Community Calendar – 2025
Ongoing
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INCIWEB wildland fires: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/
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88.7 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 phone or tablet document printed? 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.
Summer campground reservations (usually bookable up to 180 days ahead) for
Larimer County managed sites: 800-397-7795 or to the county’s website
Roosevelt National Forest: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
Colorado State Parks: 800-244-5613 or Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rocky Mountain National Park: Rocky Mountain National Park website. To reserve campsites, 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
Digital Navigators — teaching you how to confidently navigate technology and providing digital skills support. Call 970-962-3154 to book a free appointment.
Sessions are held one-on-one at Red Feather Lakes Community Library.
Air med can be reached at 720 237-5959, and can answer all your 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.
Arapaho Roosevelt Pawnee 2025 Season Fee Update
Vista Recreation will increase fees at campground and day-use areas for the 2025 season on the Arapaho Roosevelt Pawnee. Fees will increase by 14% on average and will remain the same through 2026. Vista Recreation will accept all inter-agency passes at day-use sites. Senior and Access passes get 50% off at campgrounds.
Free radon test kits available at the library or from CSU Extension by mail
This is an excellent time to test your home with minimal outside air coming in.
The test is free as is the laboratory review. However, returning the test does require postage.
Pickup at the library (71 Firehouse Lane, RFL) hours 10a-6p 7 days a week; or browse to larimer.gov/testtoknow
P.A.S.S. Camp at Kennedy Mountain Center. (Pioneer Adventure Super Summer Camp at the Kennedy Mountain Campus: (P.A.S.S. Camp)). Camp highlights include a variety of engaging activities, expert staff, team-building opportunities, educational exploration, and the creation of lasting friendships. We invite you to have your 9-15 year-olds attend. $600 for the program. Register at https://www.du.edu/kennedy-mountain-campus/outdoor-experiences/community/pass-camp
More information: Email us at kmc@du.edu or give us a call at 303-871-5355
Scholarships available:
Telehealth services available through Red Feather Lakes Community Library, facilitated by our local Digital Navigator. For more information, contact the library at 970-881-2664 for a referral to our local Navigator, Rebekah, at rebekah.parker@cityofloveland.org
Sundance Trail Guest Ranch offers scenic trail rides — a great spring escape whether you’re an experienced rider or just getting started.
Returning Riders – $60 per person
New Riders – $70 per person
Starting in May (tentatively) – Extend your ride to 2 hours for an additional $60 per person and take in the stunning mountain views all the way to Rocky Mountain National Park (once the National Forest reopens after prescribed burns)!
American Legion Fresh Open Air Market in Laporte. 2025 Market days: May 18th Sundays 9-1 until Oct 26th. https://www.laportemarket.com/
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Chapel in the Pines – Crystal lakes Bible Study – meets 2:00-4:00pm
Call Sharon for more info at 970-881-3595
Trivia night at Rigby’s Roadhouse. 6pm every Thursday.
Friday, April 25, 2025
North 40 Food Pantry – Distribution (new hours) 1 – 3pm Chapel in the Pines
Good Friday – Chapel in the Pines -5:00pm Stations of the Cross Readings
Happy Hour 4:00- 6:00p The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes
Trivia Night – 6:00 – 8:00p The Tavern at Red Feather Lake
Saturday, April 26, 2025
GLACIER GAL POTLUCK!
WHEN: SATURDAY APRIL 26TH, 2025
WHERE: MARY KELLER COMMUNITY ROOM GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS GATE 8
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE. DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR PICNIC WARE!
Join the Livermore Woman’s Club on April 26th, 1pm to 2pm at the Livermore Community Hall. Debbie Hansen will represent the Hansen family and share the story of the Circle Ranches in the Livermore Area. https://livermorewomansclub.org/ EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Line dancing March 29th, April 12th and April 26 at the Livermore Community Hall. Your instructor is Rene Lee.”Contact Rene at 970-221-0997.
Open House on April 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kennedy Mountain Center.
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
Gordon Creek Band at The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes, 7pm.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Morning Star Community Church Worship Service – 9:30a – Sunday School at 11:15am
Chapel in the Pines Worship Service – 11:00a with Children’s Sunday School Rev. Jeff Allen, Thrive Coaching Network, Livermore, CO
Join us for a Potluck immediately following the service.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Library Hiking Group – Interested in joining this group? Please contact:
Darlene Kilpatrick (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.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Little Explorers Pre-School Story-time 10:30am
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
Little Bookbinding make and take with artist Sue AswsumbConn. 4-6pm at Earth Bird Wellness, 25 Main Street in Red Father Lakes Village. Registration required ($30, includes supplies).
Monday, May 5, 2025
Library Hiking Group – Interested in joining this group? Please contact:
Darlene Kilpatrick (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, May 6, 2025
Salty Sisters Bible Study – Meeting at Chapel in the Pines 9:45am-noon
Contact: Melody 303-324-5361
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Wood pallet painting class Saturday, May 3rd at 10:30am,making personalized planters at the Tavern in Red Feather Lakes. Be sure to register to save your spot! at www.kountrykolours.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
“Can I recycle this? No? Why not?? And, what is corrugated cardboard?” (Mountain Living Lecture Series)
Abby Kotecki, Environmental Educator for Larimer County Solid Waste Department
Recycling is confusing at best. Abby will explain which items are acceptable and which ones are prohibited and alternative places to recycle items which are prohibited in our community recycle bin. Abby will also bring to light the recycling process and why it is so important to follow the guidelines. If you wonder if something is recyclable, please, bring it to the presentation and ask Abby. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Glacier View Mary Keller Community Room (under the GVM Office)
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Memorial Craft Fair 9am—4pm RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Saturday, May 31, 2025 (estimated start date)
BINGO typically Saturday nights @ 7 pm RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs ! Training to Save Your Dog’s life Do you hike, hunt or live in snake country with your dog? Give your dog a fighting chance! Let us educate your dog to the danger of rattlesnakes! All breeds and sizes! Licensed with the Colorado Division of Wildlife Sign your dog up now for the CGDA pointing dog club’s Snake Avoidance Course Saturday June 7th 2025 ONLY Held at: Hess Road, Parker CO just West of Heirloom Parkway Training starts at 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
Food, Drink and Music festival at Beaver Meadows, 11am-5pm.
Annual Firewise fire mitigation event at Glacier View Fire Station 1 (74E and GVM Gate 8). There will be vendors to help you with fire mitigation questions/problems, kids activities, fire engines and prizes. 10am – 2pm.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Third Annual Wine Tasting/Cocktail Sampling and Small Bites Party wine tastings, sampling the new summer cocktails, gourmet appetizer bites, live music and shopping at the Mediterranean Table and Mountain Morsels booths. 06/08/2025 (Sun.)
Time1:00PM – 4:00PM MDT
Location The Tavern at Red Feather Lakes
1078 Ramona Dr
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Tickets are available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAAAD2BA5FEC34-56209899-wine
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
David Leatherman, Entomologist and birdwatcher “The Hungry Bird”
David has observed over 460 species of birds in Colorado and writes a quarterly column called “The Hungry Bird”. David has received a Bachelor of Science degree from Marietta College, Master of Forestry degree from Duke University and has been an Entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service from 1974-2005 and a Birder since childhood. VVhat better person could there be to discuss the natural history of our dominant conifers, the Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines, with the emphasis on the mountain pine beetle and the birds these conifers harbor. He will also discuss dwarf mistletoe, Albert’s squirrel, wood borers and more. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) 6:30 – 7:30 PM Glacier View Mary Keller Community Room (under the GVM Office)
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Weed Management Field Day (Mountain Living Lecture Series) Saturday, June 14
“We don’t want no stinkin’ weeds!”
Ted Sammond, GVM Ecology Team Weed Coordinator I0am to 12 noon
Ted will meet us at the GVM Pavilion to explain the process by which sprayers, available to GVM residents through the Ecology Team, may be borrowed. Ted will also demonstrate the process by which these sprayers are calibrated. At this time, we will also be giving out to GVM residents, small amounts of Milestone, the herbicide that the Larimer County Weed District recommends for the control of specific weeds. This will be followed by a walk around the GVM office area and open space to help us identify the different types of weeds and learn which ones need to be removed by hand and which need to be sprayed. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) Meet at the GVM Pavilion 10am-12noon.
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, June 7, 2025
Please join us at Glacier View Meadows Fire Dept. for this year’s Firewise Event! June 7, 2025 from 10am-2pm at Gate 8. Lunch by donation.
June 23 – June 26
Morning Star Community Church for VBS June 23 – 26, 9a-12p. Registration required.
Saturday, July 5, 2025
July 5 Independence Celebration
Fishing Contest—Ramona Lake 8 – 11 am RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Craft Fair 9a-4p RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Parade 2-3:15 (line up 1:30 pm) RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Memorial Park & Kids in Park Activities RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Saturday Fireworks at Dusk RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Sunday, July 6, 2025
July 6 Annual Meeting & Crowning of Princess RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Northern Water Integrated Supply Project (NISP) July 8 (Mountain Living Lecture Series)
Jeff Stahla, Northern Water Public Information Office
“When will we be able to swim in the Glade reservoir”?
Jeff will present to us the latest information available regarding NISP and specifically, the Glade Reservoir project. NISP is an innovative and collaborative water-storage project that will help the rapidly growing Front Range communities meet their future water needs, while also implementing protections for the environment and wildlife, creating new recreation opportunities, and helping preserve our local farms and ranches. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) 6:30 – 7:30 PM Glacier View Mary Keller Community Room (under the GVM Office)
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
Christmas in July Arts and Craft Fair at Livermore Community Hall,
2044 Red Feather Lakes Road, Livermore, CO.
Jul 12, 9:00 AM – Jul 13, 4:00 PM
http://www.livermorecommunityclub.org/
Saturday, August 9, 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
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Implementation Team August 12 (CWPP Implementation Team) (Mountain Living Lecture Series)
Tom Hausfeld, Coordinator, CWPP Implementation Team
“Five Years After the Cameron Peak Fire”
What progress has been made in our Glacier View Fire Protection District over the past five years to prepare us for the next Wildfire? Let’s review the accomplishments of the last five years and plans for the next five. Learn how Tom’s team of volunteers can help homeowners mitigate and take other measures to reduce the possibility of fire destroying their largest investment, their personal property. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) 6:30 – 7:30 PM Glacier View Mary Keller Community Room (under the GVM Office)
Wednesday, August 16, 2025
August 16 @ 5:30 pm Silent Auction I Dinner RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Saturday, August 30, 2025
August 30 Fire Days Craft Fair 9a- 5p RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
Last 2025 BINGO
Tuesday, September, 9, 2025
Life on a Cattle Ranch September 9
“Cattle Drives — A Livermore Traffic Jam”
Taylor Archuleta, manager of the Ptasnik Land and Cattle Ranch
Taylor will be telling us all about life on the ranch, from growing and harvesting the alfalfa hay to grazing and raising cattle, birthing calves, and how to manage a cattle drive. And that’s just the beginning of what you will learn from Taylor’s presentation. This might also be presentation that your children will love. (Mountain Living Lecture Series) 6:30 – 7:30 PM Glacier View Mary Keller Community Room (under the GVM Office)
Saturday, September 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, 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
Saturday, November 15, 2025
November15 @ 5 pm Community Fall Meal RED FEATHER LAKES COMMUNITY Association
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
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