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A Cosmic Adventure to the Stars and Beyond
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Bayshore Community Centre
What are the latest discoveries by astronomers about the nature of our universe? What have the new generation of telescopes such as the James Webb revealed? What do astrophysicists say about the possibility of time travel, and other science fiction? What strange objects inhabit the far corners of the cosmos, or our own galaxy and solar system? How and from what did the universe arise? Are we alone, or might other intelligent species have evolved elsewhere? Explore these questions, and enjoy a stunning cosmic journey with astronomer Tom Vassos.
Series Coordinators: Peter Reesor, Jim Martin

6 lectures, live at the Bayshore Centre and live streamed on Vimeo
Thursday mornings 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Replays until May 9, 2026 on Vimeo
PURCHASE TICKETS

Lecturer – Tom Vassos

Tom Vassos is an astronomer, university instructor, founder of Cosmologists Without Borders, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and author of several books in “The Inspiring Universe Collection” series. Mr. Vassos is a science communicator who is frequently invited as a guest expert on radio and television, and he is the Astronomer-in-Residence for Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines. Mr. Vassos delights in imparting his knowledge to space enthusiasts, young minds and lifelong learners everywhere.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Quest for Alien Life – Are We Alone?
Where are all the aliens? Why haven’t we met them? What do they look like? Are UFOs really visiting aliens? When and where might we discover alien life in the future? Living in the golden age of astronomy and space exploration, we could uncover the answers in our lifetimes.

March Break Family Fun Days - Heritage Demonstrations
2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Step into the past as the museum’s exhibits come to life over March Break. Enjoy live displays from spinners and weavers, wood turners, marine heritage interpreters, our lively general store, and Riding the Railways storytelling.
Demonstrations vary from day to day, so each visit offers something different to discover.
Members FREE. General Admission applies. No preregistration required.
March Break Family Fun Days are proudly presented by Judy Rich, Law Office; Media partner 101.7 the One.

Lead Like Her : Barbara Zimmerman
2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re presenting “Lead Like Her” a series of informative and interesting presentations about Women who’ve lead non-traditional roles in their careers. Join us and enjoy!

In this event, we welcome Dr. Barbara Zimmerman, Environmental Scientist and Researcher.

Dr. Barbara Lewis Zimmerman, O.C. is a Canadian tropical ecologist and long-time director of the Kayapo Project, where she has partnered with the Kayapo Nation in Brazil’s southeastern Amazon to develop sustainable, conservation-based enterprises that protect biodiversity and Indigenous territorial sovereignty. Her decades of work mentoring conservationists, defending Indigenous rights, and helping safeguard one of the world’s last large rainforest blocks earned her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023 for her contributions to conservation science and advocacy for Indigenous peoples in preserving the Amazon rainforest.

Sloan
2026-03-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Sloan is a JUNO award-winning Toronto based rock quartet. Sloan has been writing and playing rock music since 1992. The band are credited as being a main instigator for the Canadian East Coast alternative scene of the early 90s, garnering comparisons to the Seattle Grunge movement on the opposite coast. Over the course of their quarter-century career, Sloan have amassed an outstanding collection of over 250 songs and more than 30 singles with airplay at Canadian Rock Radio. Sloan have received nine JUNO Award nominations and won for Best Alternative Album in 1997. The band was named one of Canada’s top five bands of all-time in a CBC critics poll.
