Community Calendar – 2026
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Through April 2026
Larimer County Fire Restrictions: As of 12:01 a.m., March 25, 2026, restrictions on open fires for the unincorporated portions of Larimer County go into effect. These restrictions stay in effect until 11:59 p.m., May 5, 2026. Also in effect are restrictions on the combustible devices, public firework displays and incendiary devices. This is NOT a fire ban.
This restriction is in effect for unincorporated Larimer County BELOW 9,000 feet. In order to address fire risk while still accounting for different climate areas, Larimer County has implemented a zoned approach to restrictions. The county is divided into three zones: below 6,000 feet, 6,000–9,000 feet, and above 9,000 feet. View a real-time, interactive map of the restriction area here: https://aegis.larimer.gov/
FIRE restriction in effect for unincorporated Larimer County BELOW 9,000 feet. In order to address fire risk while still accounting for different climate areas, Larimer County has implemented a zoned approach to restrictions. The county is divided into three zones: below 6,000 feet, 6,000–9,000 feet, and above 9,000 feet. View a real-time, interactive map of the restriction area here: https://aegis.larimer.gov/
Restricted today:
Uncontained Open Fires
Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces.
Allowed:
Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence.
Gas-fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves. Camping and cooking fires in developed camping areas. Fires in permanently constructed masonry fire pits.
Larimer Area (Mar. 25) Fire Restrictions and Bans Area WideLarimer County:Larimer Area (Mar. 25) Fire Restrictions and Bans Larimer County:
Uncontained Open Fires
Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces.
For unincorporated Larimer County BELOW 9,000 feet.
Fort Collins
Stage 1 fire restrictions Not allowed at all times:
- Burning of trash or rubbish Fireworks
Open fires or burning without a permit and approved by the Fire Code Official
Not allowed under the Administrative Order:
Campfires, warming fires, and cooking fires (exceptions below)
Open discarding of smoking materials
Fireworks and any fused explosives
Using equipment like chainsaws without spark arrester Using incendiary devices or other explosives and the burning of explosive waste Operating any pest control equipment that relies upon the ignition of flammable gases or liquids
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Visit the Arapaho Roosevelt Pawnee Fire Restrictions page.
Rigby’s Roadhouse. Monday and Tuesday hours 4:00pm until 7:00pm.Wednesday closed. The rest of the week will be mostly the same hours, although we will close at 7:00 on Sunday, 8:00 Thursday and Friday, 10:00 on Saturday: 98 Eiger Road, Livermore, CO 80536( 303) 349-9392 rigbysroadhouse.com for details. Events: Check the schedule here
Mobile Mountain cafe breakfast up here on the mountain! We will be operating in front of Ace hardware from 8am to 3pm Thursday thru Sunday. Classic breakfast sandwiches — Breakfast burritos — Bagels and cream cheese — 6 and 12 in Steak and meatball subs for lunch
Hilltop Inn, General Store & Antiques +1 (970) 881-2206 info@redfeatherstay.com 99 Hiawatha Hwy, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 https://redfeatherstay.com/
Beaver Meadows Restaurant and bar: Friday 4pm to 8pm Saturday 9am to 8pm Sunday 9am to 1pm (970) 881-2450 https://www.beavermeadows.com/
Thirsty Moose. 137 County Road 67A Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545 Hours: Thursday 2-8 Friday-Sunday 11-8 Monday 2-8 (970) 481-3008 Activities:
https://www.thethirstymooseredfeather.com/
Tavern at Red Feather Lakes Mon – Wed 5:00pm – 10:00pm Thursdays CLOSED
Fridays 11:00am – 10:00pm Saturdays 11:00am – 10:00pm Sundays 11:00am – 5:00pm (970) 881-2964 schedule and information: https://www.marrsmountaincabins.com/the-tavern
Panhandle Creek Ace, 24 Main Street,
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545, open Mon – Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm, Sat 8:00am – 6:00pm and Sun 8:00am – 6:00pm (970) 881-2997 email store@redfeatherace.com
Red Feather Super 137 County Rd 67A, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Phone: (970) 881-2331 hours: 7a-6p 7 days a week. Website through Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/redfeatherlakessuper/
Red Feather Trading Post 41 Main St, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Phone: (970) 881-2912. Hours 7a-7p 7 days a week https://tradingpostltd.wixsite.com/website
Smiley’s Rock Shop 4690-4700 North County Road 73C Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
StoryVoice is a free online children’s author forum, presented by Scholastic Publishing. Classrooms and individuals welcome. Watch and listen to the author read the story.
Create an account or log in here.
Air med membership: Amy Troudt @ 970 672-9498 https://www.amcnrep.com/msm/amy-troudt
Music Lovers Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6pm at the Chapel Loft above the main sanctuary at Chapel in the Pines.
Kennedy Mountain Center PASS Camp is Back for Summer 2026! Call 303‑871‑5355
We hope to see your family for Summer 2026!
Mountain Morsels candied apples and treats: https://www.mtnmorselsco.com/ or midnightcravingsrfl@gmail.com
Midnight Cravings cookies, bakery items: midnightcravingsrfl@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMo6pLVuv/
Grocery delivery to your home from Hollee! 330-205-4880
Schedule your delivery:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8AE2AA5FCC25-62040732-hollees#/
RedFeatherLakes.us New digital hub and free job board aim to strengthen rural economy in Northern Colorado. A locally built digital platform in Red Feather Lakes is gaining traction as a tool to keep tourism spending within Northern Colorado communities, offering new support for small businesses and seasonal workers in Larimer County.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-53
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Little Explorers Pre-School Story-time – 10:30-11:00 RFL Library
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
Mountain Gals – 1:00 RFL POA Building Program starts at 2:00p – Bears!
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Glacier View Meadows Bible Study – 4:00-5:30pm Contact: Jo Johnson 970-218-8088
Chapel in the Pines – Crystal lakes Bible Study – meets 2:00-4:00pm
Call Sharon for more info at 970-881-3595.
Music Lovers Club – 6:00-8:00p Chapel in the Pines (above the sanctuary)
A community group for anyone to bring their favorite music recordings in CD, MP3, or digital
music file. The 2-hour meeting will be recorded and later aired on our local Ridgeline Radio.
Friday, April 10, 2026
North 40 Food Pantry – distribution 1:00 – 3:00 – Chapel in the Pines
Glacier View Meadows Bible Study – 4:00-5:30pm Contact: Jo Johnson 970-218-8088
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Alcoholics Anonymous – 2:00-3:00p Chapel in the Pines Fellowship Hall
For more information call Dana B. at 303-601-5036
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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)
Rev. Jeff Allen, Thrive Coaching Network/thrive3.org, Livermore, CO
Monday, April 13, 2026
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Former Special Forces and New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pike Logan Series
Tuesday, April 14th 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT Brought to you by Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Online: See More and Register
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. :April 14: Water Quality, Testing and Treatment with Brian Campbell, WQA Certified Water Specialist (CWS), Certified Water Treatment Representative (CWR), Founder of WaterFilterGuru.com Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8
6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-5361
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Little Explorers Pre-School Story-time – 10:30-11:00 RFL Library
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
RFL Chamber of Commerce meeting Julie Marks professional bookkeeper speaking location: Tavern at Red Feather Lakes Wednesday, 4/15, 11:30-1:00
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: A World of Curiosities, The Black Wolf or The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. How to Read a Book by Monica Wood
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Dance with Barely Gettin’ By” Livermore Community Hall and PotLuck Dinner
Sat, Apr 18, 6PM 2044 West County Road 74E, Livermore, CO
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Red Feather Lakes Writers’ Group meets the third Monday of the month at
Red Feather Lakes Library. Bring a bag lunch at noon to visit, or come at 12:45
to share work with your fellow writers. All writers are welcome!
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Red Feather Lakes Community Library Policy Committee meeting and Trustees meeting, respectively 11am and 12 noon in the Library’s Stenzel Community Room. Public welcome.
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-53
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Paper Palace and Reese’s Book Club Pick
Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT Brought to you by Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Online: See More and Register
Saturday, April 25, 2925
Kennedy Mountain Center open house.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Award-Winning and New York Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT Brought to you by Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Online: See More and Register
Monday, April 27, 2026
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali Internationally Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of The Stationary Shop and Together Tea Thursday, May 7th 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT |
Monday, May 11, 2026
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming Award-Winning Theoretical Neuroscientist, Inventor, and “Demented” Author Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT |
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. May 12: Wildfire Defense Project. Daniel Bowker, Forester, Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed Forest Program Director. Hear how the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed has worked with the Glacier View Meadows wildfire implementation team in helping to keep our neighborhood safe as well as projects planned for Poudre Canyon, Crystal Lakes and Cherokee Meadows neighborhoods. Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8 6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Monday, May 18 2026
The Red Feather Lakes Writers’ Group meets the third Monday of the month at
Red Feather Lakes Library. Bring a bag lunch at noon to visit, or come at 12:45<M
to share work with your fellow writers. All writers are welcome!
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal Internationally Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractible Tuesday, May 19th 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT |
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. Tunnel 29 by Helena Merriman
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Memorial Craft Fair 9am—4pm at the Red Feather Community Building, 58 Firehouse Lane.
Weekly summer Saturday Bingo (7pm) starts at the Red Feather Community Building (POA), 58 Firehouse Lane.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
(No events scheduled at this time)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT |
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. June 9: Beaver Biology, Management and Riparian Habitat Restoration Nick Hagan, owner/operator of Songdog Outdoor Services, LLC Learn about beaver biology, ecology and history in our area and modern conservation and management of “Beaver Coexistence”. Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8 6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT |
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Weed Management Field Day on Saturday June 13 (same day as Firewise event at the Glacier View Fire Station) https://www.gvmecology.com
Firewise event at the Glacier View Fire Station
Monday, June 15, 2026
The Red Feather Lakes Writers’ Group meets the third Monday of the month at
Red Feather Lakes Library. Bring a bag lunch at noon to visit, or come at 12:45
to share work with your fellow writers. All writers are welcome!
Library Hiking Group–Weekly exploring local trails. Interested in joining this group? Please contact: Darlene Kilpatrick (library staff member) at darlene@redfeatherlibrary.org
Boy Scout Troop 96 Boy Scout Troop – meets every Monday 7pm-9pm at the American Legion (George Beach Post #4) in Laporte.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page Author, Creative Entrepreneur, and Grandpa Thursday, June 18th 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT |
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT |
Tuesday, July 4, 2026
July 4 Independence Celebration We are celebrating USA 250 & CO 150 years
Fishing Contest—Ramona Lake 8 – Il am
Craft Fair 9-4 Red Feather Community Building (POA), 58 Firehouse Lane.
Parade & Potential Contest 2-3:15 (line up 1:30 pm)
Memorial Park—Reading of Veterans Names
Library Kids in Park Activities
Saturday Fireworks at Dusk
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. : July 14: Smart Planning for Colorado’s Energy Future (agriculture + solar = Agrivoltaics) Carolita Landers, Soil Scientist, Colorado Agrivoltaic Agricultural Outreach Coordinator Rather than displacing acres of farmland to accommodate our energy demands we can accommodate agricultural activities within solar arrays to keep working lands in working hands. Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8
6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. Woman on Platform 2 by Laura Anthony
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. : August 11: Owls of Colorado Kevin Cook, Wildlife Biologist, Writer-Naturalist, monthly speaker at the Old Town Public Library The accomplished naturalist will entertain as you learn about the magic of our natural world and discover that 10 of the 14 Colorado owls are found right here in our neighborhood! Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8 6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Thursday, August 14, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
Crystal Lakes Book Group, combined book club meeting: Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Glacier View Meadows Ecology – 2026 “Mountain Living” Speaker Series: GVM Ecology Team hosts the Mountain Living Speaker Series. September 8: Livermore Cattle Ranching, Maintaining Old Traditions in Modern Ranching Taylor Archuleta, Plasnik Land and Cattle Ranch Manager (formerly Lone Pine Ranch) Our mountain traffic jam… you are witnessing an old west cattle drive. In early summer and fall cattle are moved up and down the road by cowboys and cowgirls on horseback to graze from Livermore all the way up through Dead Man, Prairie Divide and beyond. It’s more than a cattle drive as every animal is born, raised and finished on the ranch using regenerative practices. It’s a Field to Freezer operation! Glacier View Meadows Mary Keller Community Room at Gate 8 6:30 to 7:30+ pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Salute to Livermore Valley & Mountains: Homestead to Homeland. Livermore area community celebration to be held at the Livermore Community Hall.
Rist Canyon Mountain Festival, 10am – 4pm 11835 Rist Canyon Road, Bellvue. Festival.RCVFD.org
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: Book selection meeting.
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. (Book not yet announced).
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. (Book not yet announced).
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Community Association Fall Meal, at the POA building, 5pm
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: The Ride of Her Life by Elisabeth Letts
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. (Book not yet announced).
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Greening of Red Feather, 9am – 4pm
Santa’s Workshop 5pm
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Mountain Readers Book Club: Fleece Navidad by Maggie Sefton
Crystal Lakes Book Group, meeting at 1pm in the Base Camp community room. (Book not yet announced).
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