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Through May 2026
Larimer County Staged 2 fire restrictions: 12:01 a.m., May 6, 2026, increased fire restrictions for the unincorporated portions of Larimer County go into effect. The restrictions will stay in effect until 11:59 p.m., May 26, 2026. This restriction includes limitations on combustible devices and incendiary devices.
The fire restriction is in effect for all climate zones in unincorporated Larimer County. In order to address fire risk while still accounting for different climate areas, Larimer County has implemented a zoned approach. 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 area here: https://aegis.larimer.gov/
Banned today:
Contained Open Fires. This includes open fire in a permanently constructed, stationary masonry or metal fireplaces specifically designed for the purpose of combustion.
- Uncontained Open Fires, including outdoor charcoal, pellet, and wood stoves/grills.
- Smoking in the open is not allowed, including on trails, parks and open spaces.
- Combustible devices.
- Operating or using any device with an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arrest device properly installed and in effective order.
Allowed:
- Fireplaces or wood stoves located inside a residence
- Gas or liquid fueled fires, including grills and camping stoves
- Open burning (official forest management purposes)
- Execution of authorized burn permits
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.
Sunday, May 17, 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) Pastor Bill Moxon, Chapel in the Pines, Red Feather Lakes, CO
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!
Red Feather Elementary PTO fundraiser at the Tavern at Red Feather Lakes. 5-10pm. Proceeds from food & drink go to the PTO.
No Hike this Week-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
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
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-53
Wednesday, May 20, 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
Audio editing class with Rdigeline Radio. 2-4pm in the library’s Stenzel Community Room. RSVP with kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org
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
Friday, May 22, 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, 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.
JOIN US FOR SOME SPRING FUN!
Sunday, May 24, 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)
Crystal Lakes Memorial Day Flag Raising Sunday, May 24, 9:00 AM Basecamp Community Center Join us as we honor and remember those who have served.
Breakfast will be provided immediately following the ceremony, sponsored by the CLRRA Recreation Committee.
Monday, May 25, 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 26, 2026
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-5361
Wednesday, May 27, 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
Thursday, May 28, 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.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Crystal Lakes Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off (Fundraiser) Saturday, May 30 5:00 PM
Basecamp Community Center.
This fun, community favorite event supports the Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Enter your best chili or cornbread—or volunteer to help make it a success.
Learn more or sign up at clfires.org/chili-cook-off
Ladies Tea at MSCC, Saturday, May 30, 11a-1p. Speaker: Peggy Lowe. Signups: Becci McKinney, 813-241-5600, or Ariane Miller, 970-388-6921.
Sunday, May 31, 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)
Monday, June 1, 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, June 2, 2026
Salty Sisters Bible Study – 9:45-noon Morning Star Community Church
Contact: Melody 303-324-53
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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
Friday, June 5, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society Membership dinner (potluck), annual meeting and speaker John Hafnor, 5:30-8:30pm at the Red Feather Community Association Center. RSVP by May 30: info@redfeatherhistoricalsociety.org
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
Red Feather Lakes Community Library Policy Committee and Board of Trustee meetings, respectively 11a and 12p. Held at the library. Public welcome.
Red Feather Lakes Library’s FREE STEAMsational LEGO day camp geared for ages 7 to 12! Everyday will provide different Lego building challenges and games! Sign up for one class, or sign up for them all! Classes will be held 10am – 2pm at Gate 8 Mountain Meetin’ Place: June 9, June 10, June 23 and June 24. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org for more information.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Mindfulness and positive psychology (Mindfulness series) Learn about the health benefits of mindfulness combined with positive psychology. Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Stenzel Room, 1-2:30pm.
Registration required: call the Aspen Club: 970-495-8565.
Red Feather Lakes Library’s FREE STEAMsational LEGO day camp geared for ages 7 to 12! Everyday will provide different Lego building challenges and games! Sign up for one class, or sign up for them all! Classes will be held 10am – 2pm at Gate 8 Mountain Meetin’ Place: June 9, June 10, June 23 and June 24. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org for more information.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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 USA 2026 event at the Glacier View Fire Station, 1414 Green Mountain Way, Livermore CO., (Gate 8). 10am – 2pm glacierviewfile.gov
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.
Tuesday, June 16, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Mindfulness practices for peace of mind and body (Mindfulness series) Refresh the mind, body and spirit through guided meditation and breath work. Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Stenzel Room, 1-2:30pm.
Registration required: call the Aspen Club: 970-495-8565.
Red Feather Historical Society Drala Center and Elkhorn history tour, 9:30am – 3pm. Members only. $15 fee.
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.
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
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society program Geology of the Area with Margie Caswell. 2pm at the Red Feather Community Association Building, all welcome.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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
Red Feather Lakes Library’s FREE STEAMsational LEGO day camp geared for ages 7 to 12! Everyday will provide different Lego building challenges and games! Sign up for one class, or sign up for them all! Classes will be held 10am – 2pm at Gate 8 Mountain Meetin’ Place: June 9, June 10, June 23 and June 24. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org for more information.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
(Mindfulness) Remembering our widsom: unfolding the hidden gems of our aging (Mindfulness series) Mindfulness provides a way to settle into our minds and bodies to discover purpose and meaning. Discussion and practice. Red Feather Lakes Community Library. Stenzel Room, 1-2:30pm.
Registration required: call the Aspen Club: 970-495-8565.
Red Feather Lakes Library’s FREE STEAMsational LEGO day camp geared for ages 7 to 12! Everyday will provide different Lego building challenges and games! Sign up for one class, or sign up for them all! Classes will be held 10am – 2pm at Gate 8 Mountain Meetin’ Place: June 9, June 10, June 23 and June 24. Contact kylie@redfeatherlibrary.org for more information.
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
Red Feather Lakes 3.6 mile fun run. 10am. Contact (970) 881-2964 for information.
Wednesday, July 5, 2026
Crystal Lakes 4th of July Community Celebration Sunday, July 5 All Day
Join us for a full day of festivities including the Fire Department Parade, Duck Race, games, lunch, kids activities, and more.
A great way to celebrate with neighbors and support your local fire department.
Wednesday, July 11, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society historic home tour, 9am – 2pm. A tour of historic cabins in Red Feather Lakes. Members only. $15 fee.
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
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society tour: Kennedy Mountain Campus and Lady Moon barn (including the Lafi & Jo’s museum). 8:30a – 2pm, members only: $15 fee.
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
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Award-Winning and Bestselling Author of The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home
Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Christmas in July Arts and Craft Fair (day 1)
Sat, Jul 18, 9AM – Sun, Jul 19, 4PM
2044 West County Road 74E, Livermore, CO · 17.73 m
contact renee@livermorecommunityclub.org for more information
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Christmas in July Arts and Craft Fair (day 2)
Sat, Jul 18, 9AM – Sun, Jul 19, 4PM
2044 West County Road 74E, Livermore, CO · 17.73 m
contact renee@livermorecommunityclub.org for more information
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Power of Connection: Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World with Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist, Professor, and New York Times Bestselling Author
Tuesday, July 28th 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society program, Rocks & Mining in the Area with Ben Holzworth. 10am in the Red Feather Community Association building. All welcome.
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 13, 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
Saturday, August 19, 2026
Red Feather Historical Society Tour 8:30a – 4pm: Otto Lumber camp, POW camp, and Deadman Tower. Members only: $15 fee.
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
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