Community Calendar – 2025
Ongoing
SIGN UP FOR EMERGENCY/FIRE/EVACUATION INFORMATION: NOCO alert https://www.nocoalert.org/
INCIWEB wildland fires: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
LETA (Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority) Sign up for emergency notifications. https://www.leta911.org/welcome-to-leta
SIGN UP FOR THE CRYSTAL LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER AND NOTICES:
https://lp.
PulsePoint is a 911-connected mobile app that allows users to view and receive live alerts of calls being responded to by fire departments and emergency medical services. Download the app at https://www.pulsepoint.org/
Colorado Smoke Blog: https://colosmokeoutlook.blogspot.com/ covers wildfire activity, prescribed burning operations, and the transport of smoke from out-of-state sources.
Colorado County current fire restrictions
Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forest current fire restrictions
Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forest road, campground, boating, & current conditions
Larimer Aegis
Watch Duty (iOS and Android) wildfire alert app available free from your device store. https://app.watchduty.org/
or https://maps.wildfire.gov/sa/#/%3F/%3F/40.8191/-105.542/11
Sign up for daily Colorado Department of Public Health Air Quality Alerts
Larimer County Sheriff on X: Larimer Sheriff (@LarimerSheriff) · X
Larimer County Sheriff non emergency number (970) 498-5100
Larimer County Sheriff incident blotter
Crystal Lakes (August 2025) wildfire insurance class recording
Ridgeline Radio Tune in at 88.7 FM in RFL, or if you’re away, listen on our web site at https://ridgelineradio.org. Our number is 970-806-5733!
Need a document printed from a phone or tablet? Email (forward or attach) the document to rflprintout@gmail.com and pick up at the RFL Library. Printouts free under 20 pages.
Dowdy Lake Picnic and Boating Site and West Lake Picnic Site. Year-round day use fees are $10 per vehicle at these sites.
Roosevelt and Arapaho National Forest ORV, UTV or ATV off-road maps here.
Air Med can be reached at 800-793-0010 and can answer all your membership questions on Air med and sign you up for an air med membership if you choose to sign up. Air med is a must have for our area. If you are a member of air med and are flown out by air med to the hospital it saves you from any out-of-pocket expense. Air med will simply bill your insurance and whatever they pay air med accepts as paid in full.
Firewood permits for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system or at a Forest Service office. To purchase a firewood permit or to learn more about permits and gathering firewood online visit our Forest Products page. Traditional firewood permits and other forest product permits like mushroom and transplant permits will be available to purchase beginning May 1, 2025.
National Wildfire Community Preparedness. Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department recommends simple, practical and low-cost steps you can take, including requesting a mitigation assessment, on our website: www.clvfd.org/protect-your-
Friends of Red Feather Lakes Community Library Association — Annual Membership Drive
Friends Membership Form 2025. Through Friends of the Red Feather Lakes Community Library, your membership donations support the library to offer better programming for adults and kids. New releases of books and DVDs, games, computers, devices, children’s programs and free, 24/7 Wi-Fi are only a fraction of the ways we support your library.
US Forest Service cabin rentals at Red Feather, Buckhorn, and Stub Creek Ranger Stations. Red Feather Ranger Station https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campsites/10317348 Buckhorn Ranger Station https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10317342 Stub Creek Ranger Station https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233731
The Red Feather Visitor Center is now open daily from 10 am – 5 pm. It is located between West Lake and Dowdy Lake on 274 Dowdy Lake Road.
The Arrowhead Lodge Visitor Center is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm. It is located on CO-14 about 3 miles west of Rustic.
Deadman Lookout. The Canyon Lakes Ranger District’s “Visitor Center in the Sky!” is open seasonably from July (date varies per year) through Labor day. It is located on CR-86 (Deadman Road) about 13 miles west of CR-74E in Red Feather Lakes.
RFL Thrift Store: Closed until Memorial Day, 2026
RFL Community Association Bingo – closed until Memorial weekend, 2026
Red Feather Farmer’s market – closed until Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, September 19, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Alcoholics Anonymous – 2:00-3:00p Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
For more information call Dana B. at 303-601-5036
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Morning Star Community Church Worship Service – 9:30am – Sunday School at 11:15am
♦ Chapel in the Pines Worship Service – 11:00 service (with Children’s Sunday School)
Reverend Jack Hempfling, Youth with a Mission, Arvada, CO
Monday, September 22, 2025
Library Hiking Group–Exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Tuesday, September, 23, 2025
Salty Sisters Bible Study Will resume on 9/16/25 at Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-5361
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Preschool Story-time at RFL Library 10:30am. Contact Jena at finance@redfeatherlibrary.org
Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Morning Star Community Church – 10-11:30am
Morning Star Community Church Wednesday Night Potluck and Prayer meeting 5-7pm
Acoustic jam with with Tommy Ventura at the Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. Starts 6:30pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
90-100 Eiger Road, Livermore, CO
Alcoholics Anonymous – 2:00-3:00p Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
For more information call Dana B. at 303-601-5036
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Online author conversation: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators
A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration
Thursday, October 2nd at 12:00 PM MDT
See More and Register
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Online author conversation: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo
#1 New York Times Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of Six of Crows and Shadow and Bone Series
Thursday, October 9th at 5:00 PM MDT
See More and Register
October 10, 2025
Astronomy Nights at the Soaring Eagle Ecology Center
Join us for a series of magical evenings under the stars and enjoy guided stargazing sessions through the SEEC observatory. Whether you’re spotting craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, or distant constellations, each night offers a new view of the cosmos.
Dates subject to change due to weather. Please register so you can receive any updates or cancellations.
Parking at the Red Feather Lakes Elementary School.
Prepare for colder nights by bringing warmer clothing.
Red flashlights and binoculars also recommended.RSVP with kylie@redfeatherlibraryorg for updates and information: Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8pm
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Alcoholics Anonymous – 2:00-3:00p Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
For more information call Dana B. at 303-601-5036
Karaoke night at the Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. 6:30-9:30pm (second Saturday of every month)
Fall Festival at Beaver Meadows, 2-4pm.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Preschool Story-time at RFL Library 10:30am. Contact Jena at finance@redfeatherlibrary.org
Art for young Artists, a program for elementary school age children, 7-12. (Home schoolers welcome too!) Weekly Wednesdays at the Mountain Meetin’ Place and Glacier View Meadows, Gate 8, 3:40 – 5pm. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org to sign up.
Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Morning Star Community Church – 10-11:30am
Morning Star Community Church Wednesday Night Potluck and Prayer meeting 5-7pm
Acoustic jam with with Tommy Ventura at the Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. Starts 6:30pm
Thursday, October 16, 2025
STEM Programing, for elementary school age children, 7-12. (Home schoolers welcome too!) Weekly Thursdays at the Red Feather Lakes Community Center (POA), 58 Firehouse Lane, Red Feather Lakes., 3:40 – 5pm. Registration required. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org to sign up. A service of Red Feather Lakes Community Library.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Online author conversation: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai Bestselling Author and Education Activist Wednesday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM MDT
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Oktoberfest at The Tavern Sept 27th from 12-5pm! With live music (1/2 Way to Saint Patrick’s Day) at 7pm. Also the Lederhosen Fun Run at 1pm! The link to register and more info can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/RedFeatherLakes/LederhosenRunofRedFeatherLakes
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Online author conversation: Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory
Bestselling Author of The Other Boleyn Girl and Leading Voice in Historical Fiction
Wednesday, October 29th at 12:00 PM MDT
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee
Author of the Debut Memoir Nothing More of This Land
Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 PM MST
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Online author conversation: The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters
Bestselling Author and Winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction
Thursday, November 13th at 5:00 PM MST
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
November15 @ 5 pm Community Fall Meal RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Online author conversation: Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Habit Tuesday, November 18th at 12:00 PM MST
See More and Register
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Alcoholics Anonymous – 2:00-3:00p Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
For more information call Dana B. at 303-601-5036
Karaoke night at the Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. 6:30-9:30pm
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Bingo! at the RFL Community Center (POA), 7pm. First of season.
If you have community events you would like included in this weekly notice, or have questions about upcoming events please send them to: janet@redfeatherlibrary.org
Red Feather Lakes Community Library home page Library catalog Location/Hours
Red Feather Lakes Community Library / Box 123, (71 Firehouse Lane) / Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545, 970-881-2664 970-881-2836 (fax) help@redfeatherlibrary.org