University of Rhode Island Peckham Farm Field in West Kingston.  Spectators are also welcome to watch the launch at no charge. The program will run from 9:30 AM to about 3 PM. Just bring your Veterans ID. More details will be provided about this event as the date approaches.