We have lift off! The Eugene Rocketry Club met for the first time since before COVID.

Rocketeers of all ages from Lane County got to see their Model rockets soar through the air at Bob Artz Memorial Park in Thurston on Saturday.

The launch was held in conjunction with the Willamalane Park and Recreation District in Springfield.

According to club president, John Lyngdal, anyone can build their own rockets and the materials are easily available at craft stores.

"We've been a club that's been organized in Eugene area for well over a decade. And this is basically our return to flight event after COVID. So COVID kind of shut us down because of group gatherings," said Lyngdal. "So we came out here and are looking just to spread our wings and have a good time and meet people we haven't seen in quite some time."

For more information on launching your own rockets or to catch future events you can their Facebook group.